ABC Delaware Education Catalogue

EDUCATION AND SAFETY CLASSES

PLEASE NOTE: ALL CLASSES ARE HELD AT THE FERGUSON TRAINING ROOM,

32325 LEWES GEORGETOWN HIGHWAY, LEWES, DE 19958, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

*Non-Members may only attend one class per year

 

FORKLIFT CERTIFICATION (Powered Industrial Truck PIT Course)

This Class is In-person only! (Limit of 20 Participants)

Date:    December 3, 2024

Time:  8:30 am – 10:30 am

Place: Ferguson Training Room, 32325 Lewes Georgetown Highway, Lewes, DE 19958

           Classroom and Hands-on Training

Cost:    Member $75

            *Non-Members: $150

Instructor: Tom Townsend CHST – BBSI Risk Consultant, OTI: Construction Safety & Health Specialist

This class will provide the trainees with everything they will need to be a successful operator of a Forklift (PITs). The following will be covered, OSHA standards 1910.178 & 1926.602, as well as the applicable ANSI stands B56.1 & B56.6, and Forklift (PIT) design, operating principles, and pre-shift safety inspections. A Certification Card will be provided for each participant that passes the course.

 

AERIAL LIFT CERTIFICATION (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms Course)

This Class is In-person only!  (Limit of 20 Participants)

Date:     December 3, 2024

Time:  1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Place: Ferguson Training Room, 32325 Lewes Georgetown Highway, Lewes, DE 19958

           Classroom and Hands-on Training

Cost:    Member $75

            *Non-Members: $150

Instructor: Tom Townsend CHST – BBSI Risk Consultant, OTI: Construction Safety & Health Specialist

This comprehensive training program for Aerial Lifts (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP)) will prepare operators for the use of MEWPs. Upon completion of this course trainees will have the skills and knowledge necessary to be affective operators and ensure safe work practices and procedures. A Certification Card will be provided for each participant that passes the course.

 

FROM JOURNEYMAN TO CREW LEADER

This Class is In-person only!

Date: December 12, 2024

Time: 8:30 am – 4 pm (w/Lunch)

Place: Ferguson Training Room, 32325 Lewes Georgetown Highway, Lewes, DE 19958

Cost:    Member: $250 

            *Non-Member:  $325

Instructor: Larry Poli

No matter whether you call them Crew Leaders, Foreman or Field Supervisors, our frontline supervision is critical to the success of a project. Their influence over the profitability of a project cannot be overstated. Today’s Crew Leader not only needs the trade skills required to lead a project, they need the managerial skills to communicate with the client and office as well as the people skills to create a team on the job site.
Topics Covered:
• Leadership Skills • Communications• Motivation• Team Building• Problem Solving and Decision Making• Safety Regulation• Crew Leader Involvement in Safety• Promoting Safety• Project Control and Delivery Systems• Cost Estimating and Budgeting• Planning Process and Resources• Scheduling• Cost control• Resource Control• Production and Productivity

 

CPR/FIRST AID/AED

This Class is In-person only! (Limit of 12 Participants)

Date:    January 8, 2025

Time:  8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Place: Ferguson Training Room, 32325 Lewes Georgetown Highway, Lewes, DE 19958

           Classroom and Hands-on Training

Cost:    Member $120

            *Non-Members: $220

Instructor: Safety Resources

Employers are required by OSHA to provide medical and first aid personnel and supplies commensurate with the hazards of the workplace. This course combines lecture, video, demonstrations, and hands-on manikin training, and teaches participants to:

• Call and work with EMS
• Perform CPR and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies
• Avoid blood borne pathogens exposure
• Know role of automated external defibrillators (AED’s) in Cardiac Chain of survival
• Construction oriented class carries a certificate valid for two years.

A Certification Card will be provided for each participant at the end of the course.

 

 

 

HITTING THE CEILING AND BREAKING THROUGH WITH THE FIVE LEADERSHIP ABILITIES™

This Class is In-person only!

Date:  January 14, 2025

Time:  9:00 am – 11:00 am

Place: Ferguson Training Room, 32325 Lewes Georgetown Highway, Lewes, DE 19958

Cost:    Members – This class is offered at no cost to ABC members

            *Non-Members: $25

Instructor: Mark O’Donnell – EOS Worldwide

In this interactive session, participants will learn about the common challenge of “Hitting the Ceiling” that all leaders face at various stages of business growth. We will explore the concept of the Five Leadership Abilities™, a powerful framework from the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS®), that equips leaders with the tools to break through barriers and continue growing their companies, departments, and individual leaders. By developing these abilities, leaders can consistently overcome challenges, maintain momentum, and avoid stagnation. Participants will leave with practical strategies to implement immediately, enabling their businesses to continue scaling successfully.

