2121 Kiana St., Fairbanks, AK 99709 | (907) 452-3146 office (907) 455-4386 fax17805 Old Glenn Hwy., Chugiak, AK 99567 | (907) 345-3853 office (907) 202-9999 fax

AlAskA lAborersTrAining school

Training Laborers to a level of Excellence

Providing exceptional training to members of Laborers Local 942 and Local 341

Class Schedule 2016-2017

Laborers Local 9422740 Davis RoadFairbanks, AK 99709

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A Message from the Training DirectorAs the days begin to get shorter, it is time to review your training needs. The schedule looks a little different this fall because it is reflecting the training that will be offered during the fall por-tion of the training season. A second schedule will be produced in late October/early November which will reflect the spring training schedule. Renewals will be offered to meet the needs of those expiring certifications and skill-based training will closely reflect upcoming work. You are encouraged to regularly check the Alaska Laborers Training School’s website http://aklts.org where you will find information about all training programs and classes, upcoming events and an up-to-date training schedule. Also check out the training school’s Facebook page (Alaska Laborers Training) where photos, information and events are shared. Make sure you have the most current information all of the time.

With two new, state-of-the-art training schools, you will find many things about the training program and classes are changing and improving. AKLTS instructors are in the process of becoming ANSI (American National Standards Institution) certified, through a rigorous training and certification process delivered by LiUNA (Laborers International Union of North America). Both Danny Ruerup and Gabriel Hardy will become ANSI certified instructors this fall! They worked hard to achieve this level of certification and they bring the highest level of standards and “best practices” into the Laborers’ classrooms. This level of certification brings a nationally recognized level of curriculum, credentials and effective instructing methods. It is clear that both management (contractors) and labor (unions) understand the importance of a highly trained workforce and providing training as a benefit. Invest in yourself by signing up for training classes today. Space in many of the skills-based training classes are limited and many classes fill quickly.

I would like to thank all the journey workers for their dedication to the Alaska Laborers Ap-prenticeship program, helping to mentor over 100 apprentices currently in the program. These young people are the future of our workforce and must be trained to produce a quality product every day, making sure that there is pride in every job done, and always meeting the Laborers’ Union standards. This can only be taught in the field by you. It is critical we develop not only a skilled workforce, but strong Union members. Our best applicants for the apprenticeship pro-gram come from you, because you know who has what it takes to become a great Laborer. You are the reason why this program continues to be so successful. Thank you!

Alaska Laborers Training School strives to provide training that is relevant, meets the needs of contractors, and prepares our membership for any task or job they are placed on. We under-stand that Alaska’s Construction Craft Laborers are highly skilled, highly trained in all they do. Alaska Laborers Training School and its staff are dedicated to providing the training you need to excel. If you have suggestions or ideas about training, we would love to hear them.

In Solidarity,

Suzanne McCarthy, Director

Board of Trustees

Labor – Local 341A.J. Joey Merrick IIBrandon Calcaterra

Labor – Local 942Kevin PomeroyDan Simien

ManagementDerald SchoonJaysen E. MathiesenMichael BradySteve Geraghty

The Trustees of the Fund serve without compensation. They are appointed by their respective organizations and meet quar-terly to review and set policy.

FAIRBANKS SCHEDULEFAIRBANKS CLASSES 2016

DATES CLASS PRE-REQ HRS

Sep. 19 Asbestos Renewal Asbestos Abatement 8

Sep. 20 Hazardous Waste Renewal Hazardous Waste Worker 8

Sep. 21 Hazardous Paint Renewal Hazardous Paint Certification 8

Sep. 22 NSTC 8

Sep. 23 MSHA Renewal MSHA 8

Oct. 3 - 4 Rough Terrain Forklift 16

Oct. 10 - 14 Concrete Sack & Patch** 40

Oct. 13 - 14 Hazardous Paint Certification 16

Oct. 17 - Nov. 3 Pipeline Construction* Apprentice Only & Haz Paint Cert. 120

Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 GPS Surface Modeling** GPS 40

