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Page 1: Flin Flon - UCN Training Catalogue.pdfPhone: (204) 538-2270 Fax: (204) 538-2152 Chemawawin (Easterville) Regional Centre Box 144 Easterville, MB R0C 0V0 Phone: (204) 329-2420 Fax:

Tataskweyak (Split Lake) Tataskweyak (Split Lake)

Flin Flon

March 2017

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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF THE NORTH

Table of Contents

STRATEGIC PLAN……………………………………...3

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE……………………………...4

GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................... 5

APPLICATION, ADMISSION, AND

REGISTRATION .......................................................... 5

ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ............. 5

REFUND POLICY FOR CONTRACT TRAINING ...... 5

CERTIFICATES/DIPLOMAS/DEGREE

PROGRAMS:.………………..…………………..….. 6

Aboriginal and Northern Counselling Skills ........... 6 Basic Drywall Applicator .......................................... 6 Certificate in Teaching Ininimowin ......................... 7 Community Economic Development ....................... 8 Exploration Camp Training ..................................... 8 Heavy Equipment Operator ..................................... 9 Housing Management ............................................... 9 Ininiw Nekani Human Resource Management

Diploma ................................................................ 10 Maintenance Management Professional Certificate

(MMP) .................................................................. 11 Mineral Processing .................................................. 12 Prospector Training ................................................ 12 Recreation Leadership ............................................ 12 Small Motor Repair ................................................ 13 Underground Core Mining: Phase One................ 14 Underground Core Mining: Phase Two ............... 14 Wilderness Safety .................................................... 14

COURSES/TRAINING PROGRAMS: .......................... 15 Building Maintenance ............................................. 15 Butt Fusion Welding ............................................... 15 Chainsaw Safety ...................................................... 15

Customer Service Professional ............................... 16 Electrofusion Welding ............................................ 16 Emergency Medical Responder ............................. 16 Essential Skills Upgrading ...................................... 17 G.E.D. Preparation ................................................. 17 Introduction to Industry ......................................... 17 Law Enforcement Training .................................... 18 Community Safety Officer Training...................... 18 Manitoba Security Guard Training ....................... 18 First Nations Safety Officer .................................... 18 Supervisor Leadership Training – Level 1 ............ 18 Life Skills Coaching ................................................ 19 Non-Timber Forest Products: Opportunity in the

Northern Forest (NTFP)..................................... 19 Safety Training ........................................................ 19 School Bus Training ................................................ 19 Truck Driver Training ............................................ 19 Water and Wastewater Operator Certification

Preparation Courses ........................................... 20 Windows of Opportunity Seminars ....................... 20

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: ...................................... 21 ABS (Aboriginal Studies) ....................................... 21 ANS (Aboriginal and Northern Studies) ............... 21 ART (Arts) ............................................................... 21 BTR (Building Trades) ........................................... 22 CAL (Centre for Aboriginal Language &

Culture) ................................................................ 23 CNS (Counselling) ................................................... 24 ECT (Electrical and Computer Tech) ................... 26 EDU (Education) ..................................................... 27 EXT (Extension Non-Credit)................................. 27 ITA (Industrial Trades) .......................................... 31 MGT (Management) ............................................... 33 MSC (Mathematics and Science) ........................... 37 RRR (Recreation and Renewable Resources) ....... 38 VTR (Vocational Trades) ....................................... 42

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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF THE NORTH

Kiskinohtahiwewin ᑭᐢᑭᓄᐦᑕᐦᐃᐁᐧᐃᐧᐣ

University College of the North (UCN)

Strategic Plan 2015 - 2020

UCN Vision Statement UCN Mission Statement

UCN’s Four Strategic Directions

The mission of the University College

of the North is to ensure Northern

communities and people will have

access to educational opportunities,

knowledge and skill, while being

inclusive and respectful of diverse

Northern and Aboriginal values and

beliefs.

UCN believes

Northern and

Aboriginal cultures,

worldviews and history

are the foundation

upon which we conduct

our day to day

operations as an

institute of higher

learning.

UCN understands the

importance of a

positive student

experience be it in the

classroom, distance

delivery, practicums,

community based, or in

our hallways.

