Specialized Training

ISTC’s specialized training courses empower your team with key skills. Specialized training classes include, but are not limited to: Excavation and Trenching Competent Person, Fall Protection Competent Person, Frontline Supervisor, Joint Bolt Assembly, and Scaffold Competent Person. These courses are taught at ISTC locations and on-site.

Note: Completion does not designate “Competent Person” status; employers make this determination based on training, education, and experience.

For more information on Specialized Training Courses, please contact customer service at customerservice@istc.net or (409) 724-2565

Excavation and Trenching Competent Person Training

Course focuses on OSHA standards and on the safety aspects of excavation and trenching. The following topics are included: Types of shoring, OSHA standards on excavation and trenching, Soil mechanics, and Testing methods.

Approximately 8 hours.

Cost: $175.00/student. A minimum of 4 students.

Fall Protection Competent Person Training

Course gives an overview of requirements under 29CFR1926 subpart M which covers fall protection. This course is for workers and competent person certification.

Approximately 8 hours.

Cost: $200.00/student. A minimum of 4 students.

Frontline Supervisor

Equips new leaders with tools for effective communication, conflict resolution, and safety leadership. Offered the first Wednesday, monthly.

Cost: $/student. A minimum of 4 students.

Joint Bolt Assembly

New Course! More information coming soon!

Cost: $/student. A minimum of 4 students.

Scaffold Competent Person Training

This course gives and overview of requirements outlined in OSHA 29CFR1926 subpart L and 1926.451 General Requirements. Program covers general requirements, types and application of scaffolding, planking, ties and scaffold inspection.

Approximately 8 hours.

Cost: $175.00/student. A minimum of 4 students.