MC3 Construction Program

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of construction and extraction occupations is projected to grow 11% from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations, a gain of about 747,600 new jobs. Overall growth in the economy and population will increase demand for new and renovated buildings, roads, and other infrastructure, which will create new jobs in the construction, utilities, and energy sectors.

  • Coastline College's Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) Training Program prepares men and women for gainful employment in various CUES, and this training is designed to launch a progressively rewarding and well-paid career.
  • This 4-week training program includes the basic MC3 curriculum.
  • If a company is sponsoring or requesting company-specific practices/policies be added to the curriculum of a particular training session, participants will be notified at the start of the program.
  • All MC3 training program graduates receive job-placement assistance, including resume writing and interview preparation. Coastline encourages all program participants to report employment changes and career advancement.
  • Our current placement rate is 77%.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

  • Women and Men ages 18 and over
  • Veterans
  • Parolees in transition
  • Incumbent Workers
  • Dislocated Workers

MC3 PROGRAM APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:

  • You must be able to perform physical labor 8-12 hours daily including walking, standing, carrying, climbing, lifting, digging, working in confined spaces and at all heights, and operating a variety of power and hand tools.
  • You must be able to demonstrate excellent eye-hand coordination, reflexes, and multi-limb dexterity.
  • You must be able to read and interpret instructions.
  • You must be able to pass random/required drug testing (including marijuana) during program enrollment, during the job placement assistance phase, and once employed based on employer's policies.

Note: MC3 Training is a financially assisted program that is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities.

 

OCCUPATIONS AND WAGES

The median annual wage* for all construction and extraction occupations was $44,730 in May 2017, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $37,690.

  • Carpenters: $45,170*
  • Construction Equipment Operators: $46,080*
  • Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers, and Tapers: $43,970*
  • Electricians: $54,110*
  • Hazardous Materials Removal Workers: $41,400*
  • Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters: $52,590*
  • Sheet Metal Workers: $47,990*
  • Solar Photovoltaic Installers: $39,490*
*The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

EARN YOUR ASSOCIATE DEGREE

Once gainfully employed, MC3 training program graduates are encouraged to enroll at Coastline College and earn their Associate Degree online or through face-to-face instruction at one of our three campuses. After completion of 6 units of major coursework, additional credit may be awarded for MC3 training program coursework.

Coastline awards up to 40 Semester Hours of credit for military training and experience. For more information and a free pre-admissions evaluation, please contact Coastline, 800-547-4748 or ELD@Coastline.edu.

MC3 Training Program Graduates will be able to:

  • demonstrate hands-on knowledge and skills appropriate for pre-apprenticeship, better-than-entry-level positions within the construction trades.
  • comprehend, appreciate, and support collaboration and the required interrelationship of all crafts on a construction site.
  • perform math calculations with whole numbers and basic fractions and decimals.
  • describe and promote health and safety practices in the workplace, including gender-specific issues and concerns.
  • identify and respond appropriately to hazardous situations.
  • provide employers with certifications as specified from the course.

Start Building Your Construction Career Today!

MULTI-CRAFT CORE CURRICULUM

  • OSHA 30-hour Construction Card
  • OSHA 7300 Confined Space
  • OSHA 7405 Fall Arrest
  • CPR/First Aid/AED
  • Tool Identification
  • Materials Handling (Mini 1-day Boot Camp)
  • Respiratory Protection
  • Lead/Asbestos Awareness
  • Scaffold Safety
  • Construction and Industry Awareness
  • Heritage of the American Worker
  • Diversity/Sexual Harassment
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Green Construction

MULTI-CRAFT CORE CURRICULUM WITH OSHA 30-HOUR CONSTRUCTION

  • OSHA 30-hour Construction Card
  • OSHA 7300 Confined Space
  • OSHA 7405 Fall Arrest
  • CPR/First Aid/AED
  • Tool Identification
  • Materials Handling (Mini 1-day Boot Camp)
  • Respiratory Protection
  • Lead/Asbestos Awareness
  • Scaffold Safety
  • Construction and Industry Awareness
  • Heritage of the American Worker
  • Diversity/Sexual Harassment
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Green Construction

MULTI-CRAFT CORE CURRICULUM WITH HAZWOPER 40-HOUR

  • OSHA 30-hour Construction Card
  • OSHA 7300 Confined Space
  • OSHA 7405 Fall Arrest
  • CPR/First Aid/AED
  • Tool Identification
  • Materials Handling (Mini 1-day Boot Camp)
  • Respiratory Protection
  • Lead/Asbestos Awareness
  • Scaffold Safety
  • Construction and Industry Awareness
  • Heritage of the American Worker
  • Diversity/Sexual Harassment
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Green Construction

MULTI-CRAFT CORE CURRICULUM WITH REFINERY SAFETY ATTENDANT CERTIFICATION

  • OSHA 30-hour Construction Card
  • OSHA 7300 Confined Space
  • OSHA 7405 Fall Arrest
  • CPR/First Aid/AED
  • Tool Identification
  • Materials Handling (Mini 1-day Boot Camp)
  • Respiratory Protection
  • Lead/Asbestos Awareness
  • Scaffold Safety
  • Construction and Industry Awareness
  • Heritage of the American Worker
  • Diversity/Sexual Harassment
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Green Construction

Coastline's training partner, Career Expansion, Inc., works with numerous job centers and funding agencies dedicated to upskilling workers. Please contact CEI for funding information and assistance, (424) 364-0254. 

PROGRAM COST

  • Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) $3,975
  • Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) with OSHA 30-Hour Construction $4,475
  • Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) with Hazwoper 40-Hour $4,775
  • Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) with Refinery Safety Attendant $4,725

FUNDING SOURCES FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

  • Qualified applicants may be eligible for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIAO) funds that may cover the cost of the training.
  • A business may offer employment based on the successful completion of a CUES Program and other pre-employment qualifications, and the employer pays your program fee.
  • For applicants who do not qualify for any type of funding, the training cost is $3,975. However, program applicants typically qualify for funding assistance based on a number of factors.
  • U.S. Veterans may qualify for 100% grant-funded assistance or government funding available.

For more information, please contact us:

Raymond Moorehead

Career Expansion, Inc.

CUES@Coastline.edu

(424) 364-0254

 

Judy Garvey, Manager

Workforce Development & Production

Coastline College

JGarvey@Coastline.edu

(714) 241-6230 or (800) 547-4748

For more information, please contact us:

Judy Garvey, Manager

Workforce Development & Production

Coastline College

JGarvey@Coastline.edu

(714) 241-6230 or (800) 547-4748

 

Joycelyn Groot, Executive Dean

Extended Learning Division

Coastline College

JGroot@Coastline.edu

(714) 241-6161

For more information and to apply, please contact our training partner, Career Expansion, at http://www.careerexpansion.net or (951) 312-7509

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Fountain Valley, CA 92708

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