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To pre-qualify for Scaffold Training Level One you must have one of the following prerequisites:
1. Completion of the 1st Year Carpentry Technical Training.
2. Completion of an equivalent 8 week training program; to be approved by the Director of Training and/or Board of Trustees of the Alberta Training & Apprenticeship Competition Fund.
3. Has met the requirements as per the sign up policy to be rated as a 2nd Year Carpenter and/or 2nd Year Scaffolder.
*WHEN SIGNED IN TO ANY LOCAL UNION AS A 1ST YEAR CARPENTER AND/ OR 1ST YEAR SCAFFOLDER, TO PREQUALIFY FOR SCAFFOLD TRAINING LEVEL ONE, MEMBER MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:
- 750 hours in your Scaffold Apprenticeship Book
- ESC Fall Protection Certificate or equivilanat (can not be expired)
All of this MUST be on file with the Training Centre
a) Member in good standing;
b) Registered with the local union as a first year apprentice Scaffolder; and
c) Will not progress to a 2nd Year Apprentice until Anniversary date and documentation of 1500 hours.
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America; Local 1325 and 2103 have started and will continue to run an apprenticeship for Scaffold Training. The Training is based on a three-year apprenticeship program of practical field experience and classroom training.
The maximum class size for each Scaffold course is 12, if you register for a course and it is booked; you will then be placed in the next available class if a class is available. You will receive a phone call or an acceptance letter one month prior to the course. You are required to confirm or decline your participation two weeks prior to the course.
The Alberta Carpenters Training Centre has expanded their Scaffold Training from Edmonton; we are now offering all the courses in Fort McMurray and Calgary as well.
Proof of hours should be documented in your Scaffold Apprenticeship Book. If you do not have a Scaffold Apprenticeship Book contact our office. The Alberta Carpenters Training Centre will no longer accept Pay Stubs, Records of Employments (ROE), or letters from the contractor as proof of hours.
Members who are taking the Scaffold Apprenticeship should have the company(s) they work for fill ou tthe book appropriately. The company should fill out:
- the date;
- how many hours;
- what type of scaffolding;
- they MUST sign, date; and
- stamp the book.
Members will not progress with out their book being filled out!
| Date | Course ID | Register |
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| Jul 21, 2025 to Aug 8, 2025 | ES1-0721 |
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