Question 1

Is the Texas Construction Career Academy (TCCA) really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is funded by the Federal Highway Administration and the Texas Department of Transportation.

Question 2

Is a High School Diploma or GED required?

Accepted Answer

No, neither is required, but they are encouraged.

Question 3

Is construction experience required?

Accepted Answer

No experience necessary.

Question 4

What is required to be considered for the program?

Accepted Answer

a.  Must be at least 18 years old
b.  Have a current driver’s license or government ID
c.   Located near the class location
d.   Pass a drug test
e.   Go through our interview process

Question 5

How many are accepted into the program?

Accepted Answer

The program has graduated over 500 students in the past 8 years.
A typical regional class has between 10–20 participants.

Question 6

Will we be hired after the program? Is there a job fair?

Accepted Answer

a.  This is a training program, employment is not guaranteed.
b.  Participants are encouraged to start job sourcing prior to class to get a head start understanding employment opportunities.
c.  We partner with employers who are willing to hire from our program as needed.
d.  During the duration of the program, participants will be informed about employment opportunities with our employer partners

Question 7

Am I required to go every day?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you are required to go everyday

Question 8

What pieces of equipment will we be trained on?

Accepted Answer

Equipment varies each class but some examples are:
a.  Skid-steer
b.  Bulldozer
c.  Excavator
d.  Backhoe
e.  Loader

Question 9

What certifications will I receive?

Accepted Answer

OSHA 10-Hour for Construction Certification Card and a TCCA Certificate of Completion. What is included in the Certificate of Completion varies depending on the class scope and will change on a class-by-class basis, but it always includes Heavy Equipment Operator Training.
The following are examples of what may vary class-by-class:
a.  Intro to Construction Estimating & Blueprint Reading
b.  Intro to Land Surveying
c.  Intro to Materials Testing
d.  Intro to Preventative Maintenance for Diesel Engines
e.  Work Zone Safety Training

Question 10

Do I have to attend every day?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 11

Will I receive a Heavy Equipment Operator License?

Accepted Answer

a.  No, there is no state issued license requirement to operate heavy equipment.
b.  The Heavy Equipment Operator Training is considered part of the Certificate of Completion.

Question 12

I applied, why haven't I received a response?

Accepted Answer

Please check your spam folder for an email from: @pinpoint.email

If you still can't find it, please email info@tccatx.org

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