Locations:

Courses are presented at this location:
IBEW Local 303 Training Centre
4485 Kent Avenue, Niagara Falls, ON, L2H 1J1

Contact: Dave Charron

Email: dave@ibewlocal303.com

Phone: 905-354-4303 x25
Fax: 905-354-1593

Training

Training Report – January 2019

TRAINING CENTRE UPDATE

These courses offer an excellent opportunity for all members to refresh their safety knowledge. This is especially important for newly organized members that may not have received this training.

You may register online, at the union office or by contacting the training director Dave Charron.

Our trainers Dave Charron and Geoff Hubbard conduct our training courses.

Courses will only be run if sufficient registrations are received.

IBEW Local 303 -
Training Schedule

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Training Course	Date	Time	Location	Notes
W@H Refresher	Jun 12, 2019	6:00 pm - 10:30 pm	IBEW Local 303 - 4485 Kent Ave., NF	View Notes
Course Notes: Ministry Approved Working at Heights refresher course in conjunction with Workers Health and Safety Centre. 4.5 HOURS
Working at Heights		9:00am - 4:00pm	IBEW Local 303 - 4485 Kent Ave., NF	View Notes
Course Notes: Ministry Approved Working at Heights course in conjunction with Workers Health and Safety Centre. MINIMUM 6.5 HOURS
Standard First Aid with CPR Level C	May 04, 2019	9:00 am - 5:00 pm	IBEW Local 303 - 4485 Kent Ave., NF	View Notes
Course Notes: We now deliver SFA C/CPR/AED Training here at the Union Hall. 2 day standard & 1 day recertification courses will be held monthly.
GHS-2015 WHMIS	Jun 26, 2019	6:00 pm - 9:00 pm	IBEW Local 303 - 4485 Kent Ave., NF	View Notes
Course Notes: This is the new Global Harmonized System that is mandantory in the workplace.
ESA 2018 Ontario Electrical Code Update		6:00 pm - 9:00 pm	IBEW Local 303 - 4485 Kent Ave., NF	View Notes
Course Notes: OESC 26th Edition-2015
Tutoring		-	IBEW Local 303 - 4485 Kent Ave., NF	View Notes
Course Notes: This will be available upon request for students requiring additional help. You may contact Dave Charron ahead of time with what course and material you need help with. E-Mail: dave@ibewlocal303.com Phone (Please provide name)
MINISTRY OF LABOUR - Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps		-	Online @ Click Here	View Notes
Course Notes: Access the eLearning module with this web address: eLearn Module This training introduces workers to the Occupational Health and Safety Act. It focuses on the health and safety rights and responsibilities of workers, supervisors and employers. It also serves as a general introduction to workplace health and safety. Workers can use this free training program as one way to meet the minimum training required by the Occupational Health and Safety Awareness and Training regulation. The program can be completed using the workbook or the eLearning module.
MINISTRY OF LABOUR - Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness in 5 Steps		-	Online @ Click Here	View Notes
Course Notes: Access the eLearning module with this web address: eLearn Module This training introduces supervisors to the Occupational Health and Safety Act. It focuses on the health and safety rights and responsibilities of workers, supervisors and employers. It also serves as a general introduction to workplace health and safety. Supervisors can use this free training program as one way to meet the minimum training required by the Occupational Health and Safety Awareness and Training regulation. The program can be completed using the workbook or the eLearning module.
Electrical Project Supervision - Level 1	Oct 19, 2019	8:00 am - 4:30 pm	IBEW Local 303 - 4485 Kent Ave., NF	View Notes
Course Notes: 2 day course, you must attend both days.
Health & Safety Requirements for Supervisors	Nov 23, 2019	8:00 am - 4:30 pm	IBEW Local 303 - 4485 Kent Ave., NF	View Notes
Course Notes: This course satisfies the requirements to meet the minimum training required by the Occupational Health and Safety Awareness and Training regulation.
Accident Prevention Educational Program	Sep 14, 2019	9:00 am - 4:30 pm	IBEW Local 303 - 4485 Kent Ave., NF	View Notes
Course Notes: 2 day course, you must attend both days held at the IBEW Local 303 Union Hall - In the training center which is in the rear. You must enter the Training Center from the Back Entrance (you will see signage).
Non-Contact Voltage Tester	Sep 14, 2019	3:30 pm - 4:30 pm	IBEW Local 303 - 4485 Kent Ave., NF	View Notes
Course Notes: This course will now be included with the APEP course.
Hoisting and Rigging – Basic Safety Training	Apr 27, 2019	8:00 am - 4:30 pm	IBEW Local 303 - 4485 Kent Ave., NF	View Notes
Course Notes: This is a 2-day course. Held at the IBEW Local 303 Union Hall - In the training center which is in the rear. You must enter the Training Center from the Back Entrance (you will see signage).
Confined Spaces Hazard Awareness for Construction		6:00 pm - 9:00pm	IBEW Local 303 - 4485 Kent Ave., NF	View Notes
Course Notes: Held at the IBEW Local 303 Union Hall - In the training center which is in the rear. You must enter the Training Center from the Back Entrance (you will see signage).
Tagging & Lock-off Procedures	Apr 17, 2019	6:00 pm - 9:00pm	IBEW Local 303 - 4485 Kent Ave., NF	View Notes
Course Notes: Held at the IBEW Local 303 Union Hall - In the training center which is in the rear. You must enter the Training Center from the Back Entrance (you will see signage).
Electrical Hazards with Shock & Arc Flash Awareness		6:00 pm - 9:00pm	IBEW Local 303 - 4485 Kent Ave., NF	View Notes
Course Notes: Held at the IBEW Local 303 Union Hall - In the training center which is in the rear. You must enter the Training Center from the Back Entrance (you will see signage).
Forklift Class 4, 5 & 7	Sep 21, 2019	9:00 am - 6:00 pm	IBEW Local 303 - 4485 Kent Ave., NF	View Notes
Course Notes: Bring safety glasses & Steel Toe Boots.
IBEW 303 - ONLINE TRAINING COURSES		-	Online - Free to you & your family	View Notes
