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Alberta Pipe Trades College COURSE CALENDAR 2017 - 2018

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ABOUT ALBERTA PIPE TRADES COLLEGEAlberta Pipe Trades College is a state-of-the-art facility open to everyone interested in advancing their career in the pipe trades, whether you are a union or non-union apprentice, or a seasoned union professional looking to earn a higher salary. We offer a variety of courses for steamfitter-pipefitter, plumber-gasfitter and welder. Courses run throughout the year.

Instructors at Alberta Pipe Trades College bring decades of knowledge and experience into the classroom and provide superior education through innovative, hands-on methods. We offer smaller class sizes and are more affordable than other institutions, providing free parking on site. Register for our classes and see the difference for yourself.

Alberta Pipe Trades College was built in 2009 and is supported by the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters, Local 488. Tuition reimbursements are available to members of Local 488, upon successful completion.

For more information, call 780-488-1266.

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Registrations for 2017-2018 courses are now open, and classes are filled on a first come, first served basis.

HOURS OF REGISTRATION 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Registration is accepted two ways:

IN PERSONVisit the Registrar Office at Alberta Pipe Trades College on the 2nd floor at 16120 - 118 Avenue in Edmonton.

BY PHONEPlease call us at 780-482-9529.

UA COURSE REGISTRATION POLICIES1). Eligibility Must be UA Members.

2). IdentificationPlease have your Union ID Number with you at the time of registration.

3). FeesAll registration fees must be paid in full at the time of registering.

If you fail to attend and do not notify the registrar’s office, you will lose your registration fee; it will not be applied to another course.

4). Cancellation Policy Courses that do not have the pre-requisite number of registered students one (1) week prior to commencement are subject to cancellation.

5). Course ChangesAlberta Pipe Trades College makes every effort to provide services in accordance with the Course Calendar; however, we reserve the right to make changes throughout the educational year.

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ALBERTA PIPE TRADES COLLEGE UA COURSE REIMBURSEMENT POLICYEffective September 1, 2017

UA course reimbursements will be available for UA Local 488 members upon successful UA course completion. UA courses eligible for reimbursement must have a minimum of $50.00 registration fee. Books and training materials purchased for UA courses will not be reimbursable. The students need to purchase the course books and training materials as outlined by APTC instructors.

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1). Signed promissory note (picked up at APTC).

2). School receipt (tuition fee).

3). Letter from Alberta Learning with institutional and period exam marks.

4). Blue book stamped by the Alberta Apprenticeship Board.

5). If a journeyperson, you must bring in your journeyperson letter from Alberta Learning or your journeyperson certificate along with your UA membership card for head office.

6). Must complete a minimum of 16 hours of extra training listed in the Alberta Pipe Trades College Course Calendar. EPT will not accept safety courses for tuition reimbursement.

There are two exceptions: First Aid and LSE will be accepted if taken in the year the apprentice went to the school.

7). Must have 1200 UA Local Union 488 contractor contributed hours.

8). Must be a UA Local 488 member in good standing.

9). Application for apprenticeship tuition reimbursements may only be made within 2 years of completion of trade school dates.

UA COURSE APPRENTICESHIP TUITIONREIMBURSEMENT POLICYApprenticeship tuition reimbursements will be available for eligible UA Local 488 members. In order to apply for tuition reimbursement the UA Local 488 member requires:

Effective September 1, 2017

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ALBERTA STEAMFITTER JOURNEYMAN TO UA STEAMFITTER JOURNEYMANIn order to qualify as a UA Steamfitter journeyperson, individuals must qualify as Alberta Steamfitter journeyperson and complete an additional 1,350 hours worked of “on the job training” and attain a minimum of 200 hours of training courses at the Alberta Pipe Trades College. Participants in the UA Journeyperson program will pick their courses from the following list of eligible courses. The participants need to take 40 hours from Group 1, 120 hours from Group 2 and 40 hours from Group 3.

Group 1 (Minimum 40 hours)

EPRI Rigging 40 hours

Practical Rigging 40 hours


Industrial Templating & Fabrication 40 hours

Instrument Fitter 40 hours

Practical Pipefitting 80 hours

NAUSC Controlled Bolting 40 hours

NAUSC Foreman 40 hours



Basic Pipefitting 16 hours

Introduction to Polyfusion 8 hours

Introduction to Steamtracing 8 hours

Isometrics 1 12 hours

Isometrics 2 12 hours

ISPEC 1 32 hours

ISPEC 2 24 hours

LSE 16 hours

St. John’s First Aid 16 hours

NAUSC Job Steward 24 hours

NAUSC Cold Cutting 24 hours

CSA Medical Gas 40 hours


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Apprenticeship Courses CALENDAR

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APPRENTICESHIP COURSES (open to UA members and non-union)

Registration for apprenticeship coursesis now available. Please call 780-482-9529 to register and have your apprenticeship ID number ready.

