The Training Centre is located at:
1936 Kenneth Dr.
Val Therese, ON
(705)969-8314
Make sure you at least have your WHMIS and Fall Protection!
Local 493 will be paying the cost for members to take their Norcat and ZES training. In order to qualify for this, members must contact the Hall prior to taking the training. Norcat and ZES are required to be on any mine jobsites.
The Training Centre is now Certified by the MTCU!
On September 14, the local learned that our Training Delivery Agent(TDA) has been approved by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. This means our apprentices can now complete their Construction Craft Worker training right here in Sudbury. Before, the nearest training centre was in Timmins.
This is a huge step for the local, and congratulations go out to those involved in the TDA application process. We are looking forward to welcoming new apprentices into the union and seeing our current apprentices achieve their full CCW status.
Basic Concrete and Formsetting
Last year we offered a new course at the Training Centre called Basic Concrete and Formsetting. The course was a great success where members were able to gain the basic concrete skills they will put to use on a number of jobsites. Ten of our members participated and were able to pick up the skills over the course of two weeks.
Basic Courses
Asbestos Abatement 16 hour course for workers who may be required to work in a Type 3 enclosure.
Asbestos Awareness 3 hour course. Workers need awareness at a minimum.
Chainsaw Awareness 4 hour course. Learn the basics of using and maintaining a chainsaw.
Confined space 3 hour course. Ticket is good for 3 years.
Equipment Training Training for Bobcat-skid steer and forklift-on slab and rough terrain.
Fall Protection Get your training every 2 years.
First Aid/CPR 2 day course. Ticket is good for 3 years.
Introduction to the Union 3 hour course. New members with less than 1 year in the union must take this course.
Level 1 32 hour course. Learn the basic responsibilities of a health and safety rep.
Pipeline Safety - Ticket valid for 3 years.
Propane 6 hour course. Ticket is good for 3 years.
Rigging 2 day course.
Voice training 1 Day course. Learn the basic fundamentals of organizing non-union companies. Our future work depends on it. It’s everyone's responsibility to organize and ensure that our union continues to grow. Guest speaker: Gerry Varricchio, Director of Organizing for Eastern and Central Canada
WHMIS 1 hour course. Must be done once a year.
NOTE: WHMIS and Fall Protection are a requirement for all members being dispatched on an ICI project (2007 ICI Provincial agreement).