Course Notes: Local 303 is pleased to announce that we have prepaid for courses covering subjects from Microsoft Office 2007 and 2010 to WHMIS to Back Safety to Basic Finance. A number of these courses are authored in French. The courses will be available to you and your family 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To start your learning experience go to: http://vubiz.com/chaccess/IBEW2/ Every time that you sign on, you will need to enter: The IBEW Password which is made available by contacting Kim or Deb at the 303 office: Kim – 905 354 4303 ext 22 Office/Accounts Director kim@ibewlocal303.com Deb – 905 354 4303 ext 22 Office Secretary deb@ibewlocal303.com Your Membership Card Number: That is the number on your IBEW Membership Card for example 123456 or 123456AA or AB123456. If you do not know your Membership Card Number, you can use any unique number such as your home phone number or postal code without any spaces for example 4169492211 or L3P4R9. The First time that you sign on, you will need to enter a little extra information so that we can set you up. Membership Card Number (confirmation): This is to confirm the information that you keyed above. First Name: So that we can identify you properly in the system when you return. Last Name: So that we can identify you properly in the system when you return. IBEW English Courses All About Desktop All About Introduction to PCs - Learning Module All About Windows XP All About the Internet All About Word All About Excel All About PowerPoint All About Outlook All About Access MS Office 2003 Excel 2003 Outlook 2003 PowerPoint 2003 Word 2003) MS Office 2007 Word 2007: Level 1 Word 2007: Level 2 Excel 2007: Level 1 Excel 2007: Level 2 PowerPoint 2007: Level 1 PowerPoint 2007: Level 2 Access 2007: Level 1 Access 2007: Level 2 Outlook 2007: Level 1 Outlook 2007: Level 2 MS Office 2010 Microsoft Access 2010 Microsoft Outlook 2010 Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Microsoft Word 2010 Microsoft Excel 2010 Windows 7 Windows 7: Level 1 Windows 7: Level 2 Finance Basics and Financial Statements Basic Finance Interpreting Financial Statements Understanding Financial Statements Banking, Credit and Money Basic Business Finance Personal Finance Introduction to Financial Statements Interpreting Financial Statements Investing 101 Health & Safety Canadian Courses Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Ladder Safety Office Safety Personal Protective Equipment Slips, Trips and Falls Fall Prevention and Fall Arrest Electrical Hazards Lockout/Tagout 1: Electrical Sources of Energy Lockout/Tagout 2: Other Sources of Energy First Aid Safety in Bloodborne Pathogens for Employees Safety in Driving Safety in Fire Prevention Back Safety Accident Investigation Manual Material Handling and Back Safety Young Worker Safety Orientation All About Supervisory Skills Conflict Management Communicating Cross Culturally Delegation Meeting Effectiveness Strategies for Meeting Goals Individual Productivity Enhancement Individual Leadership Power Quality Management Refresher Project Management: Getting Ready Project Management: The Basics Project Management: Goals and Stakeholders Problem Solving in the Workplace Problem Solving: The 5 Steps Work Process Basics Telephone Techniques Business Writing: Reports and Proposals Business Writing: Preparation Communicating at Work Communicating Negative Messages Business Writing: Being Effective Enhancing Your Speaking Skills Communicating Interpersonally Communicating Non Verbally Report Organization and Presentation Communicating Persuasively Communicating Proactively Communicating Reactively Communicating as a Team Business Writing: Letters and E-mails Small Business Entrepreneurs Are Made and Not Born A Lone Wolf is a Dead Wolf Opportunities, Opportunities New Ventures - Getting It Right It's All About People Examination All About Business Skills Reaching Personal Goals Using Leadership Basics Managing Work and Family Communication Basics Sales: The Basics Acting Effectively on a Team Developing Strong Customer Relationships Sales: Closing Doing Performance Reviews Intervening in Conflict Developing A Strong Leadership Team Sales: Team Effectiveness Handling Difficult Customers Handling Violence in the Workplace Delegating Developing A Strategic Plan Discharging an Employee Employee Disciplining Basic Finance for Non-Financial Managers Business Intercultural Ettiquette Internet Basics Job Candidate Interviewing Skills for Job Candidates While Interviewing Running Effective Meetings Running Effective Teams Running A Virtual Office Change Management Project Management Stress Management Sales: Cold Calls Employee Motivation Negotiating Skills For The Professional Presentation Skills Delivering Effective Feedback Sales Qualifying Prospects Identifying and Avoiding Burnout Identifying and Managing Anger Employee Performance Recognition Establishing Performance Goals and ExpectationsEstablishing Performance Goals and Expectations Team Problem Solving Being a Successful Supervisor Sales: Telephone Skills Time Management Understanding Contracts and Their Use Valuing Diversity All About Sales Skills Employee Time Management Individual Priority Management Customer Loyalty Improvement Individual Listening Skills Individual Anger Management Individual Goal Setting Customer Support Individual Goal Personalization Individual Goals and Challenges Individual Goal Contract Customer Support Online All About HR/Legal Implementation of 360 Degree Feedback Overview of 360 Degree Feedback Performance Appraisal Basics Developing Your Career Path Managing Your Career Path Networking Your Career Path Mentoring for Improved Performance Developing Brand You Skills for Interviewing Negotiating and Starting Right ADR Negotiations ADR Commercial Arbitration ADR Labor and Employment Arbitration ADR Mediation ADR Summary Jury Trial and Mini-Trial Effective Approaches to Employee Discipline Developing Diverse Teams Litigation and Dispute Resolution Employee Discipline The Family and Medical Leave Act (Revised 2009) Settling Disputes Using ADR Ethics for Managers Employee Ethics Sexual Harassment Understanding Sexual Harassment Legislation Defining Sexual Harassment Strategies for Preventing Sexual Harassment
EWP/Boom Lift		9:00 am - 4:00pm	IBEW Local 303 - 4485 Kent Ave., NF	View Notes
Course Notes: This course meets CSA Standards CAN3-B354.1, CAN3-B354.2, & CAN3-B354.4.

