COURSES: 2 Brownfields Cycles and 1 Solid Waste Management Cycle w/ 2 Career Ladders
Course Title
Course Description
Hours
Credential
Supports/
Materials/Supplies
Lead Abatement
Supervisor
The training curricula include all the topics required by
CT Department of Public Health Standards. Specific
topics included in the training are as follows:
Background information on lead and its adverse health
effects, information on Federal, State, and local
regulations and guidance that pertain to lead- based
paint abatement, legal and insurance issues relating to
lead-based paint abatement, hazard recognition and
control, respiratory protection and protective clothing,
project management, contract specifications, and Lead
paint abatement or lead hazard reduction including
prohibited methods. Other topics include abatement
and clean up process, outside hazard abatement,
disposal, liability insurance, and role and responsibilities
of a supervisor.
40 + 4
Asbestos Abatement
Supervisor
The training curricula include all the topics required by
CT Department of Public Health Standards. Specific
topics included in the training are as follows: Physical
characteristics of asbestos, and ACM, potential health
effects related to asbestos exposure, personal
protective equipment, and state-of-the-art work
practices: proper work practices for asbestos abatement
activities, including descriptions of proper construction
and maintenance of barriers and decontamination
structures, & personal hygiene: entry and exit
procedures for the work area. Also included are
procedures for medical monitoring, air detecting and
monitoring of asbestos fibers, insurance & liabilities, and
contract specifications, record-keeping.
40
Certificate of
successful
completion of the
course shall be
awarded after
achieving a score of
at least 70% on the
final examination
which is comprised
of 100 multiple
choice questions.
GBCE/The Green
Team assists
successful students
in application for
state licensure.
Certificate of
successful
completion of the
course shall be
awarded after
achieving a score of
at least 70% on the
final examination
which is comprised
of 100 multiple
choice questions.
GBCE/The Green
Team assists
successful students
in application for
-Lectures,
demonstrations and site
visits, at least eight
hours of hands-on
training.
- Personal Protection
provided: glasses,
gloves, masks & suits
- Special class in setting
up containment rapidly
is offered 1 evening, 4
hours
- Demonstrations by
Green Team workers
- Regulations and texts
provided
-Lectures,
demonstrations and site
visits, at least eight
hours of hands-on
training.
- Personal Protection
provided: glasses,
gloves, masks & suits
- Special class in setting
up containment rapidly
is offered 1 evening, 4
hours
- Demonstrations by
Green Team workers
- Regulations and texts
BROWNFIELDS CLUSTER
COURSES: 2 Brownfields Cycles and 1 Solid Waste Management Cycle w/ 2 Career Ladders
Mold Remediation
Supervisor
state licensure.
Certificate of
Successful
Completion is
awarded after
completion of an
exam with at least a
70% passing grade.
There is no state
license.
provided
- Lectures and
demonstrations
- Personal Protection
provided: glasses,
gloves, masks & suits
This course teaches the assessment & remediation of
mold-infected sites. Subject matter includes an
introduction to mold & moisture, the definition of mold,
its detection, allergies, health effects and legal issues.
Using the US EPA Guide to Mold, the course examines
moisture control, assessment, cleanup guidelines,
prevention, control and sampling procedures.
Remediation planning, procedures and techniques,
personal protection conclude the course
24
This course starts with 3 days of classroom instruction in
preparation of a 9-day on-the-job, closely- supervised
experience. The classroom instruction covers an
overview of the objectives of deconstruction and: Job
Site Safety, Tools and Equipment, Overview of Job Site,
Bidding Deconstruction Jobs, Deconstruction Sequence
and Variations, Handling of Debris,
Understanding Layered Materials, Detaching Fixtures
and Preparing for Shipment, Teamwork Strategies,
Loading & Unloading Materials. The 9-day OJT period is
closely supervised; the class is divided into teams of 6-8
students working in shifts. There are daily quizzes and
exercises.
For those 10 of those who successfully completed
“Building Deconstruction” and have a interest and
aptitude for crew leadership, this course provides
techniques in leadership, organization of a crew,
extensive bidding and job analysis; classifying,
evaluating and pricing deconstructed materials, logistics
and shipping.
24 + 72
Certificate of
Successful
Completion is
awarded after
completion of an
exam with at least a
70% passing grade.
There is no state
license.
- Use of GBCE/Green
Team full set of tools
- Crow bar and hammer
provided
- Personal Protection
provided: hard hats,
glasses, gloves
- notebook and text
provided
16
Certificate of
Successful
Completion is
awarded after
completion of an
exam with at least a
70% passing grade.
There is no state
2-days of site visits for
full evaluation
SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT CLUSTER
Building Deconstruction:
Residential & Commercial
20 Students Maximum
Deconstruction Crew
Chief
5 Students Maximum
COURSES: 2 Brownfields Cycles and 1 Solid Waste Management Cycle w/ 2 Career Ladders
Warehouse Management:
Deconstructed Materials
5 Students Maximum
For 10 of those students who successfully completed
“Building Deconstruction” and have an interest and
aptitude for commercial and retail operations, this
course provides instruction on the management of a
deconstruction warehouse that presents a wide range of
deconstructed materials to private and industry
customers. The course includes selection and display of
materials, outfitting warehouse space, sales, accounting,
managing a warehouse team, equipment and work
space needed. Specific topics include: Warehouse
Administration, Customer Experience, Advertising and
Promotion, Receiving, Safety and Maintenance,
Warehouse Layout Organization and Display, Inventory
Control, Knowledge of Materials.
40+16
license.
Certificate of
Successful
Completion is
awarded after
completion of an
exam with at least a
70% passing grade.
There is no state
license.
- Notebook & text
provided: illustrated,
full-color workbooks
covering every part of
the training, with stepby-step directions for all
procedures. Classes will
include simulation
activities, large and
small-group discussions,
problem-solving
exercises and
challenging contests.