iFTI LMS

FTI 7005 Wallcovering Beginner Train The Trainer 11042019
2019-11-04 - 2019-11-08 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
40 Hours
This course provides wall covering instructors with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to teach basic to advanced wall covering techniques to apprentices. The course was developed in partnership with the FTI, FTI Local Area Training Funds and Manufacturers from the wall covering industry.
Prerequisite: None
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DOT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 1226 Advanced Service Training 102 11032019
2019-11-03 - 2019-11-08 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
40 Hours
The Advanced Service Training 101 and 102 are comprehensive training classes that take you beyond the normal functions of a local servicing representative. This is a two-part class with a three to four-month intermission. This course is designed to make the IUPAT Service Representative the best, most knowledgeable grassroots activist who will help determine the strategic direction of their District Council.
Prerequisite: Leadership Series Completion or a minimum of 4 Core Leadership Series Courses AND completion of Advanced Service Training 101
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DOT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

CANCELLED FTI 1212 STP TTT
2019-10-21 - 2019-10-25, 2019-06-10 - 2019-06-14 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
24 Hours
This program is designed to strengthen the abilities of project supervisors at all levels. It is appropriate for newer supervisors/foremen to broaden their understanding of the responsibilities of their job and to provide tools and techniques to better fulfill those responsibilities. It is appropriate for experienced supervisors to update their understanding of supervision, to strengthen their skills in traditional areas, and to develop new skills in emerging areas. The program is designed for considerable interaction among participants, encouraging them to learn from one another. It provides ample opportunities for large and small group interactions, as well as practice of skills important to the supervisors. The course is open to all field supervisors, foremen and those who anticipate fulfilling these roles in the near future. A management representative of the employer is encouraged to attend the course along with their sponsored employees.
Prerequisite: None
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DOT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

CANCELLED - FTI 1227 C.O.R.E/Legislative Communication 10202019
2019-10-20 - 2019-10-25 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
40 Hours
Grassroots organizing is needed now more than ever before. Far too many people are withstanding the worst of serious social problems. For example, homelessness, violence, drug abuse, and poverty have increased dramatically in recent years. Politics in the United States centers on the question of power – who is in control, what policies they pursue, and on behalf of which constituencies. The attack on working families and Unions are at an all-time high. This course will enable you to make real changes in your community, for your members, and for the labor movement as a whole.
Prerequisite: Leadership Series Completion or a minimum of 4 Core Leadership Series Courses
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DOT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

DEG 9001 SUNY Empire State College - Labor Studies Residency 1 10142019
2019-10-14 - 2019-10-18 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
40 hours
TBD

FTI 1218 Leadership Development 10132019
2019-10-13 - 2019-10-18 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
40 Hours
This final core curriculum class will round out the Leadership series. This course will focus on the IUPAT District Council organizational structure, and time management. You will be able to recognize and learn how to deal with Burnout. The Adaptive Leadership training will help embrace the diversity of the workforce. The Public Speaking and Soft skills/Leadership styles will make you a more effective Labor Leader.
Prerequisite: None
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DOT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 1141-Changing the Culture of Construction 09242019
2019-09-24 - 2019-09-25 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
16 Hours
This training is designed to inform and empower the construction industry by separating fact from fiction and encourage our workforce to choose proactivity when it comes to behavioral health issues and addictions. Our goal is to educate individuals, in turn promoting a healthy, safe, and substance free working environment.
Prerequisite: None
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DOT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 1225 Advanced Service Training 101
2019-09-22 - 2019-09-27 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
40 Hours
The Advanced Service Training 101 and 102 are comprehensive training classes that take you beyond the normal functions of a local servicing representative. This is a two-part class with a three to four-month intermission. This course is designed to make the IUPAT Service Representative the best, most knowledgeable grassroots activist who will help determine the strategic direction of their District Council.
Prerequisite: Leadership Series Completion or a minimum of 4 Core Leadership Series Courses
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DoT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 1224 Bottom-Up Organizing 09152019
2019-09-15 - 2019-09-20 | Houston Office, TX, United States
40 Hours
Every Bottom-Up (worker driven) Organizing campaign begins because one person decides to step forward and try to make changes to his or her job. It is up to the District Council’s organizers to identify and contact as many such individuals as possible. Then the target is researched, and a decision is made to develop a strategic organizing plan. This course will give you the tools to complete those tasks. This course is an off-site training class to be held at a District Council that has an ongoing Bottom-Up Organizing campaign.
Prerequisite: Leadership Series Completion or a minimum of 4 Core Leadership Series Courses
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DOT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 1120C USACE Fall Protection
2019-09-09 - 2019-09-13 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
32 Hours
Upon successful completion of the classroom training the participant will be able to pass a written examination demonstrating comprehension of the basic selection, inspection and safe use of fall protections systems and materials when in accordance with Federal OSHA Laws and United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) EM385. They will have been trained, tested and understand the following:

