Trades Staff Training

This page is dedicated to the professional development and advanced learning for our Trades staff.

Required Training

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Maximo Training

If you require training for Maximo, please email maxhelp@berkeley.edu

For more information about information and helpful tips, please visit our Maximo Support page.

Foundational Skills Trainings

These are annual/one time required foundational skills trainings.

Click here for more information about what trainings are required of you.

Safety

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FS 101 (Required of all FS Employees)

FS 101 is a required course for all Facilities Services employees upon employement. 

Please follow this link to ensure you have taken the course and/or sign up for it.

Workplace Safety

The Workplace Safety training(link is external)(link is external) is available as an eCourse through the UC Learning Center(link is external)(link is external). This one-time mandatory training for all campus employees (faculty, staff and student employees) provides valuable information on responsibilities, work-related injuries and illnesses, analyzing hazards and applying controls, what to do in a campus emergency, and resources available to you. Access the Workplace Safety online e-course(link is external)(link is external) and learn more about workplace safety by reviewing the resources below.

Hazardous Materials

EHS 102 Hazard Communication-Including Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
EHS 105 Hazardous Waste Program (HWP)
EHS 106 Hazardous Materials Spill Response
EHS 107 Hazardous Materials Shipping General Awareness
EHS 108 Hazardous Material Shipping Dry Ice Function Specific

EHS 702 Heat Illness

"Work in hot environments can have direct effects on human health including, heat exhaustion, reduced labor productivity, and heat stroke. All university employees who work outdoors or in environments with elevated indoor temperatures may be at risk for heat illness– the group of medical conditions caused by the body’s inability to cope with heat."

Check out the EHS Heat Illness Prevention and Response course.

EHS 104FS

"Introduction to laboratory safety for support personnel. Topics include: Clothing & PPE, hazards (physical, chemical, radiological, biological, laser, animal), signs and warnings, magnets, access restrictions, work practices, security, emergency procedures, reporting, and fire safety."

Check out the EHS Laboratory Safety Awareness course.

Berkeley Defensive Driver

UCB Property Management offers a Defensive Driver course.

As part of authorizing recurring campus drivers, the driver must first complete the campus’ safe driver training program found at: https://property.berkeley.edu/faq/driver-authorization/how-do-i-access-online-defensive-driver-training-course, and provide a copy of the certificate of completion to the Driver Data Coordinator.

Advanced

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Berkeley People Management Program

Designed by the People & Organization Development team, the BPM programs provide opportunities to grow and develop leadership skills. 

Certificate Program in HVAC

"The field of heating, ventilation and air conditioning—HVAC—is the science and practice of controlling indoor climate to provide healthy and comfortable interior conditions for occupants in a well-designed, energy-efficient, code-compliant and low-emissions manner.

The Certificate Program in HVAC provides a structured approach to learning the in-depth technical principles and applications you need to design new HVAC systems and retrofit existing systems to meet energy-conservation and comfort standards. The curriculum is overseen by an advisory board of industry and education leaders and approved by the University of California, Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, ensuring your education is relevant and up to date. Courses are taught by working professionals with many years of practical experience."

Certificate Program in HVAC

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Certificate Program in Facilities Management

"The Certificate Program in Facilities Management provides the knowledge, tools and skills needed for successful facilities management, along with a thorough understanding of the critical business-decision-making process of the facility manager. You learn industry-essential subjects such as operations and maintenance, strategic planning, commercial real estate, project management, space planning and construction management.

With a curriculum overseen by an advisory board of industry and education leaders and approved by the University of California, Berkeley, Department of Architecture, you are assured of a relevant, up-to-date education. The certificate also includes content that addresses all 11 competency areas recognized by the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA).

Certificate Program in Facilities Management

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Advanced Program in Sustainable Management

"The Advanced Program in Sustainable Management covers the foundational topics in sustainability, carbon management, environmental business strategy, project implementation, environmental law and policy, compliance management systems and climate change risk-mitigation strategies.

Learn how to comply with environmental regulations, as well as design and implement sustainability practices in cost-effective ways in the public and private sectors. Complete the courses that will enhance your knowledge and skills in the areas that reflect your career objectives."

Advanced Program in Sustainable Management

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Certificate Program in Construction Management and Leadership

This certificate is unique in that it integrates course options to enhance your soft skills. Our certificate is the only one of its kind that offers dedicated courses focused on:

  • Managing subcontractors
  • Business negotiations
  • Sustainable building and LEED design
  • Leadership and management

Develop stronger leadership and interpersonal skills that are critical to your career progression into upper-management positions.

Certificate Program in Construction Management and Leadership

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Certificate Program in Leadership and Management

"Become a more effective leader, manager or supervisor through practical, skill-based learning. Grounded in the practical aspects of day-to-day management, the curriculum develops knowledge and skills useful to a position of influence, even if you are not in a formal management role. Better understand the latest principles, strategic concepts, philosophies and advanced applications in management and leadership."

Certificate Program in Leadership and Management

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