National Training Trust Fund (NTTF) and Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) have teamed up to provide an opportunity for 146 Welders to upgrade their welding skills during the off season. This tuition free, eight (8) week course, provides Journeymen Welders and Apprentice Welders training and testing for their CWB SMAW & FCAW certifications, C/B Pressure certification… Read more »
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MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30AM – 4:00PM TAKING PLACE IN EDMONTON Please Note: Applicants must successfully complete ARIS & the Trade Assessment Exam prior to registering. Our WorkSmart program is for those individuals who have successfully completed both the ARIS seminar and the Assessment Exam. WorkSmart will prepare you for the job site by helping students identify job… Read more »
View Event DetailsUTIP Machine Orbital Course
UTIP Machine Orbital Course This 5-day introductory course to Machine orbitals will cover the following Topics. Material Preparation The Arc Machines Model 227 with Model 81 head orbital machine: set up and Calibration. The Magnatech Pipemaster Model 516 with D-head Model 420 orbital machine: set up and Calibration. Program selection and welding Final competency assessment… Read more »
View Event DetailsCWB – Edmonton
Venue: Welding Centre Categories: CWB, Education Welders who are registering for their CWB for the first time, they must register for a four position initial CWB test. CWB tickets are valid for 2 years. Tickets can be renewed by completing a one position check test. Welders can register for a check test no more than 90 days prior… Read more »
View Event DetailsTorque and Tensioning
TORQUE AND TENSIONING This one day course covers the following topics: Bolting theory Flange identification Joint assembly and integrity Hydraulic torquing procedures Hydraulic tensioning procedures Hands on training Certificate issued upon successful completion of written exam PPE requirements: Safety glasses, gloves, boots. Clothing may be soiled due to use of thread lubricant Prerequisites: Journeyman Boilermakers… Read more »
View Event DetailsMHSA OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR LEVEL 1
PREREQUISITES: OPEN TO ALL BOILERMAKER, WELDER AND APPRENTICE MEMBERS, FIELD AND SHOP. (NO APA’S) DAY ONE: BASIC RIGGING Determining load weight, center of gravity, lifting points Rigging hardware, slings, hooks, below the hook lifting devices Sling hitches, angles and sling tension DAY TWO: OVERHEAD CRANE Overhead crane components, inspections, lift planning, and operating practices Written… Read more »
View Event DetailsARIS AND ASSESSMENT EDMONTON
We reserve the right to change these dates. Please be sure to check the calendar 48 hours in advance of your desired date. In Edmonton only: Located at the Edmonton Apprenticeship & Mechanical Training Centre- 15330 114 Ave Edmonton AB T5M 2Z2 (map on the left) SEMINAR: 9:00- 11:00 a.m. (check in at 8:30 a.m.)… Read more »
View Event DetailsUniversity of Alberta Welder Fumes Study
The Boilermakers have been working with a research team from the University of Alberta to monitor exposure to welding fumes and its health impacts on welders following welding. To ensure the study’s accuracy, having a balanced representation of both male and female welders is crucial. If you are a female Journeyperson or Apprentice welder, we… Read more »
View Event DetailsCWB – Edmonton
Venue: Welding Centre Categories: CWB, Education Welders who are registering for their CWB for the first time, they must register for a four position initial CWB test. CWB tickets are valid for 2 years. Tickets can be renewed by completing a one position check test. Welders can register for a check test no more than 90 days prior… Read more »
View Event DetailsUTIP Machine Orbital Course
UTIP Machine Orbital Course This 5-day introductory course to Machine orbitals will cover the following Topics. Material Preparation The Arc Machines Model 227 with Model 81 head orbital machine: set up and Calibration. The Magnatech Pipemaster Model 516 with D-head Model 420 orbital machine: set up and Calibration. Program selection and welding Final competency assessment… Read more »
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