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Program BreakdownThroughout the course of the four-year, 6,000 hour apprenticeship program, apprentices will gain many skills. Our basic program format uses a blended approach that includes safety, orientation, on-the-job training, related studies lessons, classroom lessons and hands-on instruction all in a controlled setting.
In addition, many of our members may possess specialty welding process certifications for Stud Welding, Orbital GTAW and Remote Video process applications. Journeymen and apprentices can attain numerous welding (ASME & AWS) certifications that cover many processes related to structural steel and pressure vessels, material composition and thickness. |
Technical Training
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Each apprentice is required to participate in a minimum 144-hours of classroom/shop training annually (576 hours total). This On-line Learning Management Classroom Training parallels the (48) Related Studies lessons by reinforcing the theory content and the shop portion allows for hands on application of the required skills. The Classroom-LMS Training is designed to be either Instructor Guided in the classroom or self-paced by the student from any location.
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Year one
Employee Orientation/Employable Skills General Safety Drug and Alcohol Awareness CPR and First Aid Mathematics Tools-Hand and Power Blueprint and Components Trade Technology Rigging and Related Studies Burning, Welding Year two
CPR Refresher Course Blueprint and Components II Trade Technology II Rigging and Related Subjects Welding Layout and Fabrication Flanges, Gaskets, and Torque year three
CPR and First Aid Refresher Blueprint, Layout, and Fabrication Rigging and Related Subjects Welding Tube Rolling and Installation Tank Erection year four
Safety (Update on CPR) Mathematics Welding Diversity Training/Craft Awareness Rigging Shop Fabrication Stud Welding and Stress Relieving Fiberglass Reinforced Plastics |
Related Studies
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Year one
Rigging and Boilermaker Safety Applied Math I – V Applied Metric Math Rigging Coursework Basic Principles Ropes Tools Cranes and Other Lifting Equipment Equalizing and Distributing Loads year two
Mechanical Drawing Coursework Tools and Lettering Geometric Construction Orthographic Isometric and Oblique Dimensioning Field Sketching Layout Procedure and Techniques Boilermaker Hand Tools Boilermaker Power Tools Construction Material I & II#286883 Blueprint Reading: Structural year three
Safety Boiler Systems & Components I & II Nuclear Power Tanks, Vessels, and other Components T Blueprint Reading: Boilermaker Boiler Installation, Repair & Maintance Welding and Cutting Introduction Blueprint Reading Metallurgy: Welding and the Weldability of Metals year four
ARC Welding Equipment Shielded Metal I & II Gas Tungsten (TIG) Gas Metal (MIG) Other Processes Cutting Oxyfuel I & II Arc Lesson Welding Special Application and Techniques Design, Testing, and Inspection Performance Qualifications |
Related-Studies Lessons are to be completed as an independent correspondence course that the students must complete on their own time. The end of lesson tests will be taken on line and submitted, graded and recorded by the respective area program coordinator. A semi-annual closed-book classroom performance based test covering the material will be given at the local lodge under the supervision of the local instructor. This adds credibility to the on-line testing process.
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On-the-Job Training
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Twenty one on-the-job training modules must be performed on the job site under actual conditions or under the supervision of a qualified BNAP Foreman/Instructor. These consist of a series of tasks related to the given subject matter.
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year one
Use Hand Signals to Control Crane and Hoist Operations Set up and Operate an Air Tugger Utilize Come-a-longs and Chain Hoists Utilize Pneumatic and Electric Hoists Set up and Operate Cable Climbers Set up Scaffolds Inspect and Care for Rigging Accessories Tie Knots Reeve Blocks Change Crane Booms year two
Align and Fit Field Components year three
Roll Tubes Replace Tubes Bevel Tubes Remove Tubes year four
Flux-Core Arc Welding (FCAW) Cut and Gouge Weld Using Gas Metal Arc Stud Welding Weld Using Gas Tungsten Arc Shielded Metal Arc Welding |