UCN recognizes the

current labour market

needs and the

importance of providing

education and training

that will develop a skilled

workforce for Northern

Manitoba’s economy.

UCN will work with our

partners to provide

educational

opportunities that

respond to the

community and labour

market needs of

Northern Manitoba.

Northern &

Aboriginal

Culture

Innovation &

Education

Student

Centered

Trades &

Industrial

Skills

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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF THE NORTH

MESSAGE FROM THE

UCN PRESIDENT

& VICE-CHANCELLOR

Tansi,

Welcome to University College of the North's

(UCN) Training Service catalogue.

Contract training is a part of the Division of

Community Based Services (CBS) and a

fundamental part of the services UCN offers to our

communities. The mission of UCN is to ensure

Aboriginal and northern communities will have

opportunities, knowledge and skills to contribute to

an economically, environmentally, and culturally

healthy society inclusive and respectful of diverse

northern and Aboriginal values and beliefs. In

keeping with this mission, to deliver education

where people live through the design and delivery of

customized training and education programs, the

university college is better able to meet the unique

needs of community and corporate partners.

Our dedicated CBS personnel are available to answer

questions or to assist you and your community or

organization in any way possible. Supported by a

divisional staff that is committed to customer service

and working with a variety of partners, our UCN

community education coordinators welcome the

opportunity to discuss your training needs

and identify innovative training and funding

solutions.

Ekosani,

Konrad Jonasson

MISSION STATEMENTS:

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF THE NORTH: The mission of the University College of the North is to

ensure northern communities and people will have access

to educational opportunities, knowledge and skills, while

being inclusive and respectful of diverse Northern and

Aboriginal values and beliefs.

COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES: In keeping with the mission of the University College of

the North, the Community-Based Services Division will

be partners in empowerment through community-based

lifelong learning.

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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF THE NORTH

GENERAL INFORMATION

For a complete listing of University College of the

North’s full-time programs refer to the UCN

Academic Calendar.

Under contract training:

UCN can offer all programs found in the

Academic Calendar; and

the programs/courses in this catalogue; and

customized training.

APPLICATION, ADMISSION, AND

REGISTRATION

For a complete listing of University College of the

North’s application, admission and registration

information, refer to the UCN Academic Calendar.

ACADEMIC POLICIES AND

PROCEDURES

For a complete listing of University College of the

North’s Academic Policies and Procedures, refer to

the UCN Academic Calendar.

REFUND POLICY FOR

CONTRACT TRAINING

The following refund policy will apply to Contract Training per

seat purchases.

1. A full refund will be issued if a course or program is cancelled by University College of the North; or

2. A full refund will be issued if the client/student gives

University College of the North four weeks’ notice prior to

start date of course or program. University College of the

North reserves the right to defer the start date for valid reasons.

3. Authorization to Invoice forms must be received by

University College of the North a minimum of four weeks prior to course/program commencement.

4. In the event the student does not provide four weeks’

notice to University College of the North or fails to show

on the first day of training, University College of the North

reserves the right to invoice the client/student for the full amount.

5. Refunds will not be issued once the program or course has commenced.

For further information about University College of

the North, call us toll free:

The Pas 1-866-627-8500 or Thompson 1-866-677-

6450 ext.8601

Or directly contact any one of our locations: Bunibonibee (Oxford House) Regional Centre

