Events and Courses

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Come meet up for breakfast with other senior Boilermaker Lodge 146 members. 9:30am last Tuesday of every other month Wild Horse Pub at the Deerfoot Inn and Casino, 1000, 11500 – 35 Street SE, Calgary, AB