iFTI LMS

FTI 1223 Industrial Organizing 05062019
2019-05-06 - 2019-05-11 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
40 Hours
The marine and industrial coatings industry is a primary target for growth within the IUPAT. The industry is complex with many different facets including public bridges, highways, water and wastewater facilities, and other infrastructure needs. The industry also has many private elements such as power plants, refineries, and mills. The industry also places high standards on worker certifications, application techniques, contractor certifications, and environmental protections. Students will learn the Organizing techniques necessary to build effective campaigns. This will be an off-site training; it will take place at a District Council who has an ongoing Industrial Organizing campaign.
Prerequisite: Leadership Series Completion or a minimum of 4 Core Leadership Series Courses
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FTI 1104C IUPAT American Heart Association Heartsaver 05062019
2019-05-06 - 2019-05-08 | 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
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FTI 1143 SLI Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) Product Training
2019-05-02 - 2019-05-03 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
16 Hours
This two-day training course will cover a product overview and six modules of product knowledge, including activities and other materials to supplement and reinforce learning. The product overview will include the benefits of VR training, as well as safety precautions to be taken during use and handling, and modules one through six will include training on choosing/preparing a location for setup, hardware and software setup and calibration, the onboarding of a trainee and training session conduction, storage and transportation with sections on unpacking and packing the wooden crate, and finally a section dedicated to troubleshooting.
Prerequisite: N/A
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FTI 1114C OSHA 510 04302019
2019-04-30 - 2019-05-03 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
32 Hours
This is the basic instructor course in OSHA standards for the general industry. This course includes an overview of safety standards for non-construction workplaces. The course also includes information on the identification and remediation of hazards as well as reporting requirements (Certification Period: 48 months)
Prerequisite: Submit Form to Progress to OSHA 500
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FTI 1142C OSHA 5402
2019-04-29 - 2019-05-01 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
24 Hours
Students will be able to demonstrate continued professional development in their field by applying effective adult learning principles and interactive training techniques to clearly identify, define and explain maritime industry hazards and acceptable corrective measures in accordance with the 29 CFR 1915, 1917, 1918 and 1919 OSHA Maritime Standards as they continue to teach 10-hour and 30-hour OSHA outreach courses. Prerequisites: OSHA #5400 Trainer Course for the Maritime Industry (Certification Period: 48 months)
Prerequisite: Pre- Req Form only lines #1 & #7 and #41 & #43
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FTI 1222 Top-Down Organizing
2019-04-28 - 2019-05-03 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
40 Hours
This course is designed to help the participant to communicate better with customers. Whether person-to-person, a brochure, a website, or any other medium, your customer communications play a vital role in the success of Top-Down Organizing. We have set up an immense amount of information, resources, and templates to help you improve your customer communication and the overall image of the IUPAT. You will understand the Top-Down Organizing process while setting your goals and objectives and developing a new business plan for your District Council. This class is an off-site class being taught at a District Council where there is an ongoing Top-Down Organizing campaign.
Prerequisite: Leadership Series Completion or a minimum of 4 Core Leadership Series Courses
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FTI 1140 Temporary Work Platforms Train-the-Trainer (Rigid-Hybrid-Flexible Systems)
2019-04-15 - 2019-04-17 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
24 Hours
Participants will review the Temporary Work Platform system awareness video and discuss the flexible platform system. After completing the course, instructors will erect and dismantle temporary work platform systems in accordance with the guidelines and safe work practices of Safway and Safespan manufacturers.
8-hour Safespan (hybrid)
8-hours Safway (rigid)
Prerequisite: None
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FTI 1126C NCCCO Crane Signal Person
2019-04-08 - 2019-04-11 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
32 Hours
