To ensure a seat in any course offered by CNC, enroll a minimum of one week prior to the course start date. 

Aboriginal Cultural Competency

Fort St. James   $50

Air Brakes Endorsement

You’ll receive  theory and practical training plus the Motor Vehicle Branch pre-trip inspection in this 20 hour course. To obtain an Air Brakes license endorsement, students must write the Motor Vehicle Branch Theory Exam. Students must supply their own Air Brakes manual.  20 Hrs                    

Fort St. James   $213

April 13, 14,15

Fri, 6 - 10pm, Sat/Sun, 8am - 4:30pm

Instructor:  Ron Embree

Bookkeeping - Basic

If you are a beginner bookkeeper then this is the course for you.  You will learn the generally accepted accounting principles, the three forms of business organization, different kinds of money-related activities,  trial balance, balance statements, income statements, the five classes of accounts, the general journal, journal entries, HST, and correcting journal entries. Students are required to purchase the Basic Bookkeeping Manual and Working Papers ($132.25).  30 Hrs

To register your interest in this course call your local campus or fill in a Program Interest Form

Computer Training

Excel 2010 - Level 1

In this introductory course you’ll learn how to set up your Excel environment, learn how to use a workbook, format text, create simple formulas, work with cells and templates.   6 Hrs

Fort St. James $125

Word 2010 - Level 1

This is an introduction to the Word application where you will learn the basics of creating documents, formatting and editing text, page layout, themes and styles.   6 Hrs

Fort St. James  $125

Feb 7 & 9

Tue & Thu, 6:30 - 9:30pm

Instructor:  Nicole Forshner

Word  2010 -  Level 2

Enhance your Word skills!  Expand your knowledge of formatting a document, themes and styles, shapes and pictures, tables and outlines. You are welcome to bring your questions or challenging projects to class for assistance from an experienced instructor.   6 Hrs

Fort St. James  $125

Feb 28 & Mar 1

Tues & Thurs 6:30 - 9:30 pm

Instructor:  Nicole Forshner 

Customer Service and Cashier Training

Learn financial transactions, handling cash, cash registers and customer relations. This course is ideal for students looking at entry-level employment opportunities in a retail business.  12 Hrs

Fort St. James  $175

Feb 6 & 7

Wed & Thu, 8:30am - 4:30pm

Instructor:  Michelle Boschman

Foodsafe - Level 1

Planning an event with food? All food service establishments and non-profit organizations that sell food must have a minimum of one employee with Foodsafe certification on duty at all times. Certification issued upon successful completion. Students must provide their Personal Health Number at the time of registration.  Text is included in fee.   8 Hrs   

Fort St. James    $107

Feb 24 OR May 10

Fri, 8:30am - 5:30pm                      

Instructor:  Jennifer Little 

Foodsafe - Level 2

Foodsafe - Level 2 is designed for food service owners, managers, kitchen managers, executive chefs and others who are responsible for food safety in foodservice establishments.  The course includes a short review of Foodsafe - Level 1 and includes modules on Managing for Food Safety and Writing a Food Safety Plan.  

Foot Care for Home Support Resident Care and Community Health Workers  

This six hour course is designed for those individuals who are responsible for performing safe foot care in their work setting.  Emphasis will be placed on increasing the awareness of safety with the skills and knowledge  needed by these caregivers in order to promote e the best possible functioning for the feet of the aging resident and client.  6 Hrs

Fort St. James  $92

Apr 28

Sat,  9am - 4pm

Fee:  Instructor:  Sandra Domenis

Forklift Certification - For the New Operator

Under the direction of a certified trainer, successful completion of this course will have you certified on the operation of a forklift.  This  2-day course includes both theory and hands-on operation for the new operator.   14 Hrs

Fort St. James   $339

Nov 23 & 24

Wed & Thu, 8:30am - 4:30pm

Instructor:  Mary-Ann Clavett

Forklift Recertification

Recertify on the operation of  forklifts.  This one-day course includes both theory and hands on operation.  7 Hrs

To register your interest in this course call your local campus or fill in a Program Interest Form

This one day course is designed for anyone who is supervising a ground disturbance, independently performing a ground disturbance, or issuing and receiving ground disturbance permits.  Level I is covered in the first 2 hours.  The program ensures that Level II personnel are familiar with, and fully understand all regulations and variances involved when a ground disturbance takes place.  Level II is the standardized program recognized by industry regulators.  Three year certification upon successful completion.  7 Hrs

