VICA 2017-2018 Education Catalogue

2017-2018 EDUCATION CATALOGUE

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CONTENTS

Message from our CEO

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Business & Law Courses

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VICA Membership

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Leadership Courses

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Gold Seal Certification

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Membership Benefits

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Fundamental Courses

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Online Courses

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Safety Courses

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Residential Builders Courses

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MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO Vancouver Island’s construction market is at an alltime high. With all the activity that’s going on, we understand it’s difficult to free up time for professional development. That’s why we are pleased to introduce this year’s education catalogue, which offers flexible and relevant programs designed to keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of the industry. With over 50 courses offered at our offices and online, we’re here to help you CONNECT, GROW, LEARN, and SAVE. We hope you continue to take time to invest in yourself, your staff, and your business this year — and for many years to come. Happy training!

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Nanaimo Office

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www.vicabc.ca

TOLL FREE: 1-877-847-6471

Contact Chenelle Falconer education@vicabc.ca

Chenelle Falconer Training & Education Coordinator

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BUSINESS & LAW Builders Lien Act Workshop (3 Hours) Get answers to YOUR questions about the Builders Lien Act! Join our construction law expert, Tyler Galbraith, for this three-hour session and learn about the rights, remedies, and processes created by the Builders Lien Act. September 26, 2017 | VICA Nanaimo October 11, 2017 VICA Victoria January 30, 2018 | VICA Nanaimo February 6, 2018 | VICA Victoria $89 VICA Members | $139 Public

Construction Estimating (2-Day) Gain the skills you need to accurately estimate projects and prepare a successful bid. Course topics include project analysis, risk analysis, bid strategies and processes, as well as bonding, insurance, and much more!

September 28-29, 2017 | VICA Victoria November 23-34, 2017 | VICA Nanaimo April 20 - May 1, 2018 | VICA Victoria $599 VICA Members | $799 Public

Construction Law (2-Day) Proactively deal with conflict situations and avoid litigation with the practical skills and knowledge you will gain in this two-day course.

Topics include the Builders Lien Act, collecting debts, bonding, insurance, environmental law, and safety law.

October 12-13, 2017 | VICA Victoria January 25-26, 2018 | VICA Victoria $599 VICA Members | $799 Public

“Found the small group discussions helpful, and appreciated the opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals.�

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Bonding & Insurance Basics Workshop (3 Hours) Improve your understanding of risk management in construction projects.

This workshop will cover the basics, and you will leave with a stronger understanding of common bonding and insurance requirements in tender and contract specifications.

October 24, 2017 | VICA Nanaimo November 7, 2017 | VICA Victoria $59 VICA Members | $99 Public

CCDC CM Contracts Workshop (3.5 Hours) Get answers to all your questions about CCDC’s Construction Management (CM) contracts (CCDC 5A, 5B, 17), and walk away with valuable bonus resources! All attendees will receive a hardcopy of each CCDC contract reviewed and its accompanying guide.

November 10, 2017 | VICA Victoria $199 VICA Members | $299 Public

Construction Industry Ethics (1-Day) Through hands-on examples you’ll learn how to conduct a risk assessment, communicate about ethics with your team, and respond to unethical behavior.

December 13, 2017 | VICA Victoria February 21, 2018 | VICA Victoria $359 VICA Members | $479 Public * Construction Industry Ethics In-Class and Online are both mandatory courses for application to the Gold Seal Certification program.

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Construction Business Management (2-Day) Are your Business Management skills up to scratch? Build valuable skills in finance, marketing, and personnel management. Learn how to apply strategic planning in your workplace and become a more effective business leader.

April 5-6, 2018 | VICA Victoria $599 VICA Members | $799 Public

Construction Law (Online, 4 Hours) Perfect for developing leaders or those needing a quick brush-up, this online course provides a general overview of construction law topics from contracts to bonding and insurance.

Online, On-Demand, Self-Paced $150 VICA Members & Public

“Continuing education is critical to our success in the ever-changing construction landscape. VICA provides excellent tools for connecting us with education and training relevant to our people.”

Rod Parker

Owner | Parker Johnston Industries Ltd.

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CONNECT GROW LEARN AND SAVE WITH VICA

The Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) is a member-based, non-profit association dedicated to the promotion of construction investment and industry excellence. With 450+ member companies, we serve the institutional, commercial, industrial, civil, and multi-family residential construction sectors on Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, and other coastal areas of British Columbia.

By becoming a VICA member, you become part of a dynamic community that CONNECTS you to opportunity, helps you LEARN through industry training and resources, and SAVES you time and money with exclusive member benefits to help you GROW your network and business. VICA brings you access to a broad network of skilled professionals, industry-specific training and education, and project opportunities that create success.

Whether you’re an industry member, a public owner, or a provider of ancillary or professional services, you’ll find your fit in one of our membership tiers. Let us help you! Email Dawn Charity, Member Services, at dawn@vicabc.ca or give us a call at 250.388.6471.

VICA Industry Members gain membership in the BCCA and the CCA — giving you a national voice.

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VICA is your resource for Vancouver Island construction data.

Members have access to quarterly industry reports and regular business intelligence updates.

LEADERSHIP Project Management (2-Day) From industry veterans to rookies, this in-demand course will give your leadership skills a boost! Develop your project management skills, and improve your ability to successfully manage a complex project, avoid risk, and benefit the bottom line.

September 21-22, 2017 | VICA Victoria February 22-23, 2018 | VICA Victoria $599 VICA Members | $799 Public

Supervisory & Management Skills (2-Day) Build essential leadership skills and learn how to motivate your crew and improve performance. Add to your tool-kit with this course that will help you with time-management, communication, and decision-making.

Perfect for new and developing leaders.

November 2-3, 2017| VICA Victoria April 16-17, 2018 | VICA Nanaimo $599 VICA Members | $799 Public

Communication Skills for Construction (2-Day) Effective communication is essential to success and profitability; you can’t do business without it! This course will build your communication skills, improve your business writing, and give you more confidence in public speaking.

January 23-24, 2018 | VICA Victoria $599 VICA Members | $799 Public

First Level Supervisor Training (Online, 14 Hours) Supervisors play a key role in ensuring a job gets done safely, on time, and on budget. Designed for new and developing leaders in any sector of the construction industry, this comprehensive course will introduce you to the fundamentals of supervising and leading a team.

Online, On-Demand, Self-Paced $400 VICA Members & Public

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WORD ON THE STREET “Valuable insight into CCDC documents and clauses.”

“Helped me understand the entire construction process as well as the industry.”

“Highly recommended for buyers in municipal roles.”

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PAST PARTICIPANTS

AFC Construction Aral Construction Barkley Project Group Canem Systems Ltd. CanWest Mechanical Inc. Century Group Inc. Constructors City of Duncan City of Victoria City of Langford Coastal Community Credit Union District of Saanich Draycor Construction Ltd. Emco Corporation Greater Victoria School District Houle Electric Island Health Island Floor Centre Ltd. Island West Coast Developments Ltd. Kinetic Construction Ltd. Knappett Projects Inc. MNP LLP Morinwood Manufacturing Inc. Nelson Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd. North West Environmental Group Ltd. Partnerships BC Rada Resurfacing Enterprises Ltd. Summit Mechanical ThyssenKrupp Elevator West Bay Mechanical

GOLD SEAL CERTIFICATION

Gold Seal Certification (GSC) is recognized as the standard of excellence for Canadian construction management professionals.

Earning your GSC demonstrates to your peers, colleagues, and the construction community that you have what it takes to lead and execute with excellence.

VICA is proud to participate as a partner in the Gold Seal Program by providing training and education programming that meets Gold Seal Standards. We assist many GSC candidates and are available to answer questions, provide support, and give you advice on how to navigate this exciting step in your professional development.

6 GOLD SEAL CERTIFICATION DESIGNATIONS: Estimator, Superintendent, Owners’ Construction Manager, Project Manager, Safety Coordinator, Foreman.

Since 1991, more than 10,000 industry professionals have earned their GSC. GSC is a credential designed for working professionals involved in general, electrical, or mechanical contracting, roadbuilding and heavy construction, or specialty trades.

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YOUR VICA MEMBERSHIP PAYS FOR ITSELF

VICA has identified strategic partnerships that result in immediate savings for members.

These savings add up quickly to help your bottom-line; in many cases, covering a portion of your membership investment.

While we develop new partnerships all the time, members are currently saving with Columbia Fuels, Connect Hearing, Global Payments, Harbour Air, Monk Office, and Petro Canada. Find out how you can start saving money on flights, fuel, transactions, hearing protection, and more by emailing Rosie at rosiemanhas@vicabc.ca today!

Sick of forking over cash to lawyers and notaries just to get paid? VICA Members receive complimentary statutory declarations from Monday to Friday, during office hours, resulting in significant savings for your company.

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FUNDAMENTALS Introduction to Blueprint Reading (1-Day) Ideal for those with little or no experience, this hands-on course will teach you how to read residential and commercial blueprints. Perfect for staff in sales, admin, or operations roles!

• September 19, 2017 | VICA Victoria • October 18, 2017 | VICA Nanaimo • November 22, 2017 | VICA Victoria

• January 17, 2018 | VICA Victoria • February 7, 2018 | VICA Nanaimo • April 25, 2018 | VICA Victoria

$359 VICA Members | $479 Public

Welcome to Construction (Workshop & Site Visit) Join us for an exclusive introduction to the local construction industry in this highly-interactive workshop! Designed by VICA for newcomers to the industry, attendees will learn about how the industry works: from procurement (who pays) and project selection to the different industry sectors and key players/relationships in the construction community. In the afternoon, attendees will visit an active construction site and have the opportunity to interact with industry professionals at work.

Email education@vicabc.ca for more information, and to book a session for your group.

Intro to Building Information Modeling (Online, 2 Hours) New to BIM technology? Learn how BIM fits into the entire construction workflow in all phases of construction. This course will introduce you to the BIM philosophy as it applies to design, bidding, construction, commissioning, delivery and as-built stages of construction. $150 VICA Members & Public

Intro to Construction Estimating (Online, 4 Hours) As one of the key first steps in any construction project, estimating can make or break your business. This course will teach you how to create accurate and professional estimates of costing and materials, how to manage logistics and purchasing, and methods of organizing your cost data in a clear, logical manner. $150 VICA Members & Public

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ONLINE COURSES It’s not easy to step out of the office or leave the jobsite to attend a course, which is why we offer over 25 courses online. You can work on YOUR time, at the venue of YOUR choice, at the pace that suits YOU best.

Obtain your Gold Seal Credits and Licensed Residential Builder Training CPD Points through VICA Online Training.

CONNECT: Designed by the industry, for the industry, many of our online coursesare offered through BuildForce Canada’s E-Learning Center. Connect with Canada’s construction industry!

GROW: Learn how to build your business and mitigate risk with online courses in topics from construction law to safety management.

LEARN: Training that puts you in the driver’s seat. You decide when you want to learn and how quickly you want to work through the material.

SAVE: VICA’s online training is a cost-effective solution, whether you want to earn professional development credits or train several team members at one time.

Business & Leadership • Communication, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution • Construction Industry Ethics • Construction Law • Construction Project Management • First Level Supervisor Training • Introduction to BIM (Building Information Modeling) • Introduction to Construction Estimating

Safety Leadership • Joint Health and Safety Committee Training – BC • Workplace Inspection Training • Incident Investigation Training • Manager and Supervisor Due Diligence Training

Safety Awareness • • • • • • • • • • •

Confined Spaces Safety Awareness Pipeline Construction Safety Training Aerial Lift Training Ergonomics Training Fall Protection Training Fire Safety Forklift Training Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) Training Ladder Safety Lockout Tagout Training Manual Material Handling Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Safety Essentials • WHMIS 2015 • Workplace Violence and Harassment Training • National Construction Safety Awareness

Courses highlighted in blue text are eligible for GSC or CPD points.

SAFETY VICA is a proud partner of the British Columbia Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA) and shares a commitment to creating a culture of safe work in the construction industry. We host many BCCSA courses throughout the year in both our Victoria and Nanaimo training rooms. Visit our website and search the course calendar to find an upcoming date near you.

BCCSA Classroom Courses • • • • •

COR Internal Auditor Training Leadership for Safety Excellence WHMIS 2015 Train the Trainer Principles of Injury Management BC Construction Safety Legislation & Administration

VICA Online Safety Courses Looking for additional safety training but short on time? VICA has a variety of online safety courses that let you train on your time, at your own pace.

Check out some of our popular online safety courses below.

Joint Health & Safety Committee Training (Online, 2.5 Hours) Joint Health and Safety Committee Training (JHSC) teams provide workers with greater protection against work-related injury, illness, and death. Useful for both employers and committee members, this course covers the duties, functions, and procedures of a JHSC, as well as incident investigations and inspections. $225 VICA Members & Public

Manager & Supervisor Due Diligence Training (Online, 1 Hour) Learn the obligations and potential liabilities that apply to company owners, managers, and supervisors, as well as the critical elements of a strong health and safety program. $79 VICA Members & Public

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RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS Approved Training Provider VICA is an Approved Education Provider for Licensed Residential Builder training through BC Housing, department of Licensing and Consumer Services. With over 20 in-class and online courses currently approved for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points for Licensed Residential Builders, VICA welcomes homebuilders to participate in our Training & Education programming. If you need to earn CPD points, we can help!

Commitment to our Construction Community Our commitment to industry professional development is a commitment to you. We hope you will get more than just CPD points out of our programming – our goal is to see you grow your business and career, learn new skills, and expand your professional network.

Partnership with Victoria Residential Builders Association As part of our commitment to supporting industry professional development, we have partnered with the Victoria Residential Builders Association (VRBA). Members of the VRBA receive VICA Member pricing on all our Training and Education programming. If you would like to register for a course and are a VRBA member, please contact us directly.

VRBA partners with VICA because they offer the industry’s most effective, affordable courses, also qualifying for Continuing Professional Development credits for Licensed Builders. These include Project Management, Estimating, Safety, Construction Law, Ethics and much more – all essential for managing a professional residential construction company in today’s competitive world.

Casey Edge,

Executive Director, Victoria Residential Builders Association

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Residential Construction Management (3 Mornings, 13.5 Hours) Join us at VICA Victoria for our pilot of a brand-new course designed specifically to boost project management and business skills in residential construction leaders. You don’t want to miss this exclusive training opportunity – you’ll gain valuable tools and resources you can put to work immediately in your business. Special pricing for the pilot offering!

November 1, 8, 15, 2017 (8:00 AM – 12:30 PM) | VICA Victoria $379 VICA Members | $499 Public Formal CPD – 21 Points, Group A Successful completion requires a minimum passing grade of 70% on the final exam. Students who are not successful in passing the exam will earn Informal CPD points for attendance.

Informal CPD – 10.5 Points, Group A Attendance only; no exam completion.

CPD Points for Licensed Residential Builders First Level Supervisor Training 26 CPD POINTS - (Group A) Online, On-Demand, 14 Hours Construction Law 32 CPD Points - (Group B) October 12-13, 2017 | VICA Victoria January 25-26, 2018 | VICA Victoria

Construction Estimating 32 CPD POINTS - (Group A) September 28-29, 2017 | VICA Victoria November 23-24, 2017 | VICA Nanaimo April 30 - May 1, 2018 | VICA Victoria Supervisory & Management Skills 32 CPD POINTS - (Group A) November 2-3, 2017 | VICA Victoria April 16-17, 2018 | VICA Nanaimo

CPD Points are accurate as of August 2017. CPD Points are subject to change by BC Housing. VICA is an approved Education Provider for Licensed Residential Builder training only. VICA does not represent BC Housing’s Licensing and Consumer Services and has no role in the administration and management of Residential Builder Licensing. Please confirm all CPD information and pre-approved CPD Points allocations with BC Housing, Licensing & Consumer Services.