Standard First Aid
This two day course will give the student the required accreditation for first aid that is necessary under WSIB regulation 1101 that is typically necessary for Health and Safety representatives on Jobsites. Recommended for Job Stewards. The course will take place on one weekend, Saturday and Sunday, 8 hours per day. No restrictions of application for the course.
The course will take place on one weekend, Saturday and Sunday, 8 hours per day. No restrictions on application for the course.
Computer Course
This two day course will give the student an introduction to basic computer skills such as navigating windows, saving and creating files, emailing, mouse functions and all menu and icon functions.
The course will take place on one weekend, Saturday and Sunday, 8 hours per day. No restrictions on application for the course.
Night Welding
This course is will allow the participant to practice in advance of C.W.B. testing for procedures using the following types of welding processes:
Course deposit required - $85.00 (refundable). Participants will be afforded three chances at a successful challenge of the C.W.B. procedure they are attempting.
Duration: 8 weeks, Monday and Wednesday nights from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m..
Requirements: This course is only available to apprentices who have completed half (3000 hours) of their apprentice contract.
Forktruck / Propane Handling / WHMIS Update
Applicants will have to provide a record of training for first time WHMIS in order to challenge the update for whmis. Successful applicants will be given a record of training card which has a three year expiry date. Note: WHMIS must be updated yearly.
Duration: 2 consecutive days, Saturday and Sundays, 8 hours per day.
Requirements: None
0-8 Ton Carrydeck (Broderson)
This course will provide the successful applicant with a Record of Training for familiarization, inspection, safe usage and rigging in conjunction with the operation of a 0-8ton rated capacity Carry Deck Crane.
Duration: 2 consecutive days, Saturday and Sunday 8 hours + per day.
Requirements: Apprentice applicants must have completed level 2 (intermediate) to register for this course.
Conveyor Course
This course will give the successful applicant an update on current terminology, layout and blueprint reading for power and free conveyors and other associated work jurisdiction for automotive manufacturing environments.
Duration: 2 nights per week, 3 hours per night for 6 weeks.
Requirements: None
Curtain Wall / Window Wall Course
This course will give the successful applicant an overview of curtainwall and windowwall systems including terminology, layout, erection and blueprint reading.
Duration: 2 nights per week, 3 hours per night for 8 weeks.
Requirements: None
Blueprint Reading Course
There are various blueprint reading courses offered at the training center duration varies for each please specify which course you are interested in taking when you submit your application from one of the following:
Duration: Not available
Requirements: None
First Aid / CPR
This course will give the successful applicant a valid emergency first aid certificate which will have a three year expiry.
Duration: 8 hours.
Requirements: None
Instrument Course
This course will give the successful applicant a comprehensive background in using optical instruments for plumbing, aligning and layout on contractors levels, transits, theodolites, digital theodolites and total stations.
Duration: 4 days, 8 hours + on weekends.
Requirements: This course is not open to ironworker apprentices.
Fall Arrest Course
This course will give the successful applicant a generic certification for fall arrest and travel restraint systems.
Duration: 4 hours.
Requirements: None
Generic Health & Safety Level 1
This course will give the successful applicant a background on current health and safety legislation in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Duration: 2 days, 8 hours + per day.
Requirements: None
Rigging Safety Course
This course will give the successful applicant a comprehensive background in fibre-line and wire rope rigging and rigging accessories and applications.
Duration: 3 days, 8 hours + per day.
Requirements: This course is not open to Ironworker apprentices.
Plasma Arc Cutting Course
This course will give the successful applicant familiarization on the usage of a plasma arc cutting torch.
Duration: 4 hours.
Requirements: None
Ornamental & Miscellaneous Iron
This course will give the successful applicant a background on the terminology, layout and fabrication of stair and handrail, fitting, assembly and erection.
Duration: 6 weeks, 2 nights per week, 3 hours per night.
Requirements: None
Stewards Course
This course will give the successful applicant background training on collective agreements, labour relations and jobsite problems.
Duration: 2 days, 8 hours per day.
Requirements: This course is not open to apprentice members.