Training

Training is the lifeblood of a rapidly changing workplace. In order to equip and prepare workers for the ever-changing workplace and to ensure that their employers have a highly skilled and trained pool of workers, CLAC has established training centres in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario.

A result of cooperative labour relations and joint funding, the centres are equipped with the latest technology for self-directed computer-based training as well as traditional classroom instruction. We have also developed a comprehensive mobile training network to reach and train workers in remote regions.

Staffed with professional trainers, these centres place CLAC members and their firms at the cutting edge of the new highly skilled people-centred workplace. The next stage in program development will be to deliver Internet-based training, allowing members the flexibility to take relevant training from home. By September 2001, a limited number of programs will be available online with a full complement available by September 2002.

All CLAC members can take advantage of training courses offered. For most courses, members who have an Education and Assistance Fund (E&A) clause negotiated in their collective agreements can participate for free or at a reduced rate. If your agreement does not include an E&A Fund, training is provided for members at nominal cost.

CLAC tracks important information regarding your training achievements in our training data bank and can provide transcripts upon request. Here is a sample of some of the courses CLAC offers:

• Construction Safety Training System (CSTS)
• Roadbuilders Safety Training System (RSTS)
• Pipeline Safety Training System
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
• Homebuilders' Health and Safety
• Standard and Emergency First Aid with CPR
• H2S Alive
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods
• Scaffolding
• Electrical Code Update
• Building Code Update
• Heavy Equipment Operation and Safety
• Supervisory Training Program
• Defensive Driving
• Rigging Basics
• Fall Arrest Protection
• High Voltage Safety
• Blueprint Reading
• CLAC New Stewards Training
• Computers for the Totally Terrified
• Beyond the Basics: An Introduction to Microsoft Word
• How to Use E-Mail and the Internet
• Resume Preparation and Job Search Skills
• Managing Work Related Stress
• Income, Budgeting, and Savings

For a complete list of courses available in your area or to inquire about participating in a course, contact your local CLAC Training Centre or the office nearest you.