Those applying to become a Pre-Apprentice must meet the qualifications required to become a registered apprentice which are as per the BC Provincial Standards.

After 1600 hours of employment the Pre-apprentice is either released from employment or encouraged to continue in the trade as a First Year Apprentice.

Wage Package

• 40% of Journeyperson’s rate
• 8% Vacation plus STAT Holiday pay
• BC Medical – after the first 800 hours.
• Local 280 Health Benefit Plan @ 801-1,600 hours

 

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Manufacture, layout, fabricate, assemble, handle, erect, install, dismantle, repair and servicing of sheet metal systems and other materials used in lieu of.

• Will learn to perform the above as related to the following systems:
• Dust collection systems
• Heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems and other forms of air handling systems.
• Welded fume exhaust systems

Specifically:

• Fabricate and install various metal ducts and fittings to various industry standards.
• Acoustic lining of ducts and plenums
• Double walled duct systems with perforated metal inner skins
• Flashings, curbs and vents
• Louvers, dampers, fire-dampers, silencers
• Air diffusers, grilles, access panels
• Duct flexible connectors
• VAV box installations
• Architectural sheet metal components

Wage Package:

• 0-1,600 hours – 50% of Journeyperson’s rate
• 1,601-3,200 hours – 60% of Journeyperson’s rate
• 3,201-4,800 hours – 70% of Journeyperson’s rate
• 4,801-6,400 hours – 80% of Journeyperson’s rate
• 12% Vacation pay and STAT Holiday pay
• Local 280 Health Benefit Plan
• Local 280 Pension Plan

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Shop Journeypersons work with the most up-to-date machinery available, to produce ductwork, fittings and specialty products.

Field Journeypersons measure, order, lay-out, off-load and install the duct systems from our shop fabricates.

Wage Package:

• As per Local 280 agreement
• 12% Vacation and STAT Holiday pay
• Local 280 Pension Plan

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The site foreman is responsible for the successful planning, coordination, installation and completion of a project at the site level. Successful completion includes a project that is on time and within budget, providing quality workmanship and service to a satisfied client.

Skills and makeup of a site foreman:

• Logical and clear minded thinker
• Able to make independent and sound decisions
• Good communicator
• Team leader
• Attention to detail
• Organized skills
• Basic understanding of construction methods and designs
• Mechanically inclined
• Ability to comprehend Mechanical, Architectural, Structural and Electrical Drawings
• Ability to read and understand contracts, specifications, scope of works and submittal/shop drawings
• Ability to deal with a crisis
• Planning and prioritization

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