ONLINE COURSES | CLASSROOM & PRACTICAL TRAINING
To register for online courses, phone OE955 Apprenticeship and Education during regular business hours.
The Construction Safety Training System (CSTS 2020 ) is a general construction safety awareness program for workers in the construction industry. CSTS 2020 is an updated program on current safety practices for today’s work sites. CSTS 2020 has 15 modules which include 82 topics that explain then test the student’s knowledge of the concepts presented. Upon completion with a grade of 100%, CSTS students receive certification, which includes Generic WHMIS Worker training. The program is self-paced with an average completion time of approximately seven hours.
This online program developed by OE955 Apprenticeship and Education has been assessed by the Utility Safety Partners (formerly ABCGA) against the USP Ground Disturbance 201 Standards (Alberta) and is endorsed by the USP. Learn about the hazards and regulations to supervise or perform a ground disturbance. The course is for anyone who should be familiar with and fully understand all the regulations and variances involved when a ground disturbance takes place.
A computer-based safety training course for pipeline construction. A requirement of the Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada – all members eligible to work pipeline must have a VALID PCST CERTIFICATE to be eligible for hire by a PLCAC employer. This course is available free of charge. If you are on the Pipeline Board and have a Pipeline Dispatch or need your certificate renewed. If you do not meet this criteria, you may take the course for a nominal fee of $65.00. The course is approximately four hours in length.
This course was designed to provide the experienced operator with theoretical training in machine safety, operation, and maintenance of the Side boom. The online training was designed and developed through contributions from the Canadian Operating Engineers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Council (COEJATC). The course is approximately four hours in length.
Learn the basic duties and skills required for an entry level position in a survey environment. Get familiar with the terminology, applicable legislation, tools, instruments and work procedures.
Every day, thousands of TDG regulated products are handled, transported, and offered for transport throughout Canada. Our TDG training program will provide course participants with an understanding of the hazards and regulatory requirements associated with dangerous goods controlled products.
The course content includes an overview of WHMIS, understanding of the hazards, WHMIS labels, personal protection, emergency actions, and special situations. You must complete this course within the four hour time limit.
This awareness course is designed for those working near wildlife, including bears, deer, elk, moose, and large carnivores. You will learn typical animal behaviours and general wildlife avoidance techniques. There is no practical component to this course.
To register for classroom and practical training courses, phone OE955 Apprenticeship and Education during regular business hours, or self-enroll using the Course Calendar.
Cover all the skills in Emergency First Aid plus first aid for other injuries and illnesses. Learn how to deal with head and spinal injuries and fractures of the upper and lower limbs. Level C CPR is also included.
This course is designed to make you aware of falling hazards in the work site. It includes various protection systems as well as components of a fall arrest system. Once completed, members will be able to perform a pre-use equipment inspection and be trained on how to eliminate or control the fall hazard. You will be suspended from a harness at some point during the course.
Learn about hydrogen sulphide (sour gas) its properties, emergency response, rescue techniques and working safely in its vicinity.
Our All-Terrain Crane orientation course will be conducted using a Liebherr LTM 1070-4.2. The curriculum includes pre-start checks, LICCON2 configuration, Blue Tooth Terminal (BTT) operations, load chart calculations, machine set up, configuration and operation. The final day is reserved for evaluation. Prior to attending the course, the members are required to successfully complete a pre-course assignment. The course is designed to instruct and evaluate 2nd year mobile crane apprentices and journey person crane operators that are unfamiliar with All-Terrain Cranes.
Learn topics related to the safe and proper operation of an articulated haul truck. Students will cover regulatory standards, safety measures, effective work site communication techniques, components and systems of the machine, correct inspection and machine recovery procedures. Students will spend a significant amount of time on the machine practicing operations and completing field exercises. Practical exercises and theory tests are used in the evaluation process.
