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Avalanche Skills Training
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
$249 | PVHE-228 Mental Health First Aid trained employees will be equipped to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health issues and provide help to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis, including those related to substance use.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM March 26 and 27
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM April 30 and May 1
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM April 23 and 24
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM May 5 and 6
$20 | PVHE-267 This online course assists learners in developing a personal understanding of the effects of stress, loss, trauma and grief on others, with emphasis on self-care and personal protection.
CONTINUOUS INTAKE | REGISTER ONLINE
RED CROSS PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID – SELF CARE
$20 | PVHE-266 This online course assists learners in developing a personal understanding of the effects of stress, loss, trauma and grief, with emphasis on self-care and personal protection.
CONTINUOUS INTAKE | REGISTER ONLINE
SAFETY COURSES
AVALANCHE SKILLS TRAINING LEVEL 1
$249 | PVNR-161 In this course students learn how to recognize avalanche terrain and how to companion rescue.
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND SATURDAY
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM (MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY)
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (SATURDAY FIELD TRIP) January 24 – 29 February 28 – March 5
TUESDAY, THURSDAY, AND SATURDAY
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (TUESDAY AND THURSDAY)
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (SATURDAY FIELD TRIP) February 22 – 26
AVALANCHE SKILLS TRAINING LEVEL 2
$595 | PVNR-164 This is a hands-on course builds on the knowledge and skills learned in AST 1 and features extensive practical field experience augmented with one day of classroom theory and discussions.
TUESDAY – FRIDAY | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM February 22 – 25
CONFINED SPACE AWARENESS
$249 | PVHE-508 An interactive course which provides a basic understanding of confined spaces in the workplace.
MONDAY | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM January 24 March 14
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BASIC FALL PROTECTION
$249 | PVHE-517 This program teaches all core concepts of fall protection from a regulatory and standards perspective.
SATURDAY | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM May 7
SATURDAY | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM March 12
MONDAY | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM February 28 April 25
CHAINSAW OPERATOR COURSE
$369 | PVIN-692 Learn the basics of chainsaw operation, safety and maintenance in this two-day course. Come prepared to use equipment.
MONDAY AND TUESDAY | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM April 25 and 26
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM April 28 and 29
CHAINSAW SAFETY
$179 | PVNR-125 This one-day course is designed for the entry-level chainsaw operators focusing on proper saw maintenance and safe use of chainsaws.
SATURDAY | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM March 26
FALLER TRAINING
$28,875 | PVNR-155 The New Faller Training is a challenging and comprehensive 30 day program which involves classroom training, interactive exercises, reviews and evaluations and closely supervised field training.
VARIOUS DAYS | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM April 4 – May 6
ENERGY SAFETY CANADA PACKAGE
$749 | PVHE-910 Register for the three-course Package and save about $100.
CONFINED SPACE ENTRY/ MONITOR – ENERGY SAFETY CANADA
$299 | PVHE-911 Participants of this course will obtain knowledge of how to correctly identify what a confined and restricted space is, recognize the hazards associated, controls that must be in place to eliminate or reduce the hazards and the duties of a confined space monitor.
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FRIDAY | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM April 1
FALL PROTECTION – ENERGY SAFETY CANADA
$299 | PVHE-912 This course provides end users with the knowledge to understand fall protection safety principles as they apply to the work environment and how to correctly use fall protection at all times.
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THURSDAY | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
March 31
H2S ALIVE – ENERGY SAFETY CANADA
$249 | PVHE-150 This course is designed for workers in the petroleum industry or any other industry who may be exposed to environments where hydrogen sulfide gas (H2S) may be present.
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WEDNESDAY | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM March 30
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FOODSAFE LEVEL 1
$125 | PVPS-101 A food handling, sanitation and work safety course designed for food service establishment operators and frontline food service workers.
TUESDAY | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM February 15
FRIDAY OR SATURDAY | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM January 29 March 26 February 25
MONDAY | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM February 7 April 19
SATURDAY | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM February 5 MONDAY | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM March 14
FOOD SAFETY FOR FOOD HANDLERS
$125 | PVPS-109 This course is equivalent to FOODSAFE Level 1 in BC and is completed fully online, including the exam.
