Utah College of Applied Technology

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Utah College of Applied Technology
October 8, 2009
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Presentation Objectives

• Industry Update
• Workforce Shortage
• NCCER History
• Accreditation/Certification
• Curriculum
• National Registry
• Training Research
• Web Site

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Types of Construction

• Commercial
• Residential
• Industrial
• Energy
• Maintenance
• Highway
• Pipeline

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Who Will Build Your Projects?

• 75 million baby boomers approaching retirement
  age
• Beginning in 2005, approximately 8,000 baby
  boomers per day turn 60
• 20 of the construction workforce will retire in
  the next 2 to 4 years
• By 2010, over half of the United States
  population will be over 50
• Youth Demographic

will shrink in comparison to adult population
lt18
gt65
will grow faster than total population
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SOURCE FMI, U.S. Construction Markets Report
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Construction Growth

• With total employment expected to reach
  7.8 million by 2012, the construction
  industry is predicted to be among the
  economys top 10 largest sources of job
  growth.

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SOURCE U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S.
Department of Labor (08/2008)
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Educate the Workforce of Tomorrow

• According to the U.S. Census Bureau
• 8 of the 10 fastest growing occupations through
  2014 don't require a bachelor's degree
• They require a 2-year associate's degree
• or
• Post-secondary training

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SOURCE "Educate the Work Force of Tomorrow" by
Luke Bellsnyder Jon Fisher, March 06, 2009
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About NCCER
The National Center for Construction Education
Research, affiliated with the University of
Florida, is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) education
foundation is the leading source of workforce
development resources for the construction,
maintenance pipeline industry.

• Resources include
• Accreditation
• Instructor Certification
• Standardized Industry-Driven Curricula
• Nationally Recognized Skill Assessments
• Industry-Recognized Credentialing Certification
• Construction Career/Recruiting Resources
• Construction Safety Front-line Management
  Education

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Mission Statement

• To build a safe, productive, and
• sustainable workforce of
• craft professionals.

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NCCER Founding Contractors

• ENR
• Austin Industrial 31
• Bechtel/Becon 1
• BEK 40
• Fluor/Fluor Daniel 2
• KBR (Brown Root) 4
• KCI
• National Industrial Contractors
• Metric Constructors
• TIC (The Industrial Company) 33
• Washington Group/Rust Construction 16
• Zachry Construction 34

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SOURCE Engineering News Record (ENR). The Top
400 Contractors. May 2008.
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2009 Board of Trustees
NCCER is governed by a board of trustees
consisting of representatives from contributing
contractors, owners, NCCER partner
associations. All trustees are recognized for
their expertise in construction or
construction-related issues, serve a one- to
three-year term.
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NCCER Partners
National Association of Women in
Construction National Insulation
Association National Ready Mixed Concrete
Association National Systems Contractors
Association National Technical Honor
Society National Utility Contractors
Association North American Crane Bureau North
American Technical Excellence Painting
Decorating Contractors of America Portland Cement
Association SkillsUSA Steel Erectors Association
of America Texas Gulf Coast Chapter ABC US Army
Corps of Engineers University of Florida Women
Construction Owners Executives
American Fire Sprinkler Association American
Petroleum Institute Associated Builders and
Contractors Associated General Contractors of
America Association for Skilled and Technical
Sciences Association for Career Tech
Education Carolinas AGC Carolina Electrical
Contractors Association Construction Industry
Institute Construction Users Roundtable Design-Bui
ld Institute of America Electronic Systems
Industry Consortium Green Advantage Environmental
Certification Merit Contractors Association of
Canada Metal Building Manufactures
Association National Association of Minority
Builders
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NCCER Involvement
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Focus Areas

• Craft Training
• Safety Training
• Management Training
• Image Building
• Research

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National Wages
NOTE Top 10 of Wage Earners ? OT 400hr/yr ?
PD 12,000/yr
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SOURCE Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational
Employment Statistics (2007)
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National Accreditation Growth
Sponsor Network
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NOTE Only Sponsors within the U.S. are included
in map (03/25/2009)
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Accreditation Process

• Eligible Organizations
• Contractors
• Owners
• Associations
• Organized Labor
• Government Agencies
• Corrections
• Training Consultants
• Proprietary Schools

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Instructor Certification Training Program (ICTP)
Master Trainer (MTICTP) Craft Instructor (ICTP)
Course Content In Hours

• To become a Master Trainer
• Train the trainer program
• Master Trainer does not require construction
  craft skills
• Must be trained certified directly by NCCER
  through successful completion of the 4-day MTICTP
• For a Craft Instructor to become NCCER certified
  
