Our construction-training program consists of 4 major disciplines:
Electrical
Air Conditioning
Plumbing
Carpentry
All disciplines require the following:
Basic math
Reading
Basic computer skills
Self discipline
General knowledge classes
Individuals can choose the type of trade that interests them most. New classes start every six (6) months. We will certify all individuals who complete our curriculum as trained tradesmen having completed six (6) months of training under a bona fide tradesman. Our training programs consist of classroom theory. The total in-class time will be approximately 120 hours for each discipline and approximately 80 hours of hands-on work. We know that the hands-on work will allow our students the experience to get a job, which is a prerequisite for gaining meaningful employment and career options in today's job market.
Our professional fundamentals training program consists of the following:
Resume preparation
Job readiness training
Completing applications appearance
Basic computer classes
Basic Microsoft Word
Basic Excel
Basic Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Outlook
We will certify all individuals that complete the curriculum and successfully complete the totals hours for each type of class.
Classes take place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Each class is two hours long. The hours of the classes are from 10:15am until 12:15pm.
Technical Training
Job Application: All students will spend two (20 hours understanding how to complete a job application, prepare a job resume, apply the correct information to an application and all students will be taught how to interview for a job.
Appearance: A human resources specialist will teach all students. The specialist will discuss what employers look for when interviewing.
Employee Credentials: All students will be taught what proper ID to have when hired by an employer. Help will be available to students who need to obtain credentials.
Self-discipline: All students will be taught a few values needed in order to work with other people of different races and religions.
Basic Reading: All students will spend eight (8) hours writing and renewing old writing skills.
Basic Math: All students will spend eight (8) hours renewing old math skills.
Computer Training: All students will be introduced to the new age of computers, basic word processing, the internet and spreadsheets.
General knowledge: All students will be educated on a general knowledge issues including banking, retirement, aging, maturity, family values, government and property ownership.
Job Safety: All students will learn job safety including proper clothing, shoes, ladder usage, tool usage, gas, fire, alarms and job awareness.
Uniforms/Dress Codes: All students will learn how to properly dress on a job site. (Example: gloves, shoes, shirts and pants).
Tools: All students will learn about common tools of the trade. (Example: hammer, screw drivers, skills saws, band saws, pliers, cutting equipment, bending equipment, hole saw bit, drills, scaffolds and testers).
Construction Drawing: All students involved in the construction trade will learn to read blueprints and specifications.
On-the-Job Training (construction trade): All students will complete 80 hours working for pay on a construction site.
Building Codes: All students will learn building codes and understand the purpose of the codes
Electrical: All students will learn about electrical circuits, conduit bending, wire pulling, meter reading, fastening techniques, electrical motors, commercial wiring, and residential wiring methods.
Air Conditioning: All students will learn about basic electricity, chemical usage, mechanical methods, basic air-conditioning, motor control circuits and duct work installation.
Plumbing: All students will learn basic plumbing, pipe installation, sewer piping, water piping, gas piping, cutting, drilling, water meters, plumbing fixtures installation, soldiering and welding.
Carpentry: All students will learn to install framing for housing, roofing, form framing, trim work, cabinet installation, floor installation and door installation.
Class Schedule
Instructor
Class
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
K. Holmes
Elec., HVAC
8 am - 10 am
8 am - 10 am
8 am - 10 am
K. Holmes
Elec., HVAC
10:15 am - 12:15pm
10:15 am - 12:15pm
10:15 am - 12:15pm
Each trade will include the following basic Fundamental Classes:
Student Profile Professional, Construction Fundamentals
Students are required to have a minimum of nine (9) years of basic math or are at an 8th grade education level as determined by the Metro Davidson Country School System.
Students are required to have a minimum of nine (9) years basic reading skills or should be at an 8th grade education level in reading as determined by Metro Davidson County School System.
Foundation Policies and Procedures
Students that sign up for the Construction Class are required to wear work boots or hard bottom shoes. (Example: blue jeans, tee shirt or nice dress pants). Things that are not acceptable are as follows: blue jeans with holes in them, shirts that have tears in them, tennis shoes, sport shoes, etc.
Students that sign up for Professional Fundamental Class are required to wear casual business clothing. (Example: Women should wear dresses or casual attire and men should be dressed business casual). Things that are not acceptable are as follows---house shoes, hot rollers, profanity on shirts, etc.
Each student agrees to the following:
Read all material carefully
Absolutely no horse play at any time
Listen to instructor to get a clean understanding of each lesson
Do not wear loose clothing
Do not wear plastic clothing
Do not wear loose chains and metal watches around electrical equipment
Make known to the instructor any dangerous situation
No loud talking
No profanity
No drugs
No disrespecting the instructor
No alcohol
No misuse of tools
No firearms will be allowed on property
No stealing
Any removal of students from class will be discussed with the student before permanent removal from the program. Be a Helping Hand Foundation has the right to remove students from class for any reason and at any time.
Student Release of Liability Statement
Student Release of Liability Statement
It is our policy to provide a safe and healthy work environment for everyone. A safe environment does not occur by chance; it requires everyone's close attention and open communication between instructor and students. Students who notice hazards or other safety problems, or who believe that they need additional training, must notify instructor and management immediately. Instructor and management must address the concerns of students and make sure that any problems are fixed quickly.
Everyone is obligated to know and abide by the safety requirements and standards for their area or job. Through their own "pro-safety" attitudes and practices, instructor must instill a positive attitude in students. In return, students must give training exercises and safety meetings the utmost attention and must follow all safety regulations. Compliance with safety policies is a condition of employment and must be taken very seriously. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, including removal from the class for serious or repeated violations.
Nothing is more important to this foundation than your safety and that of fellow students. Do not think that safety and health are somehow at odds with productivity and quality. In fact, they go hand in hand. Conscientiously follow safety rules at all times. Do not take shortcuts. Do not endanger your own life and health or that of other students. Be safe so that you can stay healthy and enjoy life to its fullest.
All students have been oriented on the hazards of the training program and agree to take every precaution to help prevent injury to themselves, their instructor, other students and property.
The student agrees to hold harmless Be a Helping Hand Foundation, its instructors and management from injuries that occur due to negligence and willful acts on behalf of the student(s) while in the training program.
