Quality Work Through Quality Training
Millwright Local 1244 in Windsor Ontario offers numerous operation & safety training courses. From heavy equipment operation to hazardous awareness training, our millwrights are known throughout Canada and the United States, as the best training and most well prepared for any project. Advance your career with one of the following high quality programs.
0-8 ton Broderson
Upon completion of this 40 hour course, participants will have a full understanding of how to set up, operate, calculate safe lifting techniques and proper rigging techniques. This course prepares you to write the Ministry Certification Test.
GE Familiarization / Hytorc
Prerequisites for Las Vegas GE Gas Turbine. Must be able to cross border and have a valid passport.
Laser Alignment
Time required: 4 hours
The proper use of the Optalign Plus and the correct and efficient way to perform shaft alignments.
Confined Spaces Hazard Awareness
Time required: 4 hours
Upon completion, participants will be able to identify confined spaces and demonstrate knowledge of legislative requirements and general procedures for confined space entry.
Topics include:
• Definition of confined space
• Hazards related to confined spaces
• Types of dangerous atmospheres
• Legal requirements
• Assessment and control options
• Monitoring strategies
• Entry permits and procedures
A wallet card will be issued to successful participants.
Forklift Safety, Fork Lift on Slab, High-Capacity Fork Lift with Boom Attachment
This program helps rough-terrain forklift operators recognize and assess hazards.
Topics include:
• Basic hydraulics and pre-operational checks
• Stability and tipping
• Capacity and load charts
• Safe operating and load handling procedures
• Inspection, maintenance, and log books
A wallet card will be issued to participants who successfully complete the program and classroom evaluation.
This safety training program meets the requirements of the MOL guidelines for the safe operation of Powered Lift Trucks and CSA Standard B335-94.
Hoisting and Rigging Basic Safety Training
Upon completion, participants will be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of principles relating to safe hoisting and rigging practices in the construction industry.
Modules include:
• Hoisting and rigging hazards
• Fibre rope, knots, and hitches
• Hardware, wire rope, and slings
• Rigging tools and devices
• Hazard awareness in crane operations
Full attendance is mandatory. The passing grade is 100% for hand signals, 80% for knots, and 80% for the performance review. Participants must bring their own calculator.
A wallet card will be issued to successful participants.
Powered Elevating Work Platforms
Available as a classroom-based course or an industry-delivered training kit.
Scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other elevating work platforms — self-propelled or push-around — can present major hazards when they are not selected, used, inspected, or maintained properly. This program covers different types of platforms and their applications.
A wallet card will be issued to successful participants.
Working at Heights – Fundamentals of Fall Prevention
Time Required: 8 hours
Theory:
• Occupation Health and Safety Act Regulations
• Full hazard recognition and controls
• Ladders and similar equipment
• Introduction to personal fall protection equipment
Practical:
• Understanding personal fall protection equipment
• Anchor points
• Fall prevention and rescue plans
Overhead Crane
This overhead training course gives equipment operators a solid foundation in health and safety standard, preventative maintenance and the proper procedures for safely operating overhead cranes.
The program is delivered through multi media presentations and interactive discussions. This program has two components classroom theory and a practical assessment including hands on experience with your overhead crane.
Precision Levelling (T2 and N3)
A one-day course with hands-on instruction. A wallet card will be issued to successful participants.
Precision Grouting
A one-day course with hands-on instruction. A wallet card will be issued to successful participants.
CPR / First Aid
A one-day course with hands-on instruction. A wallet card will be issued to successful participants.
Millwright 16-hour Health & Safety
This course will discuss safety and health problems affecting millwrights and methods to prevent serious illnesses and injuries. This course is a prerequisite for the GE Gas Turbine Qualification Program.
Participants completing this course will receive a millwright 16-hour safety course certificate.
CWB Welding
Welding practice is available for members of Local 1244 from September to June. Contact us for more information.
HACCP Certification
Enhance your food safety management and product quality with an HACCP certification.
LEADERSHIP SKILLS TRAINING
- 3rd Year Apprentice: Helping Build Our Industries
- UBC Journeyman: Building Leadership for a Strong Future
- Foreman Training: Building a Solid Foundation
- Collaborative Leadership: Building Jobsite Leaders
- UBC Leadership: Building Teams for a Strong Future
- UBC Excellence: Building Frontline Leaders
- Delegate Training: Building a Better, Stronger Union
- Communication Skills for Leaders
- Superintendent Training