• Must be a journey person or technician in their
  craft or have 3 years experience teaching their
  craft
• Must complete NCCER ICTP 3-day course given by a
  NCCER certified Master Trainer
• For a Trainee or student to receive transcripts
  from NCCERs National Registry
• Be taught by a NCCER certified instructor
• Successfully complete nationally standardized
  written performance tests given by a NCCER
  certified instructor
• Receive training at a NCCER accredited high
  school, college, government or industry training
  program

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National Accreditation Growth
600 Training Sponsors 400 Assessment
Centers 3500 Public Schools 19
Foreign Contries/8 languages

• INCLUDES
• Contractors
• Owners
• Associations
• Proprietary Schools
• Consultants
• Corrections
• Unions

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Contren Learning Series
Crafts with an asterisk ( ) are also available
in Spanish.
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Contren Learning Series
Crafts with an asterisk ( ) are also available
in Spanish.
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Contren Learning Series
Crafts with an asterisk ( ) are also available
in Spanish.
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Basic Green Training

• Your Role in the Green Environment
• Text web-based
• Provides NCCER green credential
• Developed by LEED-Accredited Professionals
• Designed to supplement Core, but
• Can be used as a stand-alone module
• Designed for entry-level craftsperson's to
  explain
• Their role in the green environment
• Basic methods of green construction
• LEED Green Building Rating System
• Supported by
• Green Collar Employers Council, Washington, D.C.

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Standardization

• Common instructional system design (DACUM)
• Technical Review Committee Subject Matter Expert
  (SME)
• Competency-based
• Instructor-led
• Curricula have common format

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Curriculum Design
Annotated Instructor Guides

• Suggested instructional hours
• All tools, equipment, and materials
• Module overview and lesson plan
• Action column with suggested classroom
  instructions
• Separate test packet with performance tests
• Color Power Point Presentation CD
• Test Generator Software CD

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Flexible Training Options

• Module (Must pass written and performance test)
• Each module stands alone (task training)
• Use Modules as REFRESHER COURSES
• Use Modules as ADVANCED COURSES
• Each module is part of an overall course of
  study (apprenticeship or time-based
  training)
• Modules sequenced in a logical
  instructional order for overall
  course study
• Instructor and Trainee Guide for each module or
  level

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Contren Connect
To view demo http//www.contrenconnect.com/

• The Contren Learning Series online supplement,
  Contren Connect, is a viable solution to assist
  contractors with these new standards
• Use of Contren Connect will allow contractors to
  save themselves their apprentices time money
  while achieving the same level of competency

• Available in the following crafts
• Core Curriculum
• Construction Technology
• Levels 1 4
• Carpentry
• Construction Technology
• Electrical
• Electronic Systems Technician
• HVAC
• Plumbing
• Your Role in the Green Environment

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Standards of Apprenticeship

• US DOL - 29 CFR 29.5 (4)
• Provision for organized, related supplemental
  instruction in technical subjects related to the
  trade. A minimum of 144 hours for each year of
  apprenticeship is recommended.
• Such instruction may be given in a classroom
  through trade or industrial courses, or by
  correspondence courses of equivalent value, or
  other forms of self-study approved by the
  registration/approval agency.

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Contren Connect Access Codes
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Online Instructional Language Series

• NCCER has partnered with constructNet
  International to offer Internet-based
  instructional language resources for the
  construction industry.
• This program is designed to improve communication
  on the job site between Spanish-speaking
  English-speaking employees.
• The first series titled Construction English for
  the Spanish Speaker contains five courses
• Introduction to Construction English I
• Introduction to Construction English II
• Intermediate Construction English I
• Intermediate Construction English II
• Advanced Construction English
• A second series titled Construction Spanish for
  the English Speaker consists of one course aimed
  at foremen, supervisors, crew leaders,
  administration.
• Note Courses with an asterisk () are currently
  in development not available at this time.

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Contren Usage by Channel
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Module Completions
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National Assessment Program
National Craft Assessment and Certification
Program S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

• Developed in 2000 to assess the competence level
  of experienced workers who have no formal
  documentation of training
• May be used for both pre- and post-employment
  testing
• A training prescription is provided to all
  assessed workers

SUPERVISOR SUPER47 Overview This written
assessment is a two-hour closed-book examination.
You will be permitted to use a basic function,
non-printing calculator during the examination.
The assessment center will provide any necessary
pencils. No extra papers, books, notes or study
material are allowed in the testing area.
NATIONAL CENTER FOR CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION AND
RESEARCH 3600 NW 43rd St, Bldg G ? Gainesville,
FL 32606 P 352.334.0911 ? F 352.334.0932 ?
www.nccer.org
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National Registry
Industry Recognized Credentials
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Automated Credentials
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Industry Credentials