This certification program is nationally recognized and internationally accredited to provide trained signalpersons, who are using hand and voice signals in crane operations, to become certified by successfully passing the Written and Practical Examinations conducted by the NCCCO (Certification Period: 60 months).
Prerequisite: None
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FTI 5009C AGMT 04082019
2019-04-08 - 2019-04-12 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
16 Hours
The AGMT (Architectural Glass and Metal Technician) certification will be a full day written exam and a day hands-on. Prerequisites include documented 7500 Glazing work hours, at least OSHA 10 certification, and an ATR recommendation. At the end of training, instructors will be able to train and explain the Glazing Certification for local craftworkers to take and be certified at a qualified center, and assist in local recruitment of applicants (Certification Period: 48 months).
All registrants will receive a study guide in advance.
A written and physical assessment of the fundamental knowledge and skills required to proficiently perform foundational or basic glazing tasks
The emphasis of which will be on factors and elements that tend to minimize glazing related defects and failures, and conform to customer requirements
Prerequisite: documented 7500 work hours in Glazing and at least OSHA 10 cert recommendations from ATR
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FTI 1216 Organizing Leadership Series I 04072019
2019-04-07 - 2019-04-12 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
40 Hours
This course is a comprehensive overview of organizing issues related to the construction industry, offering constructive ways to organizing the industry, including the value proposition for members, contractors and construction owners. In addition to concentrating on issues related to workforce organizing (i.e. identifying, contacting, and communicating with unrepresented workers), participants will learn how to identify leaders and build worker committees. One-on-one skills, overall communications strategies and framing issues will also be addressed in this program. Furthermore, the course instructor will explain how organizing has evolved and changed over time. This course is intended to help District Councils effectively manage their organizing activities and to efficiently use union resources. Specifically, participants will review basic concepts of research and analysis. Participants will take part in a series of interactive, small-group exercises centered on a realistic case study.
Prerequisite: None
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FTI 1119C OSHA 502 04012019
2019-04-01 - 2019-04-03 | 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
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FTI 1000 Introduction to Teaching Techniques for Adults 03252019
2019-03-25 - 2019-03-29 | Houston Office, TX, 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
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FTI 1120C-USACE Fall Protection
2019-03-25 00:00 - 2019-03-29 00:00 (America/New_York) | 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
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FTI 1109C OSHA 500 03252019
2019-03-25 - 2019-03-29 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
40 Hours
This course is designed for members interested in teaching the 10- and 30-hour construction safety and health outreach program. Special emphasis is placed on those topics that are required in the 10- and 30-hour programs as well as on those that are the most hazardous, using OSHA standards as a guide. Course participants are briefed on effective instructional approaches and the effective use of visual aids and handouts. This course allows the student to become a trainer and to conduct both a 10- and 30-hour construction safety and health course and to issue cards to participants verifying course completion. NOTE: Students in OSHA 500 who wish to participate as authorized trainers in the Outreach Program must successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course. Outreach trainers are required to attend Course 502 at least once every four years to maintain their trainer status (Certification Period: 48 months).
Prerequisite: FTI 1109C OSHA 500 or previous FTI 1119C OSHA 502
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FTI 1101C Confined Space Instructor
2019-03-25 - 2019-03-29 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
40 Hours
This course is designed to enable students to recognize, evaluate, prevent and abate safety and health hazards associated with confined space entry. This course, based on OSHA 226 Standard, is highly participatory with substantial hands-on training in the use of monitors, PPE, and entry and retrieval in a simulated, controlled confined space (Certification Period: Permanent).
Prerequisite: None
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FTI 5009C AGMT 03182019
2019-03-18 - 2019-03-22 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States

