NRCA University educational opportunities
NRCA/MRCA CERTA Train-the-trainer Authorization Program
Monday, Feb. 2
7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Mandalay Bay Convention Center
NRCA members: $495; Nonmembers: $695
This 10-hour program teaches the latest industry safety practices for torch-applied
roof systems. After successfully completing this program, you will be authorized
to conduct CERTA certification training for roofing workers. The program includes
classroom and hands-on torching activities with the use of mock-ups and torching
equipment. In addition, you will learn the teaching skills needed to train others
about torch safety and receive essential classroom training materials. To participate,
you must be proficient in the use of roofing torches, be able to speak and read
English, and have some experience training others.
This course qualifies for 0.95 CEUs.
NRCA's Roofing Industry Fall Protection From A to Z
Monday, Feb. 2
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Mandalay Bay Convention Center
NRCA members: $495; Nonmembers: $695
Designed specifically to help you understand and implement Occupational Safety and
Health Administration’s requirements for fall protection, this full-day session
will help you:
- Increase your awareness of fall-protection hazards
- Become familiar with the specific equipment to use and work practices to employ
to avoid these hazards
- Recognize the components of fall-protection systems
- Better understand equipment and techniques for self-rescue and relief of suspension
trauma through the use of live demonstrations
The fall-protection topics covered in this class include anchors, chutes, debris
areas, guardrails, hoist areas, holes, inspection, assessment and investigation,
interim fall-protection guidelines, leading edges, lifelines, lower levels, openings,
personal fall-arrest systems, rescue, residential fall protection, roof deck integrity,
safety-monitor training, safety nets, unprotected sides and edges, vendors, warning
lines and controlled access zones.
This course qualifies for 7 1/2 hours of Florida Construction Industry Licensing
Board credit (including WPS). Provider Number: 0000936; Course Number: 0010149 0.75
CEU
NRCA's SpecRight Program training session
Monday, Feb. 2
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Mandalay Bay Convention Center
NRCA members: $645; Nonmembers: $895
Get the latest information about environmentally friendly, energy-efficient roof
systems in this dynamic and hands-on training session:
- Learn about sustainable, energy-efficient trends, including cool roofing, photovoltaic
technologies and landscaped roof systems
- Understand current compliance requirements and upcoming changes to ASHRAE 90.1
- Discuss energy programs such as ENERGY STAR® and Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design® (LEED) and federal, state and local incentives for lowering energy costs
- Use NRCA's Web-based EnergyWise Roof Calculator* to construct virtual roof assemblies
to evaluate thermal efficiency and estimate energy costs
Breakout sessions will offer you an in-depth look at landscaped roof systems, photovoltaic
roofing technology and EnergyWise Roof Calculator Online.
This course qualifies for 7.5 hours of Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
credit (General) Provider Number: 0000936; Course Number: 0009315; 0.75 CEU 7.5
AIA/CES LUs (HSW credit).
*Bring a laptop computer with wireless Internet capability for hands-on
training with EnergyWise Roof Calculator Online.
NRCA Roofing Safety: OSHA 10-hour Program
Monday, Feb. 2
7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Mandalay Bay Convention Center
NRCA members: $495; Nonmembers: $695
This is the only Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-hour construction
program specifically designed to help roofing workers and supervisors identify and
avoid hazards encountered on the job. Upon completion, you will receive an OSHA
10-hour safety training completion card. During this course you will learn about:
- OSHA requirements for general safety and health standards
- Fall-protection requirements, fire protection and prevention, and personal protective
and lifesaving equipment
- Hazards involving material handling, tools, electricity, cranes, conveyors, scaffolds,
ladders and more
This course qualifies for 10 hours of Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
credit (including WPS) Provider Number: 0000936; Course Number: 0008694 0.95 CEU;
participants receive OSHA 10-hour safety training completion cards.
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