Check Tests. A Welder, whose Identification Transfer Card is about to expire or which has expired for ninety (90) days or less will be required to weld the assembly for check testing for the position held. In order to avoid unnecessary testing which will not be of benefit to the Council, the Bureau and the Welder, who may waste time and money, the following is suggested: 3.1 All Welders who successfully pass their Check test for a SMAW all position ticket (O) and those Welders who successfully pass their Check test for all position (O) for FCAW, MCAW and GMAW (MIG and TIG) who also possess an up to date (O) class ticket for SMAW will receive a monetary grant in lieu of wages and fringe benefits regardless of time or day he/she is re-tested. 3.2 A Welder who, in the opinion of the Bureau Representative has not the ability to deposit sound weld metal should be advised not to complete his test and thereby save the cost of x-ray and replacement plates. This could be decided by visual examination of deposited weld metal by the Bureau Representative during welding. 3.3 A Welder attempting the Check test shall hold a valid class “O” Canadian Welding Bureau Ticket All Position. 3.4 The Local Union should discourage its members from attempting a test if there is a great possibility of failure through lack of skill or other causes such as poor working or personal habits. 3.5 The Local Union should encourage its members to improve their knowledge by recommending that they pursue courses in welding. 4.1 The Bureau Schedule of Fees shall be as listed in the Agreement between the Bureau and the Council, which from time to time may be amended and a copy sent to the Association.
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Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Agreement