Upcoming Training
Jan 21, 2019
Fiber Optic CFOT Certification Course Feb 23 – 25
For all IBEW1003 Journeyman Electricians … CFOT certification course details: Prerequisites: None, online course Fiber U Basic Fiber Optics recommended for all students to prepare for the classroom […] Read the whole post.
Apr 3, 2018
ACTIMS Women In Trades Awards/Bursaries Program
ACTIMS Women In Trades Awards/Bursaries Program The Women In Trades Awards/Bursaries Program was created to recognize women who are members of the Canadian Building Trades, and to bring […] Read the whole post.
Feb 8, 2018
Tax Credit Eligibility For Apprentices
Click on the video below for some information about Apprenticeship Tax Credits … Read the whole post.
Feb 2, 2018
Congratulations Aaron Retzlaff !! – Top Apprentice for 2017
C.L.R.A / I.B.E.W. Locals 230, 993, 1003 February 2nd, 2018 RE: TOP APPRENTICES 2017 Please be advised that the Overall Top Apprentice for 2017 is IBEW Local […] Read the whole post.
Dec 7, 2017
Video: WorkSafeBC, falls from ladders.
Click on the video below to watch it … Read the whole post.
Dec 2, 2017
** Important ** MANDATORY TRAINING TO BE DONE BY MAY22nd, 2017- New electrical trades memorandum – Article 1009
The Employer and the Union both recognize it is in the best interest of all parties to maintain a safe work place, and that begins with relevant […] Read the whole post.
Nov 27, 2017
Electrical Safety, HV Safety, HV Splice and Terminate course Nov 29, 30, Dec 1 (update)
We have the opportunity to run the “Electrical Safety, High Voltage Safety, and High Voltage Splicing & Terminating” courses in West Kootenays around the end of November/ beginning […] Read the whole post.
Nov 20, 2017
Printable apprentice work reports.
Below are links for the front and back pages of the Apprentice Work Report forms. Open each PDF file and print copies. Fill out the reports and bring […] Read the whole post.
Sep 12, 2017
Would you take on the Shop Steward position at your jobsite? – IBEW Shop Steward Handbook
IBEW Local Union #1003 needs a few members that are prepared to be Shop Stewards on our jobsites. This position is one of the most vital in the […] Read the whole post.
Jul 13, 2017
Code of Excellence and COMET courses went very well.
The Code of Excellence courses and the COMET course went off without a hitch. Thank you to all the people that gave up part of their weekends to […] Read the whole post.
May 18, 2017
A short video about IBEW’s Code of Excellence training
IBEW Construction Code of Excellence Click on the video below to watch … Read the whole post.
Apr 21, 2017
Online (live) Code Refresh/Update course available through WJets – May 12th
Western Joint Electrical Training Society is putting on an Internet based (live) Code Refresh/Update course on May 12th from 8:30 am t0 4:00 pm. Go to the WJETS […] Read the whole post.
Apr 5, 2017
Code of Excellence course and COMET course coming in July
On July 8th and 9th, IBEW Trainer Jim Watson will be at our Union Hall to teach the Code of Excellence and COMET courses. Code of Excellence will […] Read the whole post.
Feb 27, 2017
Job Tip – Bucket on a Ladder
Another Job Tip from IBEW Hour Power Click on the video below to watch … Read the whole post.
Feb 16, 2017
OFA 3 – Occupational First Aid level 3
Sisters and Brothers, WJETS will reimburse 5 Journeypersons to take OFA3 per year, per local. If you plan to enroll please contact the training department so we can track […] Read the whole post.
Feb 15, 2017
Possible upcoming training courses 2017
We are checking to see what the levels of interest are in some possible training courses that could be run this spring: Pipe Bending Print Reading Low Voltage […] Read the whole post.
Feb 10, 2017
Washington Practice Exams
We have PDF copies of some Washington State Electrician practice exams with answers for those working on that. Bring in a CDR or DVDR or a thumbdrive that […] Read the whole post.
Jan 18, 2017
Western JETS Course Reimbursement (changes)
To all IBEW Local Union staff and members: RE: Western JETS Course Reimbursement As a point of information at the last Western JETS board meeting it was […] Read the whole post.
Jan 18, 2017
Watts New – Clamp Meter with Thermal Imaging
A new handy combination meter. Click on the video to watch … Read the whole post.
Jan 18, 2017
Job Tip – GFCI Sticker
Another handy tip from IBEW Hour Power Click on the video to watch … Read the whole post.
Nov 7, 2016
Electrical Safety/Arcflash, High Voltage Safety, and High Voltage Termination and Splicing courses.