Nov. 7 - 9 Construction Math 24

Nov. 14 MSHA Renewal MSHA 8

Nov. 14 - 18 Hoisting & Rigging Construction Math 40

Nov. 15 Hazardous Paint Renewal Hazardous Paint Certification 8

Nov. 16 NSTC 8

Nov. 18 First Aid / CPR 8

Nov. 21 - 23 MSHA 24

Nov. 28 - Dec. 9 Intermediate Grade Checking** Basic Grade Checking 80

Dec. 5 - 7 Construction Math 24

Dec. 5 - 9 Introduction to Pipe** Apprentice Only 40

Dec. 8 - 9 OSHA 10 10

Dec. 12 MSHA Renewal MSHA 8

Dec. 12 - 16 Basic Grade Checking Construction Math 40

Dec. 13 Hazardous Paint Renewal Hazardous Paint Certification 8

Dec. 15 First Aid / CPR 8

Dec. 16 NSTC 8

Jan. 9-20 Intro to Drilling ** Con Math, Basic Grade, MSHA 80

Jan 9-13 Hoisting and Rigging Con Math 40

RENEWALS 2016-2017

DATES CLASS PRE-REQ HRS

Sep. 19 Asbestos Renewal Asbestos Abatement 8

Sep. 20 Hazardous Waste Renewal Hazardous Waste Worker 8

Sep. 21 Hazardous Paint Renewal Hazardous Paint Certification 8

Nov. 14 MSHA Renewal MSHA 8

Nov. 15 Hazardous Paint Renewal Hazardous Paint Certification 8

Nov. 18 First Aid / CPR 8

Dec. 12 MSHA Renewal MSHA 8

Dec. 13 Hazardous Paint Renewal Hazardous Paint Certification 8

Dec. 15 First Aid / CPR 8

JUNEAU 2016-2017

DATES CLASS PRE-REQ HRS

Jan. 6 First Aid/CPR – Southeast

Extinguisher Service Inc.

8

Jan. 9 MSHA Renewal MSHA 8

Jan. 10 - 11 MSHA 24

Jan. 12 - 13 OSHA 10 16

TBA CESCL B.A. Recommendation 16

TBA Construction Math 24

TBA Basic Grade Construction Math 40

NSTC & UPDATES 2016-2017

DATES CLASS PRE-REQ HRS

Sep. 9, 2016 NSTC - TEAMSTERS 8

Oct. 7, 2016 NSTC - LABORERS 8

Nov. 18, 2016 NSTC - PLUMBERS & FITTERS 8

Dec. 9, 2016 NSTC - IBEW 8

All NSTC classes will be held at the FPTC*Consolidated in Fairbanks**Consolidated in Anchorage

Jueanu MSHA – MSHA cannot be completed without having a First Aid certification.

Jan. 6 First Aid will be held at 8319 Airport Blvd. in Juneau. Instructed by Southeast Extinguisher Service Inc.

In order to qualify for Intro to Drilling the following prerequisites must be completed: Construction Math, Basic Grade, MSHA

ANCHORAGE SCHEDULEANCHORAGE CLASSES 2016

DATES CLASS PRE-REQ HRS

Sep. 10 NSTC - IBEW 8

Oct. 8 NSTC - Teamsters 8

Oct. 10 - 14 Concrete Sack & Patch** 40

Oct. 11 MSHA Renewal MSHA 8

Oct. 11 Hazardous Paint Renewal Hazardous Paint Certification 8

Oct. 11 - 12 Hazardous Paint Certification 16

Oct. 12 Hazardous Waste Renewal Hazardous Waste Worker 8

Oct. 13 Asbestos Abatement Renewal Asbestos Abatement 8

Oct. 14 First Aid / CPR 8

Oct. 17 - Nov. 3 Pipeline Construction* Apprentice Only & Haz Paint Cert. 120

Oct. 24 - 25 Rough Terrain Fork Lift 16

Oct. 31 - Nov. 2 Intro to Scaffold Apprentice Only 24

Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 GPS Surface Modeling** GPS 40

