Events and Courses

  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… Read more »

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 »

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 »

Sister’s of 146, let’s take the time to meet each other!  Share our stories, ideas and goals! Friday, January 27th At the AMTC Amphitheater, 15330 114 Ave NW Edmonton AB 1:00 – 4:00 PM Come help us develop a strong women’s committee! RSVP by email to BM146women@gmail.com

Duration: 8 hours (approximate) Expires: 3 Years Engage in hands-on training and learn protection methods for preventing falls. TOPICS INCLUDE: Fall protection concepts Legislation and regulations Safety measures and best practices Identifying and assessing fall hazards Fall arrest systems and equipment Protection planning Effects of a fall and fall rescue planning Participants will engage in hands-on… Read more »

BUNDLE PULLER Prerequisites: Journeyman Boilermakers Certification. 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)   PPE requirements: Safety glasses,… Read more »

MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30AM – 4:00PM Taking place in Calgary 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 »

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 »

Venue: Calgary Hall 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 60 days prior… Read more »

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 »