TRAINING

Local 47 offers a variety of courses on an ongoing basis. Courses will proceed provided that there is significant registration.The following courses are open to members who work under the Provincial Sheet Metal Collective Agreement. Apprentices will not be accepted for any course that interferes with night school attendance.
If you require further information on the courses outlined below, please contact Floyd Cunning (Business Manager) at floyd@smwia47ottawa.org   or   stuart@smart47training.org (Training Co-Ordinator).

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WELDING: Obtaining and renewing your welding certification is a very valuable asset in our industry. Having your welding certificate and the appropriate expertise will increase your opportunity for being dispatched and/or continuing your current employment.
Local 47 has arranged for Mig, Tig and Stick welding courses to be available to you at the following locations:
Local 47  Training Centre ~ 765 Green Creek, Ottawa     (613) 724-6116, ext.2
  • Members must contact the union hall to notify that they wish to enroll in the course.
  • Members must contact Elizabeth  liz@smart47training.org  or  Stuart  stuart@smart47trainingn.org to register.
 
PRE CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION Training Criteria/Objective Training Criteria/Objective
  • This course is a review of subjects covered in apprenticeship trade school. The course has successfully prepared apprentices to write and attain the Sheet Metal Worker licence.
  • Apprentices are especially encouraged to take this course. To achieve a Sheet Metal Worker licence apprentices must attain a 70% mark on the Ministry of Labour Certificate of Qualification exam.
FIRST AID This course will train workers on proper procedures in case of a medical emergency. The course is open to all sheet metal members and is highly recommended given the nature of our industry. Stewards and Health & Safety Representatives appointed by the union are especially urged to take this course.
Topics include:
  • Emergency scene management, wounds & bleeding, shock, levels of consciousness, burns and poisons
  • Recognition of heart attack and stroke
  • Adult and child CPR, choking and resuscitation procedures
  • Bone and joint injuries
  • Head, neck and spinal injuries
  • Eye, ear and nose injuries
  • Heat and cold emergencies
  • Medical conditions: Diabetes, allergic reactions, asthma and seizures
STEWARDS TRAINING
Will be provided to all appointed Stewards.
COMET
Ever wonder how the non- union got to eat your lunch? Then this is the course for you. This is not a brain-washing, pump the union sermon. It is a reality check. Find out what must be done to ensure that your company is competitive. What is the Union doing to keep you working? What must be done to keep pace with inflation and improve earnings?
Topics include:
  • Organizing
  • Market Share
  • Stabilization
  • Union History
  • Duration: One evening 5:30 — 9:30 pm
  • Dinner provided
  • Location: Local 47 Union Hall

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