Nov. 7 - 9 Construction Math 24

Nov. 7 - 9 MSHA 24

Nov. 11 NSTC - Laborers 8

Nov. 14 - 16 Hand Signal / Voice Command 24

Nov. 14 - 18 Basic Grade Checking Construction Math 40

Nov. 17 First Aid / CPR 8

Nov. 18 Asbestos Abatement Renewal Asbestos Abatement 8

Nov. 28 - Dec. 2 Hazardous Waste Worker 40

Nov. 28 - Dec. 9 Intermediate Grade Checking** Basic Grade Checking 80

Dec. 5 - 9 Introduction to Pipe** Apprentice Only 40

Dec. 10 NSTC - IBEW 8

Dec. 12 - 16 Asbestos Abatement 40

Dec. 19 - 21 Construction Math 24

Jan. 9-20 Intro to Drilling ** Con Math, Basic Grade, MSHA 80

RENEWALS 2016-2017

DATES CLASS PRE-REQ HRS

Oct. 11 MSHA Renewal MSHA 8

Oct. 11 Hazardous Paint Renewal Hazardous Paint Certification 8

Oct. 12 Hazardous Waste Renewal Hazardous Waste Worker 8

Oct. 13 Asbestos Abatement Renewal Asbestos Abatement 8

Oct. 14 First Aid / CPR 8

Nov. 17 First Aid / CPR 8

Nov. 18 Asbestos Abatement Renewal Asbestos Abatement 8

Feb. 17 Asbestos Abatement Renewal Asbestos Abatement 8

Apr. 13 Hazardous Paint Renewal Hazardous Paint Certification 8

Apr. 14 Asbestos Abatement Renewal Asbestos Abatement 8

VALDEZ 2017

DATES CLASS PRE-REQ HRS

Mar. 14 Hazardous Waste Renewal Hazardous Waste Worker

Mar. 15 Asbestos Abatement Renewal Asbestos Abatement

Mar. 16 Hazardous Paint Renewal Hazardous Paint

Mar. 17 First Aid / CPR  

NSTC & UPDATES 2016-2017

DATES CLASS PRE-REQ HRS

Sep. 10 NSTC - IBEW 8

Oct. 8 NSTC - Teamsters 8

Nov. 12 NSTC - Laborers 8

Dec. 10 NSTC - IBEW 8

*Consolidated in Fairbanks**Consolidated in Anchorage

In order to qualify for Intro to Drilling the following prerequisites must be completed: Construction Math, Basic Grade, MSHA

CLASS DESCRIPTIONSAdvanced Grade Checking | 80hr GRD.A Civil plan reading, advanced grade computations, horizontal and vertical curves, super elevated curves, volume computations, and line and grade for pipe.

Prerequisites: Intermediate Grade Checking

Asbestos Abatement | 40hr ASB.W In class and hands on training in the remediation techniques and safety used in abatement. *Training does not include license and fees. Students who successfully complete course purchase license.

Prerequisites: N/ARenewal: 8 hr. Annual Renewal

Basic Grade Checking | 40hr GRD.B General grade checking knowledge and is the first step for members interested in pursuing a career in the civil construction industry.

Prerequisites: Construction Math

CESCL | 16hr GEN.SWPPPErosion and sedimentation processes, the regulatory requirements, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans, Best Management Practices, inspection, record-keeping, and cold climate challenges.

Prerequisites:  B.A. recommendation

Coating | 64hr COATEncompasses the utilization of the CCSI machine and other techniques to apply FBE coating and other paint applications.

Prerequisites: Hazardous paint certification, and medical questionnaire prior to enrollment

Adhesive Anchor Installer Certification | 40hr CONACI.FPrinciples and techniques of horizontal, vertical and overhead concrete anchoring using the latest industry standards pertaining to ACI (American Concrete Institute).

Prerequisites: Construction field experience, BA recommendation

Concrete / Sack-n-Patch | 40hr CONCR.PRPrinciples of concrete placement and various products used for patching and beautifying concrete.