Fort St. James   $310

May 4

Fri, 8:30am - 4:30pm

Instructor: Suzanne Dejonge

Medical Terminology

Medical Terminology gives the student the basic fundamentals of Medical Terminology in both written and spoken form.  Instruction will include word structure and word building skills pertinent to various body systems such as skeletal and cardiovascular.  Systems of the body will be discussed, including particular vocabulary unique to that system.  Text mandatory - $79 fee extra.  42 Hrs

Fort St James  $402

Feb 11, 25, Mar 10, 24, Apr 14, 28, May 5

Sat, 9:30am - 4pm

Instructor:  Elizabeth Reid

Mental Health First Aid for Adults Working with Youth

This course is for education professionals, health providers, parents and other adults who need to learn to recognize the signs of a mental health problem or crisis.  You will learn to:

· Identify a person who may be a danger to themselves or  others

· Recognize early signs of mental health problems

· Provide comfort and support. 

14 Hrs

Fort St James  $335

Mar 13 & 14

Tue & Wed, 9am - 4:30pm

Instructor:  Mary Lu Spagrud

Restaurant Server Training

This workshop is for anyone interested in working in the service industry.  Hands-on practice for servers, hostesses and support staff in the restaurant industry.  Learn techniques to enhance a customer’s experience and deal with difficult situations.    7 Hrs

To register your interest in this course call your local campus or fill in a Program Interest Form

Serving it Right 

If you are considering a job in the service industry this workshop is for you.  You’ll learn effective techniques to prevent problems related to the service of liquor and cover topics such as:  signs of intoxication, legal liability, duty of care on and off premises and how to enforce responsible beverage service policies.  At the end of this course you will receive a Serving it Right Certificate.   5 Hrs

To register your interest in this course call your local campus or fill in a Program Interest Form

Simply Accounting Premium 2011

Simply Accounting Premium 2011 provides an entry-level, fully integrated graphical accounting system for small enterprises.  In this beginner’s course, you will learn how to set up the system and define company options.  15 Hrs

Fort St. James  $225

Feb 8 - Mar 7 

Wed, 6 -9pm,

Instructor:  Sherry Nielsen

Supervision: The Positive Discipline Process

Workplace discipline is required for all sorts of day to day problems including absenteeism, bad attitudes and poor performance.  Traditional punitive approaches are usually disappointing with their results.  Learn strategies to : 

· Have employees take personal responsibility for their actions

· Avoid confrontation, grievances and anger provoking reactions

· Salvage potentially good employees who have gone off track.

Learn to recognize good performance, solve problems without discipline and make significant gains in your workplace relationships.  6 Hrs 

Fort St. James   Fee: $165

Wed, 9am - 4pm

Instructor:  Dave Yarmish

Supervision:  Recruitment and Selection

Recruiting and selecting good employees is the most important aspect of effective organizational development.  You’ll examine each step of the process, examine selection tools for strengths and weaknesses and learn about the increased power of effective combinations.   You’ll learn about the behavioral questioning process via active participation in role-plays and case studies.  12 Hrs

Fort St. James

Mar 22 & 23
Thur & Fri, 9am -4pm 
Instructor: Larry Badowski 

Trades Math 041

Are you pursuing a career in trades or a trades-related field? Trades Math is a math prerequisite for either entry-level programs or apprenticeships.  This competency based course emphasizes basic math skills and  practical applications in trades.  Topics include: whole number operations, decimals, fractions, measurement systems and instruments, geometry of plane and solid figures, Pythagorean theorem, ratio, proportion, percentage, geometric constructions with circles, triangles, and lines plus trades-related problems for al topics.   90 Hrs

Contact your local campus for more information

Traffic Control  Training

This 2-day training session is WorkSafeBC approved and designed to qualify those who work as high risk Traffic Control Persons (TCPs) throughout the province of BC.  After successfully completing their training, participants will be familiar with:

· Roles and responsibilities

· Regulations and standards

· Equipment

· Setting up the Work site

· Basic and advanced traffic control skills.

14 Hrs

Fort St James  $315

Apr 14 & 15

Sat & Sun, 8:30am -  4:30pm

Instructor:  Strictly Flagging

WorldHost

Improve your business by improving your customer service!  This internationally recognized training program covers the fundamentals of excellent customer service, from first impressions to handling complaints.  Your customers and clients will not only return, they’ll tell others about the quality of service they’ve received.  Fee includes text. Participants will receive a certificate and pin from Tourism BC.  A happy customer is a repeat customer!   7 Hrs

Fort St. James   $79

Apr 21 OR Jun 16
Sat, 9am - 5pm

Instructor:  Mindy Thompson