Craft Training Lead

Job Description Essential Functions/Responsibilities NCCER Craft Training and Evaluation

• Delivers classroom, laboratory, training-yard and field-based NCCER instruction in one or more of Apache Industrial's registered Appendix A occupations: Scaffold Erector; Insulation Worker; and Painter
• Industrial Coating and Lining Application Specialist.
• Prepares lesson plans, training materials, demonstrations, exercises and hands-on learning activities using current NCCER curriculum and Apache training procedures.
• Provides instruction consistent with applicable NCCER curriculum requirements, recommended instructional hours and performance objectives.
• Conducts or supports NCCER module testing as an approved Module Test Proctor.
• Conducts hands-on performance profiles as an approved Curriculum Performance Evaluator for authorized crafts and levels.
• Verifies trainee identity, NCCER numbers, assigned curriculum, testing eligibility and required prerequisites before administering testing or evaluations.
• Maintains the security and integrity of NCCER tests, answer keys, testing materials, performance documents and electronic testing systems.
• Records and validates module completions, test results and performance evaluations in the applicable NCCER systems.
• Evaluates trainee progress and provides coaching, remediation and retesting support when required.
• Coordinates training schedules with project management, operations, safety, payroll, human resources and craft supervision.
• Maintains accurate instructor, proctor and evaluator qualification records for assigned craft areas and curriculum levels.
• Assists with periodic reviews of instructors, evaluators, trainee records, module completions and supporting documentation.
• Supports corrective-action activities related to NCCER training, testing, credentialing or recordkeeping.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of Apache-specific training materials, job aids, presentations and standard operating procedures.
• Monitors changes to NCCER curricula, systems, accreditation standards and program procedures and assists with implementing required updates.
• Ensures training facilities, tools, equipment and materials are prepared and suitable for assigned curriculum and performance activities. Registered Apprenticeship Support
• Assists with the administration of Apache Industrial's Department of Labor-registered apprenticeship programs.
• Supports the registration, transfer, reinstatement, cancellation, suspension and completion of apprentices in RAPIDS or other required apprenticeship systems.
• Assists with preparing, collecting and maintaining apprentice registration documents, including ETA-671 forms and related supporting records.
• Tracks apprentice probationary periods, wage progressions, on-the-job learning hours, related technical instruction hours, competencies and advancement milestones.
• Reviews apprentice records to identify missing hours, overdue evaluations, wage-step issues, inactive apprentices and other exceptions requiring follow-up.
• Coordinates with operations, payroll, human resources, project management and craft supervision to obtain complete and accurate apprentice information.
• Maintains apprentice rosters, status reports, wage schedules, Appendix A documents, apprenticeship standards and project-assignment records.
• Assists with apprentice evaluations and communicates advancement requirements to apprentices and supervisors.
• Supports apprentice orientation and explains program expectations, wage progression, required instruction, on- the-job learning and completion requirements.
• Helps apprentices and supervisors resolve routine questions related to registration, status, training and program participation.
• Assists with federal and state apprenticeship reviews, audits, data requests and corrective-action activities. Prevailing-Wage and Apprenticeship Compliance Support
• Supports project intake and kickoff activities for projects subject to prevailing-wage or registered- apprenticeship requirements.
• Assists with reviewing contract requirements, applicable wage determinations, apprentice requirements, wage schedules and project-specific compliance procedures. Verifies apprentice registration status, occupation, wage step and applicable Appendix A requirements before or during project assignment.
• Assists with monitoring journeyworker-to-apprentice ratios and apprentice participation requirements.
• Reviews payroll, timekeeping, training and apprenticeship data to identify potential discrepancies involving worker classification, apprentice registration status, wage step, on-the-job learning hours, related technical instruction, ratios, project assignment dates and missing or inconsistent records.
• Supports certified-payroll and prevailing-wage reviews involving registered apprentices.
• Prepares apprentice rosters, status reports, supporting schedules and documentation for clients, auditors and governmental agencies.
• Assists with responding to apprenticeship and prevailing-wage information requests.
• Maintains organized and audit-ready electronic files for each apprenticeship program and applicable project.
• Documents identified discrepancies, follow-up actions, responsible parties and final resolution.
• Escalates unresolved, high-risk or potentially noncompliant issues to the Workforce Development Manager.
• Protects confidential employee, payroll, training and apprenticeship information. Program Administration and Reporting
• Maintains accurate records in NCCER, RAPIDS, Workday, spreadsheets and other designated systems.
• Reconciles information between training, apprenticeship, payroll, timekeeping and project records.
• Prepares routine training, apprenticeship and compliance reports for management.
• Tracks upcoming training requirements, expiring certifications, apprentice milestones and outstanding documentation.
• Assists with developing procedures, forms, checklists, trackers and job aids.
• Participates in internal audits, client audits and program-quality reviews.
• Supports meetings with operations, field leadership, apprentices, instructors, clients and external program representatives.
• Maintains effective working relationships with field employees and professional staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.