CONTINUOUS INTAKE | REGISTER ONLINE
FORKLIFT
$249 | PVHE-647 Covers Labour Canada and British Columbia OH&S Regulations, elements of a professional operator, inspection, and safety checks, proper and safe refueling, pallet safety, maneuvering techniques, stability triangle, safe operating principles, ramp and dock operations, and injury assessment.
FRIDAY | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM April 22
SATURDAY | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM January 15 February 12 March 19
FRIDAY | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM February 25
HOISTING AND RIGGING SAFETY
$249 | PVHE-646 Course includes hoisting and rigging, equipment hazards, hoisting calculations, winching, cables, chains, boomers, slings, securing loads, equipment and hand signals.
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FRIDAY | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM April 8
SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM February 19
FRIDAY OR THURSDAY | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM March 18 May 12
RADIO OPERATOR CERTIFICATE
$179 | PVIN-270 This one-day course will instruct you on the proper procedure and terminology to receive and send transmissions over a handheld radio.
SATURDAY | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM March 19
ROUGH TERRAIN TELEHANDLER
$249 | PVHE-181 This course is designed to provide Rough Terrain Telehandler operators with a solid foundation in health and safety standards, preventative maintenance and proper procedures for safe operation.
FRIDAY | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM April 29
FRIDAY | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM April 22
SKID STEER
$249 | PVHE-643 Basic Training for personnel operating skid steer/bobcat.
FRIDAY | 8:00 AM – 5:0 0PM March 25
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S100 FIRE SUPPRESSION
$249 | PVNR-170 Upon successful completion of this two-day course, the candidate will demonstrate a basic knowledge of wildland fire suppression organization structure, wildfire behaviour, plus suppression and safety procedures.
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM April 20 and 21
S100/S185
$249 | PVSS-101 Students will demonstrate an understanding of fire behaviour, fire line safety, tools and equipment, fundamentals of fire suppression and water delivery using portable pumps and gravity systems.
MONDAY AND TUESDAY | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM May 16 and 17
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PART 1
$159 | PVHE-114 Introduce new committee members to the basic principles of workplace health and safety or refresh your skills with OH and S Level 1.
FRIDAY | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM January 28
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PART 2
$159 | PVHE-116 Pick up where OH & S Level 1 leaves off and further develop the concepts, tools and resources needed to tackle OH and S issues at your workplace.
FRIDAY | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM February 11
S100A BASIC FIRE SAFETY
$125 | PVNR-621 This course is for those who have a current S100 Basic Fire Suppression Safety certificate and need to recertify.
WEDNESDAY | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM May 18
THURSDAY | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM April 21
WHMIS ONLINE
$29 | PVHE-700 Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System training to meet the Federal Hazardous Products Act requirements for handling hazardous materials in the workplace.
CONTINUOUS INTAKE | REGISTER ONLINE
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RED CROSS BABYSITTING COURSE
$79 | PVSS-600 This course covers everything from first aid to managing difficult behaviors to essential content on leadership and professional conduct as a babysitter. Must be ages 11 to 15.
MONDAY – FRIDAY | 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM April 4 – 8
SATURDAY | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM May 14
MONDAY OR SATURDAY | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM March 21 April 10
THURSDAY | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM March 17
FUN FACT:
The word “babysitter” first showed up in the Oxford English Dictionary in 1937.
FAST FACT: There is no minimum legal age for when children can babysit in Canada, and it’s not uncommon for them to start as early as 12 years of age with training from the Red Cross Babystitng Course.
RED CROSS MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY ONLINE
$280 | PVPD-974 This course provides an introduction to the professional language used by those who are directly and indirectly involved with the art of healing.
CONTINUOUS INTAKE | REGISTER ONLINE
RED CROSS STAY SAFE!
$59 | GISS-600 Stay Safe! Teaches 9 – 13 year olds about being safe when they are without the direct supervision of a parent, guardian, or trusted adult, both at home and in their communities.
SUNDAY | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM May 29
MONDAY | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM February 14
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HAUL TRUCK OPERATOR PROGRAM
$7,500 | PVIN-220 This four-week program offers an introduction to safe and efficient operation of a haul truck in a surface mining or oil sands site. Our program uses simulators for Komatsu and Caterpillar haul trucks, which are most commonly used in Canadian large surface pit operations.
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MONDAY – FRIDAY | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM January 4 - 28 January 31 - February 25
SMALL WATER SYSTEMS OPERATION
$750 | PVIN-150 This two-day course covers required material for taking the EOCP Small Water Systems certification exam. Exam will be booked through EOCP by the instructor, to be invigilated at the Fernie Campus.
