The LCCA holds classes in partnership with the BIAW Education Program including required certifications for various trades. We also hold additional classes throughout the year covering legal topics, safety, First Aid & CPR, and other topics upon request.
UPCOMING CLASSES:
Code Updates Class
May 2, 2019, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at the LCCA
Members: $50.00, Non-members: $100
Instructor: Ted Clifton
We are well into the 2015 codes, but questions still come up and issues still arise. In this class we will:
Review the significant changes to the 2015 International Codes and Washington State Energy Code.
Discuss issues that come up in the plan review, construction and enforcement of the codes.
Discuss where we are in the process of the 2018 codes.
Register: https://www.biaw.com/Register?sID=52051
PAST CLASSES:
EPA Certified Lead Renovator Training
November 8th, 2018
Anyone disturbing more than 6 sq. ft. (interior) & 20 sq. ft. (exterior) of lead-based paint must get the training. Including; Home Improvement/Renovation Contractors, Remodelers/Carpenters, Painters, Plumbers, Electricians, Maintenance Personnel, Residential Property Managers/Owners, Workers Removing or Modifying Painted Surfaces. Activities that are subject to the RRP Program: Remodeling and Repair/Maintenance, Electrical Work, Plumbing, Painting, Carpentry and Siding/Window Replacement! To become a Certified Renovator, you must have someone from your firm take an 8-hour course with a hands-on component. Your firm must then apply for Certification with the Department of Commerce as a Firm (company) and pay a $25 fee directly to the State of Washington (not included in the cost of the class).
REGISTER NOW FOR Initial Certification or Refresher Training.
CPR & First Aid Training
The LCCA is holding a CPR & First Aid Training Class on November 15th, 2018 beginning at 9AM. Please RSVP if you would like to attend this class, space is limited.
FLAGGER CERTIFICATION
August 22, 2018, 8am-4pm
$75 Members, $100 Non-Members
Learn professional flagging techniques and proper work zone set-up in accordance with standards and guidelines of the Federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Upon successful completions you will receive your Flagger Certification valid for 3 years.
Forklift Safety Training & Certification
Instructor: Travis Brock, ASP CHST, Shield of Armor Safety
August 9, 2018 12:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Do your employees operate a Powered Industrial Truck, better known as a fork lift? We can help lift your firm to success by offering a qualified level fork-lift operator course. Your employees will be trained on the following different Classes of Powered Industrial Trucks: 1, 3, 4, 5 & 7. We will provide classroom training for these types of lifts and a practical evaluation tool to be used at your convenience.
Confined Space Training
May 10th, 2018, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Member $125, Non-Member $175
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Instructor: Travis Brock, Shield of Armor Safety & Risk Management
Do your employees enter confined spaces? Do you know the definition of what a Confined Space is? All employers who have employees enter these types of spaces are required to provide training for their employees. These spaces are items such as:
– Utility Vaults
– Trenches
– Sewers/Manholes
– Silos
– Process Vessels
– Hoppers
– Pits
– Ductwork
– Piping Systems
Note: Confined Space accidents are one of the most common fatality accidents in construction. Attend this course to identify common mistakes and the role of the attendant, entrant and supervisor.
Paid Sick Leave Workshop
January 24, 2018 11AM Presentation, 12PM Lunch
Instructor: Nicole M. Tideman; Walstead Mertsching
Initiative 1433 created a mandatory paid sick and safe leave requirement for all employers that went into effect January 1, 2018.
The instructor will discuss a variety of options you have available to comply with the new law.
Join the LCCA on Wednesday January 24th at 11 AM to learn more about your requirements as employers regarding the paid sick leave law.
“Is Cowlitz PUD Work Good for Your Business?”
Instructor: Colleen Neel, Energy Efficiency Specialist, Cowlitz PUD
October 12
Covers information on the various PUD programs that require Qualified and Courtesy contractors, the requirements for those contractors (insurance, licensing, certifications), and expectations from the PUD. We will discuss training opportunities, workload, and current challenges.
Fundamentals of Bids & Contracts
Instructor: Frank Randolph & Ryan Busby; Walstead Mertsching
November 9
This class will address the fundamentals for small contracts ($20,000 and less). The instructors will review the formation of a construction contract and the ability to enforce it; define key terms, provisions and implied terms to protect contractors in the event of future litigation; and discuss warranties, performance and remedies.
RESCHEDULED: Government Bids & Contracts
Instructor: Frank Randolph, Attorney, Walstead Mertsching
December 14 – Moved to January 11
An overview of how to best bid and contract Public Works projects, city and county projects, and other government projects.
