Events and Courses

Structured B Pressure (Day) Course October 29 – November 16  (Monday to Friday)  9:00 am – 3:30 pm Course runs with a min 6/max 12 students   This course is designed to help welders learn the skills needed to pass the ABSA Initial Pressure exam (GTAW Root Pass / SMAW Fill and Cap Pass) through… Read more »

Bundle Puller This is a two day course that covers the following topics: TEMA designations and heat exchanger components Bundle puller components and functions Crane set up and chart interpretation Preparation and procedures for pulling and pushing operations Hands on training (30T Peinemann, 48-240 AES exchanger) Pre-requisites: Journeymen Boilermaker Certification PPE requirements: Safety glasses, work… Read more »

Monthly Union Meetings take place the second Wednesday of every month. Members in Calgary and Fort McMurray can join via satellite from the Calgary Hall and Stonebridge Hotel respectively. All members are encourage to attend! Important Information regarding Union Meetings As voted on by the membership, effective August 9th, 2017, all members must sign in to… Read more »

Duration: 7 hours (approximate) OSSA Confined Space Entry and Monitor includes: Instructor led presentation Review exercises Class discussion DVD presentation Written knowledge test. LEARNING OBJECTIVES-Upon successful completion of the OSSA Confined Space Entry and Monitor training program, you will be knowledgeable and/or demonstrate proficiency in: Legislation & standards pertaining to confined space entry and monitoring Confined… Read more »

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 and 90 days… Read more »

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 COURSE WILL BE OPEN TO ALL BOILERMAKER JOURNEYMEN AND APPRENTICES OF ALL LEVELS PPE requirements:Safety glasses, gloves, boots (gloves… Read more »

Apprentice Recruitment Information Seminar 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) Registration starts at 10:00 am…. Read more »

Apprentice Recruitment Information Seminar In Calgary Only Located at the Calgary Hall – 11055 48 Street SE Calgary AB  T2C 1G8 Door opens at 3:00 pm and will lock at 4:45 pm; please arrive no later then 4:45 pm. To pre-register call 403-253-6976. Only the first 30 applicants can write the exam at the seminar…. Read more »

Bundle Puller This is a two day course that covers the following topics: TEMA designations and heat exchanger components Bundle puller components and functions Crane set up and chart interpretation Preparation and procedures for pulling and pushing operations Hands on training (30T Peinemann, 48-240 AES exchanger) Pre-requisites: Journeymen Boilermaker Certification PPE requirements: Safety glasses, work… Read more »

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 and 90 days… Read more »