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SUMMARY:Construction Quality Management 11/6 NV **FULL**
DESCRIPTION:CONSTRUCTION QUALITY MANAGEMENT (CQM)\n**FULL. Please email Shaye Currie to be put on waitlist or register for our next class on January 22\, 2025.**\nWednesday\, November 6\, 2024  |  7:30AM – 5:00PM\nDo you want to become more competitive handling government contracts? Do you want to deliver quality\, increase repeat business\, and maintain your reputation\, all while making a profit? If these things are important to you then enroll in Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors\, brought to you by ABC-Virginia\, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)\, and the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC). \nThis required training recognizes that the mutual goal of contractors and the government is a quality end product. This program encourages proactive leadership and emphasizes getting it right the first time. Attendees develop an understanding of how to integrate quality into every aspect of the project from the pre-construction planning to project close-out. \nEnroll in Construction Quality Management and satisfy the government’s requirements. Your certification is issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and is valid for five years. \nSCHEDULE\nWednesday\, November 6\, 2024\n7:30AM – 5:00PM\nContinental breakfast and lunch provided \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\n42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\, VA 20166 \nCOST\nMember – $275\nNon-Member – $375 \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made by 10/30/2024. \nQuestions?\nContact Erin Stamer
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/construction-quality-management-11-6-nv/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\, ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\, 42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\,\, VA\, 20166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northern Virginia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shaye Currie":MAILTO:shaye@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) 11/8 HR
DESCRIPTION:MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID (MHFA)\nREGISTER HERE\nOffered by Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center\, this course will be held at ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\, Host Training Organization\nFriday\, November 8\, 2024 | 8:00AM – 4:00PM\nMental Health FIRST AID (MHFA) teaches you how to identify\, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. You’ll build the skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support. \nThis course covers: \n·        Common signs of symptoms of mental health challenges \n·        Common signs and symptoms of substance abuse challenges \n·        How to interact with a person in crisis \n·        How to connect a person with help \n·        Expand content on trauma\, substance abuse and self-care \nLearn how to respond with the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE): \n·        Assess for risk of suicide or harm \n·        Listen nonjudgmentally \n·        Give reassurance and information \n·        Encourage appropriate professional help \n·        Encourage self help and support strategies \nProgram from National Council for Mental Wellbeing/ Mental Health Assoc of  Maryland \nPrerequisites: Students are required to complete an online enrollment and 2 hour assessment prior to the class. This pre-work is self paced. A link will be provided upon course registration. \nCourse Includes: Student materials\, lunch and refreshments \nLOCATION \nABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\n530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, VA 23320\n**Student parking and entrance is in the back of the building.** \nCOST\nMember – $150\nNon-Member – $175 \nSCHEDULE\nPlease visit CRSC registration link above
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/mental-health-first-aid-mhfa-11-8-hr/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\, Chesapeake\, 530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, 23320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Fronius":MAILTO:rachel@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T140000
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SUMMARY:What You Need to Know When Developing an Internship/Apprenticeship Program 11/12
DESCRIPTION:WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN DEVELOPING AN INTERNSHIP/APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM\nTuesday\, November 12\, 2024  |  2:00PM – 3:00PM\nThis session provides a comprehensive guide to creating impactful internship and apprenticeship programs within organizations. Participants will gain insight into the importance of internships and apprenticeships in today’s workforce\, a basic understanding of program design\, and ethical and legal considerations. \n• Obtain a general understanding of internships/apprenticeship programs and benefits\n• Gain basic knowledge of program design and common challenges\n• Create engaging internship/apprenticeship experiences\n• Gain knowledge of legal and ethical considerations \nSPEAKER\nJasmine Walker\, Owner\, Quinn Consulting Solutions – Jasmine Walker is an accomplished army veteran with a passion for workforce development and early career programs with a focus on connecting women\, minorities\, and veterans to opportunities in manufacturing and logistics. With a strong commitment to inclusivity\, Jasmine leverages her expertise to create transformative pathways for underrepresented groups in these industries. Her dedication to fostering diversity ensures that all individuals have access to meaningful career development programs\, empowering them to thrive in their chosen fields. Jasmine is the owner of Quinn Consulting Solutions and Program Manager for the Virginia Management Fellows Program. \nLOCATION\nVirtual\nA meeting link will be sent to registered attendees within 24 hours of webinar. \nCOST\nMembers $35\nNon-members $45 \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. \nQuestions?\nContact Jamie Carrow
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/developing-an-internship-apprenticeship-nov12/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Fronius":MAILTO:rachel@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:OSHA 5400 – Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for the Maritime Industry 11/18 HR
