What Alberta Carpenters Training Centre does

The Alberta Carpenters Training Centre (ACTC) is a union-affiliated training organization operating three physical training centres in Edmonton (headquarters), Calgary, and Fort McMurray, Alberta. It delivers apprenticeship and safety certification programs exclusively to members in good standing of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC), specifically Locals 1325 and 2103, estimated at 2,000+ members province-wide. The training portfolio centers on two four-year apprenticeship tracks: a Carpentry apprenticeship (four periods) culminating in Journey Level certification and Red Seal endorsement, and the Canadian Scaffold Program (four levels) developed in conjunction with UBC's Canadian District. Additional offerings include Floorcovering Installer apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship programs, professional development in safety leadership, and a broad catalog of safety courses (ESC Fall Protection, Confined Space, H2S Alive, MEWP, WHMIS, First Aid/CPR, CSTS 2020). An approved network of approximately 24 third-party providers across Alberta delivers supplementary safety training under direct billing arrangements.

Name

Alberta Carpenters Training Centre

Legal name

Alberta Carpenters Training Centre

Website

https://abcarptc.ab.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Alberta Carpenters Training Centre (ACTC) is a union-affiliated apprenticeship and safety training provider serving UBC Local 1325 and 2103 members across Alberta through three training centres in Edmonton, Calgary, and Fort McMurray, funded by employer contributions via the Alberta Carpenters Training Fund.

Ownership category

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Product category

Construction Trades Apprenticeship and Safety Training

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Working at Heights, Fall Protection & Scaffolding (EDABAEAH), Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK), Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH)

Keywords

• Apprenticeship training
• Construction safety training
• Carpentry apprenticeship
• Scaffold training
• Trade skills training

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Training Fund Contributions: Funded through employer contributions via collective agreements with signatory contractors. The Alberta Carpenters Training Fund is the primary funding source, supported by employer contributions and member collective agreements.
2. Registration Fees: Members pay registration fees upon acceptance into courses: $25 for 1-3 day courses, $50 for 4+ day courses. Members must receive prior approval to be eligible for reimbursement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Alberta Carpenters Training Centre (ACTC) is a union-affiliated training centre that delivers apprenticeship programs (4-period carpentry, 4-level scaffolding, and floorcovering installer), safety certification courses (ESC Fall Protection, Confined Space, H2S Alive, MEWP, WHMIS, CSTS), trade skills enhancement training (rigging, forklift, concrete formwork, print reading), and pre-apprenticeship programs to members of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters in Alberta. Training is funded through the Alberta Carpenters Training Fund via employer contributions under collective agreements and is delivered at three training centres across Alberta.

Product overview

The Alberta Carpenters Training Centre (ACTC) is a Union Training Centre providing comprehensive apprenticeship and safety training programs for members of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America in Alberta. The training portfolio consists of two core apprenticeship tracks: Carpentry (4-period apprenticeship program leading to Red Seal certification) and Scaffolding (4-level Canadian Scaffold Program), plus Floorcovering Installer apprenticeship. In addition to apprenticeship training, ACTC offers an extensive catalog of safety training courses including ESC Fall Protection, ESC Confined Space Entry and Monitor, ESC H2S Alive, ESC Mobile Elevating Work Platform, WHMIS 2015, CSTS 2020, and First Aid/CPR training. Trade skills enhancement courses cover Forklift/Telehandler operation, Basic and Advanced Rigging, Certified Rigger and Signaler, Print Reading, Concrete Formwork, Commercial Door Hardware, and Builders Level/Elevation. The center also provides professional development programs including Leadership for Safety Excellence and Principles of Health and Safety Management. All training is delivered through the main Edmonton office and satellite locations in Calgary and Fort McMurray.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Carpentry Apprenticeship Program 4-year carpentry apprenticeship program delivered across four training periods (Period 1 through Period 4). Each period provides theory and shop training using Alberta Apprenticeship curriculum. Periods 2-4 require prior period completion. Upon completion, members receive Journey Level Certificate and Red Seal endorsement upon passing the Interprovincial Exam. Requires registered apprentice status with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT).
• Canadian Scaffold Program (Scaffolding Apprenticeship) 4-level standardized scaffolding apprenticeship program introduced in January 2023 across all ACTC Alberta training centres. Each level requires completion of the previous level plus specified field hours (1,500 hours per level: 750/1500/3000/4500 cumulative hours). Level 1 requires ESC Fall Protection Certificate. Journey Level Upgrade available for scaffolders seeking journey-level status who hold Journey Level Carpenter's Certificate or equivalent experience.
• Floorcovering Installer Apprenticeship Program Floorcovering installer apprenticeship delivered using AIT curriculum. Currently delivered across at least two periods (Period 1 and Period 2) with theory and shop training. Requires registered apprentice status with AIT.
• ESC Safety Certification Training Energy Safety Canada (ESC) certified safety courses including ESC Fall Protection (CSA Z259 aligned), ESC Confined Space Entry and Monitor (CSA Z1006-16 and oil and gas Code of Practice), ESC H2S Alive (hydrogen sulphide safety), ESC Mobile Elevating Work Platform (Type 3, Group B), and ESC Common Safety Orientation (4-hour oil and gas new worker orientation). Delivered through ACTI primary provider and ACTC approved provider network.
• Construction Industry Training (CIT) - Pre-Apprenticeship Basic skills training for new apprentices covering measurement, blueprint reading, hand tools, power tools, material handling, scaffold material, knots, basic rigging and OH&S Regulations. Serves as a foundation course for members entering the carpentry/scaffolding trades.
• Pre-Employment Carpentry Program (TWTS)

