TrainingCommitment to Excellence
Our goal is to provide our contractor partners with a workforce comprised of the best trained, most skilled, and work-ready tradespeople of any union in North America.
In Canada, our training centres leverage the latest technology and stay ahead of emerging trends to ensure our members receive top-notch training in the best possible environments.
In Canada, our training centres leverage the latest technology and stay ahead of emerging trends to ensure our members receive top-notch training in the best possible environments.
Safety Training
Safety training is the most vital tool in a tradesperson's arsenal, ensuring not only their well-being but also the efficiency and quality of their work. Comprehensive safety training programs are designed to equip members with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the hazards of the construction industry confidently. This focus on safety helps prevent accidents and injuries, fostering a culture of mindfulness and preparedness on every job site. By prioritizing safety, tradespeople can perform their tasks with greater precision and assurance, ultimately enhancing productivity and maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship.
- First Aid/CPR
- Confined Space Training
- Fall Protection
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
- Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA)
- Certified Safety Rep
- Hazardous Waste Worker
Leadership & Professional Development
The UBC Canadian District believes that learning does not start and stop at developing technical and construction skills. Our members are offered various courses on how to become the best leaders in the field and how to cultivate the next generation into the same. This approach leads to well-rounded individuals who can not only repair a turbine but also mentor an apprentice. The courses offered nationwide include:
- Foreman Training
- Supervisor Training
- Survival of the Fittest
- 212 Leadership
- Collaborative Leadership
- Train the Trainer
Skills Training
To keep our members work ready, the UBC offers a multitude of courses, across the country, focusing on building and maintaining the skills required on the jobsite. Whichever trade one is in, there are offerings at each of our training centres to stay current and successful in the field. Here is a small sample of the instructor-led courses we offer:
- Formwork
- Mobile Elevating Work Platforms
- Solar Installer Qualification
- Steam Turbine Qualification
- Total Station Layout
- Powder Actuated Tools
- Door & Hardware
- Blueprint Reading
- And many more…
Find a Training Centre
Carpenters' International Training Center
Joining the UBC means having access to the member-owned, world-class International Training Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Members across North America can attend one of many skills-development and leadership courses held in the 1.2 million square foot establishment. The ITC's hands-on training and continuing-education courses ensure that UBC members remain at the forefront of industry standards and technological advancements.
ITC HIGHLIGHTS
- A 1.2 million square foot campus on over 27 acres
- Over 15,000 members participate annually in leadership training programs
- Over 600 guest rooms on site between the ITC, Tru by Hilton, and Homewood Suites Hotel
- Complete fitness center
- Full dining facilities
- 70 classrooms
- Three large conference areas
- An accessible location less than a mile from the Las Vegas airport
The facility is a hub for collaboration, innovation, and excellence, reflecting the UBC’s commitment to equipping its members with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their careers and contribute to the construction industry’s future.