Vanderhoof - Business & Agency Training
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Aboriginal Cultural Competency
This introductory workshop will give you an overview of Carrier culture. Increase your 
awareness and knowledge of Aboriginal people in order to build stronger relationships, nurture new ones and to share with one another our diverse backgrounds. After completion of this 5 hr. workshop you will:
· Have a broad awareness of the diversity of First Nations in Canada
· Understand the main impacts facing First Nations today
· Understand three basic social structures of Carrier people
· Explore questions of fiduciary rights and entitlements, socioeconomic situations and models of governance
· Recognize differences between traditional versus contemporary ways of being (ie. Health and wellness, dependency, business relationships, self-determination) 5 Hrs
Vanderhoof $50
Mar 7
Mon, 9am - 3pm
Instructor: Sarah John
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
Vanderhoof $213
Feb 10, 11 & 12
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
Vanderhoof $350
Feb 14 - Mar 13
Tue & Thu, 12 Noon - 3pm
Instructor: Vicki Sutherland
Building Service Worker - Level 1
This course introduces the expanding field of the professional Building Service Worker. The terms janitor, custodian, housekeeper or building service worker all define a person performing commercial cleaning. This course is designed for beginners and those with experience who require the certificate. Includes manuals. 18 Hrs
Contact the Vanderhoof Campus to add your name to an interest list for this course.
Building Service Worker 1
This course introduces the expanding field of the professional Building Service Worker. The terms janitor, custodian, house-keeper or building service worker all define a person performing commercial cleaning. This course is designed for beginners and those with experience who re-quire the certificate. Includes manuals. 18 Hrs
Building Service Worker 2
Learn the latest techniques in maintaining and refinishing hard floors. Topics include stripping, refinishing, sealing, shine maintenance and finishes. Learn to use and store chemicals safely. Students must have completed Building Service Worker Level 1 or have experience working in custodial work. 16 Hrs
Business of Bed & Breakfast
B&Bs, Farm Stays and Guest Houses are a growing market that can offer competitive alternatives for the travelling public. You may want to consider this industry to diversify your current income. Learn the do‘s and don‘ts of run-ning your own B&B from an experienced owner. Explore the marketing tools and resources available to start and run a successful business. 5 Hrs
Chamber Maid
Understand the importance of commercial cleaning. In this one day training you‘ll cover all the basics of maintaining guest rooms efficiently and safely. 7 Hrs
Contact your local campus to add your name to an interest list if dates and times are not specified.
Computer Training
Excel 2007 - Level 1
Excel is the spreadsheet software in the Microsoft Office Suite. In this 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
Vanderhoof $125
May 16
Wed, 9am - 4pm
Instructor: Vicki Sutherland
Excel 2010 - Level 1 & 2
Take your Excel skills to the next level. In this course you will learn about functions, how to use the correct syntax to insert functions, how to use math and trigometric, statistics, financial, logical date and time, text or information functions. You’ll also learn to draw different types of objects, insert and modify graphics, customize charts and much more. 6 Hrs
Contact the Vanderhoof Campus to add your name to an interest list for this course.
Powerpoint 2007
PowerPoint 2007 is the presenta-tion graphics software in the Mi-crosoft 2007 Office Suite. With PowerPoint, you can use its easy-to-use predefined layouts, themes, or templates to create dynamic and professional presentations. 6 Hrs
Vanderhoof $125
Mar 12
Mon, 9am - 4pm
Instructor: Anne Stevens
Word 2007 - 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.
Vanderhoof $125
Feb 20
Mon, 9am - 4pm
Instructor: Anne Stevens
Word 2007- Intermediate
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
Vanderhoof $125
Apr 16
Mon, 9am - 4pm
Instructor: Anne Stevens
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
Vanderhoof $175
Mar 21 & 22
Wed Thurs, 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
Vanderhoof $107
Mar 10 or May 12
Sat, 9am - 6pm
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 food service 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. 12 Hrs
Vanderhoof $189
Apr 21 & 22
Sat, 9am - 5pm,
Sun, 9am - 2:30pm
Instructor: Patricia Jones
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 pro-mote e the best possible functioning for the feet of the aging resident and client. 6 Hrs
Vanderhoof $92
May 12
Sat, 9am - 4pm
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 two-day course includes both the-ory and hands-on operation for the new operator. 12 Hrs
Forklift Recertification
Recertify on the operation of fork-lifts. This one-day course in-cludes both theory and hands on operation. 6 Hrs
Please call your local campus and put your name on an interest list for Forklift Training.
Generational Poverty Workshop
Based on the book A Framework for Understanding Poverty by Ruby K. Payne, PH.D, this seminar provides in-depth information that will increase your knowledge of people in poverty and give you tools for working with members of this economic class. You‘ll learn how economic class affects behaviours and mindsets, why students from generational poverty often fear being educated, the hidden rules‘ within economic classes, discipline interventions that improve behaviour and the eight resources that make a difference in success. 8 Hrs
Please contact your local campus for delivery details on this course.
Global Ground Disturbance - Levels I and II
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
Vanderhoof $310
May 23
Wed, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Instructor: Suzanne Dejonghe
Grant Writing Workshop: Unlock your Funding Potential
Dean McKinley from Northern Development Initiative Trust will host a seminar on proposal writing for fundraisers that will cover a variety of principles and techniques for writing effective grants and securing funding. Everyone is welcome to attend - the work-shop will be particularly of interest to non-profit groups, community volunteers, First Nations and local government staff. 2.5 Hrs
Vanderhoof $10
(Covers refreshments)
Mar 21
Wed, 9 - 11:30
Instructor: Dean McKinley
(Note: This workshop is funded by The Northern Development Initiative Trust.)
Logbook Refresher Training
Whether you are an owner operator or an employer, this is a valuable seminar to refresh the procedures and documentation required by law to complete your daily log book. Delivered in partnership with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and Commercial Vehicle Safety & Enforcement. 3 Hrs
Vanderhoof FREE
Please call to put your name on an interest list.
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
Call the Vanderhoof Campus to add your name to an interest list.
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
Call the Vanderhoof Campus to add your name to an interest list.
Simply Accounting - Level 1
Discover how this software can help you in your small to medium-sized business. You’ll cover the general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll inventory and job costing. You will learn how to set up a company, use defaults for reports and system settings, track shipments, budget projects and more. Prerequisites: Keyboarding skills and experience working on a computer. Text book is included in course fee and available first day of class. 18 Hrs
Vanderhoof $295 (Text included)
Mar 27 - Apr 5
Tues, Wed & Thurs, 12 Noon - 3pm
Instructor: Vicki Sutherland
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
Vanderhoof $165
Feb 22
Wed, 9am - 4pm
Instructor: Dave Yarmish
Supervision: Recruitment and Selection
Recruiting good employees is the most important aspect of effective organization 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
Vanderhoof $225
Mar 8 &9
Thurs & 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 all topics. 90 Hrs
Contact your local campus for more information .
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
Vanderhoof $79
Mar 3
Sat, 9am - 5pm
Instructor: Mindy Thompson
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