Friday, August 30, 2019 Training Corner—Alberta, Fall 2019 New scaffolder programs and more! Locals Local 63 Newsletters New Scaffolder Program and Other CLAC Training Initiatives CLAC Training in Alberta has launched a number of new initiatives recently. We launched a new scaffolding program that meets and exceeds the recent changes to occupational health and safety and CSA standards regarding scaffolder training expectations. The program’s three levels of training have been expanded to include practical experience and in-depth theory. CLAC Training’s new scaffolder training facility in the Edmonton Member Centre was opened on September 27, with an open hours barbecue so people could tour the facility and see first hand our new program. In conjunction with a number of partners, CLAC Training has launched the online tutorial for the Canadian Model for drug and alcohol testing. A new version of CSTS will be introduced in the next few months. Stay tuned for more information. If you have any training needs, please get in contact with our well-trained and helpful staff at 888-700-7555 or by email at abtraining@clac.ca or welding@clac.ca for welding-related inquiries. Apprenticeship Training Fund Are you an apprentice? You can access financial assistance through CLAC’s Apprenticeship Training Fund. The fund covers up to $850/claim (maximum two claims per calendar year) for course, exam, and book costs for Apprenticeship programs B pressure welding (one time only) CWB welding (one time only) Scaffolding (SAIA training) Industrial Construction Crew Supervisor Construction Craft Labourer Trade qualification exams Plus, get an extra $100 per claim if you get 90 percent or higher on your final exams. Visit clac.ca/apprentice to learn more! Previous Next You might be interested in Standing Your Ground, and Staying Steady on the Job 4 Jun 2026 CLAC Partners with Alberta Government to Advance Skilled Trades Training and Accelerate Certification 4 Jun 2026 Strathcona Mechanical Workers Ratify New Agreement Providing Wage, Scheduling Improvements 3 Jun 2026 Ready to Deliver 3 Jun 2026