Business and Industry Workforce Training

• Customized training including needs assessment, tailored curriculum and post-training support
• Continuing education for professional licensing, certification and development
• Customer service training
• Leadership/supervisory training
• Workplace language classes
• Specialized, in-demand trainings such as lean manufacturing, lean office, proprietary computer software and industry-specific training

Building Analyst & Envelope Professional

Prepare yourself for the fast growing energy efficiency industry. Earn two Building Performance Institute (BPI) Certifications in six weeks of weeknight and weekend classes—without having to take time off from your day job. The building analyst training will prepare you for the Building Performance Institute (BPI) national certification testing.

Date: 4/4-5/18
Time: Wed 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Sat.9a.m.-1p.m.
Place: Energy Conservation Training Center
Fee: $2,995.00 all inclusive

Date: 6/6 – 7/20
Time: Wed 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Sat.9a.m.-1p.m.
Place: Energy Conservation Training Center
Fee: $2,995.00 all inclusive

• Building Analyst & Envelope Flyer
• Building Analyst & Envelope Registration Form

For more information, call 503-491-7235

Heating Professional

This is an advanced certification course through Building Performance Institute (BPI). The training will focus on optimizing forced air, domestic hot water, and boiler heating systems for energy efficiency, occupant com­fort, and health and safety from a house as a system approach. BPI certification is the nationally approved training standard of the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Program of the US Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency. BPI Building Analyst or PTCS certification is a required prerequisite.

Date: 4/23-4/28
Time: Mon.–Sat., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Place: Energy Conservation Training Center
Fee: $1,495

Date: 4/30–5/5
Time: Mon.–Sat., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Place: Energy Conservation Training Center
Fee: $1,495

• Heating Professional Registration form

For more information, call 503-491-7235

HERS Rater

This course will prepare you for Home En­ergy Rater Score (HERS) Certification and will cover building science, energy modeling, and the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) standards. Field work will be con­ducted during class and you will complete the two supervised ratings necessary to become a fully fledged HERS Rater while becoming fa­miliar with the diagnostic testing, measurement, and modeling software to produce RESNET Home Energy Rating Scores. RESNET HERS Rater Certification is recognized by the mort­gage industry and allows raters to produce energy models and scores on homes that can allow access to special financing options like energy efficient and energy improvement mortgages. HERS Raters often provide third party verification for the energy efficiency of new construction, particularly beyond code programs such as Energy Star.

Date: April 30 – May 5
Time: Mon. – Sat., Mon. 1:30-5:30 p.m., Tue-Fri. 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat. 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $1,495

• HERS Rater Registration form

For more information, call 503-491-7235

Performance Tested Comfort Systems (PTCS) is a certification program for contractors installing, services or inspecting heat pumps and ductwork. In this course, you will learn how to properly size a system, recommend the best equipment, install furnaces and seal ducts to standards that exceed code, and voluntarily submit to third party inspections of work completed. Technicians who suc­cessfully complete the course will become PTCS Certified and eligible to participate in various regional programs sponsored by Bonneville Power Administration, Energy Trust of Oregon, local utilities, and the Or­egon Dept of Energy.

Date: 4/2 – 4/4
Time: Mon. – Wed., 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Place: Energy Conservation Training Center
Fee: $500

Date: 5/7 – 5/9
Time: Mon. – Wed., 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Place: Energy Conservation Training Center
Fee: $500

Date: 6/4 – 6/6
Time: Mon. – Wed., 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Place: Energy Conservation Training Center
Fee: $500

• PTCS Duct Sealing Technician

For more information, call 503-491-7235

Green Associates Certification Prep

LEED Green Building Design, the Construction Reference Manual, sustainable site, water efficiency, energy & atmosphere and indoor environmental quality. Innovation in design is interwoven into each section through strategies and real world examples.

For more information, call 503-491-7235

This class meets OSHA’s 10-hour training certification requirement and provides best practices in health and safety for construction workers, job supervisors, and anyone involved in the construction industry.

For more information, call 503-491-7235

A nine-month (one weekend per month), specialized training program, designed to enable graduates to advise employers or clients on strategies and tools for implementing sustainable building. Click here for more information about the program.

Date: October 2012-June 2013
Time: one weekend a month
Place: Mt. Hood Community College Maywood Park
Fee: $2445.00

For more information, call 503-491-7235

This course is designed to train students how to properly weatherize existing buildings and homes. The student is presented with an appropriate overview of weatherization industry, along with industry standards, codes and best practices. Students will learn about building science basics, overview of systems within the building, and innovative techniques and materials used to make a building more energy efficient. Student will also receive field training where they will perform weatherization and repair activities, including weather stripping, caulking, several types of insulation, duct sealing, water heater blankets, and miscellaneous air leakage repairs.

Date: 6/14-5/25
Time: Mon.-Fri., 8am.-5pm.
Place: Energy Conservation Training Center
Fee: $2,995.00 all inclusive

• Weatherization Tech Flyer
• Weatherization Tech Registration Form

For more information, call 503-491-7235

This type of course is required in the State of Oregon for providers and resident managers of adult care homes, and is a basic introduction to the care requirements of residents.

Date: April 30 - May 18, 2012
Time: Online
Fee: $380.00 all inclusive

Date: June 18, 19, 20, 25 & 26, 2012
Time: Mon.-Wed., 9 a.m. -4 p.m.
Place: Mt. Hood Community College Maywood Park
Fee: $380.00 all inclusive

• Adult Care Home Basic Training (EQC) Flyer
• Adult Home Care Basic Training (EQC) Registration Form

  For more information, call 503-491-7235

This workshop prepares you to help children understand that they have a right to feel safe, what it means to be safe and to know what to do when they are feeling unsafe. Teachers, counselors and parents will walk away with skills and confidence to start conversations with the children in their life.

Date: 5/17/2012 
Time: Thursday 6-9 p.m. 
Place: Energy Conservation Training Center 
Fee: $39

• Abuse Prevention Flyer

The EMT program provides practical, hands-on training for individuals seeking employment as a Fire Officer, EMT or Paramedic. Opportunities also exist with home health agencies, emergency rooms, urgent care clinics and hospital transportation services.

The EMT training is a six-month course and is offered spring and fall terms. Information sessions are held prior to each course. For information session dates and to RSVP complete the reservation form.

For an EMT application, email workforce.training@mhcc.edu.

Date: September 24 –March 30, 2013
Time: Mon./Wed., 5:00-8:30pm
Place: Mt. Hood Community College Bruning Center
Fee: $1545.00 + additional fees

• Emergency Medical Technician Flyer

For more information, call 503-491-7235

Nursing Assistant

Train the Trainer - Nursing

A practical introduction to adult education theory, Train the Trainer (or Educating the Educator) provides an opportunity to learn active teaching methodologies among nursing peers. This course is ideal for RNs, LPNs or CNAs looking to move into a instructor or leadership role. This course complies with OSBN education requirement for new nursing assistant instructors.

Date: May 19, 2012
Time: Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Place: Mt. Hood Community College – Maywood Park, Room 223
Fee: $325 CEU / $275 Non-Credit

• Train the Trainer Flyer

For more information, call 503-491-7235