Quantifiable outcome

• 4-year scaffold apprenticeship program with 6000 hours total training
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alberta Construction Training Institute (ACTI)coreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary approved safety training provider. Delivers safety courses including Fall Protection, Confined Space, H2S Alive, Mobile Elevated Work Platform, Forklift/Telehandler, and other safety certifications on behalf of ACTC. Multiple locations in Calgary and Edmonton.
• United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent international union organization. ACTC is affiliated with UBC through Local 1325 and 2103. Provides apprenticeship curriculum, mentorship programs, and national standards including the Canadian Scaffold Program curriculum.
• Alberta Regional Council of Carpenters and Allied WorkerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council under UBC. ACTC is affiliated with this regional body. The council represents carpenters and allied workers across Alberta.
• Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial government body overseeing apprenticeship programs. ACTC delivers AIT-certified curriculum for carpentry and floorcovering apprenticeship programs. Apprentices must be registered with AIT.
• Safety Buzz Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved safety training provider located in Bonnyville. Offers various safety courses and direct billing to ACTC.
• First Aid & Safety Training (FAST)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved provider in Edmonton offering first aid and safety training courses. Direct billing available.
• Aurora Training Corp.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved provider in Fort McMurray offering safety training courses. Direct billing available.
• Canadian Industrial & Construction Training (CICT)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved provider in Fort McMurray offering industrial and construction safety training. Direct billing available.
• Spirit Employment & Training Edmonton Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved provider with locations in Calgary and Edmonton. Offers safety training courses with direct billing.
• Western Canada First & First AidminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved first aid training provider in Edmonton with direct billing capability.
• Titan Health & Safety Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved safety training provider in Calgary with direct billing.
• Heartland Industrial Training CentreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved industrial training provider in Fort Saskatchewan with direct billing.
• Energy Safety CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization that developed ESC safety courses (Common Safety Orientation, Fall Protection, Confined Space, H2S Alive, MEWP). Their curriculum is delivered through ACTI and ACTC.
• Millwrights Local 1460minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts the 5-day Certified Rigger and Signaler (CRS) course at their facility, equipping students with rigging and heavy object handling knowledge.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ironworkers Local 720 Training Centre: Union-affiliated ironworker training centre in Alberta. Comparable as a sibling union training organization operating under the same Alberta construction-trade funding and apprenticeship model, targeting an adjacent skilled trade with similar scale and member-funded economics.
• Alberta Millwrights Training Centre: Union-affiliated trades training centre in Alberta serving Millwrights Local 1460. Directly comparable in operating model — non-profit union training funded through collective agreement contributions, focused on apprenticeship and safety certification, with similar scale and member-funded economics.
• United Association Local 488 Training Centre (Pipefitters/Plumbers): Alberta union training centre for pipefitters, plumbers, and welders. Comparable as a peer union training institution funded through employer contributions, delivering apprenticeship and safety certification across Alberta construction trades from a similar governance and funding structure.
• Carpenters' Training Centre of British Columbia: British Columbia's UBC-affiliated carpenters training centre. Comparable as a sibling UBC training institution in an adjacent province, delivering the same UBC Red Seal carpentry curriculum and scaffolding programs under the same union brand and funding mechanism.
• Alberta Ironworkers Local 720 Apprenticeship and Training: Union-affiliated training centre for ironworker apprentices and journey workers in Alberta. Comparable in governance (joint employer/union trusteeship), funding source (collective agreement contributions), and product mix (apprenticeship + safety certifications).

Others

• Alberta Construction Safety Association: Provincial construction safety association that delivers CSTS 2020 and other safety orientations free of charge. Comparable because it competes on the same member safety training that ACTC resells via ACTI, often at lower or zero price points.
• Energy Safety Canada: Developer of the ESC safety curriculum (Fall Protection, Confined Space, H2S Alive, MEWP, CSO) that ACTC delivers through its approved provider network. Comparable as the curriculum owner whose standards shape ACTC's safety catalog and whose pricing changes flow through ACTC's economics.

Broad incumbents

• Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT): Public polytechnic in Edmonton delivering trades apprenticeship and safety training at significantly greater scale. Comparable because it competes for the same Alberta apprentice pool and offers AIT-aligned carpentry, scaffold, and safety programs, though across many trades beyond carpentry.
• SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology): Calgary-based polytechnic providing apprenticeship, trades, and safety training across Alberta. Comparable as an alternative delivery channel for AIT-registered apprentices and a competitor for the same member-learner audience, particularly in southern Alberta.

Regional players

• Merit Contractors Association: Alberta open-shop (non-union) construction association offering training and apprenticeship services. Comparable because it serves the same Alberta construction labour market with apprenticeship and safety training, but on the non-union side — representing the alternative ACTC's union members are not directly eligible for.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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