Training for Manufactured Construction Program

For those interested getting training in this field. 

What is Manufactured Construction?

• Manufactured Construction uses processes that are versatile, high-tech, efficient, and sustainable!
• Sections of buildings are built at a manufacturing facility and then moved and assembled on-site.
• This industry provides a stable work location for employees, safer working conditions, long-term growth opportunities, and career progression.

What is the Florida TRAMCON Program and What are the Benefits?

• The TRAMCON Consortium was created to fill the growing demand in the Manufactured Construction industry. The consortium is made up of four public Florida colleges; industry associations; Florida CareerSource workforce investment boards; and local employers.
• The TRAMCON career pathway includes on-the-job training and 7 nationally recognized trade certificates. The program courses are offered at no cost* to the participants and the program is multi-entry, and multi­exit. Credit for prior learning may also be awarded. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, achieve a 9 on the TABE exam, and be authorized to work in the United States. Priority consideration will be given to TAA certified individuals and veterans.
• Courses will be offered during the day and evening at the MDC North Campus and at the Associated Builders and Contractors Institute in Doral starting fall of 2015.

What are the Different Paths in the Program Curriculum?

•The four tiers to the program include on-the-job training & seven industry recognized certificates:

1. MC Foundation Tier - 220 hours:
   OSHA 10Hr Card / MSSC-CPT / NCCER Core
2. MC Basic Tier - 250 hours +OJT:
   NCCER Manufactured Construction Level 1 (new)
3. MC Advanced Tier – 260 hours +OJT:
   NCCER Manufactured Construction Level 2 (new)
4. MC Supervisor Tier – 150 hours:
   OSHA 30-Hr Card / MSSC Green Prod. Certificate

• Participants Can Earn College Credits That May Be:

• Combined with the online Building Construction Specialist Certificate (starts spring ‘16) at Miami Dade College and applied towards…
• An Associate or Bachelor Degree in construction management at any public institution in Florida**
• Participants can earn as much as: (Florida Q1 2015 Construction Manager Wage Estimates)***
• Entry: $23/hour • Average: $43/hour • Experienced: $53/hour

• * Costs may be incurred for Books and testing; check with CareerSource South Florida for funding opportunities.
• ** Check with registrar at individual college for credit hour allowances.
• *** Data Source: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.