About This Course
Classes begin February 28, 2022, and end June 8, 2023. Classes meet Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for 15-weeks, 150 hours.
Training is held at RCWP’s Vocational Training Center, 555 Moshassuck Valley Industrial Highway, Central Falls, RI 02860 (for GPS use this address: 2 Crow Point, Rd, Lincoln, RI 02865 we are across the street from Fortune Metals).
The BCTELL (formerly VESL) pogram is a 15-week basic carpentry career training program for participants who demonstrate intermediate English Knowledge and is designed to prepare job seekers looking for a career in residential construction or upskill current construction workers. With an emphasis on contextualized English as a Second Language Training, participants learn Construction Terminology, Construction Math, Hands-On Basic Carpentry Training, Jobsite Safety and upon successful completion participants earn their OSHA 10 Construction Card. A CASA test is required and will be scheduled at no-cost to applicants prior to enrollment in the program.
Program Details:
150 Hours over 15-weeks in fully equipped training facilities.
Home Builders Institute (HBI) Curriculum
Training includes:
• Contextualized English Training
• Construction Terminology and
Math for Construction
• Employability Skills
• Hands-on training Basic Carpentry
for Construction
• Manufacturer Demonstrations
• Safety — OSHA 10 Construction Credential
Learn more about the HBI Curriculum and Wage Data
Requirements
Employers: Upskill your current employees or sponsor a candidate you’d like to hire with a commitment of a wage increase or a job during or upon training completion.
Job Seekers, Career Changers and those interested in a Career in Construction: Demonstrate a commitment to start a career in construction and actively seek employment at RCWPJobs.com and our placement resources.
- A one-on-one interview is required.
- A CASA test is required and will be scheduled at no-cost to applicants prior to enrollment in the program.