EMPLOYMENT SKILLS
MarketSafe
MarketSafe is a food safety course developed to increase knowledge of food safety and safe food handling practices for temporary market vendors, farm gate vendors, market managers, home kitchen, small scale food processors, and others who may make, bake or produce lower risk food products for public consumption outside of regulated food premises. Course code: PS 072 Pen: Feb 22, Sat, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $79 + (materials + GST)
Public Speaking
Nail the interview, inspire your team, relate to your audience and own the stage. Through classroom lessons and participation, this course aims to provide you with tools to deliver a variety of effective presentations and speeches. Gain valuable speaking tips and insights to reduce anxiety and enable you to communicate better in your work and day-to-day life. Course code: COA 258 Pen: Feb 19 & 26, Wed, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. $99 + GST
The Practical Gardener This Distance Education course provides a basic understanding of cultural techniques that will enhance plant establishment, survival and health. It emphasizes practical approaches and solutions to gardening situations and problems encountered by both the novice gardener and grounds maintenance personnel. Recommended for students with no prior knowledge of plants or horticulture, and also for persons already in the horticulture industry who deal with ‘home garden’ issues on a regular basis, e.g., garden centre and grounds maintenance personnel. And it is ideal for homeowners who wish to take their gardening techniques to the next level. Students will receive a welcome email within three business days of registration with information on how to start the course. Students will then have two months from the date of the welcome email to complete the course. Register any time. Course code: AGR 086 Distance Education: Start anytime $336 + GST
Traffic Control One-Day Requalification
As of Jan 1, 2019, the new one-day TCP Requalification course is required. All TCPs needing to renew their TCP certification are required to take the new TCP Requalification course. Requalification Eligibility: • You are eligible to requalify six months (180 days) prior to expiry • You have 12 months after expiry to complete a requalification course, however you cannot work as a TCP while your certificate is expired • You have a valid Authorization Code Course code: LAT 026 Ver: May 4, Mon, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. $150 + materials + GST
FITNESS PROFESSIONAL SERIES Fitness, health and wellness are important in today’s society, with people increasingly seeking help and advice from trained professionals. Prepare for a career in the fitness industry with courses in interdisciplinary studies in health and fitness. The program is focused on quality and ensuring students are employable once they have completed their studies. Each course consists of theory, as well as practical component. Certification: Fitness professionals have many organizations they can register and/or certify with, and should research the requirements of the organization they want to join. Okanagan College’s Fitness Professional Program meets CFES, canadianfitness.net requirements. Contact Helena at hjordo@ okanagan.bc.ca if you have fitness program questions or want to make arrangements for other registering bodies. NOTE: Prices do not include CFES exam fees (possible re-write fees), ISA fees and registration or insurance fees.
Fitness Theory This 33-hour course is where it all starts. Basic knowledge is the key to success and safety. Topics include human anatomy, physiology, and the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and nervous systems. Explore movement analysis, basic nutrition and active living concepts. Gain the foundation for a career as a fitness professional or take your personal fitness goals to the next level. Course code: ITR 008 Kel: Feb 6 – Mar 12, Tue & Thu, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. $299 + materials + GST
Weight Training In this 42-hour course, learn how to apply your expanded understanding of kinesiology into movement mechanics and program planning and design, while learning correct and safe exercise techniques. You will gain confidence in your ability to develop safe, effective and efficient exercise programs for people with varied needs and goals. Visit community fitness facilities to practice using cutting-edge equipment and take advantage of the opportunity to build your own network of industry professionals. Pre-requisite: Fitness Theory course or college/university equivalent. Course code: ITR 001 Kel: Mar 17 – Apr 30, Tue & Thu, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. $369 + materials + GST
Personal Training This 63-hour course thoroughly covers applied kinesiology, biomechanics, advanced weight training techniques, health screening, fitness assessment, advanced program design, nutrition, business administration, marketing, legal liability and professional ethics. Gain the knowledge and experience you need for an exciting and rewarding career as a personal trainer. Pre-requisite: Fitness Theory course and Weight Training or college/university equivalent. Course code: ITR 015 Kel: Feb 6 – Apr 27, Mon & Thu, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. $549 + materials + GST *If you start Fitness Theory in February 2020, your Personal Training course will be in September 2020
Whole Foods Nutrition – Deeper Dive See page 33 – this course is approved for CFES CEC credits
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