Training Notes:

Confined Space and Lock & Tag courses are based on the 2006 construction regulation changes. If you received your training prior to that a refresher is recommended.
Shock & Arc-flash is based upon the new CSA Z462 standard for workplace electrical safety for electricians. These standards are mandatory under the OHSA and Electrical Safety Code. This is now a component of the new “Electrical Hazards” course.
The training coordinator receives numerous calls from members looking for specific training that they may require either to work in another local or to be dispatched for work from local 303. Many feel that we are constantly running courses and that it is easy to get training at any time. This is NOT the case. We are a small local with limited funds for training. To operate effectively a minimum number of participants are required. Courses are usually offered in spring and fall and may not run if there is not sufficient interest. The best advice is to take courses when they are offered, not when you need them.
If you are interested in any course please contact the Training Director – Dave Charron or speak with Kim or Debbie at the union office so you can be advised when that course is scheduled.
Courses are not only a place to receive information but also a place to share information.
Any suggestions on new courses to look into should go to the JCB (via Mark Cherney). Provided there is sufficient interest we will endeavour to set up or locate courses of interest to our members.
Local 105 Hamilton Courses
- In order to be reimbursed for the cost, approval must be received from the JCB prior to booking.
- For additional information or to book a class please call the local 105 training director; Chris Swick at 905-679-8880 or CSwick@ibewlu105.com .

Please remember it is your responsibility to provide proof of training to the training coordinator if you want your records to be kept up to date.

Apprentices that are scheduled for training but have already received from another source must let the training coordinator know; otherwise they will be scheduled to attend all mandatory training.
Contact the training coordinator if you desire a copy of your training records; which are kept on file and will be issued as requested.
The coordinator must be forwarded proof of training; this is the only way a lost training card can be replaced without having to re-take the course.
If we are to continue to bill ourselves as the best trained, safest and most productive workforce; ongoing learning is essential. This can be achieved by attending any courses that are currently offered, attending courses offered by local 105, night courses or simply by making it a habit to obtain and read industry specific literature. This can be manufacturers’ literature or trade publications. Here are a few suggested sites that you may find interesting: