b'FEATUREhavingtowritealargeexamupon"We\'re up to the challenges we\'ll face when it comes completion of the three years. Thisinmind,Walshbelievesitisto revising our training programs to updated program worthwhiletodiscusswaystoprovide greater support for roofing trainees, espe- standards in B.C. and aligning with the national cially those who may thrive in the field butlesssoinaclassroomenvironment.strategy of harmonization."Hopefully, after harmonization, there will be a focus on getting all registered appren-tices through the program and passing theScales. The existing standard, the NOA,at the RSOS workshop will lead to better interprovincial exam. Most people who arehas been around for a number of years.outcomes for all. Harmonization of the not successful on the exam the first timeNow, we have an opportunity to updateroofing trade will make for a better work-never make an effort to return and writeitwithnewtradestandards,processesforce for years to come, he says. Having itagain.Perhaps,withamoreunifiedand technologies. trade training program, there can be moretradespeople from all regions following discussion on how to make every registeredUpdatingthestandardmeansthatthesamecurriculumandtrainingwill apprentice successful and possibly providewellbeassessingroofersnationallyallow for tradespeople to have equal skill other avenues for examination. againstacontemporarystandard,hesets no matter where they are from.continues, and for the first time well Harmonizing standards have a national standard which will bringAs for the discussion ahead, Rogan Training standardization may be a focusconsistency to training within each levelsaysITAiseagertocollaboratewith oftheCCDAsharmonizationefforts,ofapprenticeshipacrossthecountry,RCABConre-definingB.C.sroofing but it is part of an overall mission to liftmaking it easier for apprentices to cometrade.Thisprocessprovidesample the industrys success as a whole.to B.C. for work and be able to continueopportunityforindustryinputand One of the benefits to going throughtheir apprenticeship uninterrupted. engagement.Welookforwardto this process is that its a chance to lookHerein,Walshagreesthathavingworking with RCABC on harmonizing at everything through a fresh lens, saysrepresentatives like Visscher and himselfthis program, she says. Northern Roof-Life SpecialistsConsulting ThermographyNorthern Roof-Life Specialists Condition ReportsQuality Control Inspections LOCAL UNION NO. 280 Specifications and TenderingPRODUCTION, ROOFING & SHEET METALBusiness ManagerJim PaquetteBusiness RepresentativeKen Elworthy Dawson Creek, BC Terrace, BC Grande Prairie, AB250-782-6878 250-641-4204 780-538-4190Business RepresentativeRichard Mangelsdorf Dick Van Genne RRO Mike Van Genne Mel Hoffart RROBusiness RepresentativeTroy ClutcheyEmail: mel@topsideconsulting.caTelephone: 604-430-3388Fax: 604-431-1864 RCABC and ARCA Accepted InspectorsToll Free: 1-800-242-8645Web: www.smw280.orgEmail: info@smw280.org ACCEPTEDINSPECTION AcceptedMEMBERS OF FIRM Inspectorswww.rcabc.org l27'