Prerequisites: N/A

Construction Math | 24hr CONMATHReading a tape measure, inches and engineers rule, basic arithmetic as well as fractions and decimals and how they apply to the construction industry for laborers.

Special Note: Required for all apprentices, Test out available

Intro to Drilling | 80hr DRL.INA heavy emphasis on machine operation, site layout, and safety/hazard recognition.

Prerequisites: Current MSHA card, Construction Math, and Basic Grade

Fencing | 40hr FEN.CFencing techniques, guardrail, and safe equipment operation in line with the AFA (American Fence Association).

Prerequisites: N/A

First Aid / CPR | 8hr FIRST.CCertify students in techniques used in First Aid/CPR as specified by NSC (National Safety Council).

Prerequisites: N/ARenewal: Bi-annual Renewal

Flagging | 8hr FLAGBasic legal background of traffic control, proper standardized techniques for flagging and current applications in the state of Alaska for ATSSA Flagger certification.

Prerequisites: N/ARenewal: 8 hr. 3 year Renewal

Union Flagging | 24hr FLAG.UNTraining includes setting up traffic patterns, device management and interacting with the public Includes ATSSA Flagger Certification.

Prerequisites: N/ARenewal: 8 hr. 3 year Renewal

Foreman Preparedness | 40hr FOREIntroduction to construction supervision, communication, problem solving and record keeping for construction supervisors.

Prerequisites: Construction field experience, BA recommendation

Form Building | 80hr FORM.WVarious types of forms and forming systems used in concrete placement as well as structural steel erection and wood working.

Prerequisites: Construction MathSpecial Note: Required Apprentice Class

General Construction | 120hr GENCONThis course is designed to expose and assess students in various jobs that a Construction Craft Laborer will perform.

Prerequisites: Selected for Apprenticeship

GPS Surface Modeling | 40hr GPS.MInstruction for Grade Checkers in the development of surface models using computer aided design software.

Prerequisites: GPS

GPS | 40hr GPSHands on course designed to familiarize Grade Checkers with GPS set up and field usage.

Prerequisites: Advanced Grade, BA recommendation

Hand Signal/Voice Command | 24hr SIGNAL.HIndustry standards in hand signaling, voice command, and basic rigging.

Prerequisites: N/A

Hazardous Paint Certification | 16hr PAINT.CSafety and health orientation for application of hazardous paints.

Prerequisites: Willing to work in Hazardous paint/CoatingRenewal: 8 hr. 3 year Renewal

Hazardous Waste Worker | 40hr HAZ.WSafety and health orientation for containment and cleanup of hazardous waste pertaining to CFR 1910.120.

Prerequisites: N/ARenewal: 8 hr. annual Renewal

HDPE Pipe Fusion | 24hr HDPE.FSafety operational procedures, component recognition, and maintenance of small and medium diameter pipe using McElroy Fusion Machines.

Prerequisites: Pipe Laying 

Hoisting & Rigging 40hr HOIST.RIGRigging techniques, including safety, inspection, correct rigging selection, and weight calculations.

Prerequisites: Construction Math

Intermediate Grade Checking | 80hr GRD.I Slope staking, jump stakes, calculating grades and offsets, material depths and culverts.

Prerequisites: Basic Grade Checking

Intro to Pipe | 40hr PIPE.INTIntroduction to water, sewer, and storm drain appurtenances and operations.

Prerequisites: N/ASpecial Note: Apprentice Only

Mechanical Insulation | 120hr PIPE.I Training includes shaping and molding of fiberglass insulation, use of metal fabrication tools and drafting techniques for various layouts.

Prerequisites: Construction Math

MSHA | 24hr MINE.SDesigned to allow members to perform work in the mining industry under subpart 48. Crusher and gravel pit safety procedures and First Aid/CPR is included in instruction.

Prerequisites: N/A Renewal: 8 Hr. Annual Renewal

NSTC | 8hr PIPLINIntroduction to safety procedures while working in the pipeline industry.

Prerequisites: N/A Renewal: Varies

OSHA | 10hr OSHA10Introduction to OSHA standards, safety procedures, and regulations in 29 cfr 1926.

