Education

Educational Programs

Lead Paint Renovation, Repair & Painting Certification Courses
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting rule governing the work of professional remodelers in homes where there is lead-based paint will take effect in April 2010.

The rule addresses remodeling and renovation projects disturbing more than six square feet of potentially contaminated painted surfaces for all residential and multifamily structures built prior to 1978 that are inhabited or frequented by pregnant women and children under the age of six.

Training and Certification
Beginning in April 2010, firms working in pre-1978 homes will need to be certified. Along with the firm certification, an employee will also need to be certified as a Certified Renovator. This employee will be responsible for training other employees and overseeing work practices and cleaning. The training curriculum is an eight-hour class with two hours of hands-on training. Both the firm and Certified Renovator certifications are valid for five years. A Certified Renovator must take a four-hour refresher course to be recertified.

Available Classes:

Around the State:
Montana Weatherization Training Center – Bozeman, MT – Click here for complete course listings.

Builder Assessment Review (BAR)
Your first step toward obtaining an NAHB professional designation at a Billings location.
FYI: http://www.nahb.org/generic.aspx?sectionID=683&genericContentID=87867
Questions: 800-368-5242 x8154 or designations@nahb.com

NAHB Designations
Learn about excellent opportunities to improve your skills & advance your career, such as: Certified Green Professional (CGP), Certified Graduate Builder (CGB), Residential Construction Superintendent (RCS), Graduate Master Builder, plus many more.
FYI: http://www.nahb.org/page.aspx/category/sectionID=119

Home Builders Institute – The Workforce Development Arm of the NAHB
Dedicated to the advancement and enrichment of education and training programs…
FYI: http://www.hbi.org/