General Delivery, Oxford House, MB R0B 1C0

Phone: (204) 538-2270 Fax: (204) 538-2152

Chemawawin (Easterville) Regional Centre

Box 144 Easterville, MB R0C 0V0

Phone: (204) 329-2420 Fax: (204) 329-2340

Churchill Regional Centre

P.O. Box 1000 Churchill, MB R0B 0E0

Phone: (204) 675-2975 Fax: (204) 675-2971

Flin Flon Regional Centre

4 Hart Ave. Flin Flon, MB R8A 0G4

Phone: (204) 687-1560 Fax: (204) 687-8558

Mathias Colomb Cree Nation (Pukatawagan) Regional Centre

Box 323 Pukatawagan, MB R0B 1G0

Phone: (204) 553-2099 Fax: (204) 553-2107

Misipawistik (Grand Rapids) Regional Centre

Box 238 Grand Rapids, MB R0C 1E0

Phone: (204) 639-2684 Fax: (204) 639-2552

Nisichawayasihk (Nelson House) Regional Centre

c/o A-Tech Training & Employment

Box 454 Nelson House, MB R0B 1A0

Phone: (204) 484-2886 Fax: (204) 484-2384

Norway House Regional Centre

Box 880 Norway House, MB R0B 1B0

Phone: (204) 359-6296 Fax: (204) 359-6262

Pimicikamak (Cross Lake) Regional Centre

Adult Education Centre - Cross Lake Education Authority

P.O. Box 370 Cross Lake, MB R0B 0J0

Phone: (204) 676-2677 Fax: (204) 676-3981

St. Theresa Point Regional Centre

Box 449 St. Theresa Point, MB R0B 1J0

Phone: (204) 462-2266 or (204) 462-2201 Fax: (204) 462-2425

Swan River Regional Centre

P.O. Box726 Swan River, MB R0L 1Z0

Phone: (204) 734-4419 Fax:(204) 734-3293

Tataskweyak (Split Lake) Regional Centre

Box 160 Split Lake, MB R0B 1P0

Phone: (204) 342-2621 Fax (204) 342-2997

Web Site http://www.ucn.ca

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CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA/DEGREE

PROGRAMS:

Aboriginal and Northern Counselling Skills

The UCN Aboriginal and Northern Counselling Skills

Program provides the knowledge and skills required to

deliver culturally proficient counselling for Aboriginal

and northern populations. All courses reflect Aboriginal

philosophy and culture although elements of western

counselling practice have been included where

appropriate.

This training program includes ten required and two

elective courses as well as a final one month skills

practice placement. To ensure continuity of counselling

knowledge, skills, and techniques prerequisites are

required for select courses. The program will have a

maximum of fifteen and a minimum twelve learners per

offering and will be delivered utilizing a distributed

learning model.

Admission Requirements

a. Manitoba Grade 12 graduate;

b. Or equivalency,

c. Or mature student with prerequisite skills in reading

comprehension, writing, and mathematics,

d. Or currently employed as a counsellor, or

recommended by an employer or verification of

previous employment as a counsellor

e. Transfer request from other institutions/programs

will be assessed on an individual basis.

f. Provision of recent Child Abuse and Adult Abuse

official documentation prior to the counselling

program. Students listed on the Child Abuse or

Adult Abuse registry will not be admitted to the

counselling program.

g. Provision of recent Criminal Records official

documentation. Students with a criminal record

may not be able to complete the counselling

program due to restrictions in acquiring a practice

placement. After admission to the counselling

program and prior to completion of it, the onus is on

the student to disclose any criminal conviction to the

Dean of Education.

h. A personal letter, clearly and succinctly, outlining

who they are (background) and why they wish to

become a counsellor.

i. A letter from a community leader (must not be a

relative) stating how long they have known you (in

what setting) and why they think you might be a

good candidate for the Aboriginal and Northern

Counselling Certificate program.

Program Content

Basic Drywall Applicator

This certificate program is designed to provide the

student with required knowledge and skills to

competently perform the duties of drywall applicators for

commercial, industrial and residential properties.

Career Opportunities

This program opens up a variety of career opportunities

for drywall applicators in housing and other community-

based construction and maintenance.