We are taking names of those interested in 3 courses we will put on in Cranbrook on Jan 7,8,and 9th at the Labour Center and in Nelson on […] Read the whole post.
Oct 24, 2016
Low Voltage – Premise Cabling course (update) 4 seats left
4 seats left ! We are still taking names of those members interested in an upcoming Premise Cabling course including Cat5/Cat6 . There seems to be more of this work […] Read the whole post.
Sep 20, 2016
Low Voltage – Premise Cabling course is in the works.
We are gathering up names of those members interested in an upcoming Premise Cabling course including Cat5/Cat6 . There seems to be more of this work coming and […] Read the whole post.
Sep 7, 2016
4 way lift training
We are taking names of members who want to take a 4 way lift traing course. That would be boomlift, standard forklift, telehandler forklift, and scissorlift. If there […] Read the whole post.
Sep 6, 2016
WJETS funding
The Western Joint Electrical Training Society (WJETS) will reimburse costs for training up to two welders, and up to five Level 3 First aid persons per year. Selkirk […] Read the whole post.
Sep 6, 2016
Pipe Bending Level 1 & 2 courses coming in September
We are gathering up names of those interested in the Pipe Bending Level 1 & 2 courses. The courses will be held at the Union Hall on September […] Read the whole post.
Jul 11, 2016
Application For Bursary : to apprentices
There is a Bursary available for each of the four years of your apprenticeship. There is a requirement to be satisfied however. I quote from the application form […] Read the whole post.
Jun 16, 2016
Safety – Always wear your Safety Glasses on the job
Safety eyewear for workers who wear glasses or contact lenses If your work exposes your eyes to hazards such as dust or chemicals, or to the risk of impact […] Read the whole post.
May 31, 2016
Another Job Tip from IBEW HourPower
How to increase the size of existing knock out … Read the whole post.
May 6, 2016
Some info videos about using Powder Actuated Tools – Hilti
Here are 4 videos from Hilti with basic information on using powder actuated tools. These videos refer to nails although we mainly use bolt inserts however most of […] Read the whole post.
Apr 27, 2016
IBEW Hour Power – Rope eyelet
How to make a rope eyelet for pulling. Present by Jim Knotts (really). Read the whole post.
Apr 27, 2016
IBEW Hour Power – Job Tip
Save your hands when pulling in nylon pull string … Read the whole post.
Apr 20, 2016
Vubiz online training for IBEW members.
IBEW Canada in Conjunction with your Local are pleased to Announce the Renewal of 240 Prepaid Online Training Courses for You our Members and your Friends and […] Read the whole post.
Apr 15, 2016
Electrical Safety and Arcflash training
We are taking names for an Electrical Safety and Arcflash training course to be held sometime in the next few months. This is crucial training that anyone working with […] Read the whole post.
Apr 1, 2016
Ensuring Proper Fall Arrest Harness Fit
Just a short video from IBEW Hour Power. Read the whole post.
Mar 21, 2016
2015 Electrical Code upgrade course.
We are now taking names for a 2015 Electrical Code Upgrade course to be run April 17th providing there is enough interest. It will be a 1/2 day course, […] Read the whole post.
Mar 18, 2016
Basic Blueprint Reading (full) April 16th. We are still taking names.
We are still taking names of members that are interested in taking the Basic Blueprint Reading course we will be putting on April 16th. If there are enough […] Read the whole post.
Mar 8, 2016
Code of Excellence
The Code of Excellence is a program designed to bring out the best in our members and demonstrate to our customers that IBEW members: Exercise safe and productive […] Read the whole post.
Feb 16, 2016
Arc Flash Fatality Video
Every Electrician should see this video. Please watch it and learn. Read the whole post.
Jan 20, 2016
Update:Electrical Project Supervision courses are full, but we are still taking names.
We are gathering up names of Journeypersons interested in taking the Electrical Project Supervision courses we are planning to put on in the spring. This will encompass Level One […] Read the whole post.
Jan 6, 2016
Selkirk College Student’s Union
In 1981, students from Selkirk College join others from institutions across the country to form the Canadian Federation of Students. The Federation is your union, it exists to […] Read the whole post.
Dec 14, 2015
2015-2016 IBEW 1st District Scholarships
Season’s Greetings: Please find attached correspondence from IVP Daniels pertaining to the 2015/2016 First District Scholarships and an application form. These are to be shared with your members. […] Read the whole post.
Dec 8, 2015
A Word from the WJETS Training Director Adrien Livingston
Brother and Sisters, since starting as the Western JETS Director, I have been assessing the needs of contractors and the local union membership. From course feedback forms to […] Read the whole post.