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 »
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ARIS 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 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 DetailsARIS AND ASSESSMENT CALGARY
Located at the Calgary Hall – 11055 48 Street SE Calgary AB T2C 1G8 To register please email register@boilermakers.ca Doors open at 9:30 am, seminar from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Assessment from 12:00- 2:00 pm Late admittance will not be permitted What to Bring: References – with contact information. Please Note: References do not have to… 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 DetailsWorksmart – Edmonton
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 DetailsHydrostatic Pressure Testing Course
There are no pre-requisites for this course and is open to all journeymen and apprentice members along with all approved permit apprentices. Duration: 3 day course Capacity: 12 students maximum per class (no minimum) Lunch is not provided, Cancellation policy is 2-business days Contact Karin at 780-451-5992 ext 220 or kmayne@boilermakers.ca to register. Course Overview… Read more »
View Event DetailsAdvanced Rigging Workshop 1 – Advanced Rigging Selection
Prerequisite: Journeyman Boilermaker Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Lunch: 1/2 hour, lunch not provided. Covid-19 Protocols are in place. This one day course cover the following concepts: Load weight distribution Sling tension Rope Efficiency Rigging selection In class only. Please email Mechanical Training Registration (preferred) or call 780-451-5992 to register for this course. Anyone who participates… Read more »
View Event DetailsAdvanced Rigging Workshop 2 – Crane Chart Interpretation
Prerequisite: Journeyman Boilermaker Rigging Workshop 1 Time: 8:00 am -5:00 pm Lunch: 1/2 hour, lunch not provided. Covid-19 Protocols are in place. This one day course cover the following concepts: Net Load Calculation Gross Load Calculations Crane Chart Interpretation In class only. Please email Mechanical Training Registration (preferred) or call 780-451-5992 to register for this course…. Read more »
View Event DetailsAdvanced Rigging Workshop 3 – Lift Studies and Planning
Prerequisite: Journeyman Boilermaker Rigging Workshop 1 Rigging Workshop 2 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Lunch: 1/2 hour, lunch not provided. Covid-19 Protocols are in place. This one day course cover the following concepts: Instructional engineered drawing overview Drawing interpretation exercises Lift plan exercises that include concepts from all three (3) Rigging Workshops In class… Read more »
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