FTI 1114C OSHA 510 03112019
2019-03-11 - 2019-03-14 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States

FTI 5001C AWS Certified Welder Train the Trainer
2019-03-11 - 2019-03-15 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
40 Hours
Students who complete this course will have the skills necessary to provide students the local level with the theoretical and the practical skills necessary to become a welder. Students will examine the fundamentals of the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process including safety considerations and precautions and terminology. This course also provides students with hands-on experience in SMAW in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. Instruction in oxygen fuel cutting is also highlighted (Certification Period: 36 months).
Member Card Abbreviation: AWS Certified Welder TTT
Prerequisite: None
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FTI 1219 Collective Bargaining in the Construction Industry 03102019
2019-03-10 - 2019-03-15 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
40 Hours
This course is for IUPAT officers and staff members who negotiate collective bargaining agreements with their signatory contractors. This course covers a wide spectrum of activities related to the development of a contract, which meets the needs of their members – from drafting initial proposals to gaining support during the ratification process (and various steps in between). In addition, it will inform participants about alternative ways contracts can be bargained and the consequences associated with them. A full review of legal developments as they apply to and affect bargaining in the construction industry will also be presented and discussed. Also included is a discussion on the usefulness to improve productivity and safety, of the establishment of joint Labor-Management Committees under the Labor-Management Cooperation Act of 1978. The course also includes discussions led by contractor negotiators to more fully understand the perspectives of employers. The legal framework of multi-employer bargaining in the construction industry is fully explored. The session will culminate with students participating in a mock bargaining session.
Prerequisite: Leadership Series Completion or a minimum of 4 Core Leadership Series Courses
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FTI 1138 ICRA Worker Train-the-Trainer 03042019
2019-03-04 - 2019-03-06 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
24 Hours
The Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) Worker Train-the-Trainer (TTT) course sponsored by the Center for Construction Research and Training is a three-day training is designed to prepare instructors to teach about ICRA controls, work practices, and methods to build and maintain temporary ICRA containments. At the completion of the Train-the-Trainer, instructors will be able to teach both the CPWR 8-hour ICRA Awareness and the 16-hour ICRA Worker courses for workers who are performing construction in healthcare facilities (Certification Period: Permanent)
Member Card Abbreviation: ICRA Worker TTT
Prerequisite: None
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FTI 1111C OVERTON Rigging-Lifts-Forklift-Hand Signaling 03042019
2019-03-04 - 2019-03-07 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
32 Hours
This 40-hour course for company trainers wishing to provide in-house employee training. Rigging, Forklift, & Aerial/Scissor Lifts Trainer programs includes: how to bean effective trainer, classroom presentation, applying the written exam, evaluating competency, and the required paperwork and record keeping. Each course will address laws and regulations, stability principles, pre-operational inspection procedures, safe operating practices, and evaluating competency. The Rigging course will also cover most types of slings and basic rigging hardware as well as the principles, practices and techniques of basic rigging. In conclusion the course also provides additional class teach-backs and a practical hands-on training for inspection, selection and basic safe rigging techniques (Certification Period: 36 months).
Member Card Abbreviation: OVERTON Rigging and Signaling
Prerequisite: None
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FTI 1135C NCCCO Mobile Crane 03042019
2019-03-04 00:00 - 2019-03-06 00:00 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
48 Hours
The course consists of the Written Examination and Practical Examination Outline. The Core examination portion of the NCCCO Written Examination test the following knowledge relating to the operation of mobile cranes: Site, Operations, Technical Knowledge, and Load Charts.
The Practical Exam tasks are Pre-Operational (Shift) Inspection, Place Chain in Stop Circle, Follow Hand Signals, Place Ball in Barrells, Negotiate Zigzag Corridor with Test Weight, and Safe Shutdown and Securing Procedures (Certification Period: 60 months).
After 60 months, an individual is required to re-certify. For re-certification, they must take a re-certification written exam and attest to 1000 hours of crane-related experience. If they do not meet the experience requirement, they must take the practical exam again.
For more information, check the document at http://www.nccco.org/docs/default-source/handbooks-forms-2016/mobile-crane-operator—candidate-handbook_0616b5039c4ada8165a8a834ff0000a517ec.pdf?sfvrsn=2 .
Prerequisite: None
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FTI 2013 Industrial Applicator Train-the Trainer
2019-02-25 - 2019-03-01 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
40 Hours
This course has been designed to meet the requirements for a Level II certified Coating and Lining Application Specialist set forth in the Body of Knowledge contained within the SSPC ACS1/NACE No.13 Joint Standard and in accordance with ISO 17024. Students will learn to apply their theoretical knowledge and skills to the corrosion protection of steel and concrete on complex industrial structures through course work in Health and Safety Awareness for Application Specialists, surface preparation and coating materials properties, and application. Specialty application course work in plural component and thermal spray will further assist students in expanding their skills.
Prerequisite: Application
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FTI 1134C AHA Heartsaver Master Instructor 02252019
2019-02-25 - 2019-02-28 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
32 Hours
This course is for Instructor candidates who have interest in the ability to certify and monitor new and renewing Heartsaver CPR & FA instructors. Candidates must have a minimum of two-year experience as a certified American Heart Association Heartsaver Instructor (Certification Period: 24 months).
Requirements:

