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For training in Edmonton, calll 780-426-3375 or email training@local8.ca
For training in Calgary, call Colleen at 403-250-1060 or email
colleen@local8.ca
| ALL TRAINING IS TO BE SOURCED/BOOKED/APPROVED THROUGH THE TRAINING DEPARTMENT | |
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Please
be aware that the only courses we will be sourcing at this time
are Fall Protection
and MEWP unless additional training
is needed for a specific job.
There will be a NO SHOW fee added to your file if you sign up
for a course
and do not show /cancel within 48 hours prior to start time.
Please ensure that the hall receives a copy of all your
training certificates for our records |
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| Training Forms: Application for Book Credit Reimbursement for Training Request Company Request Training Form |
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Book Credit for Sheet Metal Apprentices: |
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To qualify for a Book Credit you
must meet the following criteria:
Once all criteria
are met and forms are submitted, training will submit
the request to accounting as a package with all
documentation. Cheques are then printed, signed by the
Business Manager, couriered to an available Joint
Training Trust Fund Director with signing authority,
couriered back to the local, and finally mailed out.
See HERE for examples of a Registration form from AIT and acceptable receipts from NAIT and SAIT: (click to see full size) |
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February 1, 2021 - AIT Apprentice Guide for Bluebook Updates During Pandemic
Upload and submit documents
to Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT), without
having to go in to an AIT Office! Scan or take a
picture of paper documents and submit them by clicking
the
Upload button in the
Documents Tab.
You can access a tutorial video if needed at
To view your correspondence in your MTS account, you
need to click the Notification envelope icon in the
upper right corner of your MTS window.
"You can view, save and/or print your apprentice ID
card! Go to the Applications tab and click on the
Details link beside your current apprenticeship
application to generate your apprentice ID card.
Your ID card can be used to show progression in your
Apprenticeship program."
ID cards can be used to show your current progress
instead of a physical bluebook. Print your ID card (or
save as a PDF) – can also be given to your employer as
proof.
Send it to
jason@local8.ca
In the subject line put: Bluebook Update
The training department will update your status in our
system so your dispatch is current. |
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| RIGGING RESOURCE CENTRE | |
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Cranemasters Hoisting & Rigging Training is excited to launch the Rigging Resource Centre, a powerful web-based information tool for the rigging industry. The RRC website features invaluable rigging information for industry leaders, employers, and
workers alike.
“Our goal is to make it easier to
access relevant rigging information on one website in
order to promote improved rigging safety practices.” |
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Visit
www.RiggingResource.com to see this
amazing online tool! |
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Alberta Construction Safety Association www.youracsa.ca |
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Occupational Health & Safety Act, Code and Regulation www.qp.alberta.ca |
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askbtats.com |
JANUARY, 2020 SHOP TALK
Local 8 Training Newletter HERE
Available Courses
The Training Trust has approved the addition of Defensive Driving to the list of approved courses subsidized by the Fund.
The approved course is offered by
Alberta Construction Safety and is called "Defensive Driving - 3
Demerit Reduction Program (Alberta)".
It can be accessed through your Bistrainer account (click on the
Store, then Driver tab - you'll find it on page 5) or from the
Alberta Construction Safety Association website. On
successful completion, submit your receipt and a copy of the
completion card to the Training Fund for reimbursement of the
$99.95 cost. For more information, see
HERE
List of Approved Courses
Courses in
BLUE are directly billed to Local 8. Please contact the Local 8 Training Office for available providers.
Courses in
RED
are reimbursable.
Copies of receipts and completion cards must be submitted to
the Local 8 Training Office for re-imbursement
Alberta Legislation Awareness
(ACSA)
Leadership
for Safety
Excellence
(ACSA)
Alcohol, Drugs & Safety
(ACSA)
* Math Refresher
Course
(Local 8)
* Auditor Training
Program (ACSA)
* Measuring - Advanced
(Local 8)
* Basic Instructional
Techniques
(ACSA)
Common Safety Orientation
(CSO)
(Contact Training Dept.)
Better Supervision
(BSV)
ESC/OSSA Confined Space
(Multiple Providers)
Blueprint Reading
1 and 2
(Local 8)
ESC/OSSA Elevated Work Platform
(Multiple Providers)
* Blueprint Reading
for sheeter/deckers
(Local 8)
ESC/OSSA Fall Protection
(Multiple Providers)
* Communication and Ethics for the
Safety Leader
(ACSA)
ESC/OSSA
Fire Watch
(Multiple Providers)
* Construction
Safety Administration
(ACSA)
Overhead
Cranes
(Multiple Providers)
Construction Safety
Training System (CSTS -2020)
(contact
Training Dept.)
Principles
of Health & Safety Mgmt. (ACSA)
Defensive
Driving
(ACSA)
Rigging
(Multiple Providers)
First Aid - Standard Level
'C'
2 day course
(Multiple Providers)
Swing Stage
(Multiple Providers)
Fork Lift
(Multiple Providers)
* Worksite Investigation Basics
(ACSA)
H2S
Alive
(Multiple Providers)
Zoom Boom / Telehandler
(Multiple Providers)
Horizontal Lifeline
Installation
(Multiple Providers)
* Introduction to
Welding
(Local 8)
Industrial
Construction Crew Supervisor (AIT)
* indicates new course
ALBERTA CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ASSOCIATION (ACSA)
CSTS 2020 IS HERE
and is available free You can access the course
through
your login at
Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA) here.
Completion takes 2-3 hours and can be done on a
smartphone or tablet.
Once completed, be sure to contact
training@local8.ca so that the certificate can be
added to your Local 8 file.
WHMIS 2015
is now availabe as a free, online course through
ALBERTA CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
You must either log in (if you've taken CSTS, you probably
already have an account) or create an account, then
register for the course - it will be made available
within 24 hours.
WHMIS 2015 is also availabe online free from
AIX Safety. You must remember
to print/save your completion certificate as the site does not retain your
info.
CSO - Common Safety
Orientation
The OSSA BSO (Basic Safety Orientation) course
has been replaced with
the CSO (Common Safety Orientation). It is currently being
offered as an on-lilne course
provided by Energy Safety Canada. You must register &
pay prior to receiving a link
to the course. Arrangements can be made through the
Training Dept. to take the course at either the Edmonton
or Calgary office. It is up to individual contractors if
the BSO will be accepted in lieu of the CSO. You can
find out more about the couse by viewing these
"Frequently
Asked Questions" or at the
Energy Safety Canada site.