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Alberta Pipe Trades College COURSE CALENDAR 2019 - 2020

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ABOUT ALBERTA PIPE TRADES COLLEGEAlberta Pipe Trades College is a state-of-the-artfacility open to everyone interested in advancingtheir career in the pipe trades, whether you area union or non-union apprentice, or a seasonedunion 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 bringdecades of knowledge and experience into theclassroom and provide superior education throughinnovative, hands-on methods. We offer smallerclass sizes and are more affordable than otherinstitutions, providing free parking on site. Registerfor our classes and see the difference for yourself.

Alberta Pipe Trades College was built in 2009 andis supported by the United Association of Plumbersand Pipefitters, Local 488. Tuition reimbursementsare available to members of Local 488, uponsuccessful completion.

For more information, call 780-488-1266.

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Registrations for 2019-2020 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. Please have your credit card ready.

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.

Chris WaplesDirector of Education

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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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Group 1 (Minimum 40 hours) EPRI Rigging 40 hours

Practical Rigging 40 hours

Group 2 (Minimum 120 hours)Industrial Templating & Fabrication 40 hours

Instrument Fitter 40 hours

Practical Pipefitting 80 hours

NAUSC Controlled Bolting 40 hours

NAUSC Foreman 40 hours

Group 3 (Minimum 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

NAUSC Job Steward 24 hours

NAUSC Cold Cutting 24 hours

CSA Medical Gas 40 hours


ALBERTA STEAMFITTER JOURNEYMAN TO UA STEAMFITTER JOURNEYMAN

On May 8, 2018, the Government of Alberta reinstated the Steamfitter apprenticeship program to a 4-year program. UA Local 488, the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) and the CLR-A met and developed a procedure to follow for AB Steamfitters to transition to a UA Steamfitter. The procedures and qualifying criteria are as follows:

1. For Alberta Journeyman Steamfitter tickets issued between May 1, 2011 and September 1, 2016: Individuals will become UA Journeyman effective September 1, 2018.

2. Alberta Journeyman Steamfitter tickets issued on or after September 1, 2016 have two (2) options:

a). Individuals must have a minimum of 1350 hours work experience as well as 200 hours of APTC courses.

b). Individuals must have a minimum of 2700 hours of work experience – this is a mandatory requirement.

3. Red Seal Steamfitter Certifications: These will be reclassified effective September 1, 2018.


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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 26 –October 18, 2019Welder

October 21 –December 13, 2019PlumberSteamfitter-Pipefitter

January 6 – Febuary 28,2020Welder

March 2–April 24, 2020Steamfitter-Pipefitter

May 4 –June 26, 2020No classes offeredat this time

1ST PERIOD CLASSESAugust 26 –October 18, 2019PlumberSteamfitter-Pipefitter

October 21 –December 13, 2019No classes offeredat this time

January 6 –Febuary 28, 2020Steamfitter-Pipefitter

March 2 –April 24, 2020No classes offeredat this time

May 4 – June 26, 2020Welder

3RD PERIOD CLASSESAugust 26 – October 18, 2019No classes offeredat this time

October 21 – December 13, 2019Welder

January 6 – February 28, 2020PlumberSteamfitter-Pipefitter

March 2 – April 24, 2020Welder

May 4 – June 26, 2020PlumberSteamfitter-Pipefitter

4TH PERIOD CLASSMarch 2 – April 24, 2020PlumberSteamfitter- Pipefitter

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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 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 9 – 13, 2019

December 9 – 13, 2019

June 8 – 12, 2020

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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 23 – 25, 2019

March 18 – 20, 2020

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NAUSC Controlled Bolting* PPE Requirement: CSA boots, gloves, safety glasses and a long sleeve shirt.

This 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 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.

November 18 – 22, 2019

January 20 – 25, 2020

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March 16 – 20, 2020

May 25 – 29, 2020

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NAUSC Cold Cutting* PPE Requirement: CSA boots, gloves, safety glasses and a long sleeve shirt.

This 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


December 18 – 20, 2019

February 10 – 12, 2020

AVAILABLE DATES:


FEE: $200.00

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

April 22 – 24, 2020

June 24 – 26, 2020

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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.


FEE: $200.00

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

*Please note that the first day of class is held at Swagelok. Please contact the registrar for details.

