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THE CHANGING FACE OF EDUCATION

The education and training department has a long-standing place in the history of IBEW Local 353. As far back as 1977 technical courses were offered on an ad hoc basis, and the first Education Committee meeting was held in 1977.

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In 1992, our Toronto Training Centre was opened. It consisted of four classrooms but has since expanded to six classrooms with three shop areas.

In 2009, the Mississauga Training Centre opened and has grown to include seven classrooms, three shops and a complete welding lab with attached classroom.

Recently, we have added our Barrie and Oshawa Training Centres, which opened in 2012. Both of these centres have a joint classroom/ shop area, allowing us the ability to offer courses in our newly expanded territory.

Advances in technology are occurring in many areas, such as Solar Photo-Voltaic, LED lighting, electrical vehicles and new tools are being used every day. The electrical industry is ever-changing and IBEW Local 353 is committed to continually developing the programs that will keep our members on the leading edge of tomorrow’s technology. As our membership grows so shall we, as it remains our mission to ensure we provide the highest level of education for our membership as possible.

Education has come a long way. We currently offer an average of forty plus courses per semester – from A.C. Motor Control to Fibre Optics to PLC to Welding – with over 1,000 members participating annually.

Thanks to all our members for our continuing success and we look forward to seeing you in the classrooms!

NIGHT SCHOOL COURSES

Conduit Fabrication – Rigid Bending & Threading

Prerequisite – Successful completion of Conduit Fabrication Level 1. Students will learn cutting and threading techniques for small and large rigid conduits through a variety of hands-on assignments and lectures. These techniques will include the use of hand, portable...

Traffic Signals

This program is designed to give the participant a general overview of the components that make up a signalized intersection, and how those components are put together to form a fully functional traffic signal installation. Safety while working in close proximity to...

PLC Sensors and Devices

Knowledge of sensors and PLC’s is essential for designing and maintaining process lines and production equipment on the plant floor. Sensors act as the eyes, ears and touch for programmable logic controllers. This course explores all five (5) common sensing...

Electronics – Level I

Could you repair a switch-mode power supply beyond replacing ruptured capacitors? Could you troubleshoot an industrial control circuit beyond Go/No-Go testing of power module devices? Go beyond by learning how to analyze manufacturers equipment schematics for consumer...

First Aid and CPR

This is a two (2) session standard course where the participants receive training, testing and certification in both First Aid and CPR and a manual to keep for your own use. *In order to successfully meet the requirements of this program, you must be on time and...

Fibre Optics – Level I

In this updated program, students will learn about the world of Fibre Optics including: The basics of light transmission Safe handling procedures How to install connectors Basics of testing fibre cables Students will also be preparing and terminating a variety of...

The Spring 2024 Course Calendar is here! Registration Is Open.

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