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Home Builders Institute (HBI) Pre-Apprentice Certificate Training

The Pre-Apprentice Certificate Training (PACT) program, developed by the Home Builders Institute (HBI), aims to equip participants with foundational construction skills, industry-recognized safety training, and essential employability competencies needed for entry-level positions in the skilled trades. The program prepares individuals for employment or registered apprenticeships through hands-on instruction, performance-based assessments, and the opportunity to earn portable credentials that demonstrate job readiness and support long-term career
advancement.

Total Program Hours: 144 hours
Credential Awarded: Certificate of Completion
Industry Certification: OSHA 10 & HBI Core Certificate
Mode of Delivery: Classroom
Recommended Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent

FAQ CMAA Technician Program

Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:

  • Apply OSHA-based safety practices on a construction jobsite
  • Identify workplace hazards and use PPE correctly
  • Perform basic construction math and measurements
  • Read and interpret simple blueprints and drawings
  • Identify and properly use common hand and power tools
  • Demonstrate knowledge of basic construction materials
  • Complete hands-on tasks to industry skill standards
  • Exhibit professionalism, communication, and teamwork skills
  • Demonstrate job readiness (resume, interview, workplace behavior)
  • Earn an industry-recognized HBI PACT Core credential for entry-level employment

Students will receive all required materials, including:

  • HBI PACT Student Workbook (U01–U04 Core Modules)
  • Access to HBI CTEtechWorks Learning Management System

✔ All books are provided and yours to keep.

The PACT program is a 9-week course totaling 144 hours of instruction. It combines classroom learning with hands-on training to prepare students for entry-level construction careers.

No prior experience is required. The program is designed for beginners and provides foundational skills, safety training, and hands-on instruction.

Yes. The program is designed to prepare students for immediate employment or apprenticeship opportunities in construction and skilled trades.

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Patrick Carroll
Director of Career Education
pcarroll@goodwillworks.org

Carlos Anderson 
Outreach and Enrollment Specialist
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