September 23 – 27, 2019

October 28 – November 1, 2019

November 18 – 22, 2019

December 9 – 13, 2019

January 20 – 24, 2020

February 10 – 14, 2020

March 16 – 20, 2020

April 20 – 24, 2020

May 11 – 15, 2020

June 1 – 5, 2020

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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.


FEE: $100.00

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

September 23 – 27, 2019

November 4 – 8, 2019

April 27 – May 1, 2020

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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.

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

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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 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.

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

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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 ResearchInstitute) Rigging course is designed tocertify journeyperson members aboutthe complexities of working safely asrigging specialists. Members interested in taking this course need a strong rigging background, with at least three to five years of experience.

Please note that this is a certification course and not a training course.

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 30 – October 4, 2019

May 25 – 29, 2020

AVAILABLE DATES:

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

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.

October 7 – 8, 2019

January 20 – 21, 2020

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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.

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

FEE: $400.00

PRE-REQUISITES: Journeyperson Gasfitter B and a minimum of four (4) registered students.

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November 25 – December 20, 2019

April 13 – May 8, 2020

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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 7, 2019

November 16, 2019

January 25, 2020

May 23, 2020

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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 22, 2019

October 27, 2019

November 17, 2019

January 26, 2020

February 23, 2020

March 22, 2020

April 26, 2020

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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 28 – 29, 2019

December 7 – 8, 2019

February 22 – 23, 2020

AVAILABLE DATES:

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 14 – 15, 2019

November 23 – 24, 2019

February 1 – 2, 2020

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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 17 – 20, 2019

January 16 – 19, 2020

AVAILABLE DATES:

April 2 – 5, 2020

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 25 – 27, 2019

January 24 – 26, 2020

AVAILABLE DATES:

April 17 – 19, 2020


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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

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

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

FEE: $700.00

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


January 6 – 10, 2020

March 30 – April 3, 2020

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* 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. Contact the registrar at 780 482 9529

or the website albertapipetrades.ca for further course offerings.

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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.

Practical Submerged Arc Welding

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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.

October 7 – November 1, 2019

February 3 – 28, 2020

June 1 – 26, 2020

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Commercial Faucets and Flush Valve Servicing* PPE requirements: CSA boots, safety glasses.

This course provides students with an introduction to both the installation of commercial faucets and flush valves. The course also demonstrates proper diagnostic and service techniques. Training will include both theory and practical components.

Class runs for one Saturday8:00 am to 4:00 pm

FEE: $45.00

PRE-REQUISITE: This course is open to all members. Minimum three (3) registered students.

October 26, 2019

March 21, 2020

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Residential Drain Cleaning* PPE requirements: CSA boots, safety glasses.

This 8 hour course is designed to give students hands on training on proper safe use of the following residential drain cleaning equipment: water closet snake, top snake, power snake, camera snake, etc.

Each student must demonstrate how to use the equipment properly and safely before the end of class.

Training will include both theory and practical components.

Class runs for one Saturday8:00 am to 4:00 pm

FEE: $50.00


December 7, 2019

April 18, 2020

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Residential Rough In* PPE requirements: CSA boots, safety glasses.

This 16 hour course designed to give students hands on training for installation techniques for a typical residential bathroom group: bathtub base, shower valve and shower head, water closet and lav. The student will demonstrate the proper drainage and venting procedures while following the plumbing code as well as manufacturer’s specification. Students must demonstrate proper installation of all bathroom components listed above before the end of class.

Classroom component: • Safety concerns: heavy lifting, slivers, power tools, electricity.

Practical Component: • Install the with all associated drainage venting and trim Install the water closet

flange correctly and drainage pipe. • Install the water closet bowl and tank with appropriately place water line

connection. • Cut hole for bathtub drainage.• Install the drainage and overflow for the assigned bathtub.• Install shower valve and shower head as per manufacturer’s specifications.

Class runs all day Saturday & Sunday • 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

FEE: $100.00


September 21 – 22, 2019

November 16 – 17, 2019

AVAILABLE DATES:

February 8 – 9, 2020

May 9 – 10, 2020

16120-118 Avenue

Edmonton, AB T5V 1C6

ALBERTA PIPE TRADES COLLEGE Phone: 780-488-1266

Fax: 780-482-9520

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