Courses
Heavy Civil & Highway Laborers Training
Safety in the workplace is not a matter to be taken lightly, especially if you work in the building industry. Facing possibly hazardous situations is something laborers experience daily, so it’s of utmost importance to be fully prepared, regardless of how rare they are.
Construction workers often need to prepare and secure highways, bridges, and railways for further work, or repair and clean roads, and deal with landslides, which only puts on an additional layer of danger. This is where attending a heavy/highway construction course and getting a certification from a reputable training center will come in handy.
In recent years construction work has become reliant on heavy machinery, new and more complex materials, and innovative techniques. Consequently, laborers are required to keep up with all of the trends not just for the sake of being in the know but also because learning how to handle all of these novelties will create a safe working environment for everyone.
Every construction worker aims to create and maintain safe working conditions. Sadly, accidents in the workplace do happen. However, those numbers can be significantly reduced with proper knowledge and certifications.
WHAT DOES THE COURSE ENTAIL?
Highways or heavy construction sites are handled differently than regular construction zones. This means that the list of responsibilities construction laborers handle daily is slightly more varied, too. Workers will need to know how to clear and ready highway zones, set up barricades, and control traffic, among other things.
Once everything is secure, another set of tasks such as shooting grades, pipe laying, and handling different kinds of soil will crop up — each demanding a certain set of skills and adequate knowledge to avoid hazardous scenarios. A high-quality highway construction program we offer at NWLETT will help you gain all the necessary training and certification to work in this field of the building industry.
Highway and heavy civil construction is a very broad and complex topic, which means that the road construction training course you take will be extensive, too.
Depending on the position you’re interested in, we’ll cover the following areas:
Erosion control — The apprentices will get a fundamental overview of erosion and sediment control. Participants will learn how to successfully address all issues related to erosion on all sites.
Pipe laying — The course covers the basics of pipe laying. Interested parties will learn more about general safety and different techniques and procedures.
Grade checking — Candidates will familiarize themselves with field-level transits and laser levels, learning how to operate and maintain them properly.
Blueprint reading — Upon completion, laborers will know how to interpret construction documents, use plan sheets, differentiate various materials, etc.
Traffic control — Naturally, working on a highway means construction workers will need to be equipped to control all incoming traffic and create a safe environment for everyone.
Road excavation — This slightly advanced course covers all things related to project layouts, underground utility work, how to identify estimates for supplies and materials, and so much more.
CONTACT US
NWLETT offers extensive heavy civil/highway laborers training with the aim of developing and molding strong candidates that will continue to make strides in the building industry. With our courses, you’ll gain the necessary skills and knowledge to help you find permanent employment. A knowledgeable and skilled workforce is every contractor’s dream come true. Getting a certification will provide the training you need to excel in your chosen area.
If you’re interested in becoming certified, feel free to contact us by dialing 800-240-9112 or 360-297-3035 from Monday to Friday. Alternatively, you can fill out the form at the bottom of the page, and our staff will get back to you as soon as possible to help lead you one step closer toward employment.