Construction Apprenticeship Year 1 (Mon-Wed Evenings)

  

Class Information

The first year of the Construction Apprenticeship covers a wide variety of content such as safety, blueprint reading, building materials, tools, wall systems, framing, stair layout, roofing, exterior finishing, drywall, cabinet installation, and more. The Construction Apprenticeship is a four-year program that requires 160 hours of Related Technical Instruction (RTI) annually and 6,000-8,000 hours of on-the-job learning.

 

Prerequisites

• Unique Email Address: Each student must have a unique email address for registration.
• Computer and Internet Access: Regular access to a computer with high-speed internet capabilities is required.
• Age Requirement: Must be 16 years old or older
  • 16 and 17-year-old apprentices are required to enter a STRAP agreement with parental approval and signature.
• CORE Pre-Apprenticeship Construction is taken simultaneously with Construction Apprenticeship Year 1.
  • It is a requirement to pass both CORE Pre-Apprenticeship and Construction Apprenticeship Year 1 before moving to Year 2.

Location

Hybrid Course

• In-person: You'll meet in person as scheduled at the North Idaho College Parker Technical Education Center in Rathdrum, ID for instruction, labs, and exams.
• Online: Additional coursework is completed online in the Canvas classroom.

Class Notes

Attendance Requirement

• 100% attendance is mandatory.

Dress Code

• Required attire: long-sleeved shirts, durable, long pants, work boots, and outerwear suited to the weather (snow, rain, or shine).
• If you need assistance acquiring these items, contact us at CustomizedTraining@nic.edu.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• PPE provided: hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, high-visibility vest, and work gloves.
• If you prefer to use your own equipment, have it inspected by the instructor before use.

Class Preparation

• Bring: notepad, writing utensils, lunch (1-hour lunch break), water bottle, and snacks.
• A break room with refrigerator/freezer and microwave is available, along with vending machines.

Parking

• A parking permit is required and will be provided in class.
• Arrive 15 minutes early for the first class to receive your permit.

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Payment Options and/or Funding Assistance
For more information on payment options and/or funding assistance, visit www.nic.edu/wtcpaymentoptions or contact Customer Service at (208) 769-3214.