OSHA 502 - UPDATE FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS REGISTER HERE Offered by Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center, this course will be held at ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility, Host Training Organization April 28 - 30, 2025  |  8:00AM - 4:00PM This course is designed for Outreach Training Program trainers who have completed OSHA #500 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry and are authorized trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program.  The course provides an update on OSHA Construction Standards, policies, and regulations.  Upon course completion students will have the ability to demonstrate continued professional development in their field by applying effective adult learning principles and interactive training techniques to clearly identify, define, and explain construction industry hazards and acceptable corrective measures as they continue to teach the 10- and 30-hour Construction Outreach Training Program classes. Student Contact Hours: 18 Prerequisites:  OSHA #500 Trainers Course in OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry. Authorized Outreach Training Program trainers are required to attend this course once every four years (4) to maintain their trainer status.  Prior to registration, students must provide a copy of their current Outreach Training Program trainer card or an official transcript showing successful completion of the OSHA […]

RIGGER AND SIGNAL TRAINER COURSE May 1 & 2, 2025  |  8:00AM - 4:00PM Participants will learn to prevent incidents that result in property damage, injury, and death, related to the rigging and signal-person duties of operation of cranes when used in construction, demolition, and maintenance. This day and a half training is for individuals who work under the supervision of a competent person and on a routine basis perform rigging work engaged in lifting loads other than rigging for special lifts, or the erection, dismantling, jumping or reconfiguring of cranes or all of these. This person is also trained to communicate guidance and direction to a crane operator in lifting, hoisting, moving, or releasing a load. Upon completion of this course, employees shall be able to demonstrate specific knowledge of the following: Hand, voice and radio communications Proficiency in hand and verbal signals, including the standard method for hand signals as required by ASME B30.3-2004, ASME B30.5-2007 and ASME B30.6-2003 Rigging hardware, including: Hooks and similar attaching devices; shackles, clips, and clamps; and taglines Synthetic/wire rope slings Common load configurations and positioning Personal fall protection methods Emergency procedures Hazards and restrictions associated with working adjacent to overhead electric lines […]

CPR, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION **FULL. Please email Jamie Carrow to be put on waitlist.** Thursday, May 1, 2025  |  8:30AM - 12:30PM ABC Virginia certifies hundreds of individuals each year in First-Aid and CPR/AED using the Health Safety Institute’s (HSI) training content.  ABC-VA’s primary goal is to create confidence in its students’ abilities to handle emergency situations. Our instructors provide clear explanations of the subject matter in a relaxed environment. Instructors focus on the importance of controlling, with confidence, medical emergencies and providing life support for victims of sudden illness or injury.  The certification issued to each participant is valid for two years. INSTRUCTOR Jamie Carrow, ABC-VA LOCATION  ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320 (behind the Home Depot and Lowes on Battlefield Boulevard) *Student parking and entrance is in the back of the building.* COST Member: $88 Non-Member: $100 SUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATION POLICY Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual can no longer attend. Cancellations must be made with 48 hours. CLASS CONTACT Jamie Carrow

IPC UPDATE Thursday, May 1, 2025  |  5:30PM – 8:30PM This course has been approved by the Board for Contractors, Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, as meeting the continuing education requirements for licensed plumbing tradesmen (journeyman and masters), in accordance with the provisions of 18 VAC 50-30-120. Students are required to bring their own 2018 IPC book. INSTRUCTOR William Baul, Baul's Academy of Learning LOCATION ABC-VA Central VA Training Facility 1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228 COST Members: $75 Non-Members: $90 CANCELLATION POLICY Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. Questions? Contact Sherrie Dickerson

ABOUT THIS COURSE Safety training is a necessity in this industry and knowing OSHA regulations ensures jobsite safety and prevents mishaps and OSHA fines. The OSHA 10-Hour Course combines important textual information with relevant, real-life examples from the field and video presentations. Enroll and learn OSHA regulations and receive your OSHA 10-Hour completion card. Training materials provided. SCHEDULE 2-Session Course: Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 7:00AM - 3:00PM (Breakfast, pre-packaged snacks, coffee/water and boxed lunch provided) Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 7:00AM - 9:30AM (Pre-packaged snacks and coffee/water provided) LOCATION ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility 42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166 COST Member - $210 Non-Member - $315 CANCELLATION POLICY Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. Questions? Contact Shaye Currie

ABOUT THIS COURSE Would you like to learn how OSHA regulations affect your jobsite? Enroll in our OSHA 30-Hour course and prepare yourself for the OSHA inspection you are not expecting. Safety training is a necessity in this industry and knowing OSHA regulations ensures jobsite safety and prevents mishaps and OSHA fines. The OSHA 30 Hour Course combines important textual information with relevant, real-life examples from the field and video presentations. Enroll and learn OSHA regulations and receive your OSHA 30-Hour completion card. Training materials provided. SCHEDULE 4-Session Course: May 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2025 (Tuesdays) 7:30AM - 3:00PM (Pre-packaged snacks, coffee/water and boxed lunch provided) LOCATION ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility 42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166 COST Member - $495 Non-Member - $695 CANCELLATION POLICY Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. Questions? Contact Shaye Currie

BLUEPRINT READING 101 Begins Tuesday, May 6, 2025  |  4:00PM - 7:00PM Enhance your personal and professional value by enrolling in ABC-VA’s Blueprint Reading 101 for the Construction Industry. This comprehensive course is structured for the beginner and covers all phases of a construction project. Participants will discuss the phases of construction including site, landscape, architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical. All employees in the construction industry can benefit from this course.  Knowing and understanding the blueprint language is a highly marketable skill and will make anyone an invaluable resource to their company. SCHEDULE Eight-Day Program: May 6, 13, 20, 27 June 3, 10, 17, 24 4:00PM - 7:00PM COST Member - $370 Non-Member - $540 Includes textbooks and blueprints SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual can no longer attend. Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. Questions? Contact Shaye Currie

