Chinook Educational Consortium
Industrial/Technical/Apprenticeship Training

    Basic Welding
         Lethbridge College

    The Basic Welding Program is an introduction to basic stick welding terminology, maintenance, safety procedures and equipment requirements.  Mig welding and cutting will also be covered.

    Curriculum topics include:
    • Welding Safety      • Stick welding equipment set-up
    • Mig welding equipment set-up        • Proper use of equipment
    • Types of welds     • Metal characteristics and uses
    • Stick welding skill development      • Mig welding skill development
    • Cutting Procedures

    Dates:   Saturdays    October 3 - November 7, 2009 
    Location:  Claresholm
    Tuition:      $150.00

    Pre-Employment Electrician/Wind Turbine
         Lethbridge College

    Electrical energy created through the use of wind turbines is a rapidly expanding industry. This program is designed to help you get the training you need to be a part of the growing Wind Turbine Industry.

    Curriculum:
    •     First Year AB Electrical Apprenticeship - Technical
    • Wind Turbine Maintenance
    • Wind Turbine Construction
    • Wind Turbine Maintenance Safety Certificate 
    • On-the-job training

    Credential achieved:
    • Certificate: Recognition of Achievement - Pre-Employment Electrician/Wind Turbine
    • LC Safety Passport

    Prerequisites:     High School Diploma with pass mark in Math 23 or equivalent, and at least 10 credits in high school Science or Pass entrance exam.
    Location: Fort Macleod
    Dates:                        September 8, 2009 - March 19, 2010
    Tuition:                      $4,825.00.00 + textbooks, supplies & Apprenticeship final exam fee
    Location:                   Fort Macleod


     Phone 1-800-784-7073 (Consortium) or (403) 320-3492 (Lethbridge College) for more information or to register.
Power Engineering - 5th Class
Lethbridge  College

 This course is prepared for operators in the food processing industry, building operators, custodians, resident managers and others involved in operations of mechanical equipment in buildings and plants.  To qualify to take the ABSA exam and receive that certificate, you must have operated a power plant or heating plant boiler for a period of six months and successfully complete this course.

The purpose of this course is to act as an introduction to the basic design, operation and maintenance of heating and other mechanical equipment used in industry, school, apartments and office buildings of small to moderate size.

It is intended as a preparatory course to challenging the Alberta Boiler Safety Association 5th Class Power Engineering Certificate.

Prerequisites:   Minimum Grade 10 Math, Physics and English
Dates:  September 17/09 - February 4, 2010
Schedule:   Videoconference Thursday evenings (7 - 10 p.m.)
Location:    Blairmore, Pincher Creek, Claresholm
Tuition:        $595.00 plus textbooks
 

 
 
Home Renovations & Construction Skills
Lethbridge College

This program is designed for individuals who want to gain basic skills in home renovation and construction.

Topics will include:
 • Residential framing techniques     • Drywall installation   • Interior finishing   

Tuition:       $150.00
Dates:         Saturdays,  January 16 – February 20, 2010
Location:   Claresholm

For information about programs, courses, student funding or to register call Chinook Education Consortium at:

Toll free 1 800 784-7073
Crowsnest Pass (403) 562-2853
Pincher Creek (403) 627-4478
Claresholm (403) 625-4231

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