Recognizing potential risks and worksite hazards for workers using fall protection and understands the appropriate actions to take.
Understand and be able to demonstrate the federal laws and basic safety rules when utilizing fall protection systems.
Understand the proper and safe use of the fall protection systems covered in this course.
Understand the selection, inspection, ratings, rejection criteria and proper safe use fall protection systems when using Aerial Work Platforms, Mobile, Overhead and/or Tower Cranes, of Forklift trucks to hoist personnel.

(Certification Period: Permanent)
Prerequisite: None
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DOT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 1001 Teaching Techniques for Adults 08192019
2019-08-19 - 2019-08-23 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
40 Hours
Instruction for year two Instructors and Coordinators of occupational training and apprenticeship. Included in the course are intermediate computers, laboratory safety, testing, and evaluation, and advanced instructional methods.
Prerequisite: FTI 1000 Introduction to Teaching Techniques for Adults
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DoT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

CANCELLED FTI 1136 United Academy Fall Protection TTT
2019-08-12 - 2019-08-19 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
32 Hours
This Train-the-Trainer program will provide trainers with the materials and base information necessary to deliver the ½ day Basic and the full day Standard fall protection end user programs. Once a trainer has completed the Train-the-Trainer program, they will need to spend time becoming more familiar with the information, materials & demonstrations prior to delivering their first course. It is a program delivery standard that trainers teach the program as it is designed, including covering all of the prescribed material, following all the lesson plans and adhering to course requirements.
Prerequisite: Online Pre-Class Work
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DoT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

CANCELLED - FTI 1123C OSHA 5410 Maritime
2019-08-05 - 2019-08-09 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
35 Hours
This course covers OSHA policies, procedures, and standards for the maritime industry. Using the OSHA Maritime Standards as a guide, special emphasis is placed on those areas in the maritime industry which are most hazardous. Upon course completion students will define maritime terms found in the OSHA Maritime Standards, identify hazards in the maritime industry and determine appropriate controls and abatement, locate OSHA Maritime Standards, policies and procedures, and describe the use of the OSHA Maritime Standards and regulations to supplement an ongoing safety and health program. Minimum student contact.
Prerequisite: None
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DOT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