Credit

Courses Hours

ABS.1001 Waskawimakanwa Mecimwaci 1.0

Isihtwawina

ART.1140 Practical Skills: Assessment and 3.0

Intervention 3.0

EDU.1104 Development Across the Lifespan 3.0

CNS.1000 Introduction to Counselling Healing: 3.0

Assisting Aboriginal People's

Journey

CNS.1010 Effective Communications for 3.0

Counselling

CNS.1020 Professional and Ethical Guidelines 3.0

for Counselling Practice

CNS.1030 Addiction and Aboriginal 3.0

Communities

CNS.1040 Residential School Impacts and the 3.0

Healing Journey

CNS.1050 Working with Families 3.0

CNS.1060 Working with Groups 3.0

CNS.1070 Counselling in Aboriginal 3.0

Communities

CNS.1200 Counselling Skills Applied Practice 3.0

Elective Options

CNS.1080 Counselling in Aboriginal Schools 3.0

CNS.1090 Crisis Intervention in Aboriginal 3.0

Schools

CNS.1100 Academic and Career Counselling 3.0

CNS.1110 Elder Teachings in Aboriginal 3.0

Language 3.0

CNS.1120 Supporting Instructors of Students 3.0

with Exceptionalities

CNS.1130 Bullying in Schools 3.0

CNS.1140 Suicide Prevention and Intervention 3.0

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Admission Requirements

a. Regular student

b. Or Mature student (at least 20 years of age as of

September 30 in the year of registration and who does

not meet program entrance requirements)

Participants should be in good physical condition to do

the daily activities.

Program Content

Credit

Courses Hours ABS.1001 Waskawimakanwa Mecimwaci 1.0

Isihtwawina

EXT.0158 Standard First Aid with CPR

ITA.0200 Introduction to Drywall Applicator 2.0

ITA.0201 Safety in the Workplace 2.0

ITA.0210 Tools and Equipment 2.0

ITA.0211 Worksite Preparation 2.0

ITA.0212 Drywall Layout and Basic Skills 1: 2.0

Interior Wall

ITA.0213 Drywall Layout and Basic Skills 2: 2.0

Ceiling Application

ITA.0214 Practicum 1.0

VTR.0202 Blue Print Reading and 2.0

Specifications

Certificate in Teaching Ininimowin

This certificate program is designed to prepare fluent

Cree speakers to take on the role of immersion teachers.

The program will especially benefit uncertified language

teachers who desire formal qualifications and certified

teachers who wish to enhance Cree teaching practices.

The program will provide students with the knowledge,

appropriate teaching strategies and skills to teach Cree

programs. Cree will be used as the medium of

instruction for all courses in order to enhance skills in

oral, written and interpersonal communication. Students

will be taught how to develop curriculum prepared in a

standardized and accepted orthography. They will gain

knowledge and understanding of history and society as it

pertains to Aboriginal languages in Canada.

A Certificate of Teaching Ininimowin will be conferred

when all requirements are met through the completion of

31 credit hours with a G.P.A. of 2.5 in UC.CAL.1020

Methods 1 course and a cumulative G.P.A. of at least 2.0.

UC.CAL.1020 Methods 1 and the Practicum must be

completed at the University College of the North.

Career Opportunities

A Certificate in Teaching Ininimowin provides a range of

employment opportunities for graduates to teach Cree.

Cree language teachers are employed in a variety of

educational settings such as schools, college and

university levels and community organizations.

Admissions Requirements

a. Regular student

b. Or Mature student (at least 20 years of age as of

September 30 in the year of registration and who

does not meet program entrance requirements)

Registration Requirements

A completed Application for First Nations Language

Teacher’s Fluency Certificate clearly stating Cree

language proficiency and signed by their Education

Authority.

Recent Child Abuse Registry official documentation.

Students listed on the Child Abuse Registry will not

be admitted to the program.

Recent Criminal Record and Abuse Registry official

documentation. Applicants with a criminal record

may not be able to complete the program due to

restrictions in acquiring a practicum.

Program Content

ABS.1001 Waskawimakanwa Mecimwaci 1.0

Isihtwawina

CAL.1000 Miskasowin: Aboriginal Identity and 1.0

Belonging

CAL.1005 Structure of Ininimowin 3.0

CAL.1006 Foundations of Aboriginal Language 3.0

Education

CAL.1010 Developing Community Based 3.0

Curriculum

CAL.1020 Methods 1 3.0

CAL.1022 Methods 2: Computers and 3.0

Technology

CAL.1025 Principles of Teaching and 3.0

Learning

CAL.1035 Learners Assessment 3.0

CAL.1040 Developing Innovative 3.0

Language Programs

CAL.1050 Practicum

3.0

Credit

Courses Hours

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Community Economic Development

University College of the North’s Community Economic

Development two-year diploma program provides

graduates with the knowledge and skills required for a

range of employment and self-employment opportunities,

including contributing to the health of the natural

environment, building on community resources and

capacities, increasing community control and ownership,

and stabilizing local and community economies.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities for graduates may be found in

northern community projects, sustainable development

programs, programs to support and conserve traditional

indigenous knowledge, land claims negotiation teams,

youth development programs, and community wellness

development. Other opportunities include economic

development practitioner positions, community

development positions and First Nations and northern

community administration positions, as well as

consultancies.