DESCRIPTION:OSHA 5400 – TRAINER COURSE IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR THE MARITIME INDUSTRY\nREGISTER HERE\nOffered by Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center\, this course will be held at ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\, Host Training Organization\nMonday\, November 18 – 21\, 2024 | 8:00AM – 4:00PM\nThis course is designed for individuals interested in teaching the 10- and 30-hour Maritime safety and health Outreach Training Program to their employees and other interested groups. Special emphasis is placed on those topics required in the 10- and 30-hour Outreach Training Program as well as the most hazardous in the maritime industry using OSHA Maritime Standards as a guide. Students are briefed on effective instructional approaches and use of visual aids and handouts. This course allows the student to become a trainer in the Outreach Training Program\, to conduct 10- and 30-hour maritime classes in shipyard employment\, marine terminals\, and longshoring\, and to issue cards to participants after verifying course completion. Students in OSHA #5400 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for the Maritime Industry who wish to participate as authorized Outreach Trainer Program trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program must successfully prepare a presentation on an assigned OSHA maritime industry Outreach Training Program topic individually or as part of a group and successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course. \n\nUpon successful completion of this course\, participants will be able to:\n\nInstruct Maritime workers in OSHA 10 and 30 Maritime Standards hazard identification course\nDefine Maritime terms found in the OSHA Maritime Industry and determine appropriate standards\nIdentify hazards that occur in the Maritime Industry and determine appropriate standards\nLocate OSHA Maritime Safety and Health standards\, policies\, and procedures\nDescribe the use of the OSHA Maritime standards and regulations to supplement an on-going safety and health program\n\n\nStudent Contact Hours: 26 \n\nPrerequisites\nCompletion of the OSHA 5410 – Standards for the Maritime Industry  (copy of completion certificate required). and have five (5) years maritime industry safety experience. A degree in occupational safety and health from an accredited college or university\, certification a Certified Safety Professional (CSP)\, a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)\, or a Certified Marine Chemist (CMC) may be substituted for two (2) years of work related experience. Authorized OSHA Maritime Industry Outreach Training Program trainers are required to attend OSHA #5402 Maritime Industry Trainer Update Course at least once every four (4) years to maintain their trainer status. \n\nThe Prerequisite Verification Form is required to complete the registration process. Click this link (Prerequisite Verification Form) print and send the documentation to our office via email to info@oshamidatlantic.org or fax 410-281-1350. \n\nIndustry OSHA Standards courses (#510\, #511\, and #5410) must be completed not later than seven (7) years prior to completing the relevant Industry Trainer course (#500\, #501\, and #5400). \nCourse Includes: Student binder\, OSHA CFR Maritime\, USB which includes: \n\nPowerPoint Presentation\nVideo clips\nTest Questions\nAdditional resource information\nLunch and refreshments\n\n\nLOCATION **PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS**\nABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\n530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, VA 23320\n**Student parking and entrance is in the back of the building.** \nCOST\n$845 \nSCHEDULE\nPlease visit CRSC registration link above
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/osha-5400-trainer-course-in-osha-standards-for-the-maritime-industry-11-18-hr/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\, Chesapeake\, 530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, 23320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Carrow":MAILTO:jamie@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T070000
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SUMMARY:24-Hour Competent Person Fall Protection Training 11/19 HR
DESCRIPTION:24-HOUR COMPETENT PERSON FALL PROTECTION TRAINING\nNovember 19\, 20 & 21\, 2024 |  7:00AM – 4:00PM \nIn Accordance with ANSI Standard Z359.2\n(Conforms to the 24-Hour Training Requirements of the EM-385-1-1 2014 Edition) \nEM385-1-1 requires all Competent Persons who have employees who work at height\, to attend a 24-hour class. Federal enforcement of training requirements began September 1\, 2016. Section 21 is significantly different from the current OSHA Subpart M and ANSI A10.32 requirements. \nThis 24-hour training is in accordance with 29CFR 1926 and EM-385-1-1\, introducing students to the USACE EM385-1-1 Safety & Health Standards\, as well as Virginia and Federal Construction Safety Standards and Regulations covering Fall Protection. This course includes classroom instruction in addition to the required 8-hours of practical hands-on training. \nTopics Include:\n– An integrated study of hazard recognition and abatement principles related to falls on construction worksites.\n– Available equipment\, equipment use\, maintenance\, storage and inspection requirements to maintain compliance\n– Basic rescue techniques and emergency action procedures\n– The study of compliance issues and challenges facing safety professionals including mishap and case study analysis\, Virginia and Federal general safety standards\, worksite inspections\, interfacing with compliance officials\, vertical and horizontal standards\, and common construction industry compliance issues are also discussed. \nAdditional Topics Include:\n– Equipment selection\, Inspection and Donning\n– Fall Prevention/Restraint/Arrest\n– Fall Hazard Elimination\n– Passive v. Active Systems\n– Fall arrest rescue systems\n– Selection and usage on non-certified anchorages\n– Authorized persons’ duties and responsibilities\n– Competent persons’ duties and responsibilities\n– Testing of fall protection equipment\n– “Hands-On” scenario of fall protection systems\n– OSHA and ANSI Standards of Fall Protection \nWho Should Attend:\nAnyone required to manage a safety program or who is responsible to be the on-site Competent Person\, including Safety Managers\, Safety Directors\, Onsite Managers\, Supervisors\, Section Leads and Responsible Persons. \nWhat To Bring:\nBring your personal fall protection harness with you to class. Doing so will provide the opportunity to learn how to properly wear your personal equipment you’d like to bring to class\, it can be inspected as well (i.e. lifelines\, lanyards\, anchorages\, etc.) Bringing in some of your own gear to class will provide you with practical experience suing your own equipment in addition to the equipment provided in class. \n**Class is limited to 15 students.** \nLOCATION **PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS**\nABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\n530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500 Chesapeake\, VA 23320\n*Attendee parking and entrance is located in the back of the building.* \nCOST\nMember – $595\nNon-Member – $800 \nSCHEDULE\n3-Day Course\nNovember 19\, 20 & 21\n7:00AM – 4:00PM\nContinental breakfast\, pre-packaged snacks\, coffee/water and boxed lunch provided \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. \nQuestions?\nContact Jamie Carrow
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/24-hour-competent-person-fall-protection-training-11-19-hr/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\, Chesapeake\, 530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, 23320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Fronius":MAILTO:rachel@abcva.org
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