Events and Courses

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 »

MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30AM – 4:00PM Taking place in Calgary 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 »

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 »

Venue: Calgary Hall 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 60 days prior… 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 contact 780-451-5992 to register to for this course. Anyone who participates in mechanical courses from November… Read more »

Prerequisite: Journeyman Boilermaker Rigging Workshop 1 Time: 8:00 am -5:00 pm  Lunch: 1/2 hour, lunch not provided. Covid-19 Protocols are in place. This one day course cover the following concepts: Net Load Calculation Gross Load Calculations Crane Chart Interpretation In class only. Please contact 780-451-5992 to register for this course. Anyone who participates in mechanical courses… Read more »

Prerequisite: Journeyman Boilermaker Rigging Workshop 1 Rigging Workshop 2 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: Instructional engineered drawing overview Drawing interpretation exercises Lift plan exercises that include concepts from all three (3) Rigging Workshops In class… Read more »

MASTER RIGGER Pre-requisites: Boilermaker Journeyman Certification – Red Seal preferred This 4-day program will contain both classroom and practical hands on training in advanced rigging practices. Participants receiving qualification will demonstrate their knowledge and proficiency in the rigging and lifting of loads using various hoisting equipment, mobile and overhead crane systems. Subjects will include: Center… 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!