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Regulation Updates to Sheet Metal Worker and Sprinkler System Installer

Sheet Metal Worker Trade - As of March 17, 2008, the Sheet Metal Worker Trade contains the following new apprenticeship eligibility and training requirements:

Apprentices - to be eligible to enter into an apprenticeship agreement, an apprentice must meet one of the following criteria:

must have a Canadian High School Diploma or equivalent
must be 16 years of age, have Grade 10 and be enrolled in the Senior Years Apprenticeship Option (SYAO)
if they have not completed high school and are at least 19 years old, they may apply as a mature student

Minimum Wage Rates - The wage rate is a percentage of the "reference wage rate". "Reference wage rate" is a percentage of the minimum wage rate per hour for a Sheet Metal Worker journeyperson under the CIWA Regulation Manitoba.

Level One: 50 per cent of the reference wage rate
Level Two: 65 per cent of the reference wage rate
Level Three: 75 per cent of the reference wage rate
Level Four: 85 per cent of the reference wage rate

Changes to Certification Requirements - Apprentices and trades qualifiers no longer have to take a practical exam as part of their certification process. Trades qualifiers must have been employed in the trade within the last 10 years for 1.5 times the term of apprenticeship (6 years), demonstrate knowledge of 70 per cent of the scope of the trade and successfully complete the Certification Examination.

Employers - An employer must maintain a 1:1 ratio of one certified journeyperson to one apprentice on-site, ensuring the apprentice is directly supervised by a certified journeyperson (or designated trainer).

For more information about the requirements to be a designated trainer, or for more information on the Sheet Metal Worker Trade Regulation Update, click HERE.

Sprinkler System Installer Trade - On February 6, 2008, the Government of Manitoba introduced one significant change to the Sprinkler System Installer training requirements:

Employers - An employer must maintain a 1:1 ratio of one certified journeyperson to one apprentice on-site, ensuring the apprentice is directly supervised by a certified journeyperson.

For more information on the Sprinkler System Installer Regulation Update, call the Manitoba Apprenticeship Branch at 1-877-978-7233 or click HERE.

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Temporary Foreign Worker Web Portal

The Construction Sector Council (CSC) is making it easier to find information about the Temporary Foreign Workers program with a new web portal.

TempForeignWork.ca provides everything an industry member or a foreign worker needs to know about the TFW program, including an Industry Guide to assist construction managers and human resource personnel in recruiting, hiring and retaining valued workers. The Industry Guide is now available at www.TempForeignWork.ca.

For more information, contact the Construction Sector Council at 613-569-5552 or info@csc-ca.org.

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Online Planroom Tip of the Week: Notification Subscription

It is strongly recommended that you take advantage of the Notification Subscription feature.

To receive project updates through the Online Planroom, click on the Notification Subscription Icon within a project, located above the Project Information bar. You will then be given the opportunity to "subscribe" to the project. Once subscribed, you will be notified by e-mail when information is changed or added to the project (Addenda, Notifications, Extension, etc.).

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Education News

New Courses for Fall

LEED for Contractors

Thursday, October 9, 2008, 1/2 day seminar

Presented by: WCA and CaGBC

Instructor: Jack Meredith, P.Eng., Founder & President, Healthy Green Building Consultants Ltd.

Objectives: This 1/2 day seminar introduces the LEED rating system and sustainable design issues that affect general and trade contractors, manufacturers and suppliers. It provides tips on construction waste management, commissioning green buildings, managing a sustainable construction site and what materials to choose and why.

REGISTRATION LEED for Contractors

WCA Member Fee: $250.00 + GST

Dispatcher Training

November 4 & 5, 2008, two-day course

Presented by: WCA, MCAM and MEL

Instructor: Richard Worr

Objectives: This two-day program is designed to help new or experienced dispatchers advance their careers, improve satisfaction with their jobs, understand their vital role to the company, and significantly enhance their ability to contribute to the company's success.

REGISTRATION Dispatcher Training

WCA Member Fee: $475.00 + GST

Gold Seal Online Training

for Managers, Supervisors & Estimators

(5 Gold Seal Credits for each course)

Communication, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

Objectives: This course is designed to help improve the written, oral and negotiating skills for estimators, superintendents and project managers who must deal effectively and professionally with employees, sub-trades, owners, clients, engineers and their employees. This course is self-paced and is approximately 8 hours in length.

REGISTRATION CNCR

WCA Member Fee: $90.00 + GST

Construction Project Management

Objectives: This course is designed for project managers, superintendents and estimators. The course covers business case development, procurement, contracting, risk management and project close-out.

REGISTRATION CPM

WCA Member Fee: $90.00 + GST

Construction Law

Objectives: This course will provide managers with the tools to help them understand construction contracts, write contracts, identify simple errors in construction contracts,
understand the process claim and learn to solve construction disputes effectively. A final mark of 75 per cent is required in order to receive a certificate of completion.

REGISTRATION Construction Law

WCA Member Fee: $90.00 + GST

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Winnipeg Construction Association is located at

290 Burnell Street, Winnipeg, MB R3G 2A7

(204)775-8664

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