Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. - MN/ND Chapter Events Newswire

NCCER Virtual Certification - 2025 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2025

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:16:25 GMT

In these courses, you will learn the history of NCCER and how the curriculum was developed, become certified to train, evaluate, or proctor in the craft(s) that you have significant level of experience (i.e. journey-level of experience or greater, 4+ years), ensure that you are using the proper evaluation techniques for your training program and improve upon the ones currently in place, learn the skills needed to successfully manage a training program before, during and after the class, determine what makes a good communicator, a good leader and how to incorporate those qualities into your classroom. Note: Proctor certification does not require 4+ years of experience in the trade/craft for which you will proctor exams.

Depending on which certification you will be earning, these courses may consist of as many as two live-online six-hour sessions, one live-online three-hour session, and four self-guided modules. All sessions are accessed through the NCCER LMS. If you have trouble accessing any of the sessions, please contact ABC's Tom Kennedy at tom.kennedy@mnabc.com or 952-208-4935

ABC Broadband/SQUTI Certification 4/21/2025 - 12/31/2026

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:08:16 GMT

The ABC SQUTI program, designed to meet the requirements of Minnesota statute § 326B.198, is a comprehensive 40-hour training course that combines online learning with hands-on experience. Developed by industry experts, the curriculum covers seven essential modules: Utility Locates Regulations, Identification and Verification of Utility Lines, Safety Guidelines for Trenching and Excavating, Safety Guidelines for Directional Drill Equipment, Response to Utility Strike Incidents, Traffic Control Procedures, and Avoidance and Mitigation of Safety Hazards. Each module is meticulously crafted to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to work safely and effectively in the field.

Registration through this link covers access to the SQUTI classroom content in the NCCER Learning Management System. The completion of the course content in the LMS meets the requirement for the classroom training portion of the ABC SQUTI program. Each trainee must also complete the required 14-hours of hands-on training. Hands-on training documentation must be submitted by an approved, certified SQUTI instructor. ABC must be notified prior to the hands-on training taking place or else training documentation will not be approved. Please direct any questions or intent-to-train notifications to broadband@mnabc.com.

Excellence In Construction - Project Registration - 2025 5/8/2025 - 9/12/2025

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:15:23 GMT

Register your Excellence In Construction Project online.Projects are due on September 10th to the ABC office in Eden Prairie, MN. If you have questions, or need help, please contact Jeni Ankeny at the ABC office 952-941-8693.

Application Guide : EIC Application (DOC)

Project Timeline Form: Helpful Project Timeline (PDF)