• Video Testimonials
• Zachry Holdings, Inc.
• The Shaw Group
• Cianbro
• TIC The Industrial Company

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Arkansas
SOURCE Arkansas Department of Career Education.
(http//ace.arkansas.gov)
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Louisiana
SOURCE Louisiana Department of Education.
Louisiana Community Technical College System.
(2009-2010)
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North CarolinaConstruction Education Programs

• Email Synopsis of Recent SBE Decisions
• From Chief Academic Officer,
• Rebecca Garland
• To Instructional Leaders
• Across the State

SOURCE North Carolina Department of Public
Instruction. Career Technical Education.
(06/17/2009)
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North CarolinaCareer Technical Education
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SOURCE North Carolina Department of Public
Instruction. Career Technical Education.
Briefing Paper. (June 2009).
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Corinthian Colleges
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Kaplan College
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Vatterott College
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Perkins Funding
Performance IV Indicators
technical skill proficiency credential
certificate apprenticeship programs employment
BUILDING TOMORROW'S WORKFORCE
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Perkins Funding

• Performance Indicator
• New performance measures for secondary
  education
• (i) align with nationally recognized industry
  standards

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Training Drives Business Results

• Sample Contractor Statistics
• Productivity up 10 to 24
• OSHA Recordable Injuries down by 67
• First Aid Cases down 90
• Turnover down 32 to 43
• Unexcused absences down 59
• Statistics provided by the Houston Business
  Roundtables Workforce Development Awards 2005

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Return on Investment
Summary of Expected Training Benefits Identified
Through Study
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SOURCE Construction Industry Institute, CII
Research Summary 231-1 (08/2007) "Construction
Industry Training in the United States Canada"
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Investing in Training

• Conclusion
• For every 1 invested in training,
• up to a 3 return on investment!

3.00
1.00
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SOURCE Construction Industry Institute, CII
Research Summary 231-1 (08/2007) "Construction
Industry Training in the United States Canada"
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Craft Training Implementation Toolkit

• The NCCER website provides a link to this tool
  for calculating an expected return on investment
  in training for your companys projects
• http//www.nccer.org/toolkitInfo.aspx
• To order complete 231-1 Report
• http//www.construction-institute.org

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Featured on McGraw-Hill Construction Career
Center Homepage
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Weatherization

• The weatherization industry employs 1000s of
  people who work in weatherization help
  homeowners increase their energy efficiency
  through low-cost measures.
• DOE provides funding technical guidance to the
  states, but the states run their own programs.
• The state selects service providers, which are
  usually nonprofit agencies 900 nationally.
• During the last 32 years, the U.S. Department of
  Energy's (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program
  has provided weatherization services to more than
  6.2 million low-income families.

SOURCE EERE Weatherization Assistance Program.
Website http//apps1.eere.energy.gov/weatherizati
on
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Energy Power Generation

• Building relationship with the Center for Energy
  Workforce Development (CEWD)
• Working with multiple energy providers
• Developing curriculum

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Shipbuilding

• Building partnership sponsorship opportunities
  with the
• Gulf States Shipbuilders Consortium.
• Strategic diversity
• Repurposing existing intellectual property to
  meet the needs of the shipbuilding industry.

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Build Your Future Campaign

• NCCER's Build Your Future campaign serves as a
  comprehensive education recruitment tool for
  the entire construction industry.
• This nationwide campaign consists of a fast-paced
  career video, Careers in Construction Week,
  various promotional material, a career Web site
  with job search functionality.
• The BYF campaign is instrumental in linking
  contractors with schools in their local community.

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Cornerstone of Craftsmanship Campaign

• Designed to help revive the meaning importance
  of craftsmanship re-instill pride,
  professionalism, respect into the construction
  industry.
• This campaign spotlights organizations craft
  professionals for their commitment to
  craftsmanship the industry, while also
  educating the general public about the
  construction industry.
• "The construction industry was built on a
  foundation of craftsmanship it is pride in
  craftsmanship that has made many generations of
  workers to follow in their parents' footsteps
  enter our industry."
• - Don Whyte, NCCER president

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Academies

• Construction Management Academies
• Project Supervision
• Project Management
• Safety Management
• Womens Leadership

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NCCER Web Site
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Getting Started
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NOTE If an organization chooses to become both
an ATS AAC there is only 1 Application Fee
(1795) 1 Annual Fee (350)
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Construction Career Path
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National Center for Construction Education and
Research
BUILDING TOMORROW'S WORKFORCE
THANK YOU Questions?
Ed Prevatt Senior Manager-Workforce
Development 888-622-3720 X 136 352-281-2617
cell eprevatt_at_nccer.org www.nccer.org