CERTA Train-the-trainer

April 20, 2023 | 7 a.m.-6 p.m. CST
Building & Fire Code Academy | Elgin, Ill.

Authorization Member Price: $725 Nonmember Price: $1,025
Reauthorization Member Price: $625 Nonmember Price: $925

Description

During a train-the-trainer workshop, you will complete a 10-hour accreditation program about how to teach torch safety. Through classroom instruction and hands-on torching activities, you learn the latest industry best safety practices for torch-applied roof systems. You also learn the teaching skills needed to train others about torch safety. After successfully completing this program, you will be authorized to conduct CERTA certification training for roofing workers. Authorized trainers receive training materials, including an instructors guide and English and Spanish editions of the CERTA student manual and training video.

This course will benefit roofing professionals at all levels who need to implement and expand their torch safety programs.

Note: Class size is limited; prior registration is required.

Tuition fee includes all course materials, lunch, and morning and afternoon beverage service.

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Bill Steinmetz
Consultant

Bill is a third-generation roofing contractor who has installed all major roof system types. He has been active in the roofing industry since 1981. He is an instructor for and consultant to NRCA and is involved with training programs held in China and India. He earned a bachelor of science degree from Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind., and has served as loss control manager for Midland Engineering, South Bend, Ind. (1981-1996), vice chairman of NRCA (1993-1995) and authorized Occupational Safety and Health Administration trainer (1996-present). He completed the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Trades Apprenticeship Program in 1985.

Jim Brauner
President, Brauner Safety Services Inc.

Jim is president and owner of Brauner Safety Services Inc. He started his safety consulting company after many years in training, sales, service and installation of commercial roofing equipment. He began working in the roofing equipment business in 1979 for his brother, Rick Brauner, at Brauner Equipment Co. He became vice president and managed the Chesapeake, Va., branch and Philadelphia locations. After record snowfall in 1996, he decided it was time to live in Florida. He developed Roofing Equipment of Florida with locations in Orlando and Fort Lauderdale. He provided roofing equipment sales, service and training.

Jim maintains membership in and continues to support the Central Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Association; Florida Roofing, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors Association; Midwest Roofing Contractors Association; NRCA; and Roofing Contractors Association of South Florida. He was CFRSA's president in 2007 and served on FRSA's board of directors. He received the distinguished FRSA Bob Campanella Award in 2014. He offers CERTA training; Occupational Safety and Health Administration site inspections; fall-protection, ladder safety, forklift and Lull certification training; and toolbox talks.

Class location:
Building & Fire Code Academy
2420 Vantage Dr, Elgin, IL 60124

Hotel Accommodations:
Comfort Suites
2480 Bushwood Drive, Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 836-9500

Request the Building & Fire Code Academy’s (BFCA’s) preferred corporate rate.

The hotel is a five-minute walk to the Building & Fire Code Academy, and they provide a free hot breakfast.

Country Inn & Suites
2270 Point Blvd, Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 426-6400
Request the Building and Fire Code Academy’s (BFCA’s) preferred corporate rate.

The hotel is a five-minute drive to the Building & Fire Code Academy, and they provide a free hot breakfast.

Participants must be proficient in the use of a roofing torch, be able to speak and read English, and have some experience training others.

NRCA understands circumstances may arise that require you to cancel your registration. If you cancel up to 10 business days before an event, your registration fee will be refunded. If your cancellation is received 10 business days or less before an event, you may send another person in your place or receive a credit voucher that can be applied toward any NRCA University program during the next 12 months. Registrants who do not cancel before the seminar or do not attend are liable for the entire registration fee. All cancellations must be in writing. NRCA reserves the right to cancel any programs. If such a cancellation is necessary, registrants will be notified and an attempt will be made to reschedule or make alternative arrangements. Registrants will receive a full tuition refund for the program. NRCA is not responsible for other costs incurred. The registration fee is due and payable before the start of a seminar.

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