Admission Requirements

a) English 40 S and b) Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S, Applied

Mathematics 40S or Essential Mathematics 40S c) Or equivalencies of above d) Or Mature Student (at least 20 years of age as of

September 30 in the year of registration and who

does not meet the program entrance requirements)

Program Content

Credit

Courses Hours

Year 1

ABS.1001 Waskawimakanwa Mecimwaci 1.0

Isihtwawina

ART.1322 Essentials of Business

Communications

3.0

ART.1342 Professional Development 1.5

MGT.1010 Introductory Financial Accounting 1 3.0

MGT.1200 Microeconomics 3.0

MGT.1210 Macroeconomics 3.0

MGT.1300 Marketing 3.0

MGT.1400 Commercial Law 3.0

MGT.1410 Organizational Behaviour 3.0

MGT.1503 Negotiation Theory and Practice 1.0

MGT.1849 Spreadsheet and Database

Management 3.0

MGT.1981 Work Practicum 1.0

MGT.2371 Entrepreneurial Development 3.0

MSC.1780 Financial Mathematics 3.0

Year 2

ABS.2030 Economics and Aboriginal Self

Government 3.0

MGT.1220 Comparative Political Systems 3.0

MGT.1422 Community Research 3.0

MGT.1504 Proposal Writing and Research 2.0

MGT.1506 Community Development 3.0

MGT1510 Contemporary Issues in Community

Development 3.0

MGT.2200 Land Management 3.0

MGT.2250 Introduction to Tourism 3.0

MGT.2320 Aboriginal Business Law 3.0

MGT.2400 Human Resource Management 3.0

MGT.2420 Management 3.0

MGT.2551 Practicum 3.0

Exploration Camp Training

This certificate program is designed to provide entry-

level skills for individuals seeking to live and work in

geological exploration camps. Content covers a range of

topics related to safety, equipment maintenance, and

provision of basic services such as core-sample handling.

This program is based on the Wilderness Safety Training

curriculum previously developed by UCN.

UC.RRR.0301 represents the certificate completion

course. Participants who have completed the other

courses in this sequence will earn a Statement of

Participation.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will be prepared to assume general labour

positions in mineral exploration camps.

Admission Requirements

Applicants will have Grade 9 standing or have completed

an assessment process. Applicants will need English

language proficiency to meet the reading and writing

requirements of certification courses such as First Aid,

WHMIS, and Transportation of Dangerous Goods. At

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the completion of these three courses, which are offered

first in the sequence of learning experiences, participants

will have demonstrated proficiency. Successful

completion of these courses ensures continuation in the

program and participants who are unsuccessful will be

ineligible to continue.

Program Content

Credit

Courses Hours

ABS.1001 Waskawimakanwa Mecimwaci 1.0

Isihtwawina

EXT.0066 WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous 0.0

Material Information System)

EXT.0084 Wilderness First Aid 0.0

EXT.0158 Standard First Aid with CPR 0.0

EXT.0249 Transportation of Dangerous Goods 0.0

EXT.0284 Employability/Life Skills 0.0

EXT.0285 Document Use – Camp 0.0

Labourers/Core Splitters

EXT.0286 Mathematics for Camp Labourers/Core 0.0

Splitters

EXT.0287 Construction Camp Safety 0.0

EXT.0288 Geological Core Handling 0.0

EXT.0700 Basic Navigation 0.0

RRR.0301 Line Cutting 1.0

RRR.0305 Claim Staking 1.0

Elective Options

RRR.1320* Boat Pro Course 0.0

RRR.1761 Wilderness Survival 2.0

*Participants must complete either Construction Camp

Safety or Boat Pro in order to graduate.

