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Training & Certification

Training & Certification

🔧 Module Overview

New York contractors face some of the nation’s strictest training and compliance standards. These tools help firms manage certifications, safety credentials, and workforce development across job sites and office roles—ensuring crews are trained, compliant, and ready to meet state and city regulations.

📊 Key Features

OSHA Safety Certification (10 & 30 Hour)

Why It’s Needed: 

Legal compliance and worker safety.

Who Should Get It

All site workers and supervisors.

Where to Get:

Authorized OSHA training providers online.

NCCER Certifications

Recognized by unions and contractors.

Where to Get: 

NCCER-certified training centers statewide.

New York Contractor License

To legally operate as a contractor in New York, professionals must obtain a license through local city or county agencies—most notably the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB). Licensing requirements vary by region and specialty (e.g., general contracting, electrical, plumbing), but typically involve proof of experience, insurance, and passing relevant exams. In NYC, contractors must also register with the DOB and comply with strict safety, labor, and zoning regulations to work on construction projects legally.

First Aid / CPR Training

Why It’s Useful:

Saves lives in emergencies onsite.

Where to Get: 

Local Red Cross or OSHA-approved centers.

Forklift & Heavy Equipment

Operating forklifts and heavy machinery on New York construction sites requires proper training and certification to ensure safety and regulatory compliance. Workers must be trained in equipment handling, load limits, and hazard awareness, as outlined by OSHA and site-specific standards. Certified operators reduce the risk of accidents, improve efficiency, and are often a legal requirement on commercial and union-controlled job sites across the state.

HAZMAT / HAZWOPER

Why It’s Valuable: 

Protects workers from hazardous materials.

 
 
 
Where to Get: 

Certified HAZWOPER training providers statewide.

NY Construction Apprenticeships

Great For: 

Hands-on training and career pathways.

Where to Join: 

Union-run apprenticeship programs statewide.

Construction Tech & Software

Why It Matters: 

Technical schools, online platforms, bootcamps.

Where to Learn:

Technical schools, online bootcamps, vendors.

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