OCtech provides training to keep your operation running and your employees safe.
You grow your company from the ground up. Our approach is the same for training.
OCtech can provide your employees with the fundamentals in skills and safety with courses in NCCER Core and OSHA™
We have two OSHA™ certified courses that will help your company go plenty of “days without an injury.”
The 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health program provides training for workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in their workplaces. The course is completely online, but is monitored by our safety instructor.
The 30-hour General Industry Safety and Health program provides a variety of training to workers who hold safety responsibilities. This course focuses on identifying, avoiding, controlling, and preventing hazards. The course is completely online, but is monitored by our safety instructor.
OCtech’s NCCER Core Curriculum is made up of 10 courses that cover the foundation of NCCER Training.
You can view descriptions of theses courses below.
Cost: $2500
OCtech also offers other levels of NCCER Training that you can browse here:
Basic Safety (Construction Site Safety Orientation (Module 00101)
Work at construction and industrial job sites can be hazardous. Most job-site incidents are caused by at-risk behavior, poor planning, lack of training, or failure to recognize the hazards. To help prevent incidents, every company must have a proactive safety program. This module shows how safety must be incorporated into all phases of the job and involve employees at every level, including management.
Introduction to Construction Math (Module 00102)
Craft professionals rely on math to do their jobs accurately and efficiently. Whichever craft lies in your future, math will play a role in it. This module reviews the math that you will need and sharpens the skills that you will be using in the exciting modules ahead.
Introduction to Hand Tools (Module 00103)
The construction crafts require a broad array of hand tools. Even if you are familiar with some of the tools, all craftworkers need to learn how to select, maintain, and use them safely. A true craft professional invests wisely in hand tools, and uses, maintains, and stores them with the same wisdom.
Introduction to Power Tools (Module 00104)
This module provides an overview of the common types of power tools and how they function. It also describes the proper techniques required to ensure their safe and efficient operation.
Introduction to Construction Drawings (Module 00105)
This module introduces common types of construction drawings, their basic components, standard drawing elements, and measurement tools that are typically used when working with construction drawings.
Introduction to Basic Rigging (Module 00106)
A common activity at nearly every construction site is the movement of material and equipment from one place to another using various types of lifting gear. This module provides an overview of the various types of rigging equipment, common hitches used during a rigging operation, and the related Emergency Stop hand signal.
Basic Communication Skills (Module 00107)
The construction professional communicates constantly. The ability to communicate skillfully will help to make you a better worker and a more effective leader. This module provides guidance in listening to understand, and speaking with clarity. It explains how to use and understand written materials, and it also provides techniques and guidelines that will help you to improve your writing skills.
Basic Employability Skills (Module 00108)
Becoming gainfully employed in the construction industry takes more preparation than simply filling out a job application. It is essential to understand how the construction industry and potential employers operate. Your trade skills are extremely important, but all employers are also looking for those who are eager to advance and demonstrate positive personal characteristics. This module discusses the skills needed to pursue employment successfully.
Introduction to Materials Handling (Module 00109)
Lifting, stacking, transporting, and unloading materials such as brick, pipe, and various supplies are routine tasks on a job site. Whether performing these tasks manually or with the aid of specialized equipment, workers must follow basic safety guidelines to keep themselves and their co-workers safe. This module provides guidelines for using the appropriate PPE for the material being handled and using proper procedures and techniques to carry out the job.
To register for any of these courses, please contact OCtech’s Continuing Education and Corporate Training office or email Sandra Moore:
803.535.1236 or
800.813.6519
Sandra Moore
Dean of Corporate Training and Economic Development
NCCER Certified Master Trainer
Sandra is well known among local industry leaders for her knowledge, flexibility, and the willingness to do what it takes to get the job done. She has over 20 years of experience in making your training investments a success.