Description

Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training (PACT)
 
Program Description
BIA Hawaii’s Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training (PACT) is a comprehensive, hands-on workforce development program designed for individuals with little or no prior experience in construction. This full-time training introduces participants to the essential skills, tools, and knowledge needed to begin a career in the building industry.
 
What You’ll Learn
PACT focuses on both technical and interpersonal development to prepare students for success on the jobsite and beyond.

• Jobsite Safety & Certifications: Includes OSHA-30 Construction Safety, Adult First Aid/CPR/AED, and optional certifications in Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) and OSHA Disaster Site Worker safety.
• Green Building Fundamentals: Explore sustainable construction practices aligned with today’s environmental standards.
• Technical Trade Skills: Gain hands-on exposure to carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, masonry, weatherization, and landscaping.
• Construction Math & Blueprint Reading: Strengthen your math skills and learn how to read construction plans accurately.
• Career Readiness & Professionalism: Build confidence in workplace communication, teamwork, financial literacy, and job-seeking strategies.
• Real-World Experience: Participate in a guided hard hat tour of an active construction site and hear directly from professionals in the field.

• Week 1: Orientation, CPR/First Aid/AED, Basic Math Principles
• Week 2: OSHA-30 Training, Basic Math Principles
• Week 3: Basic Math, Print Reading, Facilities
• Week 4: Print Reading, Facilities, Green Building Fundamentals
• Week 5: Review, Facilities, Job Readiness, Site Tour
• Week 6: Facilities, Job Readiness, Green Building Fundamentals

• U.S. Department of Labor Credential
• HBI Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training Certificate
• Fundamentals of Green Building (BIA Hawaii)
• OSHA-30 Construction Safety and Health
• Adult First Aid/CPR/AED (American Red Cross)
• Optional: Lead RRP and OSHA Disaster Site Worker Certification

 
Career Pathways
Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in a wide range of construction-related fields, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and equipment operation. The program also serves as an entry toward long-term career advancement in areas such as site supervision, engineering, or architecture.