Winter/Spring 2017 Continuing Ed Calendar

Short Courses, Distance & Online Learning, Corporate Training Agriculture Animal Sciences Business Fibre Arts Agriculture Land & Environment Animal Sciences Machinery & Trades Business Plants & Horticulture Fibre Arts Land & Environment Machinery & Trades Plants & Horticulture WINTER - SPRING 2017 January - July

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE When Olds College first opened its doors in 1913, we recognized the importance of life-long learning for students of all ages. This lifelong learning can be done for either self-development or professional advancement.

Olds College has consistently supported the need for students to learn in a hands-on environment, using the most innovative delivery methodologies. This tradition continues to hold true, as Olds College students train with modern technologies that instill them with a desire to continually strive towards enhancing their personal skills and developing their careers through the application of innovation and creativity. Olds College is committed to providing education that is accessible, specialized, responsive and sustainable while remaining fiscally responsible. We continue to grow through the engagement of students from Alberta, the rest of Canada and around the world. We have much to offer those considering Continuing Education and I encourage you to explore those options and become a student of Olds College.

Dr. H. J. (Tom) Thompson President, Olds College

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AGRICULTURE

BUSINESS

> AGRONOMY CERTIFICATE LEVEL I pg. 4 Crop Production Systems pg. 4 Field Scouting and Data Management pg. 4 Field School pg. 4 Insect & Disease Management pg. 4 Introductory Soils & Crop Nutrition pg. 4 Weed Fundamentals pg. 4

> ENTREPRENEURSHIP & SOCIAL ENTERPRISE CERTIFICATE pg. 12 Entrepreneurship Essentials pg. 12 Financial Literacy pg. 12 Principles of Marketing pg. 12 Social Entrepreneurship Strategies pg. 12

> TURF SCIENCE CERTIFICATE pg. 31 Turf Science Levels I & II pg. 31 Turf Science for Golf Courses pg. 31 Turf Science for Parks & Sports Turf pg. 31

> HOSPITALITY & TOURISM pg. 16-18 Accomodation Guest Services Certificate pg. 16 Accomodation Management Certificate pg. 17 Tourism Business & Svcs Mgmnt Certificate pg.18

> 2016 CAPLA Certification Examination Dates pg. 20 > Applying the 2010 Reclamation Criteria pg. 16 > Decision Making for Wetland Management pg. 20 > Fundamentals of Reclamation pg. 21 > Oilfield Reclamation pg. 21 > Soil Properties & Vegetation Mgmt pg. 21 > Soil Classification & Map Interpretation pg. 21

> AGRONOMY CERTIFICATE LEVEL II pg. 5 Integrated Pest Management pg. 5 Soil, Water & Fertility Management pg. 5 > CERTIFIED CROP ADVISOR TUTORIAL pg. 5 > RURAL FINANCE & ENTREPRENEURSHIP CERTIFICATE pg. 6 Agribusiness Accounting pg. 6 Agribusiness Financial Management pg. 6 Agribusiness Planning & Management pg. 6 Agricultural Management Principles pg. 6 Commodity Marketing Fundamentals pg. 6 Principles of Marketing pg. 6

ANIMAL SCIENCES > EQUINE SHORT COURSES pg. 8 Backcountry Horsemanship pg. 8 Driving Clinic - Level I pg. 8 Equine AI & TCS pg. 8 Equine Massage pg. 8 Horse Hoof Care & Trimming pg. 8

> ONLINE CLASSES pg. 14-15 Administrative Assistant Fundamentals pg. 15 Certificate in Google Tools pg. 14 Certificate in Project Management pg. 14 Creating a Successful Business Plan pg. 15 Digital Marketing Certificate pg. 14 Fundamentals of Supervision/Mgmnt pg. 15 Managing Social Media Platforms Cert. pg. 14 Negotiation: Get What You Want pg. 14 Resume Writing Workshop pg. 15 Start Your Own Small Business pg. 15 Understanding the HR Function pg. 15

FASHION > Sewing with Leather Series pg. 19 > Entrepreneurship as a Fashion Designer pg. 19

HORTICULTURE

> LIVESTOCK pg. 7 Cattle AI pg. 7

> PRAIRIE HORTICULTURE CERTIFICATE (PHC) pg. 26-30 Applied Botany pg. 26 > HORSE RACING CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS pg. 9 Arboriculture pg. 26 Exercise Rider & Jockey Training pg. 9 Basics of Horticultural Business Mgment pg. 26 Race Horse Groom Traning pg. 9 Basics of Horticultural Marketing pg. 27 Field Production of Floral Crops pg. 27 > VETERINARY MEDICINE FOR TEENS pg. 10 Floral Design pg. 27 > VETERINARY PRACTICE MANAGEMENT Fruit Production pg. 27 CERTIFICATE pg. 11 Greenhouse Crop Production pg. 27 Computer Applications for Industry pg. 11 Greenhouse Structures & Environments pg. 27 Veterinary Communications pg. 11 Herbaceous Landscape Plants pg. 28 Veterinary Financial Management pg. 11 Human Resource Management pg. 28 Veterinary Human Resources pg. 11 Indoor Landscaping pg. 28 Veterinary Marketing pg. 11 Integrated Plant Management pg. 28 Veterinary Systems & Operating Procedures pg. 11 Landscape Construction pg. 28 Landscape Design pg. 28 BUSINESS Medicinal & Aromatic Plants pg. 29 Nursery Crop Production pg. 29 > ACCOUNTING pg. 13 Plant Propagation pg. 29 Accounting Fundamentals I pg. 13 Post Harvest Handling of Food Crops pg. 29 Accounting Fundamentals II pg. 13 Safe Work/Pesticide Application pg. 29 Sage 50 Accounting 2015 Levels I & II pg. 13 Soils for Horticulture pg. 29 > COMPUTERS pg. 13 Turfgrass Production & Management pg. 30 Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2010/2013 pg. 13 Vegetable Crop Production pg. 30 Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010/2013 pg. 13 Woody Landscape Plants pg. 30 > CUSTOMIZED BUSINESS COURSES pg. 13

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HORTICULTURE

LAND & ENVIRONMENT

> PESTICIDE APPLICATOR TUTORIALS pg. 22-23 Agriculture, Landscape & Industrial Designation pg. 22 Agriculture, Landscape & Industrial for Authorized Assistants (No Core) pg. 22 Authorized Assistant (Core) pg. 22 Lawn & Garden Pesticide Dispenser Cert. pg. 23 Seed Protectant Pestcide Applicator pg. 23 > PESTICIDE APPLICATOR WORKSHOPS pg. 24-25 Recertification Workshops 1 - 4 pg. 25 Authorized Assistant (Core) pg. 25

SPECIAL INTEREST > Beginning Conversational French pg. 32 > Beginner's Guide to Getting Published pg. 33 > Beginning Writer's Workshop pg. 33 > Creating WordPress Websites pg. 33 > Discover Sign Language pg.32 > Drawing for the Absolute Beginner pg.32 > Introduction to Guitar pg.33 > Introduction to Java Programming pg.33 > Introduction to InDesign pg.32 > Secrets of Better Photography pg.32 > Speed Spanish pg. 32

TRADES & INDUSTRIAL > Air Brake Endorsement pg. 34 > Animal Welfare & Humane Slaughter Program pg. 35 > CFC/HCFC/HFC Control in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry pg. 34 > CWB Weld Test pg. 34 > Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) Safety Certification pg. 36 > Forklift Operator Certification pg. 34 > Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate (HEO) pg. 36 > Heritage Carpentry pg. 38 > Introduction to Small Engines pg. 34 > Introduction to Welding pg. 34 > Optional Stump Treatment Pesticide Certification pg. 37 > Utility Tree Worker Safety Training pg. 37 > Utility Tree Worker/Tree Trimmer Recertification pg. 37

> Agronomy Certificate Level I OVERVIEW

This entry-level program provides you with the basic agronomic knowledge and skills required to gain employment within the agriculture industry, and a base of knowledge so that you can pursue higher level agronomic education, skills and industry positions. The certificate consists of 5 online courses + 1 blended learning course that includes a residency on campus.

CROP PRODUCTION SYSTEMS

ONLINE

Acquire an understanding of primary agricultural production in Western Canada. Confidently be able to identify common crops produced on the prairies and become knowledgeable in factors affecting crop establishment, and appropriate application of tillage systems. Recognize the proper timing, methods and equipment used in seeding, harvesting and storing crops to maximize productivity and quality of agricultural commodities. Gain an appreciation for the diversity of crops produced on the prairies, and their various uses.

Course # 11092 Jan 9 - Mar 3, 2017 Course # 31044 Aug 28 - Oct 20, 2017 $799 + $30 eCampus fee

FIELD SCOUTING AND DATA ONLINE MANAGEMENT Understand the basics of GPS, GIS, digital photography and data management systems. Learn how to scout a field and the best options for collecting and managing that data.

Course # TBA Spring, 2017 $799

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INTRODUCTORY SOILS & CROP ONLINE NUTRITION Students will study the principles of soil formation, management and soil fertility.

Students will also learn soil sampling strategies, the interpretation of soil test reports and basic fertilizer blending.

Course # 11175 Mar 6 - Apr 28, 2017 Course # 41016 Oct 23 - Dec 15, 2017 $799 + $30 eCampus fee

INSECT AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT

FIELD SCHOOL This Field School will be the capstone course of the Agronomy Certificate.

In this course, you will demonstrate practical, hands-on application of the competencies gained in the prerequisite courses. All five other courses from the certificate must be completed prior to qualifying for Field School.

Course # 31002 Jul 3 - 9, 2017 (online portion) Jul 10 - 14, 2017 (residency portion) $799

ONLINE

Become acquainted with the major insect and disease species affecting field crops in the Canadian prairies. Understand the concept of integrated pest management and practices utilized to prevent and manage outbreaks.

Course # 11093 Jan 9 - Mar 3, 2017 Course # 31043 Aug 28 - Oct 20, 2017 $799 + $30 eCampus fee

WEED FUNDAMENTALS ONLINE Gain the ability to identify common prairie weeds, understand their characteristics, and how these weeds impact various ecosystems.

Understand the value of integrated weed management, and options for preventative, cultural and physical weed management.

Course # 11174 Mar 6 - Apr 28, 2017 Course # 41015 Oct 23 - Dec 15, 2017 $799 + $30 eCampus fee

The (online) Field Scouting and Data Management course may only be taken after having completed the other 4 online courses. Field School must be completed last.

Tuition includes all textbooks and course materials, unless otherwise stated.

Late Fee for registering after deadline: $75 The registration deadline for each course is 14 days prior to the course start date.

Courses with a start date in the first 2 weeks of January have a registration deadline of 21 days prior to the start of the course.

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> Agronomy Certificate Level II OVERVIEW

The Agronomy Certificate Level II Program builds upon the agronomic skills gained in the Level I Certificate. Upon completion of these courses, you will be able to integrate agronomic concepts and make general recommendations regarding crop production. This program will help prepare you to work in agricultural retail and agronomic support positions, as field technicians or to better manage your own farm!

Note: Must have already completed the Agronomy Certificate program at Olds College or have completed the designated prerequisites for each course. Please see website for information about all Level II courses.

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT

ONLINE

This course is designed to advance your knowledge and the application of integrated pest management concepts in agricultural cropping systems. Effective pest management is much more than just applying a pesticide. In this course, you will integrate all aspects of pest and crop management and see how ecological principles play an important role in pest management. The learning process will involve selected readings, assignments, discussions and a comprehensive term project.

Course # 11176 Jan 9 - Mar 18, 2017 $799 + textbooks

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SOIL, WATER & FERTILITY ONLINE MANAGEMENT Students in this course will study the potential negative effects of agricultural practices on soil and water resources and discuss beneficial management practices that can minimize environmental impact.

They will also investigate advanced practices in fertility management, learn to diagnose nutrient deficiencies, and gain the knowledge required for development of effective fertilizer recommendations.

Course # TBA Fall, 2017 $799 + textbooks

Late Fee for registering after dealine: $75 The registration deadline for each course is 14 days prior to the course start date.

Courses with a start date in the first 2 weeks of January have a registration deadline of 21 days prior to the start of the course.

> Certified Crop Advisor Tutorial OVERVIEW

Advance your career and become a Certified Crop Advisor! Take advantage of this intensive tutorial training session and prepare to write the Certified Crop Advisor Prairie Province and International exams.

CERTIFIED CROP ADVISOR TUTORIAL This is an overview course which highlights the regional and international objectives required to pass the CCA exam. The instructors have a wealth of knowledge in this regard, which will help you to better prepare to write the exam.

Required Study Guides: Prairie Provinces Certified Crop Advisor Study Guide, and International Certified Crop Advisor Study Guide (both books include Performance Objectives).

CCA Exam Information: Exam Date: Feb 3, 2017 Registration Deadline: Please confirm with Prairie CCA: www.prairiecca.ca/ exams/index.php or call: (204) 452-9637 Location: Olds College

How to Register for the Exam: Registration for the exam must be done through the Prairie CCA website at: www.prairiecca.ca/exams

Course # 11127 Jan 3 - 6, 2017 $599 + GST

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> Rural Finance & Entrepreneurship Certificate OVERVIEW

Advance your rural enterprise! Upgrade your management skills and improve your financial assessment skills! Whether you are a rural business owner or an agricultural lender, this online program will assist you in promoting better business practices within conventional and non-conventional agriculture.

Courses are directly transferable into the Agricultural Management Diploma for gaining higher credentials and furthering your career in the Agriculture Industry.

AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT ONLINE PRINCIPLES You will develop fundamental concepts of business management within the context of agriculture. These basic tools will provide the foundation for sound business decisions as they relate to all aspects and functional areas of the organization.

Course # 11021 Jan 23 - May 4, 2017 Registration Deadline: Jan 9, 2017 $799 + $30 eCampus fee

PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING

ONLINE

You will develop an understanding of marketing concepts, principles, and practices. Topics examined include the influence of environmental factors on the marketing process, marketing strategy development, marketing mix formulation and adjustment for pricing, and promoting and distributing appropriate products and services to selected markets.

Course # 41022 Sep 5 - Dec 15, 2017 Registration Deadline: Aug 18, 2017 $799 + $30 eCampus fee

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AGRIBUSINESS ACCOUNTING

ONLINE

You will generate financial records and statements for agribusinesses using generally accepted accounting principles.

Industry software is used and attention to unique industry issues is emphasized.

Course # 41021 Sep 5 - Dec 15, 2017 Registration Deadline: Aug 18, 2017 $799 + $30 eCampus fee

AGRIBUSINESS FINANCIAL ONLINE MANAGEMENT Improve your business management practices and processes for decision making. The impact of money management on business performance is examined through the application of selected budgeting processes and business risk assessments.

Prerequisite: Agribusiness Accounting Course # 11020 Jan 23 - May 4, 2017 Registration Deadline: Jan 9, 2017 $799 + $30 eCampus fee

AGRIBUSINESS PLANNING & ONLINE MANAGEMENT This course allows you to integrate concepts from other agricultural management courses in the preparation and presentation of a business plan related to an agribusiness or agri-value venture.

Prerequisite: Agricultural Management Principles, Agribusiness Accounting, and Principles of Marketing Course # 41020 Sep 5 - Dec 15, 2017 Registration Deadline: Aug 18, 2017 $799

COMMODITY MARKETING ONLINE FUNDAMENTALS It’s time to take action! Use a solutionbased philosophy to create and apply a portfolio of marketing strategies for your commodity production. Investigate current price risk management choices within your chosen sector to critique and rank various pricing and delivery solutions.

ELECTIVES: OVERVIEW

For more details on the below electives, please contact the Continuing Education Programmer.

One approved course (or more) in an area which supports your individual professional development needs and is consistent with the goals of this Certificate. Elective course(s) must be approved by the Continuing Education Programmer. Options include: - Commodity Marketing Fundamentals - Agribusiness Planning and Management - Olds College online courses (see Agronomy Certificate courses) - Related courses from other institutions

Course # 11022 Jan 23 - May 4, 2017 Registration Deadline: Jan 9, 2017 $799

4 required courses, 1 elective Note: Four of the courses have no prerequisite & can be taken on a stand-alone basis. If desired, 2 courses may be taken at the same time to suit your schedule.

Late Fee for registering after deadline: $75 Visit our website for information on the required textbooks for each course.

Students may contact the Olds College Bookstore or source them locally.

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> Livestock OVERVIEW

Olds College provides a variety of livestock training for producers and hobby farmers.

Through a combination of classroom and hands-on learning, these courses provide you with the skills to better manage herd health while saving money on veterinary and hoof trimming bills, and provides you with the skills that you may require to work for a livestock operation. We are also developing new online and face-to-face livestock courses, so if you do not see what you want listed here, or on the website, contact us! We just may be in the process of bringing out the program that you are looking for.

CATTLE AI (ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION) This intensive, 4-day course covers all aspects of Artificial Insemination (AI) and herd reproduction management.

Students will be introduced to aspects of artificial insemination and herd reproduction management to be used in a producer’s own herd. Lectures will provide an understanding of controlled breeding, sire selection, and nutrition.

The logistics of getting set up to practice all on your own will be addressed, including required equipment and costs.

The hands-on portion of this course will provide the opportunity for students to practice correct semen handling and artificial insemination techniques and procedures.

"I am extremely happy with every aspect of the course. I feel very confident in my ability to artificially inseminate my own cows."

Josh Moyer Cattle A.I. Student March, 2015

Course # 11182 Mar 16 - 19, 2017 $799

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> Equine Short Courses OVERVIEW

These hands-on courses help you save money, be safe and become a more confident horse owner. Courses are ideal for owners, trainers and riders alike. From learning the fundamentals of driving light or heavy horses, assessing and applying the requirements for ongoing first aid and health care, and developing best practices for both artificial insemination and hoof trimming and care, there's something for all equine lovers here!

DRIVING CLINIC LEVEL I This clinic provides an understanding of the fundamentals of driving and basic horse psychology. Harness parts, equipment, safety problem solving, horse behaviour, communicating with the driving horse, and starting and retraining horses are all discussed. This course offers you hands-on experience in harnessing, ground driving, hooking to equipment, and driving a single horse and team. An excellent opportunity for the beginner and experienced driver of both light and heavy horses to expand their knowledge. ** Horses will be supplied. Friday evening is theory and demonstration, Saturday and Sunday are hands-on. Register early, small class size (12). Textbook included.

Course # TBA Spring, 2017 Fri 7-10pm, Sat/Sun 9am-4:30pm $349 + GST

HORSE HOOF CARE & TRIMMING

BACKCOUNTRY HORSEMANSHIP

Horse owners know how important hoof care is. It can also be expensive and time consuming. This course will help save you time and money. During this 2½-day, hands-on course, you will learn the basics of hoof care, how to treat minor hoof problems, and when to call the farrier.

Trimming is practiced in a supervised setting. Participants may bring their own horse on the last day. Trimming tools are required.

Do you want to learn how to safely enjoy a backcountry trip on horseback? Could a little more guidance help you feel more comfortable planning your next wilderness experience with your horse or mule? From horse behavior to proper packing, this course will help to make your future horse-camping trips an enjoyable, safe experience. You will learn the necessary theory and get the hands-on learning that will enable you to be confident with your backcountry horsemanship. Includes 2 nights stabling (for 1 horse) and handbook.

Course # 11181 Mar 31 - Apr 2, 2017 Fri 7-10pm, Sat/Sun 9am-4:30pm $299 + GST

EQUINE AI & TCS (ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION & TRANSPORTING COOLED SEMEN) Obtain practical knowledge and acquire some of the hands-on skills necessary to successfully use artificial insemination and transported cooled semen to breed horses on your farm. This course will benefit the new horse breeder, those looking for ideas to update and improve their breeding practices, and those who wish to utilize artificial insemination and transported cooled semen in their breeding programs.

Course # 11177 Feb 23 - 24, 2017 $799 + GST

Course # 21004 May 5 - 7, 2017 $395 + GST

EQUINE MASSAGE Equine massage offers you one evening of theory and two days of hands-on massage for your horse. This course gives you, a horse owner, the ability to give your horse the comfort for sore muscles and related soft tissue stress, allowing it to return to work sooner. Some equine anatomy knowledge is recommended. ** It is necessary to bring your own horse.

Course # 21048 Jun 2 - 4, 2017 $299 + GST

" Excellent opportunity to learn every aspect of team driving. I would recommend this course to everyone interested in equine sports. Loved it! " Beverley A. Johnston Driving Clinic Level 1 ~ March, 2016 8 | Animal Sciences

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> Horse Racing Certificate Programs OVERVIEW

These programs provide an introduction to the exciting world of horse racing, and produce skilled, qualified employees to fill the open employment positions within the horse racing community. Each program includes 4 months of hands-on learning, and includes a paid practicum.

You will learn from top industry professionals, and find out where you fit in as a valued member of the team.

Our Horse Racing Programs are one of a kind in North America, delivered in state-of-the-art facilities, and instructed by supportive, experienced horse racing professionals.

Each Program is highly subsidized

by Horse Racing Alberta, to provide professionally trained horse people in the industry. The students pay a low tuition and their cost for accommodations only, and Horse Racing Alberta pays the rest at a tune of 80% subsidy. Accepted students are also eligible for one of six Scholarships provided by Horse Racing Alberta (more information can be found at www.thehorses.com). These Programs offer a combination of subsidized tuition and guaranteed employment, making a living doing what you love!

Race into your future with these exciting certificate programs!

EXERCISE RIDER & JOCKEY TRAINING Not built like a jockey? No Problem!

Bring your passion and your need for speed. Imagine a job where you get paid to ride horses every day. This hands-on program will take your horsemanship skills to the next level as you become a professional exercise rider, and if a career as a jockey appeals to you, gain the skills to pursue that career path as well. Several of our graduates have gone on to win top awards in racing and become worldclass jockeys. Developed with a strong focus on safety, the program will provide you with the riding skills, knowledge and competence to become a licensed exercise rider.

This program is offered in phases that increase your exposure to track riding as you gain the skills and techniques you require to gallop horses safely. This program allows you to earn while you learn, applying your skills working in industry before you even graduate!

What does an exercise rider do?

They get a rush every time they ride. They exercise race horses around a track to condition them and get them in shape for racing. Be part of a team creating the next winner!

Program starts January, 2018 $1035 + anciliary fees (see website for details)

RACE HORSE GROOM TRAINING Don't ride? No problem!

No horse experience needed, just bring your passion and love of horses and we can train you to be a successful groom.

You will be recognized for your ability to ensure quality care for the horses and contribute to a winning team!

Work with leading trainers and get valuable practical experience. There is an immediate demand for professional grooms, and our student practicums lead directly to job offers by the time you graduate!

What does a race horse groom do?

They provide stable maintenance and management, ensure proper nutrition and horse health care are provided, look after basic horse hoof care, tacking and race day preparation. Behind every race horse looking fabulous on race day is a proud groom!

Program starts January, 2017 $713 + anciliary fees (see website for details)

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Accredited by Advanced Education.

“These programs opened doors I never dreamed of... From travelling and working with young horses in Ocala Florida, to working 2 year old Sales in Kentucky, to becoming an Instructor at Olds College. They proved to be mere stepping stones in a career working with these amazing animals.�

Graduate, Becky Neergaard

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> Veterinary Medicine for Teens OVERVIEW

What is it like to work in a veterinary clinic or other animal care related business? This veterinary science camp will show you! Through classroom learning, demonstration and hands-on learning opportunities, you will learn basic skills and become familiar with various career opportunities related to veterinary science.

INTRODUCTION TO VETERINARY MEDICINE FOR TEENS If you are between the ages of 13-16, considering a career in the veterinary industry, and want to understand the different roles that are available as career options, then this course may be for you.

In this hands-on course, the instructor and guest speakers will help you understand the roles and responsibilities of Veterinary Medical Receptionists, Veterinary Technical Assistants, Registered Veterinary Technicians, Veterinarians and non-veterinary Animal Care Facilities. You will learn some basics of animal care and first aid, including animal behavior, safety, handling and restraint, general animal health assessment and physical exams.

Includes all learning materials, bus transportation and lunch for field trip to tour state-of-the-art animal care facilities.

Avoid Disappointment!

If you or your child wishes to participate in this course, we strongly encourage you to register early, as this class always fills!

Course # 31001 Jul 11 - 14, 2017 (4 days total) $595 + GST

Don't wait to register last minute!

Register early to avoid disappointment as some courses have a maximum enrollment.

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> Veterinary Practice Management Certificate OVERVIEW

Veterinary Practice Managers are in demand. Upgrade your skills to allow you to move into a management role and add exceptional value to the clinic that you work in. Complete any of the courses on a stand-alone basis, or the entire six course certificate program. There are three intakes per year (Jan, Apr, Oct) so begin the program when it suits you. Each course takes three months to complete.

You may take one or two courses at a time.

VETERINARY COMMUNICATIONS

ONLINE

Learn the art of actively addressing situations to obtain the best possible outcome. Gain a greater understanding of the importance of effective communication to your success as a practice manager. Acquire the knowledge, skills and strategies that will assist you to utilize appropriate written, verbal, intrapersonal and interpersonal communications to facilitate success with clients, staff, and other stakeholders.

During the course, you will have the opportunity to apply the skills that will make you a more effective leader within your team, and build your confidence handling a variety of situations that arise, including those that require conflict resolution skills.

Course # 11085 Jan 9 - Mar 31, 2017 $749

VETERINARY MARKETING

ONLINE

Support business success by developing a strategic marketing plan for a veterinary clinic. Analyze factors that affect clients' perceptions, develop a client retention

program, and identify your options for external marketing, including the use of social media. Learn how marketing is part of every client interaction and how to evaluate marketing efforts to generate the greatest value for your dollar.

Course # 11086 Jan 9 - Mar 31, 2017 $749

VETERINARY FINANCIAL ONLINE MANAGEMENT Confidently manage all financial aspects of a veterinary practice. Gain an understanding of accounting principles, the ability to evaluate key performance indicators and overall financial performance, as well as select the appropriate tools to control clinic expenses and monitor clinic financials.

Choose the most appropriate strategies to manage cash flow and develop internal protections to avoid embezzlement, and successfully compose a concise financial summary for presentation to your supervisor.

Course # 41018 Sep 25 - Dec 15, 2017 $749

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS ONLINE FOR INDUSTRY Improve upon your computer applications skillset, performing varied operations in the Microsoft Office Suite.

Learn how to integrate the various components to better utilize available technology for efficient, effective and creative business management and marketing purposes, and become more confident sharing this knowledge with the rest of your team.

Course # 41017 Sep 25 - Dec 15, 2017 $749

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VETERINARY HUMAN RESOURCES

ONLINE

In this course, you will discover how to develop the clinic’s most important resource – the staff. You will learn how to determine staffing requirements, create job descriptions, and recruit effectively.

Learn how to create policies and procedures in an employee handbook for orientating new staff, supporting continuing education, and managing the performance of all employees. You will also identify the legal obligations that apply in your jurisdiction, ensuring that your human resources management decisions remain within a framework that protects your business.

Course # 11088 Apr 3 - Jun 23, 2017 $749

VETERINARY SYSTEMS & OPERATING PROCEDURES ONLINE This course will provide you with concepts essential to the day-to-day procedures for running a veterinary clinic.

You will better understand options for inventory management, and examine processes for management of financial, personnel, and general records. You will develop and assess hospital policies and procedures. Learn to analyze relevant legislation and its impact on hospital or clinic policies and practices.

Course # 11087 Apr 3 - Jun 23, 2017 $749

Late Fee for registering after deadline: $75 The registration deadline for each course is 14 days prior to the course start date.

Courses with a start date in the first 2 weeks of January have a registration deadline of 21 days prior to the start of the course.

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> Entrepreneurship & Social Enterprise Certificate FINANCIAL LITERACY

OVERVIEW

Do you want to improve your community through social entrepreneurship? To start your own business? Work for a not-for-profit enterprise? Building on the successful Discover Entrepreneurship app, this four-course certificate introduces you to the essentials of entrepreneurship and empowers you to succeed. Throughout the Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprise Certificate, you’ll run a virtual business, learn how to strategically assess and peruse financial strategies for small enterprises, and develop a business plan.

A fantastic starting point for people with a passion.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP ESSENTIALS

ONLINE

ONLINE

This course provides an overview of financial literacy concepts critical to being a successful entrepreneur, small business owner or non-profit enterprise. Topics will include: effective management of personal finance techniques, an overview of how small businesses track financial transactions, gain access to capital, evaluate investment options and develop financial donation strategies.

Recommended: Access to an iPad. Discover Entrepreneurship App (free).

Course # 11019 Jan 23 - Apr 27, 2017 Registration Deadline: Jan 9, 2017 $799 + $30 eCampus fee

PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING

SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP STRATEGIES ONLINE This course covers the various ways that entrepreneurs with a social conscience and non-profit enterprises can use business models to solve social and environmental issues. Topics will include foundations, corporate social responsibility, and a comparison of social enterprise and for-profit enterprises.

Students will evaluate potential social entrepreneurship initiatives and develop a business plan.

Pre or Corequisites: Entrepreneurship Essentials, Principles of Marketing and Financial Literacy.

Recommended: Access to an iPad. Discover Entrepreneurship App (free).

ONLINE

This course will provide a broad introduction to entrepreneurship. Using a gamified iPad application, students will learn to recognize the factors associated with successful entrepreneurship including various business models, a marketing plan, financial tools and human resource requirements for a small enterprise.

This course develops an understanding of marketing concepts, principles and practices. Topics examined include: the influence of environment factors on the marketing process, marketing strategy development, marketing mix formulation and adjustment for pricing, promoting and distributing appropriate products and services to selected markets.

Prerequisite: Access to an iPad. Discover Entrepreneurship App (free).

Textbook: Marketing; 9th Canadian Edition

Course # 41019 Sep 11 -Dec 15, 2017 Registration Deadline: Aug 25, 2017 $799 + $30 eCampus fee

Recommended: Access to an iPad. Discover Entrepreneurship App (free).

Course # 11018 Jan 23 - Apr 27, 2017 Registration Deadline: Jan 9, 2017 $799 + $30 eCampus fee + textbook

Course # 41023 Sep 11 -Dec 15, 2017 Registration Deadline: Aug 25, 2017 $799 + $30 eCampus fee

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> Business ACCOUNTING: OVERVIEW

These classes are delivered in partnership between Olds College and Ed2Go, based in the US. As a result, the content for the Accounting Fundamentals classes are US based. While US examples will be used, small businesses generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) are relatively similar between the US and Canada at the introductory level. If you are looking for agriculture-specific business training, check out our Rural Finance and Entrepreneurship Certificate, located in our Agriculture section.

SAGE 50 ACCOUNTING 2016 ONLINE LEVELS I & II Includes video tutorials offering detailed demonstrations along with

COMPUTERS: OVERVIEW

In addition to the featured courses below, we also offer introductions to other Microsoft, Windows and Adobe products.

information on accounting and office procedures, business best practices, and other tips and tricks, Sage Simply Accounting Program, exercises and, most importantly, an instructor to answer questions as you learn. See our website for full course description details. Course is 6 months.

Register at: www.olds.simplytraining.ca $340 / level

ACCOUNTING FUNDAMENTALS I

ONLINE

Learn the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, how to analyze and record financial transactions, and prepare various financial reports at the end of the fiscal period. Work with accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll procedures, sales taxes, and various common banking activities from writing cheques to preparing an income statement and closing out accounts at

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT ONLINE WORD 2013 OR 2016

These lessons will teach you dozens of shortcuts and tricks for setting up fully formatted worksheets quickly and efficiently. You'll also learn the secrets behind writing powerful mathematical formulas and discover how to use the function wizard to quickly and automatically calculate statistics, loan payments, future value, and more.

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to add, move through, and edit text; move words from one part of your document to another; work on two or more documents simultaneously; change the size or appearance of text; change margins and tab settings; automatically center, right align, justify, and indent text; run the integrated grammar and spelling checker; use the thesaurus; and save, retrieve, copy, organize, and print your documents. By the time you’re done with the step-by-step lessons and hands-on activities in this course, you’ll be able to use Word confidently at home or on the job.

Prerequisite: Basic computer skills, internet access, email, and an approved web-browser. Excel 2013 or 2016.

Prerequisite: Basic computer skills, internet access, email, and an approved web-browser. Word 2013 or 2016.

Register at: www.ed2go.com/oldscce $149 USD

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INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT ONLINE EXCEL 2013 OR 2016

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the end of each fiscal period. Suitable for either a small business or an individual household, you will increase your financial awareness and accountability.

Prerequisite: Basic computer skills Register at: www.ed2go.com/oldscce $199 USD

ACCOUNTING FUNDAMENTALS II

ONLINE

Explore the world of Corporate Accounting as you learn about the use of special journals, uncollectable accounts receivable, plant assets, depreciation, notes and interest, accrued revenue and expenses, dividends, retained earnings, and various financial reports for corporations.

Prerequisite: Accounting Fundamentals I (or another intro accounting course).

Register at: www.ed2go.com/oldscce $199 USD

CUSTOMIZED BUSINESS COURSES

Expand your career opportunities in the world of business or develop the fundamental business skills needed to support your future career or create a team-building experience for you and your employees. Whatever your goal, we can work with you or your organization to customize a private training offering suited to your needs. This can take the form of on-site training, or bring your employees to Olds College for a professional development experience out of the office. One-on-one corporate group traning available.

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> Business - Online Classes (UGotClass) OVERVIEW

Olds College partners with LERN’s Ugotclass to provide a number of unique, short, business related certificates, entirely online. These skillsets are a requirement for success, and great for the small business owner, or employee who wants to increase their value and explore new skills. Take the certificate as a group, or select the individual classes you want a refresher on!

To Register for any of these UGotClass Courses, go to: www.yougotclass.org/catalogcomplete.cfm/Oldscollege

MANAGING SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS CERTIFICATE ONLINE Different social networks have distinct characteristics, different features, and are used to develop a two-way communication and marketing strategy for your organization. Get a skill set for working and managing different social media platforms. Then find out what you can be doing, what you should be doing, and take back a plan to integrate social networks into your communication and marketing. You will get a firm foundation in Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook platforms. Come away with both an understanding of these social networks and practical, how-to techniques to integrate social networks into your organization or business.

Twitter: Feb 6 - Mar 3, 2017 Facebook for Business: Mar 6 - 31, 2017 LinkedIn for Business: Apr 3 - 28, 2017 $259 each for Twitter or Linkedin $319 for Facebook or $649 for all 3

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DIGITAL MARKETING CERTIFICATE

ONLINE

Come get a fundamental yet advanced introduction to eMarketing, including improving email promotions, analyzing your website traffic, doing search engine optimization, and how to successfully employ online advertising. Relevant for any type of organization, including businesses, companies, non-profits, and government agencies. No eMarketing experience or expertise is necessary. If you are already at an advanced level, your instructors are experts and can provide the latest most advanced information and answer your toughest questions.

Improving Email Promotions: Feb 6 - Mar 3, 2017

NEGOTIATION: GET WHAT ONLINE YOU WANT Negotiation is a key skill for success in business and everyday life. Knowing strategies to clarify what you want and how to prioritize needs will ensure you get more of what’s essential. Having the skills to help others get what they want will improve relationships and increase your odds of success in the future.

Work with a pro to learn how to plan, implement and win in the bargaining process. Save time, grow your business network and gain confidence when dealing with even the shrewdest of dealmakers. Invest in these skills now and reap a lifetime of rewards.

Mar 6 - 31, 2017 $259

Boost Your Website Traffic: Mar 6 - 31, 2017

CERTIFICATE IN GOOGLE ONLINE TOOLS

Online Advertising: Apr 3 - 28, 2017 $259 each or $649 for all 3

CERTIFICATE IN PROJECT ONLINE MANAGEMENT In today’s business environment, there is a need for good project management.

Project management provides visibility of project health to the business and the customer. Through continuous monitoring, early detection of variations to plan, schedule, and budget can be communicated to stakeholders for quick resolution, including project cancelation.

Project management is one of the fastest paths to promotion by increasing your network through greater exposure.

Increase your online savvy and ability to position yourself and your organization for greater success. Experience the interaction and big take-aways from studying with top notch professionals.

Your instructors not only work with these tools every day, but speak at national conferences and train others.

Your teachers have tips you have not discovered yet.

Learn more about Google Analytics, Google apps for business, and Google+.

Acquire new tips and techniques.

Just one new tip can mean greater productivity, effectiveness and even profitability for your work.

Google Analytics: Feb 6 - Mar 3, 2017

Introduction to Project Management: Feb 6 - Mar 3, 2017

Google Apps for Business: Mar 6 - 31, 2017

Project Management Processes: Mar 6 - 31, 2017

Google +: Apr 3 - 28, 2017

Project Management Knowledge Areas: Apr 3 - 28, 2017 $259 each or $649 for all 3

$259 each or $649 for all 3

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> Business - Online Classes (Ed2Go) OVERVIEW

Don’t have time to commit to a certificate?

These individual online courses are provided by expert instructors many of whom are nationally known authors. Participate anytime, day or evening, from any computer; our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you.

Classes begin every month and each are 6 weeks in duration.

UNDERSTANDING THE HUMAN RESOURCES FUNCTION ONLINE No matter what role we play in an organization, we are all affected by human resources. This course is designed to help people without experience in human resources to understand this very vital link in the organizational chain. It will prepare both managers and business owners to handle basic human resource functions in a way that will ensure the best possible result. In particular, attention is given to the hiring process, including ways to locate quality employees in a competitive labor market.

Employee rights and the legal side of the human resource field are also covered.

Register at: www.ed2go.com/oldscce $99 USD

RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP

work experience. Know what to reveal in a resume, and what to keep to yourself.

Learn to overcome gaps in work history and age discrimination. Discover how to use references to your advantage. This course includes the use of online resumes and Internet Resume Secrets.

Register at: www.ed2go.com/oldscce $99 USD

FUNDAMENTALS OF SUPERVISION & MGMT

ONLINE

If you have recently been promoted to a supervisory or management position or want to learn how to become a more effective manager, this course will help you master the basics of business by learning the language of management.

You will learn how to make a successful transition from employee to manager and you'll learn how to manage your time so that you can deal with the constant demands of a managerial job. You will learn the skills required to delegate responsibility and motivate your employees. Finally, you will learn how to solve problems and resolve conflicts so you can accomplish your job more effectively.

Register at: www.ed2go.com/oldscce $99 USD

CREATING A SUCCESSFUL ONLINE ONLINE BUSINESS PLAN

Create an effective resume or improve the one you already have. Transform your resume into a powerful tool that will get you interviews. This workshop will lead you through a self-assessment series so you will have extensive knowledge about the product you are marketing YOU! Learn different resume formats and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Write an employment objective that shows potential employers that you have direction. Make the most of your

Turn your business ideas into a solid plan for financing and long-term success.

Committing your idea to paper in the form of a business plan not only increases your chances of obtaining financing, but also in keeping your business strategically focused. With the support of your instructor and a network of likeminded students, you'll work through all of the major components of writing a business plan and emerge with your first draft in hand. And most importantly,

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you will have completed the first--and most difficult--step on the path to small business success.

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ONLINE FUNDAMENTALS Rapid growth in the health, legal services, data processing, management, public relations, and other industries have created many new job opportunities for administrative assistants. This course will help you discover and master the essentials of managerial and staff support, information and records management, communications technology, travel and meeting coordination, space planning, and office ergonomics. Â Register at: www.ed2go.com/oldscce $99 USD

START YOUR OWN SMALL ONLINE BUSINESS Learn how to take your dream of starting a business and put it into action. In this class, you'll learn everything you need to know about starting a business. You'll begin by discovering the tricks to picking the right opportunity for you. Next, you'll learn how to develop proven marketing techniques to easily build sales. Since every business needs money, we'll discuss traditional and nontraditional financing options. Finally, you'll learn easy-toimplement employee-management procedures and how to write business policies that help you build your business.

Register at: www.ed2go.com/oldscce $99 USD Want to learn more about building your own business? Check out our Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprise Certification on page 12!

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> Accommodation Guest Services Certificate OVERVIEW

Wanting to join the accommodations industry but have no training? This program will successfully prepare you to enter the accommodation sector and focus on providing quality service to guests and supporting guest satisfaction.

This program will combine theory and practical skills and has industry work experience incorporated into it for that hands on experience!

INTRODUCTION TO THE ACCOMMODATION SECTOR

QUALITY SERVICE INTEGRATION ONLINE

You will receive a broad overview and introduction to the lodging industry.

This course will explore the history, sub-sectors, careers, and trends in accommodations.

Course # 11185 Mar 13 - May 5, 2017 $799

FRONT OFFICE OPERATIONS

This course explores ways to provide exceptional customer service at every opportunity through the guest cycle. You will learn strategies to create, assess, and respond to a variety of guest interactions in various situations.

Course # 11095 Jan 16 - Mar 10, 2017 $799

WORK EXPERIENCE ONLINE

This course will present a systematic approach to front office procedures.

You will examine the flow of business throughout the guest cycle. Property Management Systems (PMS) will also be explored.

Pre-requisite: HAT 6100 - Introduction to the Accommodation Sector.

Course # 11044 Mar 13 - May 5, 2017 $799

WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION

ONLINE

ONLINE

In this course, you will develop writing and presentation skills. You will apply rules of grammar, spelling, punctuation and mechanics in the development of letters, emails and short reports. Learn to demonstrate strategies and techniques for creating informative and persuasive presentations.

Students will gain 250 hours of practical, industry experience. You will apply and integrate academic knowledge in an Accommodation Front Office position by carrying out assigned daily duties in the workplace. The workplace and position (paid or unpaid) in a qualified organization must be approved by the instructor.

Pre-requisites: HAT 6100 - Introduction to the Accommodation Sector HAT 6101 – Front Office Operations HAT 6102 – Quality Service Integration COM 1020 – Workplace Communications Course # 31004 Aug 28 - Oct 20, 2017 $799

Course # 21009 May 8 - Jun 30, 2017 $799

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> Accommodation Management Certificate OVERVIEW

Ready to advance your career? This program is designed for individuals who are currently employed within the accommodation sector and looking for an opportunity to further develop their career, enhance their knowledge, and advance their potential. This Certificate is designed to ensure that you understand the human side of the accommodation management sector as you demonstrate effective planning, organizing, training, directing and evaluating employees and processes.

INTEGRATED ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS FOR ONLINE This course takes a managerial and EFFECTIVE MGMT

FRONT OFFICE MANAGEMENT

entrepreneurial approach to the accommodation industry to ensure a property’s profitability while meeting the needs of guests. Key topics include: management functions, decision-making and problem solving, cost and sales concepts, and yield management and control principles.

Pre-requisite: HAT 6109 Principles of Supervision in Hospitality and Tourism Course # 31003 Aug 28 - Oct 20, 2017 $799

PRINCIPLES OF SUPERVISION IN HOSPITALITY & TOURISM ONLINE ACCOMMODATION SALES ONLINE & MARKETING This course is designed to provide you with the principles of supervision as they apply specifically to the hospitality and tourism industry. While recognizing relevant Alberta employment and human rights legislation, you will explore, develop, and apply effective strategies for onboarding, training, supervising, evaluating, engaging, and empowering employees.

Course # 21006 May 8 - Jun 30, 2017 $799

This course defines the scope and segmentation of the accommodations market including rooms, meetings and conventions, business and leisure segments, and individual and group markets. The marketing mix and effective selling strategies will be explored as it relates to products and services. You will demonstrate application of key principles.

Course # 41001 Oct 13 - Dec 15, 2017 $799

You will identify and discuss elements of effective communication. They will prepare materials that will enhance communication practices and be an extension of their management techniques. The scope of this course will cover principles of written and verbal interactions, internal and external communications, meeting preparation, delivery and recordkeeping, training, presentations, leading meetings, soliciting and utilizing feedback, and the use of various technologies.

Course # 11001 Jan 15 - Mar 9, 2018 $799

MANAGING FOR QUALITY SERVICE

ONLINE

In this course you will assess guest needs and develop business strategies that result in service excellence. The scope of this course involves opportunities to generate ideas and create procedures that integrate quality service into all aspects of the guest experience.

Course # 11094 Mar 13 - May 5, 2017 $799

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> Tourism Business & Services Management Certificate OVERVIEW

Looking to advance your career? This five-course program is designed for individuals who are currently employed within the tourism businesses and the tourism service sector and are looking for an opportunity to further develop, enhance their knowledge and advance their career potential. This Certificate is designed to ensure that learners will understand the human side of the tourism industry as they demonstrate effective planning, organizing, training, directing and evaluating employees and processes.

PRINCIPLES OF TOURISM ONLINE OPERATIONS This course exposes students to the global tourism industry and the important role it plays in our economy.

You will study the scale and impact of the industry while applying principles and best practices that affect cultural, social, and economic influences.

Course # 31006 Aug 28 - Oct 20, 2017 $799

ANALYSING TOURISM BUSINESSES & SERVICES ONLINE

PRINCIPLES OF SUPERVISION IN HOSPITALITY & TOURISM ONLINE

You will analyze local, regional and global tourism facilities, operations and services. You will identify best practices as well as develop and propose strategies for improved products, operations and services. Key topics include: management functions, marketing and sales concepts, cost and yield management principles, and planning and development considerations.

This course is designed to provide students with the principles of supervision as they apply specifically to the hospitality and tourism industry.

While recognizing relevant Alberta employment and human rights legislation, you will explore, develop, and apply effective strategies for onboarding, training, supervising, evaluating, engaging, and empowering employees.

Course # 41002 Oct 23 - Dec 15, 2017 $799

Course # 21006 May 8 - Jun 30, 2017 $799

INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS FOR EFFECTIVE MGMT ONLINE You will identify and discuss elements of effective communication. They will prepare materials that will enhance communication practices and be an extension of their management techniques. The scope of this course will cover principles of written and verbal interactions, internal and external communications, meeting preparation, delivery and recordkeeping, training, presentations, leading meetings, soliciting and utilizing feedback, and the use of various technologies.

MANAGING FOR QUALITY SERVICE

ONLINE

In this course, you will assess guest needs and develop business strategies that result in service excellence. The scope of this course involves opportunities to generate ideas and create procedures that integrate quality service into all aspects of the guest experience.

Course # 11094 Mar 13 - May 5, 2017 $799

Course # 11001 Jan 15 - Mar 9, 2018 $799

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> Fashion at the Fashion Institute OVERVIEW

Want to learn introductory or advanced sewing techniques? Home or exhibition booth design? Have an interest in the history of fashion? A variety of fashion related evening and weekend courses are coming soon to The Fashion Institute in Calgary.

Register for one of our courses below, or contact the program coordinator to let us know what you'd like to see!

SEWING WITH LEATHER SERIES (EXPLORING LEATHER TYPES) Have you ever wanted to learn more about sewing leather? Interested in trying out an industrial use sewing machine before you purchase one of your own? Or how about learning hand sewing techniques for a variety of leathers? The Fashion Institute is hosting a series of Sewing with Leather courses, which make use of either an industrial machine or hand sewing.

Through a series of hands on projects, you will learn to identify characteristics of leather hides and apply techniques used in constructing leather projects. Sign up for one, or both of our projects in the series - each project offers something new to learn!

First project: Garment Leather: Shave Kit/Cosmetic Bag - Utilize industrial machines - Identify cutting techniques used for selected garment leathers - Apply construction techniques used for garment leathers - Construct a project using garment leather Jan 23-24, 30-31 & Feb 6-7 (Mon/Tues' 6pm-8:30pm) The Fashion Institute, Calgary

Upcoming projects: Suede Project: Coin Purse Oil Tanned Leather Project: Wallet Mar & Apr, 2017 The Fashion Institute, Calgary Watch our website for details!

Second project: Vegetable Tanned Project: Belt - Basic carving and stamping techniques - Several basic dying and finishing techniques and products - Introduce lacing (leather braiding) - Apply some of the more common types of hardware used on heavier leathers - Learn the names and uses of some of the more common tools Feb 27-28, Mar 6-7 & 13-14 (Mon/Tues' 6pm-8pm) The Fashion Institute, Calgary Note: Participants must be 16+ $295 + GST per project + materials / toolkit fees See website for complete details.

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP AS A FASHION DESIGNER A Two Part Series: Level I: Introduction to Entrepreneurship as a Fashion Designer Learn more about what your education and passion can do for you! Whether you're a current student, recent alumni or an aspiring professional in fashion design, this course is designed to provide entrepreneur-focused education at a level that leads to professional careers as a fashion designer and business owner.

Calgary has a fashion community which has a lot of opportunity for recognition and growth of local talent. Led by an instructor that has spent the last six years creating a network of local businesses, this short introduction takes your existing skills and experiences and helps you to apply them in a business structure specific to fashion design. $195 + GST Watch our website for more details Level II: A Fashion Designer's Path to Business Start Up An applied follow up to the introduction of Level I, this class builds on what you've learned and puts your skills to the test - hands on. Whether you know exactly where you want to go, or you're really not sure at all, we have a pathway that will lead you.

The Fashion Designer's Path to Business Start Up Program, is a complete handson training course that includes all the vital steps to launching your first fashion collection. Work with a professional fashion designer and business owner to complete your own capsule collection ready for Western Canada Fashion Week while creating a business portfolio including a mock presentation to an experienced retail owner.

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> Land & Environment OVERVIEW

Olds College Continuing Education offers a variety of Land and Environment Courses to develop or to enhance your current skills. From Certificate and Recertification Courses, to Lifelong Learning and Professional Development, we have a number of programs that will assist you to employ your passion today!

2016 CAPLA CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION DATES Canadian Association of Petroleum Land Administration (CAPLA)'s voluntary Certification Program is available to active CAPLA members with five or more years of land experience in the industry.

CAPLA wants to give you, its members, the opportunity to assess your skills and knowledge within your areas of expertise (contract, minerals and/or surface). With the successful completion of each or all of the exams, you can confidently assert and affirm that you are a qualified and competent individual within your area of expertise.

Exams take place at Olds College Calgary Campus. Register early, as registration deadlines apply.

For more information on CAPLA Certification, visit: caplacanada.org/resources/certificationprogram/

Nov 19, 2016 Surface Exam - Course # 41008 Contracts Exam - Course # 41004 Minerals Exam - Course # 41006 OR Apr 1, 2017 Surface Exam - Course # 11173 Contracts Exam - Course # 11171 Minerals Exam - Course # 11172 OR May 13, 2017 Surface Exam - Course # 21047 Contracts Exam - Course # 21045 Minerals Exam - Course # 21046 OR Oct 14, 2017 Surface Exam - Course # 41011 Contracts Exam - Course # 41009 Minerals Exam - Course # 41010 OR

DECISION MAKING FOR WETLAND MANAGEMENT The newly implemented Alberta Wetland Policy is creating a rapid and critical need for land managers, land owners, and land developers to have specific knowledge and skills about wetlands. Ill-informed decisions and actions can be costly and can create many risks. If you work in a position where your decisions and actions can affect wetlands, or if you have a role in water quality, flood, drought and biodiversity management, this course is for you. This course, created

by Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), has involved numerous key stakeholders in wetlands management in order to ensure an informed and comprehensive educational experience.

Course topics include: • Wetland identification, types and classes • Wetland functions, values and benefits • Wetland status, trends and pressures that affect wetlands and their associated benefits • Impact of historical and ongoing wetland loss on the provision of ecosystem services • Societal attitudes and behaviors regarding wetlands and resulting implications • Current and emerging wetland management tools and approaches including existing policy and legislation governing wetlands, the mitigation system, and emerging protocols used in wetland management Course # 41095 Nov 24 - 25, 2016 OR

Course # 11184 Apr 27 - 28, 2017 $295 + GST

Nov 18, 2017 Surface Exam - Course # 41014 Contracts Exam - Course # 41012 Minerals Exam - Course # 41013 $200 (exam fee)

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> Land & Environment: Reclamation OVERVIEW

Land reclamation is a critical issue in Alberta. Olds College provides a number of Reclamation related courses, both faceto-face and online. Register for one or several classes depending on your current level of understanding.

OILFIELD RECLAMATION Land Reclamation is an ever-growing issue in Alberta’s oil and gas industry.

In this 10-week online course, you will receive an overview of petroleum facilities and production practices as they relate to land disturbance. You will also review regulatory criteria, procedures, and equipment used to assess and reclaim disturbed cultivated, forested and rangeland sites.

Course # 11183 Feb 6 - Apr 13, 2017 (10 wks) $1099

FUNDAMENTALS OF RECLAMATION The reclamation of disturbed sites is an important part of the oil and gas industry. Gain a basic understanding of the evaluation methods and field practices related to re-establishing soils and vegetation. Topics will include an overview of soil and vegetation assessment methods, Phase I & II ESA procedures, and typical reclamation sequences involving soil handling and revegetation. Come dressed for 1½ days in the lab/classroom and ½ day field tour.

Course # 21049 May 30 - 31, 2017 $549

> Land & Environment: Soils OVERVIEW

Olds College is an industry leader in providing Land and Environment programs.

Many of our students go to work in the oil and gas industry as well as local businesses and have satisfying well-paid careers. In addition to full-time programs in Land and Water Resource Management, with majors in Environmental Stewardship & Rural Planning, as well as Land Reclamation and Remediation, we offer a variety of land courses tied specifically to the continuing education needs of working professionals.

Within May, several short courses are being offered with regard to soil properties, management, and classification. In addition, we are offering a short course on pipeline spill response. These classes can act as introductions into these industries for interested professionals or as a compliment to future environmental education.

INTRODUCTION TO SOIL PROPERTIES & VEGETATION MANAGEMENT Jump start your success in industry with this hands-on workshop that will introduce you to soil formation, physical and chemical properties and classification as well as sources for soils information.

You will also discuss ecosystems, site preparation and seeding. This 2-day course is an excellent introductoryintermediate level workshop designed to help you understand data coming in from the field or to prepare you for other environmental courses. Come dressed and prepared for 1½ days in the lab and classroom and ½ day field tour.

Course # 21051 May 10 - 11, 2017 $749

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SOIL CLASSIFICATION & MAP INTERPRETATION In this hands-on workshop, you will observe and measure soil properties, examine soil profiles, and relate different soils to the environmental factors responsible for their formation. You will learn how to classify soils according to the Canadian System of Soil Classification and have the opportunity to analyze selected landscapes to assess soil variability.

You will apply this knowledge in the classroom by accessing and interpreting soil resource inventory information to pre-type and will head to the field for some ground truthing!

Prerequisite: It would be beneficial to have participated in Introduction to Soil Properties & Vegetation Management or have taken previous formal training in basic soil prior to attending this workshop.

Course # 21050 May 16 - 18, 2017 $799

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> Pesticide Applicator - Tutorials OVERVIEW

Olds College Continuing Education offers a number of Pesticide Applicator courses which will help you to meet certification requirements through Alberta Environment.

HOW TO BECOME A CERTIFIED PESTICIDE APPLICATOR: 1) Buy the Home Study Manual from Lakeland College (info below), then study on your own until you are familiar with the content. It is strongly recommended that you review the Home Study Manual a minimum of 3 weeks prior to attending any of the tutorials.

Toll Free: 1-866-853-8646 Website: www.lakelandcollege.ca/resourcesfacilities/pesticide-applicator/applicatorcertification/ 2) Register for and complete a tutorial at Olds College.

3) Schedule yourself in for an exam, which is done through Lakeland College; see #1 above for contact information. A Pesticide Applicator Certificate is issued upon successful completion of the provincial certification exam.

4) Maintain your certification status by completing Continuing Education Units (CEUs) workshops within 5 years.

AGRICULTURE, LANDSCAPE & INDUSTRIAL DESIGNATION This tutorial is optional and is intended for people who are pursuing their Pesticide Applicator Certification with a designation for Agriculture, Landscape or Industrial applications. The tutorial reinforces understanding of the Pesticide Applicator Certification study material and prepares the student for the applicator exam. The tutorial consists of a series of workshops and hands-on labs.

Agriculture - includes the use of pesticides by ground application for livestock and agricultural crops.

Landscape - includes the use of pesticides (other than fumigants) by ground application for the maintenance of ornamental trees, shrubs, flowers and turf on outdoor residential, commercial (e.g. golf courses and cemeteries) and public land. This class includes herbicide application to parking lots and roads for control of designated noxious or restricted weeds within urban areas, but does not include herbicide applications for brush control.

Industrial - includes the use of pesticides by ground application for controlling weeds and brush on industrial areas including roadsides, power lines, pipelines, rights of way, easements, railways, petroleum well sites and equipment yards. This class also includes herbicide application to parking lots and landscaped areas surrounding industrial facilities for the control of designated noxious and restricted weeds.

Course # 11142 Mar 6 - 9, 2017 $649 + GST + manual + exam

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AUTHORIZED ASSISTANT (CORE) Authorized Assistants are able to perform pesticide applications under the supervision of a certified applicator without requiring daily on-site supervision by a certified applicator. In addition, Authorized Assistants are able to apply pesticides listed in section 5(11) of the Environmental Code of Practice for Pesticides without direct supervision by a certified applicator.

Note: The Authorized Assistant certificate is good for approximately 5 years before it expires.

After expiry, a new certificate can only be obtained by writing a new examination.

Course # 11144 Mar 6, 2017 $199 + GST

AGRICULTURE, LANDSCAPE & INDUSTRIAL FOR AUTHORIZED ASSISTANTS (NO CORE) This tutorial is optional and is intended for people who have already obtained an “Authorized Assistant� Certificate and are now pursuing their Pesticide Applicator Certification with a designation in Agriculture, Landscape or Industrial Applications. This tutorial reinforces the understanding of the Pesticide Applicator Certification study material and prepares the student for the certification exam.

The tutorial consists of a series of workshops and hands-on labs.

Course # 11143 Mar 7 - 9, 2017 $549 + GST

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> Pesticide Applicator - Tutorials SEED PROTECTANT PESTICIDE APPLICATOR

LAWN & GARDEN PESTICIDE DISPENSER CERTIFICATION

The tutorial is optional and is intended for people who are pursuing their Pesticide Applicator Certification with a special Seed Protectant Application designation.

The tutorial reinforces understanding of the Pesticide Applicator Certification study material and prepares the student for the applicator exam. The tutorial consists of a series of workshops and hands-on labs.

All provincial sales outlets carrying regulated Domestic Class Lawn & Garden Pesticides must employ a certified Lawn & Garden Pesticide Dispenser to ensure that consumers have access to correct information regarding pest control, pesticide regulations, and safety requirements. There are two ways to get your certification. We offer a home study course or corporate on-site training.

Special: Seed Protectant - includes the use or application of pesticides in the treatment of all types of seed with a pesticide registered for seed protection from diseases and insects during or shortly after the seed germinates.

Textbook: Lawn & Garden Pesticide Dispenser Manual (included).

Continuous Enrollment Home Study: $100 + $25 Materials

Course # 11145 Mar 6 - 7, 2017 $349 + GST

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> Pesticide Applicator - Workshops for CEU's OVERVIEW

Olds College Continuing Education offers a number of Pesticide Applicator courses which will help you to meet certification requirements through Alberta Environment.

10 CONCEPT AREAS FOR TRAINING: •

Application Technology

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Emergency Response

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Environment

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General Information

HOW TO MAINTAIN / RECERTIFY YOUR PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CERTIFICATION:

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Human Health

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Labelling

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Pesticide Safety

Pesticide Applicator Certificates are issued for up to five years. To recertify their applicator certificate, applicators must PRIOR to their certificate expiry date:

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Pest Management

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Professionalism

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Regulations

WITHIN THE 15 CEUs REQUIRED, THE FOLLOWING MINIMUMS / CONCEPTS MUST BE OBTAINED: •

1 credit in Environment

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2 credits in Application Technology

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2 credits in Health & Pesticide Safety

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2 credits in Pest Management

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2 credits in Regulations

NOTE: A maximum of 10 CEUs can be obtained in any one year.

1. Rewrite the Pesticide Applicator Certification Examination; OR 2. Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs); AND 3. Complete an Alberta Environment Pesticide Applicator Recertification Application Form.

The Continuing Education Program requires an applicator to recertify by obtaining 15 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) within their 5-year certification period (some exceptions apply). A maximum of 10 Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) can be obtained in any one year.

Please check the website and sign up for our newsletter for final CEU approvals, prior to registration.

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> Pesticide Applicator - Workshops for CEU's RECERTIFICATION WORKSHOP 1

RECERTIFICATION WORKSHOP 3

AUTHORIZED ASSISTANT (CORE)

2 CEUs:

2 CEUs:

2 REGULATIONS CEUS

Course # 11167 Mar 16, 2017 (9:45am-12pm) $99 + GST

Course # 11169 Mar 17, 2017 (9:45am-12pm) $99 + GST

1 HUMAN HEALTH & PESTICIDE SAFETY CEU: ALL CLASSES

RECERTIFICATION WORKSHOP 2

RECERTIFICATION WORKSHOP 4

1 LABELLING CEU: ALL CLASSES 1 ENVIRONMENT CEU: ALL CLASSES

3 CEUS:

3 CEUs:

1 EMERGENCY RESPONSE CEU: ALL CLASSES

Course # 11168 Mar 16, 2017 (1pm-4:15pm) $149 + GST

Course # 11170 Mar 17, 2017 (1pm-4:15pm) $149 + GST

Course # 11143 Mar 6, 2017 $199

Please check the website and sign up for our newsletter for final CEU approvals, prior to registration.

To book a corporate on-site training event, please call 403-556-4689.

Olds College Continuing Education leads real-life, hands-on education in Canada.

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> Prairie Horticulture Certificate (PHC) OVERVIEW

ARBORICULTURE

TERM DATES

For greenhouse operators, landscape developers, market gardeners, community gardening enthusiasts, parks and recreation horticultural workers, people interested in employment in the horticulture industry, and the serious home gardener. Employees and entrepreneurs alike benefit from the in-depth knowledge they gain. The PHC Program will benefit you whether you want to turn your passion for gardening into a business, find a job, advance your career or simply garden with the confidence of an expert.

The PHC Program is unique among horticulture programs in Canada for its content relevant to the prairie environment, its convenience of distance study and its four streams of specialization.

THE PHC PROGRAM IS JOINTLY OFFERED THROUGH: • Olds College (OC), Olds, AB • Assiniboine Community College, (ACC) Brandon, MB • University of Saskatchewan (U of S), Saskatoon, SK

Complete one course or the entire Certificate Program. Choose one of these four Certificate streams:

Final term dates and prices are subject to change. Please visit our website, prior to registering.

• Fruit and Vegetable Production • Greenhouse Crop Production • Nursery Crop Production • Landscaping and Arboriculture

NOTES

Fees shown are subject to change without notice. Olds College is transitioning to online delivery of PHC courses. For a period of time, some courses will be online while others will still be offered as print-based courses. Courses that require textbook(s) have textbook details on the program page of the Olds College website. * Students should note that registrations after the registration deadlines posted will be charged a $75 administration fee. Students will not be accepted after a course has started.

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Term 1:

Course Dates: TBA Exam (if applicable) Registration Deadline: TBA

Term 2:

Course Dates: Jan 16 - Mar 24, 2017 Exam (if applicable) Registration Deadline: Jan 4, 2017

Term 3:

Course Dates: Mar 27 - Jun 2, 2017 Exam (if applicable) Registration Deadline: Mar 13, 2017

APPLIED BOTANY

ONLINE

Basic plant anatomy at the cellular and whole organ levels are covered as well as the processes of photosynthesis and respiration. You will learn plant classification and naming, with botanical grammar being emphasized. Plant hormones, pollination, fruit set, and ripening are discussed. Basic propagation is addressed and comprehensive coverage is given to climatic factors of importance to prairie horticulture.

The course concludes with a discussion on diseases of significance to prairie horticulture.

Offered in: Term 1: Course # TBA Term 2: Course # 11025 Term 3: Course # 11034 University of Saskatchewan (UofS) $625

ONLINE

Learn basic terminology used in arboriculture, understand the principles of care and maintenance of trees and shrubs in the landscape, learn procedures involved in the installation, establishment and maintenance of trees and shrubs, and understand basic concepts of the effects of the urban environment on the growth and development of woody plants.

Note: It is recommended that you complete Applied Botany and Soils for Horticulture before registering in Arboriculture. It is also recommended to have knowledge of or be concurrently enroled in Woody Landscape Plants and Safe Work/Pesticide Application.

Offered in: Term 3: Course # 11024 Olds College $475

BASICS OF HORTICULTURAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ONLINE This online course introduces business management basics to those who are interested in operating a small business within the horticulture industry. You will gain an understanding of the characteristics of a small business and the principles of small business organization, financial performance in a small business, small business budgeting, and human resource management for the small business.

Textbook recommended and/or required; please check our website for details.

Offered in: Term 1: Course # TBA Term 2: Course # 11001 Term 3: Course # 11010 Olds College $475 + textbook

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> Prairie Horticulture Certificate (PHC) BASICS OF HORTICULTURAL ONLINE MARKETING This course introduces marketing basics to those interested in marketing within the horticulture industry. You will gain an understanding of the fundamental marketing elements of the Canadian and prairie horticultural industry, basic principles of marketing and consumer behaviour, price-setting, elements of the sales process, distribution channels in domestic and global markets, and the marketing plan and its components.

Textbook recommended and/or required; please check our website for details.

Offered in: Term 1: Course # TBA Term 2: Course # 11002 Term 3: Course # 11011 Olds College $475

FIELD PRODUCTION OF FLORAL CROPS This course takes you through the steps to plan and establish a production field for floral crops. You will gain sufficient knowledge to make practical decisions about what to grow and how to establish, maintain, and harvest selected floral crops.

FRUIT PRODUCTION

ONLINE

You will learn about the role of the prairie climate in large-scale fruit production; plant breeding and cold hardiness; flowering and fruit development; fruit growth, thinning, and maturity indices; harvesting techniques; and concepts of post-harvest storage are briefly discussed.

Site selection, orchard establishment, planting and frost protection, as well as pruning and grafting are also covered.

Fruit crops include apples, plums, pears, strawberries, raspberries, currants, and saskatoon berries.

It is strongly recommended that you complete Applied Botany before registering for Fruit Production.

Textbook recommended and/or required; please check our website for details.

Offered in: Term 2: Course # 11026 University of Saskatchewan (UofS) $473

GREENHOUSE STRUCTURES & ONLINE ENVIRONMENTS In this online course, you will learn the fundamentals of greenhouse construction and maintenance, as well as specialized features of greenhouse structures and environmental controls.

Offered in: Term 2: Course # 11003 Olds College

Textbook recommended and/or required; please check our website for details.

$475

Offered in: Term 1: Course # TBA Term 2: Course # 11005 Term 3: Course # 11013 Olds College

Olds College Bookstore: 1-800-661-6537 ext. 4630 ACC Bookstore: 1-800-862-6307, ext. 6788 UofS Bookstore: (306) 966-4465 or 1-888-214-8888, or online at www.usask.ca/bookstore

$475 + textbook

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GREENHOUSE CROP PRODUCTION

ONLINE

In this online course, you will learn several aspects of greenhouse production including an overview of the prairie greenhouse industry, production economics, chemical and biological pest control, and the production of bedding plants, potted, and flowering plants and vegetables.

Textbook recommended and/or required; please check our website for details.

Offered in: Term 1: Course # TBA Term 2: Course # 11004 Term 3: Course # 11012 Olds College $525 + textbooks

FLORAL DESIGN

ONLINE

Learn the basics of the theory and practice of floral design. Topics covered will include floral crop origins and distribution, basic botany, nomenclature and terminology, care and handling of fresh cut flowers/foliage. Learn a basic understanding of the tools, supplies, and mechanics used in floral design. Floral design styles, elements, and principles are also covered.

You will be required to purchase tools and supplies in order to complete course assignments and activities.

Textbook recommended and/or required; please check our website for details.

Offered in: Term 1: Course # TBA University of Saskatchewan (UofS) $473 + textbook + tools

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> Prairie Horticulture Certificate (PHC) HERBACEOUS LANDSCAPE ONLINE PLANTS This course is a study of common plants in prairie landscapes including herbaceous perennials, biennials, and annual flowers. You will also learn about classification, identification, landscape characteristics, adaptations, cultural requirements, value, and use.

Offered in: Term 1: Course # TBA Term 2: Course # 11006 Term 3: Course # 11014 Olds College

ONLINE

This course covers leadership development through human resource management. Special emphasis will be given to the theory of human resource management and the development of management skills.

The course addresses the role of a manager, management theories and styles, work group behaviour, and leadership and influence. More practical applications of human resource management such as motivation, staff development, performance appraisal, stress management, and interpersonal communications will receive considerable attention.

Textbook recommended and/or required; please check our website for details.

Offered in: Term 1: Course # TBA Term 2: Course # 11003 Term 3: Course # 11035 Assiniboine Community College $475 + textbook

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ONLINE

This course outlines the basics of identifying, monitoring, predicting, and managing the environment and pest problems affecting horticulture crop growth. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to diagnose problems, provide solutions, and predict how the manipulation of growing conditions will impact other factors.

Note: It is strongly advised that you complete Applied Botany and Soils for Horticulture before registering for Integrated Plant Management.

$475

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

INTEGRATED PLANT MANAGEMENT

Offered in: Term 3: Course # 11023 Olds College

LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION

ONLINE

This course will introduce you to the theory and application of landscape construction. You will learn about interlocking paving stones, water features, retaining walls, low voltage lighting, wooden decks and fences.

Safety procedures are emphasized.

Offered in: Term 1: Course # TBA Term 2: Course # 11007 Olds College $495

INDOOR LANDSCAPING ONLINE

$595

LANDSCAPE DESIGN Develop the skills you need to produce a simple landscape design for a client.

This course covers explaining the design process, identifying client needs, producing a series of preliminary site plans and a design program, using drafting equipment, and producing a basic landscape design in “plan view�.

Offered in: Term 1: Course # TBA Term 2: Course # 11008 Term 3: Course # 11016 Olds College

You will learn about the theory and practice of indoor landscaping in this course. Topics include an overview of the indoor landscaping industry, basic design concepts, people/plant relationships, and the function of plants in the indoor environment. Plant culture, maintenance, and integrated pest management are discussed. The course concludes with a section on indoor landscaping as a business: preparation of cost estimates, budgeting, advertising, etc. You should be able to create, install, and maintain a commercial indoor landscape on completion of this course.

Note: It is strongly advised that you complete Applied Botany and Soils for Horticulture before registering for Indoor Landscaping. A light meter is required to complete assignments in this course.

$550 + $93 materials

Olds College Bookstore: 1-800-661-6537 ext. 4630 ACC Bookstore: 1-800-862-6307, ext. 6788 UofS Bookstore: (306) 966-4465 or 1-888-214-8888, or online at www.usask.ca/bookstore

Textbook recommended and/or required; please check our website for details.

Offered in: Term 1: Course # TBA University of Saskatchewan (UofS) $625 + textbook

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> Prairie Horticulture Certificate (PHC) MEDICINAL & AROMATIC ONLINE PLANTS This is an introductory course covering the production and marketing of medicinal and aromatic plants on the Prairies. You will develop useful skills that can be applied to establishing or conducting an herb production, processing, or marketing enterprise.

Textbook(s) recommended and/or required; please check our website for details.

Offered in: Term 2: Course # 11028 University of Saskatchewan (UofS) $473 + textbooks

NURSERY CROP PRODUCTION

ONLINE

This course covers the principles and practices of the production of trees, shrubs, and perennial plants. Both field and container production are addressed in the commercial business environment.

The historical evolution of the prairie industry is discussed as it relates to current crop management.

Note: It is strongly recommended that you have completed Applied Botany, Soils for Horticulture, Safe Work/Pesticides, Integrated Pest Management, Woody Landscape Plants, or obtained consent from your home institution program director.

Textbook(s) recommended and/or required; please check our website for details.

Offered in: Term 2: Course # 11029 Assiniboine Community College $475 + textbooks

PLANT PROPAGATION

ONLINE

You will learn both theoretical and practical information for plant propagation. Gain an understanding of the physiological and physical processes involved in propagation and the required skills to carry out various propagation techniques.

Note: It is strongly recommended you complete Applied Botany prior to registering for this course. You will propagate plants from seed and cuttings.

Textbook recommended and/or required; please check our website for details.

Offered in: Term 1: Course # TBA Term 2: Course # 11009 Term 3: Course # 11017 Olds College $525 + $85 materials + textbook

SOILS FOR HORTICULTURE

ONLINE

Offered in: Term 1: Course # TBA Term 2: Course # 11031 Term 3: Course # 11037 University of Saskatchewan (UofS)

For more course information, please visit our website

The principles of post-harvest handling, storage, and transportation of fruits, vegetables, and herbs are covered in this course. Learn handling and storage practices to maintain the quality of fresh fruits and vegetables on the Canadian Prairies, what constitutes high quality produce, when a crop should be harvested for optimum quality, specific storage environments required by various crops, and causes of quality loss during storage and transportation. Storage and handling of fresh herbs will also be discussed.

Note: Before enrolling in this course, you should be familiar with botanical structures of fruits and vegetables.

Applied Botany is recommended prior to taking this course.

Offered in: Term 3: Course # 11135 Assiniboine Community College

You will get an introduction to the fundamental principles of Soil Science with specific reference to the study of horticulture in this course. The components of soil, their physical and chemical properties, and soil-water relationships will be the theoretical basics on which soil management and fertility is considered. Synthetic and natural fertilizers, as well as amendments which improve soil physical properties, are investigated. Potting media for greenhouse production are examined; however, the course emphasis is on natural soils.

$625

POST HARVEST HANDLING ONLINE OF FOOD CROPS

$475

SAFE WORK/PESTICIDE ONLINE APPLICATION This course discusses aspects of attitudes on safety in the use of pesticides in the horticulture industry. Topics include attitudes, basic chemistry, legislation and regulations, labeling, toxicity, handling practices, environmental protection, pest management, application equipment, emergency response, and public relations.

Textbook(s) recommended and/or required; please check our website for details.

Offered in: Term 1: Course # TBA Term 2: Course # 11030 Term 3: Course # 11036 Assiniboine Community College $475 + textbooks

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> Prairie Horticulture Certificate (PHC) TURFGRASS PRODUCTION & ONLINE MANAGEMENT This course outlines the production and maintenance of turfgrasses to enable you to function within the landscaping and turf production industries. Topics include an overview of the turfgrass industry, turfgrass physiology, plant morphology and species identification, native turfgrass, soils, turfgrass establishment, culture, management practices and problems, turfgrass pest control and integrated pest management.

Textbook(s) recommended and/or required; please check our website for details.

Offered in: Term 1: Course # TBA Term 2: Course # 11032 Term 3: Course # 11038 Assiniboine Community College

ONLINE

You will learn about soils, climate, equipment management, and marketing of vegetable crops on the Canadian Prairies. Get acquainted with the common needs of various groups of crops ranging from pole to vine crops. Completion of this course will provide you with the knowledge from which to draw extensively in establishing a vegetable enterprise, managing an existing operation, performing various duties with another grower’s business, or in advising others on vegetable production.

Note: It is recommended that you complete Applied Botany and Soils for Horticulture before registering in this course.

Textbook(s) recommended and/or required; please check our website for details.

$625 + textbook

WOODY LANDSCAPE PLANTS

VEGETABLE CROP PRODUCTION

Term 2: Course # 11134 University of Saskatchewan (UofS)

ONLINE

You will learn about plants common in prairie landscapes including deciduous and evergreen trees, shrubs, vines, and ground covers. This course also covers classification, identification, landscape characteristics, adaptations, cultural requirements, value, and use.

$475 + textbook

Olds College Bookstore: 1-800-661-6537 ext. 4630 ACC Bookstore: 1-800-862-6307, ext. 6788 UofS Bookstore: (306) 966-4465 or 1-888-214-8888, or online at www.usask.ca/bookstore

“I recommend this program to anyone looking for a horticulture certificate and needing to work while going to school…completing this certificate program could not have come at a better time; I am now caring for a 24-acre retirement community.”

- Elizabeth Ettinger PHC Graduate, Landscaping and Arboriculture Stream

Textbook recommended and/or required; please check our website for details.

Offered in: Term 2: Course # 11133 University of Saskatchewan (UofS) $475 + textbook

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> Turf Science Certificate OVERVIEW

This program addresses general and specialized aspects of the science, current cultural systems and construction practices for the turf industry. Courses provide practical applications relevant to parks, sports turf, golf course, professional lawn care, sod production and turf-related sales/ service sectors. We welcome individuals new to the industry, along with those wanting formal education to match or broaden their professional expertise.

After gaining a grounding in common turf science principles, you are able to select a focus in Parks and Sports Turf or Golf Course Turf.

For more information on our courses, please visit: oldscollege.ca/ce or call: 1-800-661-6537

TURF SCIENCE LEVEL I

ONLINE

This course is an introduction to the science of turf establishment and maintenance practices for golf courses, sports fields, and parks. You will learn the basics of turfgrass biology and the physical properties of soils. Various methods of turfgrass establishment, basic cultural practices (mowing, irrigation and fertilization), drainages systems, and integrated weed and wildlife pest management are also covered.

Course # 11186 Jan 16 - Mar 17, 2017 $799

TURF SCIENCE LEVEL II

ONLINE

This course builds on exploring the use of different grasses for parks, sports turf, and golf course applications.

You will learn selected aspects of turfgrass physiology, and the growing environment and soil chemistry as they relate to turf health. Fertilizer application and fertility programs, specialized cultural practices (thatch management, aeration and topdressing), the management of insect pests, and an overview of turf diseases are also covered.

Pre-requisite: Turf Science Level I Course # 11090 Jan 16 - Mar 17, 2017 $799

CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING, TO COMPLETE THE CERTIFICATE:

To complete the Turf Science Certificate, you must complete one of the courses listed below, although you are welcome to take both.

TURF SCIENCE FOR GOLF ONLINE COURSES This course focuses on turf for golf courses, including maintenance practices unique to cool season turf, related calculations, and specialized mower operation. Annual bentgrass management, winter protection for greens, and an overview of the construction of greens, tees, fairways, and bunkers are also covered.

Pre-requisite: Turf Science Levels I & II Course # 11089 Mar 27 - May 26, 2017 $799

TURF SCIENCE FOR PARKS & ONLINE SPORTS TURF Focusing on turf for specialized sports and recreational use, this course addresses the design, construction and renovation of selected sports fields and park areas. Cultural practices unique to each area are addressed. Field safety and preparation for play for selected sports is also covered.

Pre-requisite: Turf Science Levels I & II Course # 11091 Mar 27 - May 26, 2017 $799

For more course information, please visit our website

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> Special Interest OVERVIEW

From professional development to personal enrichment, we offer a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely online. They are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you. Check out a sample of these courses below! Prerequisites for online courses: Basic computer skills, internet access, email, and approved web browser.

These 6-week courses and many more run each month. All courses are only $99 (USD).

Register at www.ed2go.com/oldscce

BEGINNING CONVERSATIONAL ONLINE FRENCH This course will teach you how to communicate easily and comfortably with those who speak French. You'll learn practical, common phrases that will make your trip to the many French-speaking regions of the world more pleasant. You'll learn dialogue specific to various settings, and you'll be surprised how easy it can be to speak another language! Each lesson introduces a scenario, presented in short dialogues. You'll be able to practice and learn both sides of the conversation, so you'll easily understand and expect common responses. Every lesson also has cultural tips, which will make you more comfortable in a foreign setting.

Register at: www.ed2go.com/oldscce $99 USD

SPEED SPANISH

ONLINE

Imagine yourself speaking, reading and writing Spanish. Now you can with Speed Spanish! This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn Spanish pronto. You'll learn six easy recipes for gluing Spanish words together to form sentences. In no time at all, you'll be able

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to go into any Spanish speaking situation and converse in Spanish. ¡Qué Bueno!

Register at: www.ed2go.com/oldscce $99 USD

DISCOVER SIGN LANGUAGE

ONLINE

It's truly amazing that we can communicate just by using our hands!

Add different facial expressions, and you have a conversation—the language of Deaf people. In this course, you'll discover how to use this graceful, expressive language to communicate with Deaf people. You'll begin with an introduction to the language itself, and learn to create the signs for numbers. You'll also master the sign alphabet so you can fingerspell proper names. Then you'll learn to sign phrases and expand to complete sentences, and see how to put it all together so you can introduce yourself and start a conversation.

Register at: www.ed2go.com/oldscce $99 USD

INTRODUCTION TO INDESIGN

ONLINE

Have you ever seen a terrific-looking brochure or newsletter and wondered how it was made? Chances are the designer used Adobe InDesign CC, the industry-standard desktop publishing software now available through the Creative Cloud. The course is applicable to any version of InDesign CS4 or newer.

Lesson by lesson, you'll discover how the program features relate to producing actual usable documents as we explore the best ways to create different types of material, how to reuse items such as colors and artwork, and how to produce publications for different page sizes and devices. You'll come away knowing how to use this popular page layout software to design and create professional-quality letterhead, business cards, brochures,

forms, interactive PDF files, an eBook, and more. You don't have to be a designer or an artist to produce professional quality documents! (Adobe InDesign software required and not included) Register at: www.ed2go.com/oldscce $99 USD

DRAWING FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEGINNER ONLINE Have you always been interested in drawing, but never really knew how to get started? If so, then this is definitely the course for you! Gain a solid foundation and understanding of the basics to drawing and become the artist you've always dreamed you could be!

You'll gain a solid understanding of the many tools of the trade. You'll become intimately familiar with paper types, drawing styles, rendering techniques, and the basic principal of perspective, layout, design, lighting, volume, and space. You'll even discover how best to get in touch with your right brain.

Register at: www.ed2go.com/oldscce $99 USD

SECRETS OF BETTER PHOTOGRAPHY

ONLINE

Master your digital camera and learn the secrets behind outstanding photos!

Whether you have a digital SLR, a pointand-shoot camera, or something in between, you'll learn how to use it the way you want to in this hands-on course!

You also have the opportunity to have your lesson assignments critiqued by our knowledgeable teaching team of professional photographers.

Prerequisite: Any digital or film camera.

Register at: www.ed2go.com/oldscce $99 USD

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> Special Interest BEGINNING WRITER'S WORKSHOP

ONLINE

If you've always wanted to write but have no idea where to start, this course will demystify the process for you. You'll get a taste of the writing life, improve your writing skills, and develop new ways to stretch your creative muscles. This exciting, hands-on course for the creative writing novice is filled with challenging exercises, expert advice, and plenty of direct support and encouragement. As you work your way through the lessons, you'll develop your own short, creative fiction or nonfiction piece.

Register at: www.ed2go.com/oldscce $99 USD

BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO GETTING ONLINE PUBLISHED If your goal is to become a published freelance writer of fiction or nonfiction for books or magazines, this comprehensive course will help you guide your work directly into the hands of an editor and onto the shelves of your favorite stores.

Your success in the writing game will be determined by the amount of credibility publishers attach to you and your work. This course will teach you how to give yourself the kind of credibility you need to succeed. Taught by a successful journalist and author, this course will provide you with instant access to critical information most other writers don't discover for years.

This patient and experienced instructor will walk you through every step of the publishing process. What's more, she'll be standing by to answer your every question about important legal issues, including copyright, agents, and the use of pseudonyms.

CREATING WORD PRESS ONLINE WEBSITES

INTRODUCTION TO JAVA ONLINE PROGRAMMING

Learn how to create attractive, sophisticated blogs and websites without any coding! WordPress is the world's most popular website publisher, powering more than 25% of all sites on the Internet. WordPress is an easy-touse solution that will help you put your site on the Web in far less time than by coding, and at a much lower cost than hiring a professional.

If you want to learn computer programming but don't have any prior experience, you'll enjoy a tour of Java, one of the most widely used computer languages in the world. It's a breeze to learn in a friendly and supportive environment. Start with the basics of programming and go on to write your own programs and integrate input and output, calculations, decision making, and loops. Build your knowledge and confidence with easy-to-understand examples and plenty of skill-building exercises. So whether you just want to try it out to see if you like it or plan on doing more with Java, this is a great place to start!

In these lessons, you'll get hands-on experience with this powerful tool as you create your own WordPress.org site and blog. You'll find out how to use WordPress to create pages and posts, add images and videos, change a site's look and feel, and include user-friendly features. In addition to mastering the technical elements of WordPress, you'll learn how to organize a blog or website, create appealing content, keep your site secure, and achieve better positions on search engine results pages. By the end of this course, you'll be able to confidently use WordPress to create a blog or a personal, business, or organizational website.

Register at: www.ed2go.com/oldscce $99 USD

Watch our website for new courses!

Visit us online, at: oldscollege.ca/ce

Register at: www.ed2go.com/oldscce $99 USD

For more course information, please visit our website

Register at: www.ed2go.com/oldscce $99 USD

INTRODUCTION TO GUITAR

ONLINE

Learn to play guitar, and become the musician you've always wanted to be!

In these fun and informative lessons, you'll build basic guitar skills step-bystep with the help of hands-on exercises, audio and video recordings, and detailed illustrations.

First, you'll get to know all the parts of your guitar, from frets to strings, and learn how to tune your instrument. After that, you'll explore the fundamentals of music notation and find out how to produce clear, beautiful notes and chords.

You'll also discover how to control your rhythm, tempo, and volume, and how to express yourself artistically. The classical guitar skills you'll master in this course will allow you to play any style of music, from hard rock to country-and-western.

Register at: www.ed2go.com/oldscce $99 USD

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> Trades & Industry OVERVIEW

Olds College offers something for everyone. Do you want to drive farm machinery or a motorhome with airbrakes? Do you work in an environment that operates forklifts? Would you like to be able to do more things around the home or maybe excel at a hobby you have always wanted to learn more about?

Courses such as welding are no longer for only career minded individuals. Our programs will help exercise the left and right sides of your brain.

AIR BRAKE ENDORSEMENT Complete the requirement of the Alberta Transportation “Q” Endorsement for vehicles using an air brake system.

Practical and written exams are given at the end of the course. Successful completion of both the theory and practical component are required.

Course # 11040 Feb 10 (6-9pm) & 11 (8am-6pm), 2017 Course # 11041 Mar 24 (6-9pm) & 25 (8am-6pm), 2017 Course # 11187 Apr 28 (6-9pm) & 29 (8am-6pm), 2017 Course # 21002 May 26 (6-9pm) & 27 (8am-6pm), 2017 $249 + GST (manual included)

CFC/HCFC/HFC CONTROL IN THE REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING INDUSTRY This 8-hour course will prepare participants to handle CFC/HCFC/ HFCs in compliance with provincial and federal regulations, while addressing environmentally correct equipment design. Based on Environment Canada’s

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“Code of Practice for Reducing CFC Emissions in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems”, this course is suitable for residential, commercial, industrial, domestic, automotive, and mobile applications.

Participants must achieve 75% to receive certification. Book is included in tuition.

Course # 41058 Nov 24, 2016 (4pm-12am)

and practical component are required.

Prerequisite: Basic Forklift operation skills or previous exposure to operating Forklifts.

Course # 11146 Jan 21 (8am-5pm) Course # 21044 May 9 - 10, 2017 (5:30pm-9:30pm) $249 + GST

INTRODUCTION TO WELDING

Course # 11148 Feb 2, 2017 (4pm-12am)

For beginners as well as welders who would like more hands-on practice. This course will cover the theory, techniques, and shop practice of oxy-acetylene welding of mild steel, brazing, flame cutting, arc welding, and MIG welding.

Course # 11147 Apr 6, 2017 (4pm-12am) $249 + GST (manual included)

INTRO TO SMALL ENGINES For beginner mechanics and those who would like to have more hands-on experience, this course will cover the theory and techniques to diagnose and repair small engines. Motorcycles, lawnmowers, garden tractors, edge trimmers and snowmobiles are examples.

This course will provide you with a better understanding on how to diagnose electrical, fuel and mechanical problems and quickly make needed repairs.

Course # 11165 Feb 6 - Mar 13, 2017 (6pm-9pm) Mon & Weds for 10 evenings (30 hrs) $449 + GST

Students are required to supply their own safety glasses, coveralls, sturdy shoes (steel-toe recommended), welding gloves, pliers and welding beanie or hat.

Course # 11166 Mar 20 - Apr 24 (6pm-9pm) Mon & Weds for 10 evenings (30 hrs) $449 + GST (manual included)

CWB WELD TEST Olds College is an authorized test centre for the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB).

Welders who are not employed by a company certified to CSA W47.1 and are not a member of a union providing testing facilities, please call 1-800-6616537, ext. 4677.

For more information, please call: 1-800-661-6537 Kris: ext 8250 or Tony: ext 8274

FORKLIFT OPERATOR CERTIFICATION This condensed course teaches safe forklift operating procedures for current operators and evaluates the driver’s basic forklift handling skills. Course includes classroom instruction as well as hands-on training followed by a practical exam, which evaluates the operator’s ability to safely maneuver the forklift as well as transfer elevated loads.

Successful completion of both the theory

Testing held every Monday morning: # of Plates: Rate Student Rate* (see note) 1 $145 $ 95 2 $290 $190 3 $435 $285 4 $550 $380 *Note: Student Rate discount applies if you are currently enrolled as a student at Olds College at the time of testing.

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> Animal Welfare & Humane Slaughter OVERVIEW

This program is designed as a basic introduction into the world of humane handling and stunning. Participants will gain an understanding of the theory and applications related to the slaughter of all species that are processed in Canada.

In addition to this, proper handling and animal welfare are covered in the course material.

Continuous enrollment - students have 3 months after registering to complete a single course. If you enroll in the entire program, you have 12 months to complete the entire program.

Please call to Register: 1-800-661-6537

$499 for total program!

Advance registration required.

INTRODUCTION/ANIMAL ONLINE WELFARE On successful completion, you will be able to define the term "Animal Welfare", describe the origins and development of animal welfare, list the five freedoms, state when slaughterhouses were first regulated, and explain the purpose of quality assurance.

On successful completion, you will be able to identify the key behaviour traits of animals, describe the senses of sight, hearing and smell in animals, and describe what is meant by the "field of vision".

$79 + GST

$99 + GST

HUMANE SLAUGHTER: STUNNING & KILLING

ONLINE

On successful completion, you will be able to describe how an effective stun is achieved, list the differences in action between penetrating and nonpenetrating equipment, and define the term kinetic energy and its relevance to mechanical stunning methods.

Prerequisite: Introduction/Animal Welfare

HUMANE SLAUGHTER: THE BARN ENVIRONMENT ONLINE This module covers the assessment of animals for their fitness and the assessment of an animal’s basic needs including food, water, space, segregation and thermal comfort. A section also looks at how barns can be designed to allow for efficient movement of animals.

Prerequisite: Introduction/Animal Welfare

Prerequisite: Introduction/Animal Welfare

$99 + GST

$99 + GST

HUMANE SLAUGHTER: BLEEDING

UOUS N I T CON ENT! M L L ENRO

HUMANE SLAUGHTER: HANDLING & RESTRAINT ONLINE

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On successful completion, you will be able to state why bleeding causes the death of an animal, identify the major blood vessels and their function, explain the differences between species that affect the rate of death, explain why the time between stunning and bleeding is important, give examples of factors that affect stun to bleed time, and state legal considerations concerning animal welfare during bleeding.

Prerequisite: Introduction/Animal Welfare $99 + GST

For more course information, please visit our website

HUMANE SLAUGHTER: POULTRY

ONLINE

This module covers elements as they relate specifically to the humane handling and slaughter of poultry, the barn environment, handling and restraint, stunning and killing, and bleeding.

Prerequisite: Introduction/Animal Welfare $99 + GST

Group rates available upon request (20 or more participants)

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> Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate (HEO) OVERVIEW

Are you in need of training to start your career? If you get excited about the idea of running a large piece of machinery then our programs are an excellent place to start. Get the head start you need to find employment operating equipment in the construction, oil and gas, infrastructure or mining industries.

This program has admission requirements and student funding may be available.

Please contact us for more details.

Don't wait to register last minute!

Register early to avoid disappointment, as some courses have a maximum enrollment. For course information or to register: Visit: www.oldscollege.ca/ce Call: 403.556-8281 Toll Free 1.800.661.6537

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR CERTIFICATE (HEO) The Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate Program (HEO) provides you with the knowledge and skills required to join the workforce as an entry-level heavy equipment operator. In this 12week program, plus a practicum, you will focus on job-site fundamentals including: health, safety, and environmental training and awareness; equipment maintenance and operation; and application of earth moving techniques using hands-on operations. You will be trained to operate selected pieces of equipment, which may include: compactor, loader, dozer, grader, skid steer and excavator.

Location: Olds, AB (15 minutes from Olds) Mar 13 - Jun 2, 2017 For more information, please visit oldscollege.ca/ce $10,990 + $500 books & field materials

This program may be eligible for the CanadaAlberta Job Grant!

See page 40 for details.

EXPERIENCED HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SAFETY CERTIFICATION Industry is seeing a need for their experienced operators to have proficiency certification in order to either bid on projects or abide by insurance guidelines. While this is not legislated in Alberta at this time, Olds College has government approved Heavy Equipment Operator Curriculum. We are able to provide equipment specific Safety Certification. This is based upon our curriculum that has been developed and reviewed with Industry Stakeholders.

Prerequisite hours for entry into the evaluations are EQUIPMENT BASED. We require that prior to us evaluating an operator, a sufficient amount of hours on the specific piece of equipment must be logged. Equipment includes loader, skid steer, dozer, grader and packer. Students that successfully complete the classroom work and evaluation will receive a certificate valid for 3 years.

Group rates available.

Please contact for more details: sjames@oldscollege.ca or 403-556-8341 $275 + GST per piece of equipment.

Equipment costs or travel costs to site is not included in price.

Thank you to our Industry Partners:

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> Utility Tree Worker / Trimmer UTILITY TREE WORKER SAFETY TRAINING Are you currently employed in a position where you are clearing brush and trimming trees around power lines?

This 2-week course can help you take your career to the next level as it is one of the components required to apply for certification as a Utility Tree Worker or Utility Tree Trimmer in Alberta with the Professional Vegetation Manager's Association (PVMA).

Prerequisite: You must have six months of related work experience in tree and brush work around power lines to register for this course.

Special Requirements: Please check the Olds College Continuing Education website for specific eligibility criteria, student equipment and supplies required for this course.

After successful completion of this course and the required number of work experience hours, students can apply to the PVMA for certification.

PVMA contact: www.ivmaa.com Intake 1: Mar 27 - Apr 7, 2017 Intake 2: Apr 3 - 13, 2017 $2625 For registration information, please check www.oldscollege.ca/ce Registrations open in early Dec, 2016

UTILITY TREE WORKER & UTILITY TREE TRIMMER RECERTIFICATION The Professional Vegetation Manager's Association (PVMA), in association with the Work & Safety Standards Division of Alberta Labour requires certified Utility Tree Trimmers and Utility Tree Workers to complete a recertfication course within five (5) years after obtaining their initial certification and every five (5) years thereafter. You will be updated on current electrical safety standards and safety practices important to you on the job.

Register in this course if your certificate expires in 2017.

After successful completion of this course and a passing mark on the exam, currently employed Utility Tree Workers and Utility Tree Trimmers can apply to the PVMA for recertification.

Course # 11162 Intake 1: Mar 30 - 31, 2017

OPTIONAL STUMP TREATMENT PESTICIDE CERTIFICATION The Stump Treatment Pesticide Certificate is required for individuals applying herbicides to stumps and is available only to those with a Utility Tree Worker or Utility Tree Trimmer Certificate. The Stump Treatment tutorial and exam are optional and offered in the evening during the Utility Tree Worker Safety course.

Course # 11164 Intake 1: Mar 29, 2017 (6-8:30pm) and Mar 30, 2017: Exam (6-7:30pm) Course # 11165 Intake 2: Apr 5, 2017 (6-8:30pm) Apr 6, 2017: Exam (6-7:30pm) $200 + GST for course materials / certification fee For registration information, please check www.oldscollege.ca/ce Registrations open in early Dec, 2016

Course # 11161 Intake 2: Apr 6 - 7, 2017 $440 For registration information, please check www.oldscollege.ca/ce Registrations open in early Dec, 2016

Visit oldscollege.ca/ce for more infomation CUSTOMIZED TRADES COURSES

Support your organization's training goals in the world of trades.

We can work with you to customize private training suited to your needs and offer on-site training, or you can bring your employees to us on campus.

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HeritageCarpentry Carpentry >>> Heritage OVERVIEW

Olds College and Algonquin College, Perth Campus, in Perth, Ontario are joining forces to deliver two 1-week Heritage Carpentry courses. If you have some trim carpentry experience or have worked in a woodworking shop /environment before and you have an appreciation for heritage, then these courses are for you.

Algonquin College is home to a number of college programs, but it is also home to the Heritage Institute with programs designed and delivered by experts in old world craft. These courses emphasize a tradesperson’s role as a producer, rather than an installer, of building products.

Consider these courses if you wish to help develop your mindset to honour sustainability in all respects (social, cultural, environmental and economic).

Develop your skill set to set you apart in the challenging field of custom and heritage conservation, preservation and restoration. Authenticity and craft can be your calling card.

S& RANT G N O BE TUITI MAY S P I H LARS !

SCHO ABLE L I A V A

HERITAGE RESTORATION METHODS

HERITAGE MILLWORK: MOULDINGS & TRIM The Heritage Millwork – Mouldings and Trim course provides an opportunity to work on heritage joinery that provides the finishing touches to a building and helps define its character. Students learn the theory and practice of reproducing and installing architectural components.

Production techniques for fabricating casings, baseboards, crown moulding and other interior millwork pieces are discussed and practiced.

In this course, you will apply standard safety requirements applicable to the joinery trade, learn how to differentiate types and styles of traditional and contemporary joinery components, learn how to design organizational procedures for creating and installing joinery components, evaluate traditional joinery techniques and apply them in the production of joinery components.

Through an engaging shop project over the course of 1-week you will explore and apply your learning as it relates to crown moulding and baseboard installation, selecting and buying mouldings, moulding reproduction techniques, types of window and door casing, and traditional wainscot design.

Course # 31041 July 3 - 7, 2017 $1,699 + GST

In this course, the focus is on how to perform repairs to traditional casing, windows, doors or other building elements. Through learning about restoration and repair techniques for buildings and building elements, and exploring a variety of building deficiencies typically seen in historical buildings and investigating their repair strategies, students become exposed to traditional and contemporary solutions to a variety of problems. Conservation standards are explored while performing hands-on restoration techniques.

In this course, you will identify and define some of the different conservation approaches commonly used in the industry, identify some of the common hazards and problems in older buildings, including health, safety, and environmental concerns and through hands-on work be able to practice how to perform repairs to traditional building elements. Knowing where to find the technical publications relevant to the conservation of the built environment will help students continue after the course with their own ongoing learning.

Course # 31042 July 10 - 14, 2017 $1,699 + GST

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• Master Spinner and Master Weaver Programs • Evening Social Events • And much more!

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> Canada-Alberta Job Grant OVERVIEW

The Canada-Alberta Job Grant is an employer-driven training program. This means that employers decide on who gets training and what type of training may be needed for new and existing employees. Employers are required to use a third-party training provider to deliver the formal training either onsite, online, or in a classroom setting.

The Canada Job Grant is part of the Government of Canada and Government of Alberta’s commitment to help address skills mismatches and ensure that employees are being trained in high-demand areas.

HOW THE CANADA-ALBERTA JOB GRANT CAN WORK FOR YOU: Example: Alberta Company Inc. is adjusting its workforce to align with a lower demand for their product. In order to remain competitive in the current economic climate, the business is looking at building the skills of its current workers. Employers know business success is tied to how well employees do their jobs. Skills training will provide both the employer and workers with the flexibility needed for success. To accomplish this, Alberta Company Inc. estimates its investment in combined training courses will be $12,000 per employee. The Canada-Alberta Job Grant could offset this amount by up to $8,000 per employee. It’s a win-win.

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WHY DO EMPLOYERS NEED THE CANADA-ALBERTA JOB GRANT? Despite fluctuations in the economy, employers will always need a workforce that is well educated, highly skilled and productive. The Canada-Alberta Job Grant will help employers develop workers to suit their needs and provide people with the jobs they need to succeed.

Investing in skills training means more workers in Alberta will have the skills in demand in our labour market, now and in the future.

HOW WILL IT BENEFIT YOU? By supporting and investing in employee training, The Canada-Alberta Job Grant helps to increase: •

productivity

•

employee skills

•

employee retention

WHAT IS THE GRANT AMOUNT? Under the Canada-Alberta Job Grant, employers will cover a minimum of one third of direct training costs, with up to a maximum of $10,000 in government contributions.

Source: http://www.albertacanada.com/opportunity/employers/jobgrant.aspx

Canada-Alberta Job Grant Contact Information TO APPLY, OR IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CANADAALBERTA JOB GRANT, PLEASE CONTACT: Toll-Free: Email: Website:

1-855-638-9424 jobgrant@gov.ab.ca www.albertacanada.com/jobgrant

Source: http://www.albertacanada.com/opportunity/employers/jobgrant.aspx

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Do You Need a Custom Training Solution?

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Call Olds College today and let us put our 100+ years experience to work for you.

Your organization’s goals and challenges are unique and the program development and delivery professionals at Olds College take the time to understand your needs. We are committed to working with you to find the best solution to assist you in achieving your training and performance objectives. That solution may be a workshop, course or program that we currently offer or a custom program created specifically for your organization.

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FOIP Statement: The personal information which you provide on this application form is being collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy legislation of the Government of the Province of Alberta for the purpose of registering for a Program or Course through Continuing Education at Olds College; Conducting program/course evaluation and research and creating a mailing list for future program, course opportunities. In certain instances, this information may be shared with third party organizations who are actively involved in providing specific educational offerings. Public inquiries concerning the collection, use and disclosure of personal information provided on this application form should be directed to the FOIP Coordinator, Olds College, 4500 - 50th Street, Olds, AB T4H 1R6 Phone: (403) 507-7912.

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Refund Policy Refund requests, accompanied by the original course receipt, received at Olds College three (3) full work days prior to the start date of a course will be granted in full, less course specific material fees that have been incurred, non-refundable deposits and an administration fee of 20% of the course tuition or $150, whichever is less. No refunds will be issued less than three (3) full work days prior to the start date of a course.

Non-attendance does not constitute notice of withdrawal. In the event that a course is cancelled, registrants will receive a full refund.

Scheduling Olds College reserves the right to cancel any course in which the minimum student registration is not achieved and to make changes in course content and/or program structure as circumstances may require. Every effort will be made to advise students by email or telephone of cancellations or changes before commencement date.

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FOIPP Statement: The personal information which you provide on this application form is being collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy legislation of the Government of the Province of Alberta for the purpose of registering for a Program or Course through Continuing Education at Olds College; Conducting program/course evaluation and research and creating a mailing list for future program, course opportunities. In certain instances, this information may be shared with third party organizations who are actively involved in providing specific educational offerings. Public inquiries concerning the collection, use and disclosure of personal information provided on this application form should be directed to the FOIP Coordinator, Olds College, 4500 - 50th Street, Olds, AB T4H 1R6 (403) 507-7912.

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Refund Policy Refund requests, accompanied by the original course receipt, received at Olds College three (3) full work days prior to the start date of a course will be granted in full, less course specific material fees that have been incurred, non-refundable deposits and an administration fee of 20% of the course tuition or $150, whichever is less. No refunds will be issued less than three (3) full work days prior to the start date of a course. Non-attendance does not constitute notice of withdrawal. In the event that a course is cancelled, registrants will receive a full refund.

Scheduling Olds College reserves the right to cancel any course in which the minimum student registration is not achieved and to make changes in course content and/or program structure as circumstances may require. Every effort will be made to advise students by email or telephone of cancellations or changes before commencement date.

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So take a look and explore your passion with Olds College!

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