Harmonization of Apprenticeship Training

Provincial and territorial apprenticeship authorities are each responsible for their respective apprenticeship programs. In the spirit of continual improvement, and to facilitate mobility among apprentices in Canada, participating authorities have agreed to work towards harmonizing certain aspects of their programs where possible. After consulting with their stakeholders in the trade, they have reached consensus on the following elements. Note that implementation of these elements may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, depending on their own circumstances. For more information on the implementation in any province and territory, please contact that jurisdiction’s apprenticeship authority.

1. Trade name

The official Red Seal name for this trade is Boilermaker.

2. Number of Levels of Apprenticeship

The number of levels of technical training recommended for this trade is 3 (three).

3. Total Training Hours During Apprenticeship Training

The total hours of training, including both on-the-job and in-school training for this trade is 5400.

4. Sequencing Topics and Related Sub-tasks

The topic titles in the table below are placed in a column for each apprenticeship level for technical training. Each topic is accompanied by the sub-tasks and their reference number. The topics in the grey shaded cells represent those that are covered “in context” with other training in the subsequent years.

Sequencing Topics and Related Sub-tasks
Level 1	Level 2	Level 3
	Safety-Related Functions in context	Safety-Related Functions in context
	Communication and Mentoring in context
Safety-Related Functions 1.01 Uses PPE and safety equipment 1.02 Maintains safe work environment 1.03 Monitors confined spaces
Tools, Equipment and Work Platforms 2.01 Uses hand tools 2.02 Uses power tools 2.03 Uses shop equipment 2.04 Uses cutting and welding tools and equipment 2.05 Uses work platforms and access equipment 2.06 Uses aerial work platforms	Tools, Equipment and Work Platforms 2.02 Uses power tools 2.03 Uses shop equipment 2.04 Uses cutting and welding tools and equipment 2.05 Uses work platforms and access equipment 2.06 Uses aerial work platforms	Tools, Equipment and Work Platforms 2.02 Uses power tools 2.03 Uses shop equipment 2.04 Uses cutting and welding tools and equipment 2.05 Uses work platforms and access equipment 2.06 Uses aerial work platforms
Organizes Work 3.01 Organizes project tasks and procedures 3.02 Uses drawings and specifications 3.03 Handles materials and components 3.04 Demobilizes site	Organizes Work 3.01 Organizes project tasks and procedures 3.02 Uses drawings and specifications 3.03 Handles materials and components 3.04 Demobilizes site	Organizes Work 3.01 Organizes project tasks and procedures 3.02 Uses drawings and specifications 3.03 Handles materials and components
Communication and Mentoring Techniques 4.01 Uses communication techniques		Communication and Mentoring Techniques 4.01 Uses communication techniques 4.02 Uses mentoring techniques
Cutting and Welding Activities 5.01 Cuts materials 5.02 Prepares joints for fitting 5.03 Fits joints 5.04 Performs tack welds 5.05 Performs basic welding	Cutting and Welding Activities 5.01 Cuts materials 5.02 Prepares joints for fitting 5.03 Fits joints 5.05 Performs basic welding	Cutting and Welding Activities 5.02 Prepares joints for fitting 5.03 Fits joints 5.05 Performs basic welding
Rigging and Hoisting 6.01 Determines load. 6.03 Selects rigging and hoisting equipment 6.04 Secures lift area 7.01 Inspects rigging equipment 7.03 Attaches rigging equipment to load 8.01 Inspects hoisting equipment 8.03 Performs hoisting operations. 9.01 Conducts post-lift inspection 9.02 Disassembles hoisting equipment 9.03 Maintains rigging and hoisting equipment	Rigging and Hoisting 6.01 Determines load 6.03 Selects rigging and hoisting equipment 7.01 Inspects rigging equipment 7.03 Attaches rigging equipment to load 8.01 Inspects hoisting equipment 8.02 Assembles hoisting equipment 8.03 Performs hoisting operations 8.04 Secures load before rigging removal 9.01 Conducts post-lift inspection 9.02 Disassembles hoisting equipment	Rigging and Hoisting 6.01 Determines load 6.02 Performs pre-lift analysis 6.03 Selects rigging and hoisting equipment 7.02 Fabricates rigging equipment 8.02 Assembles hoisting equipment 8.03 Performs hoisting operations 9.02 Disassembles hoisting equipment
Fabrication 10.01 Lays out components for fabrication 10.02 Cuts components for fabrication 10.04 Constructs components	Fabrication 10.01 Lays out components for fabrication 10.02 Cuts components for fabrication 10.03 Forms components for fabrication 10.04 Constructs components	Fabrication 10.01 Lays out components for fabrication 10.03 Forms components for fabrication 10.04 Constructs components
Fastens Components 12.01 Bolts components	Fastens Components 12.01 Bolts components 12.02 Expands tubes 12.03 Lays up fibreglass	Fastens Components 12.02 Expands tubes
Vessels and Components (Introduction) 13.02 Prepares vessels and components for servicing	Vessels and Components (Assemble and Fit) 11.01 Aligns vessels and components 11.02 Fits vessels and components	Vessels and Components (Assemble and Fit) 11.01 Aligns vessels and components 11.02 Fits vessels and components
	Vessels and Components (Service) 13.01 Inspects vessels and components for defects 13.02 Prepares vessels and components for servicing 13.03 Repairs vessels and components 13.04 Performs preventative maintenance and upgrades 13.05 Tests materials, vessels and components	Vessels and Components (Service) 13.02 Prepares vessels and components for servicing 13.03 Repairs vessels and components 13.04 Performs preventative maintenance and upgrades 13.05 Tests materials, vessels and components
	Vessels and Components (Removal) 14.01 Dismantles vessels and components	Vessels and Components (Removal) 14.01 Dismantles vessels and components 14.02 Removes materials