The next Apprentice Recruitment Information Seminar (ARIS):

Edmonton

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

In Calgary:

Monday, February 6, 2012 and Monday, February 27 2012

 Doors open at 4pm - seminar starts at 5pm and ends at 9pm - no pre-registration required

Please bring photo ID -  maximum 100 people

 The next WorkSmart Pre Apprenticeship Course:

Edmonton     

February 27, 2012 to March 9, 2012 - Seats Available

Calgary

February 13, 2012 to February 24, 2012

 Contact Tanya at ext. 257 to register for WorkSmart 

 

 The Word is Out...

 Apprenticeship Recruitment Information Seminar (ARIS) Update 

There is a substantial increase in the amount of people attending the Apprenticeship Recruitment Information Seminar (ARIS).  This is an essential step for any non-member beginner who wants to go to work through the Boilermakers (available in Edmonton).arisphoto

 The seminar has important information on: 

  • Boilermaker and welder trade descriptions
  • Job site demands
  • Union advantages
  • Apprenticeship information 
  • Dispatch information

Our dedication to placing trained and safe workers onto our jobsites has created the demand for the WorkSmart two week pre-apprenticeship courses.  WorkSmart courses are ongoing and new graduates are continually entering the workforce.

 

 Information on WorkSmart  (only available in Edmonton) 

WorkSmart is a comprehensive introduction to the boilermaker trade. It exposes students to industry environments, safety and workplace culture. The course combines theory and hands-on skills that will prepare students for gainful employment in the boilermaker trade.  

Individuals not currently indentured and who are interested in attaining work and beginning a career with Boilermakers Lodge 146 will want to attend the WorkSmart training. Pre-requisite to this training is the successful completion of the Apprentice Recruitment Information Seminar (ARIS) and pass the Boilermaker Medical.  

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Benefits of WorkSmart

  • 2 weeks of training at the Boilermaker Learning Centre
  • small class sizes
  • highly skilled, experienced instructors
  • comprehensive safety training
  • relevant hands-on training that will prepare students for work in the trade
  • increased confidence level through introduction to jobsite culture
  • employment insurance recognized training
  • will allow individuals currently not indentured to sign the permit book and be dispatched to work

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Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:  

  • Identify jobsite hazards and be aware of controls that can eliminate or reduce the risk of injury or damage
  • Understand the skill set that is needed to become a successful boilermaker
  • Students will be exposed to the safety attitudes that are essential on all jobsites
  • Have a working knowledge of tools found in industry and be able to use them safely and effectively
  • Understand basic concepts involved in welding
  • Understand concepts involved in oxy-acetylene cutting and compressed gas handling procedures
  • Safely operate and understand common equipment found in steel fabrication
  • Understand rigging concepts, responsibilites and safety
  • Develop hand skills and techniques used in the Boilermaker trade
 

 
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