“On average, our class sizes range
from 12 to 18 students, and we have
16 graduates each year,” said Kashuba.
“Our course material was developed by
subject matter experts from the industry
who made up a committee. Certain
training material and curriculum
was also developed by subject matter
experts at the Carpenters International
Training Fund.”
During the three-year program
(which costs $3,000), students learn a
wide range of skills that successfully
prepare them for a career in the pile
driving industry. The skills and information
covered include the following:
• Applying safe work practices
• Documentation and organizational
skills
• Use of tools and equipment, survey
instruments and other leveling and
measuring techniques
• Access, rigging and
hoisting equipment
• Performing site layout
• Building concrete formwork
• Marine work procedures
• Pile and foundation procedures
• Building with timber and steel
• Installing, repairing and maintaining
bridge ramps and marine
structures
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Tickets and certifications that
apprentices achieve include:
• Chainsaw Course
• Level 1 First Aid
• Confined Space Awareness
• Punt Work Boat Training
• Certified Rigger and Signaler
Program (40 hours)
• Aerial Work Platform
• Class V and VII Forklift
• Fall Protection
“We also have 10 welding booths
and do Canadian Welding Bureau testing
every two weeks,” said Kashuba.
“Upon successful completion of the
Certified Rigger and Signaler
practical assessment
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