Calgary Learning Centre Update

The following courses are available on an ongoing basis at the Calgary hall:

• Safe Work Practice (SWP)

• Mig

• CSTS

• H2S Awareness

• Initial B Pressure

• Tig

• CWB

• Blueprint Reading

• Confined Space Awareness

• Supervisor Training

• Fitter Layout

CSTS, Confined Space and H2S Awareness courses are now available to shop members. Please call the Union hall at (403) 253-6976 to book these courses. Evening courses will be managed on the basis of interest shown by the members and their commitment to attending courses. During the last few months members have not shown interest in evening courses, resulting in low attendance. Daytime training is provided daily in all aspects. If you are interested in any course, contact the office and leave your name and the course you are interested in. Some courses need time for set up and also to find people to present the course.

For your information, you must register for the initial "B" pressure test through ABSA. Their test dates at our facility are:

March 4, 5, 18, 19

April 8, 9, 22, 23

May 6, 7, 20, 21

June 3, 4, 17, 18

July 8, 9, 22, 23

August 5, 6, 19, 20

September 2, 3, 16, 17, 30

October 1, 14, 15, 28, 29

November 11, 12, 25, 26

December 9, 10, 16, 17

CWB testing is now available at the Calgary hall. Test dates are as follows:

March 2 April 6

May 4 June 1

July 6 August 3

September 7 October 5

November 2 December 7

It is highly recommended that you practice before taking any weld test. You cannot put a dollar sign on practice time, it may mean the difference between sitting at home or working.

There are a number of grants available to apprentices attending trade school and your employer may also be given a tax credit for each apprentice attending school. More information on these grants can be found at www.servicecanada.gc.ca.

At the Calgary Education Training Fund trustees meeting in November 2009, it was agreed that the Fund would not pay for any reimbursement on courses after February 1, 2010. It is up to you to inform the Union hall when you attend school. After school, you will need a dispatch slip to return to work. You are also required to complete a change of classification form (available at the hall) when you complete your apprenticeship. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the hall.

Shop Hours

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m-4:00 p.m.

If you need extended hours, contact

David Ralph at 403 253 6976.