Piara Singh Bains fonds - Textual Records

Job Certificate for Piara Singh certifying that he has been working at the Central Railway, Jhasi as a Turner from 1948 to 1960, and later as an Apprentice Mechanic from 5th December 1960. Following his training in the Mechanical branch including his course completion from the System Technical School, Jhansi from 1960 to 1963, he was appointed as Cargeman 'C' (Fitting Trade) and later… more

Statement of Copletion for Piara Singh to certify completion of a course in small offset operation at the Vancouver Community College.

Service Certificate for Piara Singh's service as a Fitter Chargeman "B" in the Mechanics Department of Central Railway from 4th March, 1943 to 18th March, 1971, stating that he resigned on his own will. more

Job appreciation letter for Piara Singh from R.T. Sahani, Divisional Superintendent, Central Railway, Jhansi for his job as a Fitter Chargeman 'C' in 1963-64. Shahani notes that Piara Singh's contributions helped in improving the utilization and the overall performance of the mechanical fettle of the engines at Agra Loco Shed. more

Certificate of Achievement for Piara Singh for successfully completing a ten-month Vocational Training Programme in Welding. The certificate was awarded by the government British Columbia Vocational Schools' department of education. more

The Apprentice Engineer's Certificate was awareded to Piara Singh upon successful completion of Apprentice Mechanic course in the year 1963 at the System Technical School Jhansi, Indian Railways. His two-year apprenticeship included 13 related theoretical subjects and a practical training with "fitting trade" being the main focus. more

Job Certificate for Piara Singh certifying that he has been working at the Loco Shed, Bina as a Turner since 4th March, 1948.

IRLA (Individual Running Ledger Account) payslip in the name of Piara Singh issued on March 4th, 1947.

Letter dated 7th February, 1973, from L.Smith (Principal of British Columbia Vocational School, Burnaby) to Piara Singh congratulating him for successfully completing general welding course and getting employment. He expresses gratitude towards Piara Singh for providing him with insight on Sikh religion and gives his best wishes for the future.

Completion certificate for Trade Extension/M.I.G Welding course at the British Columbia Vocational School, Burnaby in the name of Piara Singh Bains. He completed the course in 1974 and his performance was rated as satisfactory.

Completion certificate for Pre-employment/Welding course at the British Columbia Vocational School, Burnaby in the name of Piara Singh Bains. He successfully completed the course in the years 1972-73.

Certificate by the British Colimbia Vocational School, Burnaby certifying that Piara Singh is a student at the school, signed by Piara Singh himself.