Prerequisites: N/A

Pipe Laying | 80hr PIPEWater, sewer and storm drain assembly and installation.

Prerequisites: Construction Math

Pipeline Construction | 120hr PIPECONProvide students with skills necessary to work in the Trans-Alaska Pipeline industry.

Prerequisites: Apprentice

Pipeline Insulation | 80hr PIPE.INFocus on math and layout of Trans-Alaska Pipeline insulation, installation, and safe equipment operation.

Prerequisites: Construction Math

Rough Terrain Forklift | 16hr FORKSafety, inspection, and operation of Rough Terrain Fork-lift.

Prerequisites: N/ARenewal: 3 yr. Renewal

Intro to Scaffolding | 24hr SCAF.INIntroduction to Frame, Tube & Clamp, Systems and safety regulations.

Prerequisites: N/A

Scaffolding | 40hr SCAFFrame, Tube & Clamp, Systems and safety regulations.

Prerequisites: N/A

Site Building/Plan Reading | 24hr SITEREAD Attain a working knowledge of structural, architectural, and civil drawings. An understanding of different types of views and line work used in plan sets and methods for finding details and entities as well as layout.

Prerequisites: Construction Math

SWPPP | 8hr SWPPP Set up and maintenance of SWPPP devices and procedures.

Prerequisites: Construction Math

Traffic Control Technician (TCS) | 16hr HGHWZ.TCSReview the basic and advanced methods of Temporary Traffic Control in work zones and provide certification through IMSA.

Prerequisites: Contractor letter and B.A. recommendation.Renewal: 4 hr. 3 year RenewalSpecial Note: IMSA Certificate name has been changed.

Computer Aided Traffic Control Design | 24hr TFC.GFXComputer training program teaching the drawing of traffic control plans in electronic format; basic legal and liabilities background of traffic control, proper standardized typicals and applications in the state of Alaska.

Prerequisites: Traffic Control Technician

Classes for 2017No, you’re not missing a page of the schedule. To reduce schedule changes and unavoidable errors in the training schedule it has been decided to produce two training schedules. Our Spring 2017 training schedule will be issued in December of 2016. This helps us better schedule training in correspondence to what Alaska’s job de-mand is. If any changes are made to the current schedule it will be listed on our website www.aklts.org and on our Facebook page.

Renewals of Industry CertificationsCheck your certifications and know when they expire. There are many industry required certifications that are needed. Make sure you have all the certifications needed to go to work!

Asbestos Abatement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 hour renewal annually $100/yr. State License required to work

Hazardous Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 hour renewal annually

MSHA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 hour renewal annually

First Aid / CPR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 hour renewal every 2 years

Hazardous Paint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 hour renewal every 3 years

Flagging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 hour renewal every 3 years

Rough Terrain Forklift . . . . . . . . . 8 hour renewal every 3 years

CESCL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 hour renewal every 3 years

Traffic Control Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 hour renewal every 3 years

Travel PolicyWe know that Alaska’s Laborers are located all over the state and need to obtain training. AKLTS is proud that we are able to supply travel assistance to those who need it to remain highly trained for the construction workforce. In order to provide this much needed service, it is requested that all students register for training classes at least 2 weeks prior to class beginning. All student travel requests must be approved prior to any arrangements being made. Students should fill out their own travel request unless they are out of town and unable to access the forms then the student is encouraged to contact AKLTS directly. Students who travel are asked to plan their training to maximize efficiency (in other words, try to get as much training per travel trip as possible).

1. Students should fill out a travel request form at the same time they apply for training classes. A travel request form should accompany each class application.

2. All student travel must be approved prior to any travel or arrangements being made.

3. If a student who is being assisted with their travel is absent or leaves training for any reason, immediate notification is required. Absences may impact travel assistance.

4. Most travel reimbursements will be done by mail. Specific arrangements must be made with accounting for hand delivered reimbursement checks.