This blended learning course offers a combination of online theory and two full days of practical training. The online theory lessons must be completed on your own time before the course start date. Developed from the Crosby Group, the course discusses rigger responsibilities, Alberta OH&S regulations, wire rope composition, and working load limits. Students will identify different rigging hardware, inspection criteria, and maintenance practices. Basic load rigging using hooks, shackles, chains, and synthetic slings will be utilized during a practical phase of the training. Students will also guide a load using hand signals and complete wire rope end terminations.
This blended learning course offers a combination of online theory and a full day of practical training. The 1-hour online theory lessons must be completed on your own time prior to the course start date. During your practical training you will demonstrate the fundamentals of operating a counterbalanced, vertical mast forklift as detailed in CSA B335-04. You will locate and interpret information and machine capacities directly from the owner’s manual. Practical exercises and a theory test are used in the evaluation process.
Individual courses are offered on Dozer, Excavator, and Grader. Each course has a theory module that discusses machine systems, operator maintenance requirements, and OH&S Regulations. Practical modules will demonstrate the fundamentals of earthwork. Field exercises and theory tests are used in the evaluation process.
Determine crane capacities by understanding manufacturer’s load charts. Understand the importance of gross and net capacities. Learn the difference between structural and stability values. Understand all information contained in the operator’s manual, manufacturer’s notes and warnings. Complete load chart calculations involving various site restrictions to ensure you are within the capabilities of the crane to complete a lift.
This course is conducted in accordance with the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) Mobile Crane Outline. Each class runs for six weeks and offers eight seats per intake. The theory topics include federal and provincial regulations, crane components, crane systems, mathematics, load chart interpretation, and basic operating procedures. The practical topics include crane inspections, set-up, configuration, and operation. Students will complete their field exercises using a Liebherr LTM 1070-4.2 All-Terrain Crane and a Tadano GR-350XL-2 Rough-Terrain Crane. Students take provincial First Period Mobile Crane examination with AIT.
Our Crawler Crane orientation course will be conducted using a Kobelco CK850G-2. The curriculum includes pre-start checks, Load Moment Indicator programming, load chart calculations, machine movement, jib installation and hoisting operations. The final day is reserved for evaluation. Prior to attending the course, the members are required to successfully complete a pre-course assignment. The course is designed to instruct and evaluate 2nd year mobile crane apprentices and journey person crane operators that are unfamiliar with hydraulic crawler cranes.
Developed to instruct and evaluate experienced Grader Operators that are unfamiliar with the new model of CAT M Series Motor Graders. Learn the machine’s systems, controls, operator maintenance, OH&S Regulations and practice on the controls of the M Series Motor Graders. Practical exercises and theory tests are used in the evaluation process.
Our Rough Terrain Crane Orientation course will be conducted using a Tadano GR 350 XL-2. The curriculum includes pre-start checks, AML programming, load chart calculations, machine set up, configuration and operation.
Learn machine systems, OH&S regulations and how to operate a Skid Steer. Students will be introduced to basic earthwork concepts and terms. Candidates will find information in the owner’s manual to follow the manufacturer’s operating recommendations. Practical exercises and a theory test are used in the evaluation process.
Demonstrate the fundamentals of operating a Skid Steer or Compact Track Loader. Explain and find information directly from the owner’s manual. Practical exercises and a theory test are used in the evaluation process.
Learn machine systems, OH&S regulations and how to operate a Rough Terrain Telehandler. Students will be introduced to basic operations, how to find information in the owner’s manual, and interpretation of the manufacturer’s load chart to determine lifting capacities. Practical exercises and a theory test are used in the evaluation process.
Demonstrate the fundamentals of operating a Rough-Terrain Telehandler. Students will find and interpret information and load chart capacities directly from the owner’s manual. Practical exercises and a theory test are used in the evaluation process.
Learn topics related to the safe and proper operation of a Wheel Loader. Students will cover regulatory standards, safety measures, effective work site communication techniques, components and systems of the machine, correct inspection and machine recovery procedures. Students will spend a significant amount of time on the machine practicing operations and completing field exercises. Practical exercises and theory tests are used in the evaluation process.
