www.nwcoc.com | 503.256.7300

Safety

Equipment Operator Certifications

Construction Trades/Crafts

Supervisory and Management

Community Outreach

Youth Programs

Northwest College of Construction (NWCOC), is the school

of choice for construction craft, technical, safety, supervisory

and management professionals. Founded in 2005 by the

region’s four largest construction trade associations, NWCOC

meets the education and training needs of the industry. As a

private, non-profit technical and career school, the College

serves new and veteran craftworkers as well as emerging

and experienced supervisors, managers and leaders.

At NWCOC, students obtain education and training to be

high performing workers. Employers gain the skilled workers

needed to build a strong company and compete in the

marketplace. Together, we build construction careers.

“I found the classes professionally presented, informative and interesting. I truly appreciate the wide variety and high quality of information. I recommend the Northwest College of Construction as an outstanding training resource.”

— Jimmy Stewart, Field Operations Manager

Welcome to NorthwestCollege of Construction

Founding Sponsors:

Attracting & Training the Next Generation Northwest College of Construction is dedicated to helping students and lifelong learners build strong, successful careers in construction. We are one of the few colleges with capabilities to provide students support throughout their entire career, spanning from apprenticeship to business leadership.

NWCOC provides students with the learning experience they need to make an informed decision about their future and career. In the process of learning one of the nine construction trades, they will learn key academic knowledge (construction math, communication skills) as well as fundamental employability skills, and if interested, they can launch supervisory/management careers!

A career in construction is not just another job, it’s a promise for an exciting, challenging and rewarding future.

NWCOC helps attract and cultivate a diverse and skilled workforce. Join us in building the next generation of contractors.

“I could not be more excited about this!! NWCOC is a wonderful partner and I look forward to developing our partnership even more in the future. This is SO good for our kids! Thank you.”

— Dr. Karen Gray, Superintendent, Parkrose High School

Apprenticeship & Craft TrainingOur craft programs teach craftworkers every- thing they need to know to master core trade skills, tools and equipment to deliver quality work, safely. Apprentice programs require a minimum of 144 hours of classroom instruction and hands-on lab/shop training per year plus 4,000 to 8,000 hours of on-the-job (OJT) training (generally 2000 hours per year) depending on the program. Apprentices that graduate from one of the nine trade programs enter the field as a well trained journeyman with a solid educational and practical foundation.

NWCOC is the largest administrator of state reg-istered apprenticeship programs administered in Oregon and an authorized program adminis-trator in Washington. We are recognized in both states for our quality instruction, outreach and recruitment of women and minority candidates and most importantly, for delivering education and training that employers value.

Apprenticeships:• Carpenters (Portland & Eugene Programs)• Concrete Finishers• Construction Laborers• Heavy Equipment Operators• Masons (Brick/Block)

• Sign Hangers• Tile Trades• HVAC Technicians• Sheet Metal Technicians

Employers/Training Agents: Contractors who are seeking well trained ap-prentices can inquire about becoming a Training Agent (TA). As a registered TA, employers reap the value of investing in a skilled workforce, from a pool of candidates educated in the classroom and on-the-job, by experienced and passionate instructors. Funding may also be available to journeymen for upgrading their skills.

Equipment Operator CertificationEquipment operators who receive certification demonstrate the vital skills and expertise to be a true professional in their field. Employers benefit from a worker who understands the demands of a project - safety, care, quality and efficiency. Certification helps your team stand above the rest.

• Crane Operator• Forklift Operator• Rigging• Signaling• Brazing• CDL License

SafetyConstruction companies with employees well-versed in safety precautions and practices experience fewer accidents and often better insurance rates. Demonstrate your commitment to your employees by investing in their health and safety with comprehensive NWCOC training.

• Company Safety Program• Confined Space / Competent Person:

Trenching & Excavating• First Aid/CPR• Flagging• OSHA 10-Hour (English & Spanish)• OSHA 30-Hour (English & Spanish)

Supervisory & Project Management TrainingThe need for qualified managers is on the rise and NWCOC’s leadership programs are designed to provide companies the tools to develop leaders. From Fundamentals of Crew Leadership, to Supervisory Training Program (STP), to Project Management, these programs provide an answer to the management short-age crisis impacting companies today. These courses are all designed for the working man-ager who has grown into his/her leadership responsibility and now needs to master the knowledge and skills that this role demands.

Technical Training & CertificationsNWCOC technical training and certifications help your team increase their ability to deliver – in productivity and quality. Each team member has an opportunity to positively impact the bottom line.

• Basic Commercial Estimating• Commercial Plan Reading• Basic Computer Skills• MS Excel• MS Project• Building Envelope• Lead Safe Work Practices Certification• GPS/Heavy Equipment Operations

Assessments: Craft & ManagementHire Right. Reduce Risks. Promote with Peace of Mind.

