Construction Boilermaker (428A)
A Construction Boilermaker builds, installs, erects, tests, maintains, and repairs all types of boilers, tanks and pressure vessels. They perform all types of structural and plate work on dust, air, gas, steam, oil, water, and other liquid-tight pressure vessels.
Lambton College offers the in-school portion of the curriculum as set out by Skilled Trades Ontario.
Training
The Construction Boilermaker apprenticeship program consists of on-the-job and in-school training. The program typically takes four years to complete and consists of:
- 7,280 hours of on-the-job training and work experience
- 720 hours of in-school training
Red Seal Exam
At the completion of the in-school portion of the apprenticeship, graduates are given a week of preparation before they write the Red Seal exam for the trade.
Our students may write this exam at the College at the end of the training, or book a separate time to write the exam at the MLTSD office.
What does a Boilermaker do?
Boilermakers are skilled in assembling, installing, and maintaining boilers, pressure vessels, and related equipment.
They use welding and cutting techniques to join and shape metal parts, ensuring the structural integrity of boilers and associated components.
Boilermakers inspect, repair, and perform regular maintenance on boilers to ensure they operate safely and efficiently.
They read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to understand the specifications and requirements for each project.
Boilermakers adhere to strict safety guidelines and regulations to minimize workplace hazards, ensuring the safety of themselves and their colleagues.
Admission Requirements
- O.S.S.D. or equivalent
Application Process
This is an apprenticeship program and follows a different application process than regular post-secondary education programs. You cannot apply to this program through ontariocolleges.ca.
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
All boilermaker apprentices in Ontario must belong to the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Local 128 and must register through the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD). Apprentice contracts and training schedules are managed through the IBB Local 128.
Applicants who are registered as an apprentice in a trade should receive a letter from the Ministry of Labour, Training & Skills Development inviting them to apply for schooling. All applications from that point will need their payment processed by the Office of the Registrar & Financial Aid Services at Lambton College.
If you are a registered apprentice and have not received a letter regarding apprenticeship school, please contact your local Ministry of Labour, Training & Skills Development office.
Training Dates
The following training dates are for the 2023-2024 academic year for the Construction Boilermaker apprenticeship.
- Basic (CBMB) Dates
- January 8 - March 1
- Intermediate (CBMI) Dates
- October 16 - December 8
Course List
This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.
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