Masonry Magazine January 2014 Page. 18
EDUCATION
The Live Webinar Season Pass can be purchased for only $300 ($600 for non-members). Individual webinars still will be available for purchase starting at $25 for mem�bers ($50 for non-members). Visit w,vw.masoncontrac�tors.org/live to purchase the 2014 Live Webinar Season Pass and view a list of upcoming webinars for 2014.
MCAA Virtual University
The MCM Virtual University offers convenient online safe�ty courses that are available on demand. Self-paced courses for "IO-Hour OSHA Outreach Construction Safety" and "30�Hour OSHA Outreach Construction Safety" training, fall pro�tection, scaffold safety and much more can be accessed by you or your employees, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Nearly 30 new Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) on-demand courses have been added to the Virtual University, including "Surface Miner Training," "Equipment Hazards;' "First Aid fo r Common Injuries," "Using Personal Protective Equipment," and "Working with Explosives." Most MSHA courses are available to view for as little as $20. Mason contractors registered for Masonry Certification will receive credits in the safety discipline upon completion ofeach course.
A comprehensive safety course such as the" I 0-Hour OSHA Outreach Construction Safety" course is required for Masonry Certification. Successful completion of this course would com�plete the safety discipline.
Earn certification credit
W HI LE THE REQU IREMENTS to become a Certified Mason Contractor may seem daunting at first glance, achieving masonry certification actually is much easier than you may think, thanks to online education. Each webinar offered by the MCAA is geared to help mason contractors complete certification requirements. With the right motivation, a mason contractor could become certi�fied in less than one yea r.
The MCAA's Masonry Certification program aims to change and revolutionize the bidding process. Becoming a Certified Mason Contractor demonstrates a company's commitment to quality, reliability and the highest profes�sional standards.
"Our goal is to provide architects, designers, construction contractors and consumers with an easy \vay to select and spec�ify professional mason contractors," says Jeff Buci..kiewicz, pres�ident and CEO of the MCAA. "Certification now gives them the tools to seek out contractors who have committed their entire fim1 to meet the stringent requirements of the program."
Certification requirements
TO BECOME a Certified Mason Contractor, the primary individual in charge ofday-to-day masonry operations, such as an owner, CEO or senior manager, will be responsible for earn�ing credits and will take the certification exam.
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