5. All direct reimbursement requests must be accompanied by receipts.

If you can’t make it to class…Not going to be able to make it to class? Give us a call and let us know! We’ll give you the dates of when that class will be given again in the future and let you know how to apply. By contact-ing us about your change of plans gives another Union Member the opportunity to learn a new skill or update their certification. No Call No Shows affect everyone! Communication is everything. Here are four easy ways to communicate with the training school:

1. Call the training school – you can call in the middle of the night even. There is an answering machine!

2. Call the instructor directly – most instructors give out their phone numbers to the classes

3. Email the training school Anchorage School: training@aklts.org Fairbanks School: info@aklts.org

4. Facebook – send a private message… we will pass it on to the instructor

Did you know? OSHA has a new Silica StandardSilica is one of the most common, naturally occurring elements on the planet. Materials that contain crystalline silica are not

hazardous unless they are disturbed, gener-ating small-sized particles that can get into your lungs (“respirable crystalline silica”).  For example, blasting, cutting, chipping, drilling and grinding materials that contain silica can

result in silica dust that is hazardous for construction workers and others to breathe. 

Are you at risk of being exposed to silica?

The new rule is a comprehensive health standard for construction that minimizes the need for air sampling and

focuses on controlling the hazard. AKLTS will be offering training about the new OSHA Silica standard throughout the coming year. Information will be embedded into existing training, such as concrete-related classes and as stand-alone classes. Learn what you need to know to work safer.

Want to stay updated on the latest Health & Safety info? Check out www.lhsfna.org

Tasks Materials

Abrasive Blasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asphalt (for paving)

Bushhammering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brick

Cutting / sawing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cement

Demolishing / disturbing . . . . . . .Concrete block

Drilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Drywall

Earthmoving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fiber Cement products

Grinding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grout

Jackhammering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gunite /shotcrete

Milling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mortar

Mixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paints containing silica

Polishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Plaster

Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Refractory Mortar / Castables

Sacking/patching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rock

Sanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Roofing tiles & pavers

Scabbling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sand

Sweeping / cleaning up. . . . . . . . .Soils (fill dirt & top soils), Stone (granite, limestone, quartzite,

sandstone, shale, slate, etc.) Stucco / EIFS / Tile

The Alaska Laborers Construction Industry Training Fund, identification no. 92-6003589, provides training and retraining for those entering the industry and those already in the industry. The Alaska Laborers Training School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Information about any existing or anticipated future

courses of study sponsored or established by the plan, including any prerequisites for enrolling in such courses and for a description of the procedure by which to enroll in such course please contact: Alaska Laborers Training School, 17805 Old Glenn Hwy., Chugiak, AK 99567

AlAskA lAborersTrAining school

Fairbanks SchoolChugiak School

Congratulations to Apprenticeship GraduatesLocal 942

Anthony Glaze 10/7/2015

Michael Nolan 11/10/2015

Douglas Templeton 11/18/2015

Medardo Paralejas 11/20/2015

Wilfred Fields 2/4/2016

Jeffery Bourque 2/7/2016

Local 341

Andrew Lewis 8/1/2015

Jessica deLeon 8/30/2015

Devon Knapman 8/30/2015

Dylan Davis 10/28/2015

Deneb Viens 12/30/2015

Daniel Winters 12/31/2015

Katrina Moran 4/4/2016

Mandatory Meetings for ApprenticesFAIRBANKS

Apprenticeship Meeting— Fairbanks 6:00 pm Second Friday of every month AKLTS – Fairbanks

2121 Kiana Street

Local 942 Union Meeting 7:30 pm Second Friday of every month 2740 Davis Drive, Fairbanks

ANCHORAGE

Apprenticeship Meeting— Anchorage 6:30 pm First Monday of every month AKLTS – Chugiak

17805 Old Glenn Highway

Local 341 Union Meeting 8:00 pm Second Monday of every month 2500 Commercial Drive, Anchorage

2121 Kiana St., Fairbanks, AK 99709Ph (907) 452-3146 | Fax (907) 455-4386

email: info@aklts.org

17805 Old Glenn Hwy., Chugiak, AK 99567Ph (907) 345-3853 | Fax (907) 202-9999

email: training@aklts.org