Events

Human Resources Committee Meeting

Emergency First Response Certification (February 2)

Emergency First Response training is OSHA approved and internationally accepted.  This course meets the OSHA Guidelines CFR 1910.151 compliance standards for workplace safety.

Contracts Committee Meeting

Emergency First Response Refresher (February 3)

This is a 1/2 a day refresher course from 7:30am to 11:30am. The EFR Refresher course meets OSHA Guidelines 29CFR 1910.151 compliance standards for workplace safety.

Workforce Development Committee Meeting

Shipboard Cableway Inspection (February 15-17) CANCELLED

This course is under the oversight of HII Technical Solutions and upon successful completion attendees will receive a NAVSEA Cableway Certification card. The cableway program provides NAVSEA Cableway training and certification to students.

VSRA MTT - HR STRONG Information Session

The Virginia Ship Repair Association has partnered with the Hampton Roads Workforce Council and Community College Workforce Cooperative on an exciting new initiative known as HR STRONG. The program utilizes state funding streams to start participants on a skilled trades career pathway in WELDING or STRUCTURAL FITTING via Marine Trade Training (MTT) Levels 1 – 3. We will be hosting a lunch and learn informational session on HR STRONG and how it can benefit VSRA Member Companies.

President's Day (VSRA Office is Closed)

The VSRA Office is closed today in observance of President's Day.

OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (February 20-21)

The OSHA-10 hour course awards the 10-hour certification card and meets all of the mandated regulations for the Maritime Industry (OSHA Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR 1915) course in a format that specifically addresses the challenges and environmental conditions specific to the shipyards. In addition, ship yard specific regulations and issues are covered in depth. Instructors are authorized by OSHA endorsed certification programs. Cards are issued through the Instructor's certifying body. All book, material and certification costs are covered in the course fee.

VSRA General Membership Luncheon Meeting

VSRA Board of Directors meetings are held on the odd numbered months. The General Membership Luncheon meetings are held every month.

Communications Committee Meeting

Cybersecurity Committee Meeting

OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (February 27-28)

The OSHA-10 hour course awards the 10-hour certification card and meets all of the mandated regulations for the Maritime Industry (OSHA Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR 1915) course in a format that specifically addresses the challenges and environmental conditions specific to the shipyards. In addition, ship yard specific regulations and issues are covered in depth. Instructors are authorized by OSHA endorsed certification programs. Cards are issued through the Instructor's certifying body. All book, material and certification costs are covered in the course fee.

Introduction to Blueprint Reading & Technical Drawing (February 27-March 3)

This course is designed for rising welders, pipefitters, ship-fitters, electricians and workers who need a working knowledge of blueprint technology, symbols and design features specific to ships.