Events and Courses

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 »

Monthly Union Meetings take place the second Wednesday of every month. Members in Calgary (11055 48 Street SE) and Fort McMurray (258 Gregoire Drive) can join via satellite. All members are encouraged to attend!

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) START TIME: 8:30-11:00 a.m. TO REGISTER FOR THIS ASSESSMENT,… Read more »

MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30AM – 4:00PM Taking place in Calgary Our WorkSmart program is for those individuals who have successfully completed both the ARIS seminar and the Essential Skills Assessment. WorkSmart will prepare you for the job site by helping students identify job site hazards and be aware of controls that can eliminate or reduce the risk… Read more »

MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30AM – 4:00PM TAKING PLACE IN EDMONTON 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 site hazards and be aware of controls that can eliminate or reduce the risk of… 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

A focused program designed to prepare welders to obtain their B or C Pressure Certification and transition into Alberta’s pressure welding industry. This 4-week welding course will cover all the essentials required for a journeyperson welder to successfully pass the Albera B-Pressure certification. 2nd and 3rd year welding apprentices will be welcomed to prepare them… Read more »