CANCELLED - FTI 2005C SSPC CAS Exam and Proctor Orientation Training
2019-08-05 - 2019-08-09 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
40 Hours
SSPC approves candidates who submit application forms and meet the prerequisites. Candidate proctors must successfully complete a SSPC CAS Proctor Orientation and training course, delivered by the IUPAT/FTI CAS Program Manager or delegate. This training course must be completed and signed documents submitted to SSPC prior to being approved as a provisional proctor. The training includes; PowerPoint Presentation; review of the SSPC proctor guide, associated standards, attestation, guidance on delivering the written and practical exams, review of a live CAS exam, proctor kit inventory & usage, strategies on being an effective proctor, completion of CAS exam documents, receiving and shipping of exam packet and proctor kit (Certification Period: Permanent).
Member Card Abbreviation: SSPC CAS Exam & Proctor
Prerequisite: SSPC Proctor App, NACE L2
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DOT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 7901 Decorative Painting 07292019
2019-07-29 08:00 - 2019-08-02 17:00 (America/New_York)
40 hours
The course is a beginner’s decorative class for instructors. The class is designed to teach new instructors how to effectively teach their students the basics of decorative painting, including glazing, graining, marbling, and decorative plasters. This class will cover the proper use of different mediums, tools, and techniques used for classroom training and practical application. Future Instructors will leave with a confidence in their ability to teach others these basics.
Prerequistite: None
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DoT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 1116C HAZWOPER TTT Instructor
2019-07-22 - 2019-07-26 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
40 Hours
Students will be trained in recognizing and researching hazards, including the nature and causes of occupational diseases, relating OSHA standards to unsafe conditions; protecting workers’ rights; and using involvement techniques for safety purposes (Certification Period: Permanent).
Prerequisite: HAZWOPER Worker Course
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DOT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 1001 Teaching Techniques for Adults
2019-07-22 - 2019-07-26 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States

FTI 1040 LMS Admin Workshop 07172019
2019-07-17 - 2019-07-18 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
16 Hours
The LMS workshop is an in-depth discussion of the main tabs of the administrator functions including but not limited to using the enrollment functions, creating and modifying groups, generating reports, and uploading course/certification completions and certifications. Additional topics include the IUPAT Mobile app and the OJL feature.
Who Should Attend?Instructor, Coordinator, Admin/Staff, or DOT whose primary responsibilities will be to administer the LMS.
The hands-on training requires bringing participant’s work laptop, training documents/files, and certificate graphics for uploads.
Prerequisite: None
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DOT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 1119C OSHA 502 07152019
2019-07-15 - 2019-07-17 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
24 Hours
This course provides an update for currently authorized OSHA Construction Industry Outreach Trainers on topics such as OSHA construction industry standards, policies and regulations. Construction industry outreach trainers are required to attend this course once every four years to maintain trainer status (Certification Period: 48 months).
Prerequisite: FTI 1114C OSHA 510, FTI 1109C OSHA 500, or previous FTI 1119C OSHA 502
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DOT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 1217 Organizing Leadership Series II
2019-07-14 - 2019-07-19 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
40 Hours
There is nothing more effective than the face-to-face communication for building relationships with the contractors and owners. This course prepares IUPAT servicing reps and organizers to conduct effective in-person meetings with non-union contractors both inside and outside the content of organizing. Participants review communication strategies and practice relationship building through one-on-one conversation. Other topics include developing messages for the news media and the public, and the various tools and techniques for delivering those messages. The exponential growth of Facebook, as well as other digital communications platforms, demonstrates how communication has changed and expanded in the past few years. This course shows how these new communications platforms, including social communities and blogs, can improve the effectiveness of organizing efforts. Specifically, participants will review basic concepts of research, analysis and strategic planning, develop, and present a comprehensive organizing plan while applying all of the appropriate tactics taught in this (and previous) classes.
Prerequisite: None
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DOT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 1024 Computing Applications Level 2 07082019
2019-07-08 - 2019-07-10 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
24 Hours
This three-day course provides intermediate (Level 2) training in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (8 hours per topic). This course would be the next level of training for participants who took the FTI 1023 Introduction to Computing Applications for Instructors. Courses will be taught by professionals from our local community college (AACC).
Prerequisite: FTI 1023 Introduction to Computing Applications
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DOT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 5008C Graco Spray Equipment
2019-06-25 - 2019-06-28 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
28 Hours
The Graco training will enhance the knowledge of trainers to train IUPAT members how to properly use the Spray paint equipment. Topics and activities covered include safety of working with and around Paint sprayers, pump fluid sections troubleshooting, pump rebuilds, airless guns how they work and issues that could arise, pump and airless gun rebuild review, prime valves and change outs, new product intro and demos, small Electric models (Ultra II 490, Ultra 395, Model 390 and 395 Fine Finish, pump and gun rebuilds, noon Large electric models, new product demo, GMax and gas models, gas Hydraulic and Texture, and plant tour(Certification Period: Permanent).
Prerequisite: None
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DOT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 1221 Labor Law in the Construction Industry
2019-06-23 - 2019-06-28 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
40 Hours
Federal labor law provides special provisions applicable to the construction industry because of the unique nature of employment in construction. This construction labor law course will be taught by experience building trades legal counsel specializing in construction labor law to better prepare participants to make informed decisions on organizing, collective bargaining, and when to seek legal counsel.
Prerequisite: Leadership Series Completion or a minimum of 4 Core Leadership Series Courses
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DOT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 1141 Changing the Culture of Construction 06192019
2019-06-19 - 2019-06-20 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States

