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apprentice program requirements

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Program Breakdown

Throughout 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.

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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

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.

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

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.

On-the-Job Training

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. 
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
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Phone: 313.584.8520  l  Fax: 313.584.8777  l
Email any questions here : lynn@boilermakerslocal169.com

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