TOPIC CHANGED: Expedited Small Works Roster
Instructor: Frank Randolph, Attorney, Walstead Mertsching; Ryan Busby, Attorney, Walstead Mertsching
January 11, 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
This class will address the competitive bidding process and Small Works Rosters; including the benefits, legal hurdles, and criteria for the rosters. They will expand on the benefits of Limited Public Works Projects and the Contract Awarding Process.
Dispute Resolution
Instructor: Frank Randolph, Attorney, Walstead Mertsching
February 8
Discuss practical methods to resolve disputes with customers or other contractors, while minimizing economic and social impacts on your business. The instructors will provide an overview of legal costs associated with conflict resolution. They will compare Judicial Resolutions with Non-Judicial/Contractual Resolutions, and will discuss the ebb and flow of a dispute.
Labor & Industries Contractor Training Day
March 17
Would you like to learn how to save money on Workers Compensation premiums? Do you need to update your Construction Contract? Would you like to get some tools to create more accurate bids? Do you want to know more about Working on Public Works Projects? Then this FREE training event hosted by Labor & Industries is for you. All of the experts that can answer these questions and many more have been gathered together to bring you Construction Contractor Training Day.
More than 25 different classes are offered on subjects including safety, managing your claims to control your workers’ compensation costs, public works contracting, business planning, risk management, marketing and more. See the full class schedule and registration here.
CESCL Initial Training & Re-certification
March 20-21
Do you need a Construction Stormwater General Permit from Ecology? If your project disturbs over an acre of land or is in a subdivision, you probably do. Part of the requirements of this permit states: all sites disturbing over an acre must have a Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL). The CESCL is trained to inspect, install, and manage stormwater controls on your site. Because Ecology requires CESCL to be on-call at all times, most companies will need more than one employee trained as a CESCL. REGISTER NOW
March 22
Is your Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) designation about to expire? CESCL certifications must be renewed every three years with a one-day class. Designed for residential builders, BIAW’s CESCL recertification course will answer the most-asked builder questions, including what BMP’s perform best on construction sites, how to keep those BMP’s working, what red flags signal erosion problems, and how to effectively work with local and state inspectors. This course will also walk you through the planning and execution of erosion control in a subdivision. REGISTER NOW
Securing Payment: Liens, Bonds & Retainage
Instructor: Frank Randolph & Ryan Busby; Walstead Mertsching
April 12
This class will address tools and resources to secure payment. The instructors will discuss non-legal tools and issues, material-men/mechanics liens, and public works payment bonds and retain-age.
EPA Certified Lead Renovator Training
April 20
Anyone disturbing more than 6 sq. ft. (interior) & 20 sq. ft. (exterior) of lead-based paint must get the training. Including; Home Improvement/Renovation Contractors, Remodelers/Carpenters, Painters, Plumbers, Electricians, Maintenance Personnel, Residential Property Managers/Owners, Workers Removing or Modifying Painted Surfaces. Activities that are subject to the RRP Program: Remodeling and Repair/Maintenance, Electrical Work, Plumbing, Painting, Carpentry and Siding/Window Replacement! To become a Certified Renovator, you must have someone from your firm take an 8-hour course with a hands-on component. Your firm must then apply for Certification with the Department of Commerce as a Firm (company) and pay a $25 fee directly to the State of Washington (not included in the cost of the class). REGISTER NOW FOR Initial Certification or Refresher Training
The ABC’s of Estate Planning
Instructor: Brian Brault, Walstead Mertsching
September 20, 2017 at Noon
Have you planned for what happens to your assets when you’re gone? Do you have a Will? Is your Healthcare Directive in place? Have you designated Power of Attorney? Do you have a Community Property Agreement? It may be a little more complicated than you think.
Almost everyone with a small business can benefit from speaking to an estate planning attorney and developing a comprehensive estate plan.
Forklift Safety Training & Certification
Instructor: Travis Brock, ASP CHST, Shield of Armor Safety
October 25, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Do your employees operate a Powered Industrial Truck, better known as a fork lift? We can help lift your firm to success by offering a qualified level fork-lift operator course. Your employees will be trained on the following different Classes of Powered Industrial Trucks: 1, 3, 4, 5 & 7. We will provide classroom training for these types of lifts and a practical evaluation tool to be used at your convenience.
Register Online or Register by Mail
CESCL Re-certification
December 11
Is your Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) designation about to expire? CESCL certifications must be renewed every three years with a one-day class. Designed for residential builders, BIAW’s CESCL re-certification course will answer the most-asked builder questions, including what BMP’s perform best on construction sites, how to keep those BMP’s working, what red flags signal erosion problems, and how to effectively work with local and state inspectors. This course will also walk you through the planning and execution of erosion control in a subdivision. REGISTER NOW