FTI 1104C IUPAT American Heart Association Heartsaver 06192019
2019-06-19 - 2019-06-21 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
20 Hours
IUPAT American Heart Association Heartsaver Instructor Courses are designed for new and renewing AHA Instructors as well as Instructors currently providing other First Aid and CPR programs. The course includes 4 components which are completed during a 2-day, 16-hour all-inclusive program. The components include:

AHA Heartsaver Instructor Program Overview and Curriculum Implementation

AHA Core Instructor Program

AHA Instructor and Provider Product distribution and training material utilization

Complete Provider Course completion with Instructor Candidate Monitoring

Upon program completion participants will be credentialed as AHA Heartsaver Instructors and receive their AHA Heartsaver First Aid, CPR and AED provider credential. Both credentials are valid for two years. Heartsaver Instructors have the ability to provide all AHA Heartsaver CPR and First Aid programs, have access to provider materials through standardized IUPAT ordering process, issue AHA credentials on site immediately following training sessions, and submit course completion information. Product ordering, roster submission and Training Center resources will be reviewed in detail during the program and enable Instructor to begin training facilitation immediately following course completion (Certification Period: 24 months).
Member Card Abbreviation: IUPAT AHA Heartsaver
Prerequisite: None
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DOT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 9999C FTI Master Instructor Capstone 06112019
2019-06-11 - 2019-06-12 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
24 Hours
The FTI Master Instructor Capstone is the final course an instructor will take prior to being awarded an i FTI Master Instructor program completion. The Master Instructor Capstone course requires further analysis of a training topic impacting the Finishing Trades industries. Throughout the course, you will be supported by the Capstone instructors and peers. Topic selection and project guidelines will be provided in an initial three-day seminar at the iFTI in Hanover, Maryland. Students will be mentored virtually by the Capstone instructor and will culminate in a two-day showcase of project presentations. The Master Instructor program will be evaluated by the iFTI Capstone Committee. The Capstone course must be completed in a 12-month period. FTI 9999C FTI Master Instructor Capstone is awarded after successful completion of the Capstone course (Certification Period: 48 months).
Member Card Abbreviation: FTI Master Instructor Capstone
Prerequisite: Master Instructor Requirements
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DOT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 1130C NCCCO Rigger Level I Program
2019-06-10 - 2019-06-13 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
32 Hours
NCCCO identified the following job duties for Rigger Level I certification. Level I Riggers should be able to demonstrate or have knowledge of how to inspect rigging before use, identify and attach rigging with basic knowledge of hitch configurations, capacities, and basic knots, recognize associated hazards signal operations, use various types of rigging equipment and basic hitches and their application (Certification Period: 60 months). For more details, go to http://nccco.org/nccco/certification-programs/rigger
Prerequisite: FTI 1111C OVERTON Rigging-Lifts-Forklift-Hand Signaling (Strongly Recommended)
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DOT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 1000 Introduction to Teaching Techniques for Adults 06032019
2019-06-03 - 2019-06-07 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
40 Hours
Introduction to instruction for instructors and coordinators of occupational training and apprenticeship. Included in this course are an introduction to computers, commission and interaction, planning, organizing and conducting training, and developing and using instructional aids.
Prerequisite: None
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DOT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 1001 Teaching Techniques for Adults
2019-05-20 - 2019-05-24 | Las Vegas Office, Las Vegas, NV, United States