2ND PERIOD CLASSESAugust 28 – October 21, 2017Steamfitter-Pipefitter

October 23 – December 15, 2017 Steamfitter-PipefitterWelder

January 2 – February 23, 2018 No classes offered at this time

February 26 – April 21, 2018Steamfitter-Pipefitter Welder

April 30 – June 22, 2018 Steamfitter-Pipefitter Welder

1ST PERIOD CLASSESAugust 28 – October 20, 2017 Steamfitter-Pipefitter

October 23 – December 15, 2017No classes offered at this time

January 2 – February 23, 2018PlumberSteamfitter-PipefitterWelder

February 26 – April 20, 2018 No classes offered at this time

April 30 – June 22, 2018 Steamfitter-PipefitterWelder

3RD PERIOD CLASSESAugust 28 – October 20, 2018Plumber Welder

October 23 – December 15, 2017Steamfitter-PipefitterWelder

January 2 – February 23, 2018Steamfitter-PipefitterWelder

February 26 – April 20, 2018Steamfitter-PipefitterWelder

April 30 – June 22, 2018Steamfitter-Pipefitter

4TH PERIOD CLASSFebruary 26 – April 20, 2018Plumber

October 23 – December 15, 2018Plumber

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Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS)

The CSTS course is required for all tradespersons working on industrial worksites in Alberta. It is a computer-based introduction to worksite safety.

FEE: No fee for members; $65.00 for non-members

For an appointment, please call the office at 780-488-1266, ext. 281.

Pipeline Construction Safety Training (PCST)

The PCST course is required for all persons working pipeline in Alberta. It is a computer-based introduction to pipeline worksite safety.

FEE: No fee for members; $65.00 for non-members

For an appointment, please call the office at 780-488-1266, ext. 281.

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NAUSC Foreman TrainingThis course delivers the necessary entry level training required to enable Journey workers to move into supervisory roles in the Union construction industry, with basic skills and information that are needed for our members to be successful in the transition to the role of a leader.

Classes run from Monday to Friday • 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

CERTIFICATION: On successful completion, each student will be issued a NAUSC certificate.

FEE: $300.00

PRE-REQUISITES: Alberta Journeyperson and a minimum of four (4) registered students

September 25 – 29, 2017

October 23 – 27, 2017

November 20 – 24, 2017

December 18 – 22, 2017

January 29 – February 2, 2018

February 26 – March 2, 2018

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April 2 – 6, 2018

April 30 – May 4, 2018

June 4 – 8, 2018

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NAUSC Job StewardThe NAUSC Training Program will prepare Journeyperson workers to take leadership roles in working as a Union representative, to lead our membership in completing the work of the UA and protecting its jurisdiction in the workplace. This program is designed to prepare the Steward for their role as Leader and explain methods for working with management and membership towards a more productive jobsite.

Classes run three consecutive days • 9:00 am to 4:00 pm


FEE: $200.00

PRE-REQUISITES: Journeyperson credential and a minimum of four (4) registered students

October 11 – 13, 2017

January 3 – 5, 2018

March 27 – 29, 2018

May 23 – 25, 2018

AVAILABLE DATES:

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NAUSC Controlled BoltingThis course provides students with introductory technical information to safely and correctly operate, troubleshoot and maintain controlled bolting equipment.

Each student will:

• Review bolting standards and procedures• Evaluate controlled bolting requirements

& select the appropriate equipment• Demonstrate correct equipment utilization

(Manual, pneumatic & hydraulic torque wrenches, Hydraulic tensioning equipment and Nutsplitters).

Training will include theory, practical experiences and student assignments. (16 hours classroom, 24 hours shop activities)

Classes run from Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.


FEE: $300.00

PRE-REQUISITES: Must be a registered Apprentice and a minimum of three (3) students are required for this course.

Jan 22 – 26, 2018

Mar 19 – 23, 2018

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NAUSC Cold CuttingThis course provides students with introductory technical information to safely and correctly operate, troubleshoot and maintain cold cutting equipment.

Training will include theory, practical experiences and student assignments. (5 hours classroom minimum, 16 hours shop activities minimum)

Classes run three consecutive days


FEE: $200.00

PRE-REQUISITES: Must be a registered Apprentice and a minimum of three (3) students are required for this course.

Contact the registrar at 780 482 9529

or the website albertapipetrades.ca for

further course offerings.

AVAILABLE DATES:

May 14 – 18, 2018

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Instrument Fitter* PPE Requirement – CSA boots, gloves, safety glasses and a long sleeve shirt.

This course is designed to give the student an understanding of how to build a complete instrument installation system from transmitter to tap point, from header to end-user. The course will teach students how to construct tubing raceway with the installation of both tubing and tubing bundle and the installation of the instruments themselves.

Classes run from Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

FEE: $200.00

PRE-REQUISITES: Minimum 2nd year Steamfitter-Pipefitter and a minimum of four (4) registered students

September 25 – 29, 2017

October 23 – 27, 2017

November 20 – 24, 2017



April 2 – 6, 2018

April 30 – May 4, 2018

June 11 – 15, 2018

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Practical Rigging* PPE Requirement – CSA boots, gloves, safety glasses and a long sleeve shirt.

The 40-hour Practical Rigging course is designed for members working toward their UA Journeyperson status. The course consists of 20 hours of rigging theory in the classroom and 20 hours of practical lifts.

Classes run from Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

FEE: $100.00

PRE-REQUISITES: Must be a second-year apprentice and a minimum of three (3) registered students

September 18 – 22, 2017

October 16 – 20, 2017

November 14 – 17, 2017

December 11 – 15, 2017

January 22 – 26, 2018

February 20 – 23, 2018

March 19 – 23, 2018

April 23 – 27, 2018

May 22 – 25, 2018

June 25 – 29, 2018

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Industrial Templating and Fabrication * PPE Requirement – CSA boots, gloves, safety glasses and a long sleeve shirt.

This 40 hour course is designed to give students practical experience with pipe fabrication using different templates and techniques.

Class runs Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

FEE: $200.00

PRE-REQUISITES: Must be a 3rd year apprentice and a minimum of three (3) registered students.

September 18 – 22, 2017

December 11 – 15, 2017


April 30 – May 4, 2018

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Practical Pipefitting* PPE Requirement – CSA boots, gloves, safety glasses and a long sleeve shirt.

The 80-hour Practical Pipefitting course is designed for members working toward their UA Journeyperson status. The course includes a 24-hour theory component and a 56-hour practical component.

Classes run from Monday to Friday, for two weeks • 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

FEE: $300.00

PRE-REQUISITES: Must be a second-year apprentice and a minimum of three (3)

registered students

September 5 – 15, 2017

October 2 – 13, 2017

October 30 – November 10, 2017

November 27 – December 8, 2017

January 8 – 19, 2018

February 5 – 16, 2018

March 5 – 16, 2018

April 9 – 20, 2018

May 7 – 18, 2018

June 18 – 29, 2018

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EPRI Rigging* PPE Requirement – CSA boots, gloves, safety glasses and a long sleeve shirt.

Registration for EPRI Rigging programs will commence four (4) weeks before the start date of each class and registration will close two (2) weeks prior to the start date of each class.

The EPRI (Electric Power Research Institute) Rigging course is designed to educate and certify journeyperson members about the complexities of working safely as rigging specialists. Members interested in taking this course need a strong rigging background, with at least three to five years of experience.

To obtain certification, journeypersons must complete:

1. Three (3) practical examinations2. A 100 question, 90-minute

computer generated exam with a minimum grade of 80%.


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September 25 – 29, 2017



January 8 – 12, 2018

February 5 – 9, 2018

AVAILABLE DATES:

March 5 – 9, 2018

April 2 – 6, 2018

May 14 – 18, 2018

June 18 – 22, 2018


FEE: $300.00

PRE-REQUISITES: Journeyperson and a minimum of three

(3) registered students

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Basic Pipefitting* PPE Requirement – CSA boots, gloves, safety glasses and a long sleeve shirt.

This introductory course provides students with an understanding of the day-to-day operations of the fabrication shop. The first day of the course is theory taught in the classroom, and the second day is the practical elements of pipefitting.

Classes run for two days • 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

FEE: $45.00

PRE-REQUISITE: Minimum three (3) registered students

November 14 – 15, 2017

November 16 – 17, 2017

February 20 – 21, 2018

AVAILABLE DATES:

February 22 – 23, 2018

May 22 – 23, 2018

May 24 – 25, 2018


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Gasfitter Class A Upgrader

This program is ideally suited for the certified Grade B Gasfitter that has sufficient hours and experience to challenge the AIT Grade A Gasfitter Exam. It is also useful for the HVAC Technician who may want to improve their diagnostic skills and technical knowledge; however, this course does not qualify the HVAC Technician to challenge the Grade A Gasfitter exam.

Key elements of the course are: burner types, flame safeguard relays, schematics and wiring, diagnostics and service, properties of gases, gas trains, limits and controls, mathematics specific to industrial gas appliances and relevant codes.

The class runs Tuesday and Thursday evenings and every second Saturday for 11 weeks • 6:30 to 9:30 pm

FEE: $400.00

PRE-REQUISITES: Journeyperson Gasfitter B and a minimum of eight (8) registered students

AVAILABLE DATE:

January 2 – March 17, 2018

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Introduction to Polyfusion* PPE Requirement – CSA boots, gloves, safety glasses and a long-sleeved shirt.

This course deals with the joining of polyethylene piping.

Classes run for one Saturday8:00 am to 4:00 pm

FEE: $45.00

PRE-REQUISITE: Minimum of four (4) registered students

September 9, 2017

September 23, 2017

October 14, 2017

October 28, 2017

November 18, 2017

December 2, 2017

December 16, 2017

January 13, 2018

January 27, 2018

February 10, 2018

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Introduction to Steam Tracing, Tube Bending & Raceway* PPE Requirement – CSA boots, gloves, safety glasses and a long-sleeved shirt.

This course is designed to expose members to the safe work procedures involved in steam tracing. It focuses primarily on the practical aspects of steam tracing; however, there is also a theory component.

Classes run for one Sunday8:00 am to 4:00 pm

FEE: $45.00


September 24, 2017

October 29, 2017

November 19, 2017

December 17, 2017

January 21, 2018

February 25, 2018

March 25, 2018

April 29, 2018

May 27, 2018

June 24, 2018

AVAILABLE DATES:

February 24, 2018

March 10, 2018

March 24, 2018

April 14, 2018

April 28, 2018

May 12, 2018

May 26, 2018

June 9, 2018

June 23, 2018


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Isometrics and Industrial Drawings II

This course is a continuation of Isometrics and Industrial Drawings I and offers instruction on field isometric and orthographic drawings, as well as P&ID (piping and instrumentation diagram) interpretation.

Classes run for one weekend • Saturday and Sunday • 8:00 am to 2:00 pm

FEE: $45.00

PRE-REQUISITES: Isometrics and Industrial Drawings 1 and a minimum of four (4) registered students

September 30 – October 1, 2017

November 4 – 5, 2017

December 9 – 10, 2017

January 27 – 28, 2018

March 3 – 4, 2018

April 7 – 8, 2018

AVAILABLE DATES:

May 5 – 6, 2018

June 16 – 17, 2018

Isometrics and Industrial Drawings I

This course will increase members’ knowledge of the interpretation of orthographic and isometric drawings.

Classes run for one weekend • Saturday and Sunday • 8:00 am to 2:00 pm

FEE: $45.00


September 16 – 17, 2017

October 21 – 22, 2017

November 25 – 26, 2017

January 6 – 7, 2018

February 10 – 11, 2018

March 17 – 18, 2018

AVAILABLE DATES:

April 21 – 22, 2018

May 26 – 27, 2018

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ISPEC (Industrial Scheduling Planning Estimating Curriculum)Participate in an industrial based estimating, planning and scheduling course. ISPEC sessions require 32 hours of practical classroom participation. Graduate with a certificate of competency.

Classes run from Thursday to Sunday • 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

FEE: $200.00

PRE-REQUISITES: Journeyperson credential with a minimum of five (5) years turnaround and maintenance experience

October 19 – 22, 2017

January 18 – 21, 2018

AVAILABLE DATES:

April 12 – 15, 2018

June 14 – 17, 2018

ISPEC II

Participate in an intermediate industrial-based estimating, planning, and scheduling course. ISPEC II requires 24 hours of practical classroom participation. Graduates will receive a certificate of competency.

Classes run from Friday to Sunday • 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

FEE: $200.00

PRE-REQUISITES: Must have ISPEC I certification.

October 27 – 29, 2017

January 26 – 28, 2018

AVAILABLE DATES:

April 20 – 22, 2018

June 22 – 24, 2018


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CSA Medical Gas* PPE Requirement – CSA boots, gloves, safety glasses and a long-sleeved shirt.

The 40-hour Medical G.A.S program will prepare pipe trades workers with the tools to complete medical gas piping installations and give them the skills and abilities to complete work safely and securely in all forms of construction and maintenance operations in the hospital construction industry. This course will provide a minimum of:

• 32 hours of classroom training• 4 hours of practical training


CERTIFICATION: CSA Group will provide the written exam that ensures compliance to the CSA Z7396.1 Medical Gas Standard

FEE: Contact the registrar at 780 482 9529 or visit our website albertapipetrades.ca for future course offerings.

PRE-REQUISITE: A certificate of Qualification for Steamfitter/Plumber (Provincial or Red Seal).

September 11 – 15, 2017

October 2 – 6, 2017

November 20 – 24, 2017

AVAILABLE DATES:

January 8 – 12, 2018

March 5 – 9, 2018

May 7 – 11, 2018

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St. John Standard First Aid

This St. John Ambulance course includes the skills covered in Emergency First Aid and Level C (adult) CPR. Those who do not have immediate access to Emergency Medical Services should consider this training program.

This course runs for one weekend • Saturday and Sunday • 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

FEE: $32.00

PRE-REQUISITE: Minimum of six (6) registered students


April 28 – 29, 2018

AVAILABLE DATES:

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Steamfitter Equivalency

Alberta Industry and Training (AIT) examines workers’ experience and hours of work in the steamfitting-pipefitting trade to determine if they are qualified to challenge the Steamfitter Red Seal Exam. This successful program serves as a prerequisite to prepare the member to challenge the Red Seal Exam.

The 20-day course is highly condensed and provides essential technical information. Course topics include: Occupational Skills and Safety, Drawings and Specifications, Piping Layout, Rigging, HP and LP Steam Systems, Hydronic Systems, Refrigeration, Testing and Commissioning, and Maintenance and Repair. UA members from other provinces may also take this course in preparation for writing the exam in their home province.

Completion of Steamfitter Equivalency course does not guarantee an attempt of the Steamfitter Red Seal Qualification Exam. Students make provisions with AIT to allow for writing the trade qualification exam.

Classes run from Monday to Friday for four weeks • 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

FEE: $300.00

PRE-REQUISITE: Minimum four (4) registered students




April 2 – 27, 2018

June 4 – 29, 2018

AVAILABLE DATES:

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Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) and Workface Planning (WFP) Fundamentals Course (in partnership with Bentley Construction Academy Program)

This forty hour (40) course is intended for individuals that will be developing or implementing facets of the AWP and WFP program within a project or organization. This course will benefit those interested in improving their knowledge of these industry practices. This course is a pre-requisite to obtaining a WFP certification.

Class runs Monday to Friday • 8:00 am to 4:00 pm FEE: $200.00 for UA Local 488 members and $2,000.00 for non-members.

PRE-REQUISITE: Students are required to bring a laptop to class each day. Students are encouraged to watch AWP prior to the first day of class. This video can be found here: https://youtube/watch?v=Z9gnny5aJtQ.

Contact the registrar at 780 482 9529 or the website

albertapipetrades.ca for further course offerings.

AVAILABLE DATES:

August 28 – September 1, 2017

September 11 – 15, 2017



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Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) Foundations(in partnership with Bentley Construction Academy Program)

This four (4) hour course is intended for students to develop an awareness in AWP and WFP that will be working on a project, or within an organization, that is using AWP or WFP.

8:00 am to 12:00 pm FEE: $40.00 for UA Local 488 members and $400.00 for non-members.

PRE-REQUISITE: Students are required to bring a laptop to class. Students are encouraged to watch AWP prior to the first day of class. This video can be found here: https://youtube/watch?v=Z9gnny5aJtQ.

Contact the registrar at 780 482 9529 or the website albertapipetrades.ca for further course offerings.

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Rope Access Training Course* PPE Requirement – CSA hardhat, CSA boots, gloves, eye protection and a long-sleeved shirt.

This forty (40) hour course allows students to obtain 1st level IRATA certification in rope access training. IRATA International’s rope access system is a safe method of working at heights where ropes and associated equipment are used to gain access to and from the work place, and to be supported there.

Class runs Monday to Friday8:00 am to 4:00 pm

On successful completion, each student will be issued an IRATA certificate.

FEE: $200.00

PRE-REQUISITE: Students must be a minimum of registered 2nd period steamfitter-pipefitter and a minimum of four (4) registered students.




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Practical Submerged Arc Welding* PPE Requirement – Welding helmet, CSA boots, gloves, eye protection and a long-sleeved shirt.

