by insulatorsjatc | Jul 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
In early 2018, Local 110 in Edmonton, Alberta donated materials and volunteered their expertise to re-insulate a 1913 steam engine locomotive at the Alberta Railway Museum, which is located outside of Edmonton. According to its website, the museum opened in 1976 with...
by insulatorsjatc | Jul 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
In May, the Insulation Industry International Apprentice and Training Fund (IIIATF) held a four-day Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) worker trainthe-trainer course. The class was taught by Gary Gustafson and Steve Surtees from CPWR: The Center for Construction...
by insulatorsjatc | Apr 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
A pair of two-day Thermography classes were conducted by the Insulation Industry International Apprentice and Training Fund in Canada and the United States. HFIAW Local 135 Training Instructors John Yunker and Daniel Haguewood led the Thermography classes in Toronto...
by insulatorsjatc | Apr 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
Over two weeks in February, 17 HFIAW members attended one or both of the Train the Trainer courses in Chicago to be better able to teach Advanced Pad Development and Advanced Metal Layout work. The Advanced Pad Development class was taught by Gavin Daily from HFIAW...
by insulatorsjatc | Apr 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
Throughout the United States, Insulator Local Unions celebrated National Apprenticeship week through a variety of events and activities highlighting the value apprenticeship programs can provide the mechanical insulation industry. Taking place during the second week...