Construction Skills Bootcamp

Build a foundation for your career in construction

Construction Skills Bootcamp will jumpstart your career through hands-on training and support with your job search. With new cohorts starting every couple weeks, we are always enrolling for this course. Attend an Information Session this week to get started!

Students earn:

Solid foundation of construction skills
Exposure to different trades
OSHA-10 certification
Career support & networking with employers
Set of starter tools

Cost:

Tuition is free if you’re pursuing a new job or promotion in Colorado’s construction industry.

Attend Info Session to Enroll

Schedule Options

Students are required to attend classes at our training center multiple times per week and complete online coursework outside of class. We offer two schedule options:

Standard:

8-week course
Classes 2 times per week on Mondays and Wednesdays or on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Evening classes, 5:30 to 8:30pm

Accelerated:

4-week course
Classes 4 times per week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursday

With new cohorts starting every couple weeks, we are always enrolling for Construction Skills Bootcamp.

Attend an information session to learn more about these pop up training options and to fill out an application.

Fall 2019 Schedule

SPRING 2020 Schedule

Course Content

Basic Safety

Identify jobsite safety issues
Describe best safety practices for construction
Identify and demonstrate different types of Personal Protective Equipment
Understand and practice correct lift and carry techniques for one and two people with standard building materials
Identify proper safety and use related to scaffolding
Demonstrate proper ladder safety, setup, and use vii.Obtain an OSHA 10 hour certification
Explain basic jobsite first aid
Explain basic fire safety procedures

Construction Industry Knowledge

Identify career pathways related to construction
Understand scope of projects in construction
Demonstrate technical and academic requirements for career pathways
Demonstrate the proper use and identification, including safety procedures,
for various construction materials related to construction

Construction Math

Practice math operations related and commonly used in construction industry
Understand various math formulas to solve construction problems
Apply math formulas to common construction problems
Demonstrate math skills needed to pursue a career in construction

Exposure to Different Trades

The last 2 weeks of a standard Bootcamp schedule end with a Trade Focus that is selected by the class. Options include: Basics in Carpentry, Basics in Electrical, Basics in Concrete, and Basics in Plumbing.
Students receive exposure to different trades from guest speakers working in the industry.

Hand and Power Tools

Demonstrate the proper use and identification, including safety procedures, for various hand tools related to construction
Demonstrate the proper use and identification, including safety procedures, for various power tools related to construction
Demonstrate the proper safety, use, care, and maintenance of power tools/equipment
Identify/select appropriate power tools for specific tasks in carpentry and other trades
Identify specific tools and materials a worker needs to complete different tasks in various trades.

Career Preparation

Identify process for legal employment in the field of construction
Understand basic elements of the employment process in construction
Demonstrate ability to compose elements for employability in construction
Demonstrate skills required to find, apply, secure and retain successful employment in construction
Prepare life skills needed for a job in the construction industry

Build Projects

Demonstrate ability to safely use hand and power tools involved in construction
Demonstrate proper safe techniques in assembling projects
Demonstrate ability to apply blueprint reading to projects
Develop skills through increasingly complex building projects

Blueprint Reading

Understand common terms used in blueprint reading
Identify and define various views used in blueprint reading
Identify different types of lines used in drawings
Identify selected symbols and abbreviations used in construction plans
Read plans, elevations, schedules, etc. used in construction drawing
Identify and understand parts used in a specification

Instructors

Eric White

Eric began his career as a commercial flooring installer before becoming a carpenter for 12 years in residential new construction/additions and commercial renovations. He has also run his own handyman company for 7 years, rehabilitated historic structures and led construction projects in remote locations. His particular interests are in green building/sustainability, hiking and making crafts.

Mark Babcock

Mark has been involved in construction on and off since 1985, starting as a framer’s helper and progressing to project manager for high end home renovations. After taking a year off to become a dive instructor in Roatan, Honduras (where he met his wife), he moved from Canada to Denver to be with his wife Lori. He enjoys traveling, diving, and working on cars in his spare time. Mark is very excited about being a part of the Colorado Homebuilding Academy and teaching the next generation of construction experts.

Robert McElreavey

Robert is a Master Plumber with over 30 years of experience. He has been teaching the construction trades for 14 years, including apprenticeship-level plumbing. Robert has also taught carpentry skills to adults at Salvation Army centers and to court-involved young men at Ridge View Youth Services Center. When he is not working, Robert enjoys skiing, biking and surfing and spending time with his wife and two children.

The demand is huge. The opportunities are great. The moment is now.

Attend Info Session to Enroll