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM March 16 and 17
TECK HAZARDOUS ENERGY ISOLATION
$125 | PVHE-103 Procedural requirements for the control of hazardous conditions at all Teck Coal operations.
MONDAY | 1:00PM – 5:00 PM February 14
TRAFFIC CONTROL
$499 | PVIN-106 The BC Construction Safety Alliance’s comprehensive, two-day standardized course for Traffic Control Persons (TCPs) consists of classroom and practical training.
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM March 17 and 18
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM April 27 and 28
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM May 17 and 18
TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUALIFICATION
$299 | PVIN-163 This one-day requalification course will emphasize safe work practices and further safety in the high hazard traffic control industry.
TUESDAY | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM April 26
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TRANSPORTATION
AIRBRAKES
$349 | PVIN-131 This course is a comprehensive study of commercial vehicle air brake systems and pre-trip inspection.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM February 12 and 13 April 9 and 10
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM March 19 and 20
CLASS 1 COMMERCIAL DRIVER (MELT PROGRAM)
PVIN-101 This training course will prepare students for the ICBC road test which is included in the fee. Upon successful completion of the road test the student will receive their Class 1 designation in accordance with the new MELT (Mandatory Entry Level Training) program. Pre-requisite: Air Brake endorsement, and Class 1 learners’ license.
PLEASE CONTACT THE GOLDEN CAMPUS FOR DATES, TIMES
AND FEES: 250-344-5901
INTRO TO SAFE USE OF FOREST SERVICE ROADS
$99 + GST | GIRE-102 If you are on resource roads, the most basic safety precaution is having and correctly using a truck radio. What type of radio to use, correct installation, trip planning , packing essentials, and safety training are all important first steps.
WEDNESDAY | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM April 20
CLASS 3 COMMERCIAL DRIVER
PVIN-102 This 24-hour training course will prepare students for the ICBC road test which is included in the fee. Upon successful completion of the road test the student will receive their Class 3 designation. Pre-requisite: Air Brake endorsement, and Class 3 learners’ license.
PLEASE CONTACT THE GOLDEN CAMPUS FOR DATES, TIMES
AND FEES: 250-344-5901
RESOURCE ROAD SAFETY TRAINING
$399 + GST | GIPD-1005 Basic safety and decision making skills for driving on resource roads in British Columbia and further afield. This is a one-day field training course.
SATURDAY | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM April 30
TDG ONLINE (TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS)
$39 | PVHE-701 Required by Transport Canada if you are transporting dangerous goods.
CONTINUOUS INTAKE | REGISTER ONLINE
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BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Get the business and professional development skills you need. Our wide-range of courses are sure to add some oomph to your resume.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
SPECIAL EVENT PLANNING PROGRAM
$795 If you are currently planning special events within your job or looking for fundamentals to create a pathway to a future career, this program can expand your skills. This program introduces the planning, organizing, delivering, and evaluating of special events.
WINTER 2022: JANUARY 31 – APRIL 24
FOR MORE INFORMATION: EMAIL KIMBERLEY@COTR.BC.CA OR VISIT COTR.CA/SEPAC
BIRTH DOULA STUDIES PROGRAM
$795 The demand for professionally trained birth doulas is increasing. Whether you have a passion for supporting families or wish to use this is as a stepping stone to explore other perinatal professions, the Birth Doula Studies Program is the perfect choice!
WINTER 2022: JANUARY 31 – APRIL 24
FOR MORE INFORMATION: EMAIL KIMBERLEY@COTR.BC.CA OR VISIT COTR.CA/DOULA
SOURCE: 2020 JOB BANK WAGE DATA
ACTIVITY ASSISTANT MEDIAN WAGE IN BC $41,295
ACTIVITY ASSISTANT PROGRAM
$2,499 This course is designed to provide individuals with previous health care education the concepts and practical skills to deliver activities to clients/residents experiencing cognitive and physical challenges in continuing, long-term care and rehabilitation settings.
NEXT INTAKE STARTS APRIL 25, 2022 (APPLICATION
DEADLINE MARCH 15, 2022)
FOR MORE INFORMATION: PHONE: 250-428-5332 OR
EMAIL: CRESTON@COTR.BC.CA
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