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Note: UBCJA Local 18 Members please sign-in to view the course details and/or sign-up for one of the courses listed below. Please note that courses are for UBCJA Local 18 Members only.
Automatic Level/Transit Course
- Course Code: LEVE
- Description: Theory and practical instruction.
Use auto/laser level to locate benchmarks
Establish elevations, perform differential leveling
Use digital transit to measure and layout angles
- Usual Hours: 16.00 hr
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| Tue. Apr 8, 2025 |
Sat. Apr 12, 2025 |
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Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre |
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Basics of Concrete Formwork Course
- Course Code: CONFOR
- Description: Theory and practical projects.
Using snap tie system. Stick forming, building 4x8 job site panels, door bucks and window bucks.
- Usual Hours: 26.00 hr
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| Tue. Mar 18, 2025 |
Sun. Mar 23, 2025 |
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Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre |
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Basics of Forming Concrete Stairs Course
- Course Code: CONSTR
- Description: An intro course. Theory and practical.
Calculating rise and run.
Cutting inverted stringer, riser and bracing.
- Usual Hours: 26.00 hr
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| Tue. Apr 22, 2025 |
Sun. Apr 27, 2025 |
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Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre |
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Basics of Hoisting & Rigging
- Course Code: BS-H&R
- Description: This course will provide participants with classroom and hands on instruction/participation in basics of hoisting and rigging procedures. Upon completion, participants will be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of principles relating to safe hoisting and rigging practices in the construction industry. Course content includes theoretical instruction, demonstration, international hand signals and practical exercises. Instructional delivery includes hoisting and rigging hazards, fiber rope, knots, and hitches, hardware, wire rope, and slings, rigging tools and devices, hazard awareness in crane operations.
- Usual Hours: 8.00 hr
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| Sat. Jun 14, 2025 |
Sat. Jun 14, 2025 |
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Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre |
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Canadian Red Cross: First Aid & CPR/AED level C
- Course Code: CRC
- Description: This course provides essential first aid, CPR, and AED skills based on CSA Standard Z1210-17. Participants will learn how to respond to medical emergencies, including choking, cardiac arrest, and severe bleeding. Training includes CPR for all ages and the use of an AED. Participants will receive a First Aid & CPR Level C certification, valid for three years.
- Usual Hours: 8.00 hr
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| Sat. May 3, 2025 |
Sat. May 3, 2025 |
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Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre |
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Construction & Industrial Fork Lift Operator
- Course Code: C.FORK
- Description: This course focuses on the forklift operator's responsibilities as defined by the Occupational Health & Safety Act and on safe operating procedures for all-terrain forklifts. The course includes information on forklift functions, proper maintenance and inspections, and safe operating practices. Each student will be required to pass a written test and to schedule a practical evaluation after the in-class theory component has been delivered. The practical evaluation is approximately three hours on the machine. A certification card will be issued upon successful completion of the course.
- Usual Hours: 12.00 hr
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| Thu. May 8, 2025 |
Sat. May 10, 2025 |
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Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre |
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Mobile Elevated Work Platform -HANDS ON TRAINING
- Course Code: MEWP
- Description: This course focuses on the safe operation of both scissor and boom type elevating work platforms. In class instruction reviews the operator's responsibilities under the Occupational Health & Safety Act, proper inspection, maintenance procedures, and safe operating industry best practices. Each student will be required to pass a written test and to complete a practical evaluation. The practical evaluation is approximately 4 hours in length. A certification card will be issued upon successful completion of the course.
Pre-Requisite Course: Working at Heights
- Usual Hours: 0.00 hr
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| Thu. Apr 10, 2025 |
Sat. Apr 12, 2025 |
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Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre |
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| Thu. Jun 12, 2025 |
Sat. Jun 14, 2025 |
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Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre |
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Shop Steward's Course
- Course Code: SS
- Description: Develop your union leadership potential.
Dealing with Information.
Dealing with People.
Dealing with Issues.
- Usual Hours: 8.00 hr
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| Sat. Jun 14, 2025 |
Sat. Jun 14, 2025 |
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Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre |
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TOTAL STATION COURSE
- Course Code: T.STAT
- Description: Theory and practical instruction in construction site layout using Total Station instrument functions and mathematics.
If you have not completed the pre-requisite course Automative Level/Transit Course you will need to have relevant field experience to participate in this training.
- Usual Hours: 20.00 hr
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| Sat. May 10, 2025 |
Sat. May 17, 2025 |
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Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre |
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Tube & Clamp Scaffold Sys
- Course Code: TCSS
- Description: CDC Certification
Theory and practical instruciton
Hands on building/dismantling
Components, loading, bridges, hang down, cantilevers etc.
- Usual Hours: 56.00 hr
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| Sat. May 3, 2025 |
Sat. May 31, 2025 |
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Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre |
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Working at Heights - Refresher
- Course Code: WAH.R
- Description: Apply Working at Heights safe work procedures including use of fall projection systems to protect themselves and other workers. Identify and explain requirements for travel restraint and fall arrest systems including selection and inpection of lanyards, lifelines, rope grabs and connections.
- Usual Hours: 6.00 hr
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| Sat. Mar 22, 2025 |
Sat. Mar 22, 2025 |
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Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre |
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| Thu. Apr 3, 2025 |
Thu. Apr 3, 2025 |
1 |
Local 18 - Niagara Training Centre |
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| Thu. Apr 10, 2025 |
Thu. Apr 10, 2025 |
1 |
Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre |
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| Sat. Apr 26, 2025 |
Sat. Apr 26, 2025 |
1 |
Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre |
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| Thu. May 8, 2025 |
Thu. May 8, 2025 |
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Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre |
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| Sat. May 24, 2025 |
Sat. May 24, 2025 |
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Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre |
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| Thu. Jun 12, 2025 |
Thu. Jun 12, 2025 |
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Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre |
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