Building Excellence Since 1881

Carpenters Union Local 18

Pioneers of Craftsmanship, Leaders in Union Tradition

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Hamilton Carpenters were the first Canadian group to apply for a charter under the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, with their original charter granted on December 18, 1881, making Local 18 one of the oldest unions in the land. Local 18 celebrates having this unique three-digit charter.

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Upcoming Courses

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
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Tue. Apr 8, 2025 Sat. Apr 12, 2025 3 Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre

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
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Tue. Mar 18, 2025 Sun. Mar 23, 2025 4 Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre

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
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Sat. Feb 22, 2025 Sat. Feb 22, 2025 1 Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre
Sat. Jun 14, 2025 Sat. Jun 14, 2025 1 Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre

Canadian Red Cross

  • Course Code: CRC
  • Description: Recognize when first aid is required. Administer Emergency first aid and CPR.
  • Usual Hours: 8.00 hr
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Sat. Jan 25, 2025 Sat. Jan 25, 2025 1 Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre
Sat. Mar 8, 2025 Sat. Mar 8, 2025 1 Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre

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
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Thu. Mar 6, 2025 Sat. Mar 8, 2025 2 Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre
Thu. May 8, 2025 Sat. May 10, 2025 2 Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre

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
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Thu. Feb 6, 2025 Sat. Feb 8, 2025 2 Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre
Thu. Apr 10, 2025 Sat. Apr 12, 2025 2 Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre
Thu. Jun 12, 2025 Sat. Jun 14, 2025 2 Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre

Regulation for Construction Projects

  • Course Code: RCP
  • Description: To provide participants with the knowledge of the Regulations for Construction Projects so they are competent in referring to applicable regulations when seeking jobsite improvements to reduce/ eliminate worksite hazards.
  • Usual Hours: 3.00 hr
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Thu. Feb 20, 2025 Thu. Feb 20, 2025 1 Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre

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
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Sat. Jun 14, 2025 Sat. Jun 14, 2025 1 Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre

Supervisors Health & Safety

  • Course Code: BSUPR
  • Description: This informative one-day program is designed to help supervisors understand and fulfill all of their legal duties and responsibilities including the consequences of noncompliance. Under Ontario's Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations, employers must ensure supervisors complete basic occupational health and safety awareness training in addition to knowledge and competency-based training specific to the workplace. Participants will learn about the Internal Responsibility System (IRS), the concept of due diligence and the rights and functions of the joint health and safety committee (JHSC). Detailed attention is paid to the supervisor's role in work refusals, Ministry of Labour workplace inspections and JHSC or health and safety representative inspections and investigations, all governed by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The program also reviews relevant case law and provisions of the Criminal Code to give participants a clear understanding of their duties under this Federal statute
  • Usual Hours: 8.00 hr
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Sat. Feb 22, 2025 Sat. Feb 22, 2025 1 Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre

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
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Sat. May 10, 2025 Sat. May 17, 2025 3 Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre

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
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Sat. May 3, 2025 Sat. May 31, 2025 13 Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre

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
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Sat. Jan 25, 2025 Sat. Jan 25, 2025 1 Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre
Thu. Feb 6, 2025 Thu. Feb 6, 2025 1 Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre
Sat. Feb 22, 2025 Sat. Feb 22, 2025 1 Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre
Thu. Mar 6, 2025 Thu. Mar 6, 2025 1 Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre
Sat. Mar 22, 2025 Sat. Mar 22, 2025 1 Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre
Thu. Apr 10, 2025 Thu. Apr 10, 2025 1 Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre
Sat. Apr 26, 2025 Sat. Apr 26, 2025 1 Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre
Thu. May 8, 2025 Thu. May 8, 2025 1 Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre
Sat. May 24, 2025 Sat. May 24, 2025 1 Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre
Thu. Jun 12, 2025 Thu. Jun 12, 2025 1 Local 18 Hamilton Training Centre

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Local 18 Hamilton-Niagara

Hamilton Office

Phone: (905) 522-0752

Email: local18_info@ubcja.ca

Address: 1342 Stone Church East
Hamilton, ON L8W 2C8

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Niagara Office

Phone: (905) 641-1877

Email: thorold@local18.ca

Address: 360 York Road, Unit #24
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0

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