Audience: Business Leaders, Entrepreneurs and Project Managers in the Commercial and Residential industry looking to overcome growth challenges.

Overview:

This workshop is designed to help leaders recognize when they and their organizations have “Hit the Ceiling” and how to break through using the Five Leadership Abilities™: Simplify, Delegate, Predict, Systemize, and Structure. This session will teach you practical tools and methods to lead your team through the most common growth ceilings every company faces. We will identify specific areas in your business where you can apply these leadership abilities, resulting in more traction, efficiency, and growth.

 

 

 

OSHA 10 ENGLISH

This Class is In-person only! (Limit of 20 Participants)

Date:    January 21 & 22, 2025

Time:  8:30 am – 3:00 pm

Place: Ferguson Training Room, 32325 Lewes Georgetown Highway, Lewes, DE 19958

           Classroom and Hands-on Training

Cost:    Member $150

            *Non-Members: $250

Instructor: Safety Resources

Lunch Provided

The course is designed to provide an overview of required safety
regulations to meet Federal OSHA Standards on all construction sites and for all trades. Participants receive completion cards from OSHA. The course covers an intro to OSHA, fall protection, electrical safety, personal protective equipment, material handling, Hazcom, scaffolds, ladders, trenching, confined spaces and fire protection.

• Learn basics of understanding/comply with C.F.R. 29 Part 1926
• In depth training on specific safety/health hazards on construction site
• Identify and correct OSHA violations

 

OSHA 10 SPANISH

This Class is In-person only! (Limit of 20 Participants)

Date:    Feb 4 & 5, 2025

Time:  8:30 am – 3:00 pm

Place: Ferguson Training Room, 32325 Lewes Georgetown Highway, Lewes, DE 19958

           Classroom and Hands-on Training

Cost:    Member $150

            *Non-Members: $250

Instructor: Safety Resources

Lunch Provided

The course taught in Spanish is designed to provide an overview of required safety
regulations to meet Federal OSHA Standards on all construction sites and for all trades. Participants receive completion cards from OSHA. The course covers an intro to OSHA, fall protection, electrical safety, personal protective equipment, material handling, Hazcom, scaffolds, ladders, trenching, confined spaces and fire protection.

• Learn basics of understanding/comply with C.F.R. 29 Part 1926
• In depth training on specific safety/health hazards on construction site

 

LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES

This Class is In-person only!

Date:    February 12, 2024

Time:   8:30 am – 11:30 am

Place: Ferguson Training Room, 32325 Lewes Georgetown Highway, Lewes, DE 19958

Cost:   Member $140

            *Non-Members: $240

Instructor: Jeffrey Fried – CEO JMF Advisors

This class is designed to provide an overview of leadership that will equip participants with a basic understanding of leadership principles, provide practical tools on how to convert the principles into practice, and utilize interactive conversations with the other participants, to reinforce the information being shared and discussed in the class. By using an approach that includes presentation materials, videos, and small-group breakout sessions, participants will gain insights, practical tips, and real-life examples, providing take-aways from the class that can be implemented in day-to-day work life responsibilities.

 

 

 

 

 

TRENCHING AND EXCAVATING

This Class is In-person only!  (Limit of 20 Participants)

Date:    February 18, 2025

Time:  8:30 am – 10:30 am

Place: Ferguson Training Room, 32325 Lewes Georgetown Highway, Lewes, DE 19958

           Classroom and Hands-on Training

Cost:    Member $75

            *Non-Members: $125

Instructor: Tom Townsend CHST – BBSI Risk Consultant, OTI: Construction Safety & Health Specialist

This course will cover OSHAs subpart P excavations standard. Course topics include practical soil evaluation and its relationship to the stability of shored and un-shored slopes and walls of excavations, introduction of various types of shoring (wood timbers and hydraulic), soil classification, and use of protective systems.

 

SCAFFOLDING AND FALL PROTECTION

This Class is In-person only!  (Limit of 20 Participants)

Date:    March 5, 2025

Time:  8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Place: Ferguson Training Room, 32325 Lewes Georgetown Highway, Lewes, DE 19958

           Classroom and Hands-on Training

Cost:    Member $75

            *Non-Members: $150

Instructor: Tom Townsend CHST – BBSI Risk Consultant, OTI: Construction Safety & Health Specialist

Subpart L Scaffolding: This course covers the requirements for safe use of scaffolding using OSHA’s Subpart L scaffold standard as a guide as well as applicable ANSI standards (A10.8). Course topics include hazards associated with scaffold design, assembly, disassembly and use, types of scaffolds, determining capacity, employee qualifications, and training and inspection requirements. Fall protection requirements for scaffolds, personal fall arrest systems and guard rails. Upon course completion students will have the ability to identify the types of scaffolds and their components, determine safe use, and recognize common violations of OSHA standards.

