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Course
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Asbestos Awarareness Please contact the union hall or email haylee@ualocal324.com to register for this online course
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Confined Spaces Please contact the union hall or email stefan@ualocal324.com to register for this online course
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CSA PIPES Rigging Course The acronym P.I.P.E.S. stands for "Pipe, Inclusive of Piping systems and associated Equipment and Supports". This P.I.P.E.S. Rigging Personnel Certification will be designed specifically by and for Journeyperson and Apprentice piping industry workers.
The UA/NAUSC P.I.P.E.S. Rigging Program will prepare Journeyperson and Apprentice pipe trades workers to complete rigging operations with the skills and abilities to complete the work safely and securely in all forms of construction and maintenance operations in the piping industry. The program is designed to give participants a better understanding of the complexities of working safely as rigging specialists as defined by the piping industry. Occupational Health and Safety requirements, along with the latest proven rigging techniques found in the field will prepare participants to work as a rigger.L10Applicable Industries Piping Industry Tradespersons that are Journeypersons or Registered Apprentices in the following occupations:
Steamfitter- Pipefitter
Plumber
Pipe Welder
Refrigeration Mechanic
Sprinkler Systems Installer
Instrumentation Mechanic
Below is a link to the CSA Personnel Certification Guide for P.I.P.E.S. Rigger
https://www.csagroup.org/store-resources/documents/pc-programs/pipes/PIPES-Guidebook-Nov2013rev1.pdf
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CSTS-09 Please contact haylee@ualocal324.com to register for this online course
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Drafting & Blueprint Reading
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Fall Arrest Please contact the union hall or email stefan@ualocal324.com to register for this online course
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First Aid First aid is reimbursed to a max of $120, please sumbit your original receipt to the union hall.
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H2S Awareness This H2S training course will guide you through all aspects of H2S, from the basic properties of H2S to information about personal protective equipment, as well as operating and rescue procedures. This course will explain in detail what you need to know to remain safe around H2S, emphasize key points and test your knowledge retention.
Please contact haylee@ualocal324.com to register for this online course.
Approx. 1.5 hrs
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Lockout Tagout Course contents include the importance of locking out machinery and equipment; the dangers of hazardous energy; when lockout is required; basic and group lockout procedures; employer and worker responsibilities for safe lockout.
Please contact haylee@ualocal324.com to register for this online course
Approximately 1.5 hours
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Math Upgrade Please contact jamie@ualocal324.com to register for this course
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Medical Gas
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NAUSC - Inspection Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems (ITM) The NAUSC ITM Certification Program was developed to aid in the education and training of those employed within the field of inspection, testing and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems. This certification provides new and existing inspectors with consistent and quality training that industry can depend on.
Course Duration - 40 hours - three weekends / 12 days in evening format
The course i scheduled to run 5 consecutive Saturdays.
January 12, 19, 26, February 2 & 9
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NAUSC - Shop Steward Certification Program This certification program is designed to provide consistent training for all Stewards across Canada and to emphasize the UA Standard for Excellence and the Steward’s critical role in its success. Stewards will gain a strong understanding of their role in working with the supervision in the workplace environment.
Other topics that are covered include workplace law and the historical background on unions with discussion on how they relate to the role of a working union steward.
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NAUSC Foreman Course This course provides training that will assist journeypersons who would like to move into supervisory roles on the jobsite. This course will demonstrate how journeypersons can take leadership roles in working with crews of industry workers and will provide the initial supervisory skills needed to fulfill the requirements of this position.
Course Duration: 40 hours (This course takes place on Saturdays Nov 9, 16, 23, 30, & Dec 7) 8AM Start
All classes at the union hall 919 Esquimalt Road
CERTIFICATION: On successful completion, each student will be issued a NAUSC certificate.
Pre-Requisites:
Must be a UA Local 324 Member in good standing
Journeyperson Plumber, Steamfitter or Sprinklerfitter
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Plumbing Code Upgrade This is a 1 day course which will provide our journeyman plumbers with the latest plumbing code changes.
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Plumbing IP Challenge Preperation Course To help members prepare to write the Plumbing Red Seal Exam.
This course is for journeyman Steamfitters & Sprinklerfitters that have worked 2810 hours documented as a plumber, after they have completed their apprenticeship. It is also for members that have had a tough time with the IP through apprenticeship
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Rigging Introduction An introduction to rigging principles
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Steamfitting IP Upgrade Course date and location TBD
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Total Robotics Station Introduction Course
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Tube Bending Tube bending course will be instructed by Dennis Morris. The course will be consist of 4 Saturdays, February 22, 29, March 7, & 14.
Minimum prerequisite completed Level 1 apprenticeship training.
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WHMIS
Please contact the union hall to register for this online course or email stefan@ualocal324.com
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