Heavy Highway Construction Trades Pre-apprenticeship Academy

This program is designed for individuals looking to enter the construction field or other related fields in the industry.  Participants will learn to operate heavy equipment and receive many additional certifications while learning in a multitude of environments including: classroom settings, industry related field trips, equipment operating land labs, and BTI's state-of-the-art heavy equipment simulator labs.  Participants will be learning and working alongside industry professionals.

Upon successful completion of this pre-apprenticeship program, students will receive:

Certifications:

  • Heavy Equipment Operator Certification
  • HAZMAT First Responder Certification
  • Traffic Control / Flagger Certification
  • OSHA 10 for Construction
  • Forklift Operation and Safety Certification
  • CPR / First Aid / AED for Construction

Other Training Elements:

  • Blueprint Reading / Construction Math
  • Basics of Land Grade
  • Load Securement
  • Commercial Vehicle Inspection
  • Excavations, Trenching and Shoring
  • Fall Protection Training
  • Confined Space Awareness
  • Career Preparation and Readiness

Addressing Real-world Needs

The need for skilled trade workers to build and maintain the critical infrastructure such as roads and bridges is at an all time high.  BTI is offering this comprehensive training academy to give you the skills and certifications to start your career in the industry.

Whether new to the trade or more experienced, this academy will take you to the next level.  Through a hands-on approach, you will train with state-of-the-art technology alongside professional industry instructors to build the skills for your future.

Course Details

Required Class Materials
  • Construction-based clothing, closed-toe leather shoes (student supplied)
  • Work Zone Traffic Control and Flagger Training Program Manual (BTI Provided)
  • Oregon Temporary Traffic Control Handbook (BTI Provided)
  • Traffic Control Flagger Certification Manual (BTI Provided)
  • JJ Keller Forklift Manual (BTI Provided)
  • All other basic personal protection equipment supplied by BTI (hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, vest)
Other Training Elements
  • Blueprint Reading / Construction Math
  • Basics of Land Grade
  • Load Securement
  • Commercial Vehicle Inspection
  • Excavations, Trenching and Shoring
  • Fall Protection Training
  • Confined Space Awareness
  • Career Preparation and Readiness
Prerequisites

None

Class Hours and Locations

2500 E Street
Baker City, Oregon 97814

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  • June 26 to August 1, 2023

Location: Prineville, Oregon
Site to be determined

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  • August 28 to Sept 29, 2023

Baker Academy

Prineville Academy

* Free tuition provided to successful applicants