Assessments help employers determine if a person has the knowledge needed for the job. We offer a com-plete series of entry and journey level assessments as well as supervisory-management assessments. These assessments evaluate the knowledge and skill level of an individual in a specific craft or supervisory area. All assessments are based upon the Contren® Learning Se-ries curriculum and have been developed in conjunction with Prov™, NCCER’s test development partner.

Customized TrainingEmployers and operations managers appreciate train-ing and education which improves performance and efficiency, but need minimal down-time and disruption to their business. Customized training programs are tailored to your specific organizational needs and time-lines. Classes can be held at the College, at your site, or at a facility of your choosing.

Community ConnectionsNWCOC builds career opportunities and workplace skills for youth, minorities and women in partnership with public and private organizations.

• ACE Academy• Constructing Hope• City of Portland Sheltered-Market• Habitat for Humanity• Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)• Native American Tribes• Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)• Parkrose High School• Portland Youth Builders• Summer Youth Camp• Women Bridge Builders• Women in Trades

“Because the course was great and the instructor was very professional and informative, I’ve learned more about my job in two days than in the six years spent on the job.”

— Nickolas Holland, Manager

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Our Customers

Gresham Heroes Memorial, built by NWCOC instructors and apprentices to honor military

personnel, police officers and firefighters.

A-2 Fabrication, Inc.A-Absolute Heating & CoolingAdvanced American Diving Svc.American Heating & CoolingAndersen Construction Co.Armes & AssociatesAtez IncBatzer ConstructionBraun ConstructionBrix PavingBrockamp & JaegerCapital Concrete ConstructionCasey Jones Well DrillingCD Redding ConstructionCH2M HillChambers ConstructionCharter ConstructionCity of Portland ~ Sheltered

MarketCoffman ExcavationColamette ConstructionColumbia HeatingConvergint TechnologiesCopenhagenCrestline Construction

Current Electrical ConstructionD & D Concrete and UtilitiesD & R MasonryDarrit ConstructionDeSantis LandscapeDon Rhyne PaintingDrake ConstructionEagle RoofingElliott-JochimsenElte, Inc.Elting NorthwestEmerick ConstructionF E Ward ConstructionFaison ConstructionFerguson Commercial CoatingFive Star Builders, Inc.Fred Shearer & SonsFulton Custom ConcreteG A DavidsonG V S ContractingGale M RobertsGeo-Tech ExplorationGlas-Shield RoofGrigsby Construction CoGVS Contracting

H & A ConstructionH & B PaintingHamilton ConstructionHeat ReliefHorizon RestorationHydro TempJ H Kelly IncJames W. FowlerJE IncJet IndustriesJim Fisher RoofingJohn L. JerseyK & E ConstructionKen Leahy ConstructionKing & Sons General

ContractorsKirby Nagelhout ConstructionKitchell ContractorsKlamath CountyKlamath Pacific IncKnife River CorporationKodiak PacificKoll ConstructionKT ContractingL D Mattson Inc

Lakeside IndustriesLandis & Landis ConstructionLarson IncLease Crutcher LewisLorentz BruunLTMM & M GradingMarion ConstructionMcCormack PacificMcDonald ExcavatingMerrill ContractorsMetal MastersMilne ConstructionMJ Hughes ConstructionMoore ExcavatingMorris KieltyMorse Brothers IncMountain Pacific ConstructionMOWATNelson ConcreteNew Tech ElectricNewberg DrywallNutter Corp.O’Brien ConstructorsOmni Electric

Ordell ConstructionOregon IndustrialOregon StructuresP & C ConstructionPacific InterstatePacificmark ConstructionParrish Excavating, Inc.Perlo ConstructionPhoenix IndustrialPort of PortlandPortland Youth BuildersR & C RodgersR & H ConstructionRamsey SignReitmeier MechanicalReWorks, Inc.Robert G EarleRobertson & Olson

ConstructionRoger Langeliers ConstructionRoyal Property CorpRussell ConstructionS & L LandscapingS M AndersenSD Deacon

Seabold ConstructionSilco ConstructionSkye HolmesSlayden Construction IncSnyder RoofingSouthland IndustriesStar ConstructionStaton ConstructionSwaggart Brothers, Inc.TA LiesyTapani UndergroundTeam ConstructionTeam ElectricTodd ConstructionTodd Hess BuildingTri-County ElectricalTriad Mechanical IncWalsh ConstructionWebb Asphalt Westech ConstructionWildish StandardWind EngeryYorke & CurtisYoungLove Construction

8111 NE Holman St.Portland, Oregon 97218www.nwcoc.com | 503.256.7300

NWCOC Mission:To promote life-long learning by delivering craft, technical, super-visory and management education to the construction industry.

NWCOC is licensed by Oregon Department of Education; Ac-credited by the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER); Recognized by the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB); and Apprenticeship programs regis-tered by Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI).