Training Programs
Training Programs offered at LiUNA Local 527
(the top three are mandatory to go out to work)
WHMIS (2015)
Mandatory
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
4 hours
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Working at Heights
Mandatory
Legislation, full body harness, guard rails, and all other equipment & safety requirements
8 hours
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Worker Health & Safety Awareness in 4 Steps
Mandatory
Mandatory Training must be completed by all workers, per Ontario Regulation 297/13
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Traffic Control Person
Guidelines for workers performing traffic control, included in CCW Apprenticeship program
5 hours
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Welding (Canadian Welding Bureau)
In order to Participate you must have been a member for 3 consecutive years.
Acetylene, and Oxy-Propane steel cutting, brazing, introduction to arc-welding, includes CWB testing in the final week of the program.
200 hours
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Torch Cutting: Introductory to Welding
Oxy-Acetylene and Oxy-Propane steel cutting, brazing, introduction to arc-welding.
Included in CCW Apprenticeship Program
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Confined Spaces Module 1 – Awareness
Awareness of Hazards that workers may be exposed to when entering into a confined space
8 hours
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Confined Spaces Module 2 – Air Testing
Introduction to Instruments Air quality testing
6 hours
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Confined Space Module 3 – Respiratory Protection – Fit & Testing
Proper respiratory protection and proper fit testing
8 hours
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Confined Spaces Module 4 – Non Entry Rescue
Proper procedures for attendant rescue without entrance into the area
8 hours
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Hoisting & Rigging
Construction math, load calculations, proper hitches, rigging equipment, and Universal hand signals
16 hours
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Chainsaw Safety
Proper starting procedures, Personal protective Equipment, saw maintenance, and operational hazards
8 hours
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First Aid & C.P.R.
Emergency First Aid & Level “A” CPR Standard
16 hours
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Fire Extinguisher Training
Introduction and use of Fire extinguishers
6 hours
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Forklift Operator
Experienced Operators
Included in CCW Apprentice program
2-3 days (time may be reduced if skill testing is adequate)
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Telescopic Forklift Operator
Experienced operators
For new workers in the industry
2-3 days (time may be reduced if skill testing is adequate)
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Skid steer Operator
Experienced Operators
Included in CCW Apprenticeship Program
2-3 days (time may be reduced if skill testing is adequate)
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Scissor Lift & Aerial Man Lift
Experienced Operators
Included in CCW Apprenticeship Program
2-3 days (time may be reduced if skill testing is adequate)
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Line & Grade for Road Construction
Introduction to Blueprints, lasers, levels, theodolites, and construction math
5 days / 40 hours
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Blueprint Reading
Introduction to Basic blueprints, drawings, and cross sections
5 days / 40 hours
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Cement Finishing & Form setting (sidewalk & curb)
Layout, hands on forming, pouring of concrete, consolidation, and finishing, grading & compaction
2 weeks / 80 hours
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Mini excavator
For Experienced Operators
An Introduction to the Regulations and the Equipment for proper operating procedures
2-3 days
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Scaffold Builder
Introduction to 3 types of Scaffold used in the industry including proper erecting & dismantling
5 days / 40 hours
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Mason Tending
Scaffold Builder is a Pre-Requisite, Proper procedure for Tending to Masons
5 days / 40 hours
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Quick Cut Safety
Introduction to regulation and proper operating procedures
5 days
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Rebar Tying
Introduction to rebar tying for slabs and walls
8 hours
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Forming & PERI Forms
Introduction to job built forms and the PERI form system
5 days / 40 hours
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Trenching Safety
Introduction to the Act & Regulations and proper Trenching applications
5 hours
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Overhead Crane
For Experienced operators
An introduction to proper operating procedures
2-3 days
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Swing Stage
Working at Heights is a pre-requisite for this program.
Introduction to the regulation and proper operating procedures
8 hours
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Propane in Construction
Proper use, handling and storage of propane cylinders, torches and heaters
5 hours
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Electrical Safety Awareness
Proper procedures to be followed when working with or around Utilities
8 hours
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Sandblasting
Introduction to proper use of a sand blasting pod and safety regulations covered for this equipment
2 days / 16 hours
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