Subpart M Fall Protection: This course covers the OSHA Fall Protection Standard for construction and an overview of fall protection methods. Course topics include principles of fall protection, components and limitations of fall arrest systems, as well as the ANSI Z359 fall protection standards that govern how fall protection systems are used & designed.

Students will be provided with training materials, and other related paperwork.

 

RIGGING AND SIGNALING

This Class is In-person only!  (Limit of 20 Participants)

Date:    March 5, 2025

Time:  1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Place: Ferguson Training Room, 32325 Lewes Georgetown Highway, Lewes, DE 19958

           Classroom and Hands-on Training

Cost:    Member $75

            *Non-Members: $150

Instructor: Tom Townsend CHST – BBSI Risk Consultant, OTI: Construction Safety & Health Specialist

Students will learn to prevent incidents that result in property damage, injury, and death, related to the rigging and signal-person duties of operations of cranes when used in construction, demolition, and maintenance. This 4-hour training class is for individuals who are looking for the competent person and/or Qualified person designation, and on a routine basis perform rigging work engaged in lifting loads. This class is for foreman or supervisors that want training beyond the norm. This class will also instruct the student in the proper use of hand, voice, and radio communications for the signaling person requirements. This is a basic rigging class, not for someone looking for a Master Rigger designation.

Students will be provided with training materials, and other related paperwork.

 

 

MANAGER’S COMMUNICATION BLUEPRINT SERIES – PART 1

BE A COMMUNICATION CATALYST: Kick off the series by understanding the foundational elements of self-leadership and emotional intelligence, vital for effective management.

 

This Class is In-person only!

Date:    March 4, 2024

Time:   9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Place: Ferguson Training Room, 32325 Lewes Georgetown Highway, Lewes, DE 19958

Cost:   Member $550 total for 3 part Series (3 classes)

Instructor: Nally Ventures

• Develop an understanding of what it means to “lead yourself” and inspire others through example.
• Establish a mindset of ownership, emphasizing accountability for one’s intent, actions, and inactions.
• Dive deep into the emotional intelligence model by Daniel Goleman and learn actionable strategies to enhance emotional intelligence.
• Build the groundwork for forming strong workplace relationships, a cornerstone for productive communication and leadership.

 

MANAGER’S COMMUNICATION BLUEPRINT SERIES – PART 2

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION: IDENTIFYING GAPS & PREPARING FOR SUCCESS: Explore the barriers to successful communication and learn how to navigate through them for better outcomes.

 

This Class is In-person only!

Date:    March 18, 2024

Time:   9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Place: Ferguson Training Room, 32325 Lewes Georgetown Highway, Lewes, DE 19958

Cost:   Included in Series

Instructor: Nally Ventures

• Recognize the negative impacts of poor communication within teams.
• Identify the primary causes of communication breakdowns and how to address them.
• Gain practical skills for spotting breakdowns and converting them into opportunities for constructive dialogue.
• Learn the five key considerations for conversation preparation that align with clear, goal-oriented communication.
• Develop the ability to adapt your communication style to the specific needs of various situations.
• Differentiate between merely sharing information and effectively conveying messages that resonate.

 

MANAGER’S COMMUNICATION BLUEPRINT SERIES – PART 3

COMMUNICATE WITH PURPOSE: THE 4CS AND REFRAMING YOUR MINDSET; Master the art of purposeful communication with advanced strategies and tools that promote engagement and adaptability.

 

This Class is In-person only!

Date:    April 1, 2024

Time:   9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Place: Ferguson Training Room, 32325 Lewes Georgetown Highway, Lewes, DE 19958

Cost:   Included in Series

Instructor: Nally Ventures

• Understand the 4Cs: Connect, Communicate, Collaborate, and Confirm, and how to implement them for impactful communication.
• Practice successful communication techniques through role-play exercises, enhancing both confidence and capability.
• Explore the concept of mental “filters” and how these influence leadership perceptions and communication style.
• Learn and apply a step-by-step process for reframing thinking, essential for maintaining a positive and growth-oriented mindset.
• Craft a detailed action plan that consolidates learning from the series, focusing on real-world application and long-term leadership enhancement, ensuring sustainable improvements in both team management and individual growth.