Construction Boilermakers use blueprints and other plans to construct, install, and repair boilers, tanks, and other large containers that hold liquids and gases. These vessels or boilers are used to contain everything from steam in an electric power plant to oil, chemicals and other liquids that we use daily. A Construction Boilermaker is designated as a Boilermaker under the Inter-provincial Red Seal program.
Construction Boilermakers work on heat exchangers and other heavy metal structures and use brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters and other tools during the course of their work. Because boilers and other heavy metal products typically last 20 to 40 years or more, Construction Boilermakers also inspect and maintain these structures to ensure they are safe and efficient.
Construction Boilermakers also fit and join tubes, gauges, valves and other components that attach to the boiler or vessel and then test these systems for leaks or other defects. They sometimes are required to install heat-resistant materials around the systems to protect other workers. Construction Boilermakers can often be found in the maintenance departments of large industrial complexes and electric power generating plants.
Boilermaker Profile
Program Outline
Boilermaker Program Outline - The Boilermaker program is currently being revised in consultation with industry and other stakeholders. This current Program Outline is to be used by Training Providers until the program updates are complete.
Training Institutions
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CS011.3 Boilermaker Challenge Package
CS012.3 Boilermaker Supervision and Sign-Off Authority
CS002.2 Boilermaker
Information Guide: Preparing to Write an Interprovincial Red Seal Examination
This published information guide provides study techniques which can be used to prepare for writing the Interprovincial Red Seal examination for this trade. Topics which are discussed in the guide are: the National Occupational Analysis (NOA), studying for the Red Seal exam, sample Red Seal questions, and writing the Red Seal exam.
Inter-Provincial Examination Information
All of the Inter-Provincial examinations have an assigned number of questions based on each National Occupational Analysis (NOA) blocks and tasks. Refer to the table for an assigned number of questions per exam, the assigned number of questions per block section and the assigned number of questions per task for this trade.
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