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VIDEO LIBRARY

Local 353 members are free to use the videotape library (VHS format) established by the Technical Education Committee. A number of new tapes have recently been added to the library – including topics like Fibre Optics, Communication Cabling and Harmonics.

A catalogue listing titles and a short description of each tape is available at the main office reception area to help you make a selection.

Members may borrow two tapes for a two-week period and, provided the tapes are returned on time, there will be no charge.

TEXTBOOKS AVAILABLE

The Technical Education Committee has the following textbooks available for purchase at the Local Union office:

• Electricians Guide to Programmable Controllers $40.00
• Electricians Guide to AC Motor Control $22.00
• Electricians Guide to Conduit Bending $14.00
• Ugly’s Electrical Reference Guide $ 10.00
• Ontario Electrical Safety Code - 2002 Edition $100.00

SOFTWARE & TRAINING AIDS

C of Q Preparation CD-ROM: A CD-ROM based learning tool is available to all members who wish to study for their Certificate of Qualifications. These CD-ROMs are available to the members on a loan out basis with a 2 week return date. The CD-ROM contains over 1000 questions to help candidates study before writing their exam. The CD-ROM is based on the 2002 NOA (National Occupational Analysis) which is the standards by which the exam is derived from.

This is a great tool that allows students to simulate a live on-line exam. It combines 110 questions with a 3 hour timer to help the candidates build their confidence levels.

A limited amount of these CD-ROMs are available. Please call the Hall to reserve one.

COURSE REIMBURSEMENT

Members who enroll in trade related courses other than those offered by the Local may be eligible to have the course fee reimbursed under the following guidelines:

a) Courses must be technically trade related.

b) 80% course attendance and/or successful completion.

• Member must be working for an employer contributing to the Education Fund.
• Courses must be delivered from training facility recognized with the Provincial Government

There is a ceiling of $250.00 per twelve-month period. Reimbursement applications are available at the Local Union office reception or through the Tech Ed department. To be eligible, courses must be delivered from a government recognized Training Facility.

COURSE ELIGIBILITY

Courses are open to Journeypersons and Senior Apprentices who have successfully completed Advanced Trade School unless noted in the prerequisite of the course description.

Courses marked with an asterisk ( *) are open to all members.