Events and Courses

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 »

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  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 and practical examinations Russell Reid is a Manufacture Health & Safety Association certified… Read more »

The objective of the Field Supervisor Leadership Training Program is to provide training for first-line supervision in areas such as administrative responsibilities, people skills and the business aspects of construction. This two day course will enhance the performance of our field supervisors, enabling the union and our contractors to jointly provide a higher level of… 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 from 8:30-9:30am Seminar starts… 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 4:00 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 »

Job Steward Level 1 & 2 This two day course focuses on: Level 1: Understanding the role & responsibilities of the job steward and explaining the tools and resources that are available to assist them. Level 2: Giving the steward experience to investigate and discuss a grievance. Instructor: Richard MacIntosh (International)   Pre-Requisites: Member of Lodge 146 (journeyman… Read more »

Please note that ESC (Energy Satefy Canada) has replaced OSSA approved Fall Protection training courses as of November 1, 2019. Existing Fall Protection certificates will continue to be recognized until their expiry. Duration: 8 hours (approximate) Expires: 3 Years Engage in hands-on training and learn protection methods for preventing falls. This course replaces the former OSSA-approved… 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 »