Fall Training Series | Bristol Community College & Gould Construction Institute

New Safety Training Programs at Bristol: Register Now for Fall 2026

Advance your safety knowledge and gain practical skills through a new training partnership between Bristol Community College and the Gould Construction Institute (GCI).

This fall, Bristol and GCI are offering three industry-focused safety training programs at the National Offshore Wind Institute (NOWI) in New Bedford. Designed for construction, industrial, and skilled trades professionals, these one-day courses provide hands-on instruction in a state-of-the-art training environment.

Space is limited.  Reserve your spot today.

• Hands-on, one-day training at Bristol’s state-of-the-art training facility
• Industry-recognized safety instruction
• Small class sizes for a more personalized learning experience
• Practical skills that can be applied immediately on the job
• Training that supports workplace safety and regulatory compliance

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Fall Training Schedule

Fall Protection Awareness

September 24
6 hours | $279

Meet OSHA fall protection awareness requirements while learning the proper use of safety systems designed to prevent injuries and fatalities from falls. This course covers key fall protection methods used throughout the construction industry, including guardrails, safety nets, personal fall arrest systems, warning line systems, and protection from falling objects.

 

Scaffold Awareness

October 6
6 hours | $279

Gain a solid understanding of scaffold safety principles, hazard recognition, and best practices for safe scaffold use. This course helps participants identify potential risks and supports safer work practices on construction sites.

 

Signal Certification & Basic Rigging Safety

November 4
8 hours | $279

Learn the essential skills needed to support safe lifting operations. This course covers industry-standard hand and voice signals, rigging fundamentals, load safety procedures, and hazard prevention techniques that help reduce job-site risks and improve compliance.

Participants will:

• Master hand and voice signals
• Learn rigging best practices
• Strengthen load safety skills
• Improve lifting operation safety and compliance

Reserve your spot today.

Register now through Gould Construction Institute:
https://registration.gwgci.org/registration/training/company

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Classes will be held at Bristol Community College: 777 Elsbree St, Fall River, MA 02720