Hold an active American Heart Association Heartsaver Instructor Card.
Attend a Master Instructor Training Course including teach back portion with Cascade Training Internal Master Instructor.

Prerequisite: FTI 1104C AHA Heart Saver Initial
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FTI 2014C NACE Certified Coating Applicator Examiner
2019-02-25 - 2019-03-01 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
40 Hours
NACE CCA Pilot Beta Exam – Designed to pilot test the Coating Applicator hands-on practical exam. Each candidate will be expected to do a thorough walk through to inspect the equipment, demonstrate knowledge of hand and power tools, blast and paint an ASTM panel. Each exam portion is 2.5 hours long and approximately 100 questions (Certification Period: 36 months).
Candidates who want to become a Coating Applicator Examiners:

Minimum of 5 years applicator experience
Certified Coating applicator – in the interim they must pass both exams via participating in exam development or the beta exams
Must have taken and passed the written/ computer based test (CBT) prior to taking the practical hands on beta exam
Attend NACE examiner training (where they will be administered the practical exam while still in beta testing). The candidate must score at least 80% on the hands on practical to continue with the examiner training
Must not be a NACE Coating Applicator Instructor

Prerequisite: See Course Description
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FTI 1001 Teaching Techniques for Adults
2019-02-11 - 2019-02-15 | 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
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FTI 9999C FTI Master Instructor Capstone 02112019
2019-02-11 - 2019-02-13 | 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
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FTI 1220 Communications and Digital Media
2019-02-10 - 2019-02-15 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
40 Hours
For the IUPAT, an aggressive public relations strategy is not an option; it is a mandate. From organizing to political action to gaining new work for our members, building positive support from the public is vital to the future of the IUPAT. A positive public image can translate into more work, more organizing victories, and a better relationship with elected officials. Implementing a comprehensive media strategy is important to effectively communicate with our members, customers, and communities and build a positive image for the IUPAT and the labor movement. The information in this course is designed to help IUPAT, BM/ST’s, staff, and members develop their own communications program and get started on crafting a pro-worker message to grow our membership and win the online and offline battle for public opinion.
Prerequisite: Leadership Series Completion or a minimum of 4 Core Leadership Series Courses
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FTI 2807C SSPC C-14 (MPCAC) Marine Plural Component Program
2019-02-04 - 2019-02-07 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
32 Hours
This course is designed to certify craft workers operating plural component spray equipment and those applying protective coatings on steel in immersion service by airless spray using plural component spray equipment (Certification Period: 48 months).
http://www.sspc.org/Marine-Plural-Component-Program-MPCAC-C14
Prerequisite: Pre-req Form
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FTI 1017 IUPAT History/Structure and Introduction to Computing Applications
2019-01-27 - 2019-02-01 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
40 Hours
The course provides an introduction to computers, LMS, and Microsoft application. Participants must complete 40 hours of online LMS training.
Prerequisite: None
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