OSHA 30 HOUR COURSE Begins May 8, 2025  |  8:00AM – 4:00PM Would you like to learn how OSHA regulations affect your jobsite? Enroll in our OSHA 30-Hour course and prepare yourself for the OSHA inspection you are not expecting. OSHA 30-Hour is structured for anyone in a supervisory position in the construction industry but also provides comprehensive safety training for all workers. Safety training is a necessity in this industry and is increasingly becoming a requirement on many projects. Knowing OSHA regulations ensures jobsite safety and prevents mishaps and OSHA fines. The OSHA 30 Hour Course combines important textual information with relevant, real-life examples from the field and video presentations. Enroll and learn OSHA regulations and receive your OSHA 30-Hour completion card. SCHEDULE 4-Session Course: May 8, 13, 15 & 20, 2025 8:00AM – 4:00PM Continental breakfast, pre-packaged snacks, coffee/water and boxed lunch provided LOCATION ABC-VA Central VA Training Facility 1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228 COST Member – $495 Non-Member – $695 CANCELLATION POLICY Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 72 hours in advance. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Questions? […]

NEC 2020 UPDATE COURSE ABC Virginia is offering the 2020 NEC Update in order to accommodate Continuing Education requirements. The Individual License and Certification Regulations adopted by the Board for Contractors, Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, on April 1, 2007 (18 VAC 50-30-120) provide that all individuals renewing a journeyman or masters license after December 1, 2007, shall be required to satisfactorily complete a continuing education course from a provider approved by the board. The following course has been approved by the Board for Contractors, Virginia Department of Occupational Regulation, as meeting the continuing education requirements for licensed tradesmen (journeyman and masters), in accordance with the provisions of 18 VAC 50-30-120. *State Approved Continuing Education Course SCHEDULE Thursday, May 8, 2025 5:00PM – 9:00PM INSTRUCTOR David G. Humphrey, Code Making Panel Chair, Senior Electrical Inspector, Plan Review Engineer LOCATION ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility 1600 East Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228 COST Member – $99 Non-Member – $129 CANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTION POLICY Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Questions? Contact Sherrie Dickerson

CPR, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION Saturday, May 10, 2025  |  8:00AM - 12:00PM ABC Virginia certifies hundreds of individuals each year in First-Aid and CPR/AED using the American Safety and Health Institute’s training content. ABC-VA’s primary goal is to create confidence in its students' abilities to handle emergency situations. Our instructors provide clear explanations of the subject matter in a relaxed environment. Instructors focus on the importance of controlling, with confidence, medical emergencies and providing life support for victims of sudden illness or injury. The certification issued to each participant is valid for two years. LOCATION ABC-VA Northern VA Training Facility 42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166 COST Member: $88 Non-Member: $100 SUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATION POLICY Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual can no longer attend. Cancellations must be made with 48 hours. CLASS CONTACT Shaye Currie

CONSTRUCTION QUALITY MANAGEMENT (CQM) Monday, May 12, 2025  |  7:15AM - 5:00PM Do 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). This 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. Enroll 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. COST Member - $295 Non-Member - $395 Includes breakfast, lunch and course materials LOCATION ABC-VA Central VA Training Facility 1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228 CONTACT Kristen Altermatt

OSHA 5400 – TRAINER COURSE IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR THE MARITIME INDUSTRY REGISTER HERE Offered by Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center, this course will be held at ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility, Host Training Organization Monday, May 12 - Thursday, May 15, 2025  |  8:00AM – 4:00PM This 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 […]

CONSTRUCTION QUALITY MANAGEMENT Tuesday, May 13, 2025  |  7:30AM – 5:00PM  |  ABC-VA Dulles The Construction Quality Management course offers prospective QC Managers and Administrators the opportunity to satisfy the CQM-C training requirements specified in most USACE and NAVFAC construction contracts. This course must be taken and the final test must be passed by any person aspiring to be the QC Manager/Administrator or alternate. The Contractors Quality Control (CQC) requirements and the Governments Quality Assurance (QA) roles are reviewed. Training materials provided. A course certificate, valid for a five-year period from the date of the class, will be awarded to those who satisfactory complete the training and pass the final exam. At this time, any person that needs to recertify must attend a class. LOCATION ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility 42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166 COST Member – $295 Non-Member – $395 Continental breakfast, lunch & refreshments provided CANCELLATION POLICY Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made by 5/9/2025 EOD. Questions? Contact Jenny Tashjian

CPR, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION **FULL. Please email Jamie Carrow to be put on waitlist.** Wednesday, May 14, 2025  |  8:30AM - 12:30PM ABC Virginia certifies hundreds of individuals each year in First-Aid and CPR/AED using the Health Safety Institute’s (HSI) training content.  ABC-VA’s primary goal is to create confidence in its students’ abilities to handle emergency situations. Our instructors provide clear explanations of the subject matter in a relaxed environment. Instructors focus on the importance of controlling, with confidence, medical emergencies and providing life support for victims of sudden illness or injury.  The certification issued to each participant is valid for two years. INSTRUCTOR Jamie Carrow, ABC-VA LOCATION  ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320 (behind the Home Depot and Lowes on Battlefield Boulevard) *Student parking and entrance is in the back of the building.* COST Member: $88 Non-Member: $100 SUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATION POLICY Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual can no longer attend. Cancellations must be made with 48 hours. CLASS CONTACT Jamie Carrow