This course is designed to instruct welders to be effective and efficient SAW operators. The course will teach basic and intermediate techniques in set up and trouble shooting, loading spools, wire feed roots and welding from start to finish. Every student will be evaluated on the complete welding of coupons.

Class runs Friday to Sunday8:00 am to 4:00 pm FEE: $45.00

PRE-REQUISITE: Must be a minimum second year welder apprentice. A minimum of two (2) registered students are required.

September 5 – 7, 2017

October 10 – 12, 2017

January 2 – 4, 2018

February 20 – 22, 2018

May 22 – 24, 2018

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Practical CWB Course (SMAW)* PPE Requirement – Welding helmet, CSA boots, gloves, eye protection and a long-sleeved shirt

This course is designed to instruct beginner to intermediate welders to prepare for the four (4) CWB test welds under the S-Classification. The course includes four (4) hours of theory and thirty six (36) hours of supervised SMAW practical welding including completed weld tests. This course does not include the CWB examination and certification.

Class runs Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm FEE: $45.00

PRE-REQUISITE: Must be a minimum 2nd period welder apprentice and a minimum of (3) registered students.

October 23 – 27, 2017

December 18 – 22, 2017


April 23 – 27, 2018

June 25 – 29, 2018

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Practical CWB Course (FCAW)* PPE Requirement – Welding helmet, CSA boots, gloves, eye protection and a long-sleeved shirt

This course is designed to instruct beginner to intermediate welders to prepare for the four (4) CWB test welds under the S-Classification. The course includes four (4) hours of theory and thirty six (36) hours of supervised FCAW practical welding including completed weld tests. This course does not include the ABSA CWB examination and certification.

Class runs Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm FEE: $45.00

PRE-REQUISITE: Must be a minimum 2nd period welder apprentice and a minimum of (3) registered students.




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Journeyperson to B Pressure Welder* PPE Requirement – CSA boots, gloves, safety glasses and a long-sleeved shirt.

** Open to UA Members and Non-Union Members

This course is designed to prepare members to test for their Alberta “B” Pressure Welding ticket. There is a $300.00 refund available for Local 488 members taking this course. To qualify for the refund, Local 488 members must obtain ABSA certification.

Days: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm on Mondays to Fridays for 12 days Evenings: 6:00 to 10:00 pm three nights per week, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, for seven weeks in the welding shop

FEE: $542.00 for UA Local 488 members and $2,542.00 for non-union

members. This fee includes the cost of the initial B test.

PRE-REQUISITES: Journeyperson Welder Certification and a minimum of four (4) registered students

AVAILABLE DATES FOR DAYS:

September 11 – 26, 2017

January 8 – 23, 2018

April 30 – May 15, 2018

AVAILABLE DATES FOR EVENINGS:



April 9 – May 17, 2018


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Stainless TIG Welding* PPE Requirement – CSA boots, gloves, safety glasses and a long-sleeved shirt.

The requirement for this course is any valid Alberta TIG ticket. Upon successful completion, members will receive their Stainless Steel TIG ticket. There is a $150.00 refund available for Local 488 members taking this course. To qualify for the refund Local 488 members must obtain ABSA certification.

Classes run three nights per week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, for seven weeks • 6:00 to 10:00 pm

FEE: $300.00

PRE-REQUISITES: B-Pressure ticket and a minimum of four (4) registered students




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TIG Tacking* PPE Requirement – CSA boots, gloves, safety glasses and a long-sleeved shirt.

The objectives of this course are to teach apprentices how to set up, understand and successfully tack on carbon and stainless steel.

This four (4) hour course is offered Mondays starting at 12:00 pm.

FEE: $20.00

TIG Carbon/Chrome * PPE Requirement – CSA boots, gloves, safety glasses and a long-sleeved shirt.

The requirement for this course is a valid Alberta “B” Pressure Ticket. The TIG course deals with carbon and chrome pipe. Upon successful completion, members will receive their Chrome TIG Ticket. There is a $150.00 refund available for Local 488 members taking this course. To qualify for the refund Local 488 members must obtain ABSA certification.

Classes run three nights per week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, for seven weeks • 6:00 to 10:00 pm

FEE: $300.00

PRE-REQUISITES: B-Pressure ticket and a minimum of four (4) registered students








16120-118 Avenue

Edmonton, AB T5V 1C6

ALBERTA PIPE TRADES COLLEGE Phone: 780-488-1266

Fax: 780-482-9520

albertapipetrades.ca

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