Heavy Equipment Operator

This certificate program provides training on various

pieces of heavy equipment such as loader, excavator and

dozer. All related aspects of safety training are included

as part of the program. National standards for heavy

equipment operator training are included in the program.

Career Opportunities

Upon completion of this program participants will be

able to work as a heavy equipment operator in various

industries, in particular in the construction industry.

Admission Requirements

a) Applicants must be 18 years of age minimum

b) Applicants must have a Grade 9 Reading, Writing,

and Comprehension Skills. Assessment required.

Good physical condition as well as good manual

dexterity is essential. May require a Class 5 driver’s

license if working on wheel machines that require

highway driving.

Program Content

Credit

Courses Hours

ABS.1001 Waskawimakanwa Mecimwaci 1.0

Isihtwawina

EXT.0066 WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous 0.0

Material Information System)

EXT.0121 Heavy Equipment Operator Theory 0.0

EXT.0141 Heavy Equipment Operator

Practicum 0.0

EXT.0158 Standard First Aid with CPR 0.0

EXT.0239 Construction Safety 0.0

EXT.0249 Transportation of Dangerous Goods 0.0

Housing Management

This certificate program is a training program that will

give housing managers or those participants wanting to

make a career in housing management, the skills, and

tools needed to effectively strengthen First Nation

housing through the building and maintaining of

affordable quality housing.

This program prepares housing managers to take

increased responsibility for all elements of First Nation

housing programs related to property management,

financial management, tendering and contracting

administration, maintenance management, and policy

development. The program also includes courses which

cover housing quality technical initiatives.

This program is valuable to those currently employed or

seeking employment in the housing management field.

Upon successful completion of all course requirements,

participants will graduate with a certificate in Housing

Management.

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Career Opportunities

The program provides graduates with comprehensive

knowledge, skills, and tools needed for careers in the

management First Nation housing programs, projects,

and related activities.

Other areas where graduates can apply their expertise

include other housing authorities, urban centres, property

management organizations and friendship centres

throughout Manitoba, but more so concentrated in

Northern Manitoba.

Admission Requirements

a) Completion of Grade 12

b) Or Mature Student (at least 20 years of age as of

September 30 in the year of registration and who does

not meet program entrance requirements)

Program Content

Credit

Courses Hours

ABS.1001 Waskawimakanwa Mecimwaci 1.0

Isihtwawina

ART.1363 Business Communications 2.0

ART.1707 Client Counselling 1.0

ART.1709 Report Writing 2.0

ART.1755 Developing and Writing a 3.0

Housing Project Proposal

BTR.1225 Mould Remediation 2.0

BTR.1235 Better Building Series 3.0

BTR.1236 Inspecting Existing Buildings 2.0

BTR.1237 Indoor Air Quality and Home 1.0

Assessment

MGT.1082 Basic Bookkeeping 3.0

MGT.1083 Basic Budgeting 2.0

MGT.1125 Using Audits and Financial 2.0

Statements

MGT.1130 Property Management 3.0

MGT.1131 Maintenance Management 2.0

MGT.1132 Project Management and 2.0

Property Management Planning

MGT.1133 Developing Effective Policies 1.0

MGT.1134 Tendering and Contract 3.0

Administration

MGT.1419 Introduction to Financial 2.0

Management

MGT.1712 Computer Applications 2.0

MSC.1752 Business Mathematics 2.0

Ininiw Nekani Human Resource

Management Diploma

This diploma program will work in the Aboriginal way

by Kiskenimisowen (know yourself) and will maintain

and apply Aboriginal knowledge, values, and beliefs.

The student will learn how to create and build internal

and external partnerships and thought collaboration.

Students will learn that teaching, training, and learning

through partnerships will enhance a wholistic approach to

human resources by applying labour relations,

occupational health and safety, managing conflict in the

workplace, employee relations through effective

communications and team building. This diploma

program will be a requirement for the Manitoba

Aboriginal Human Resources Strategies

designation.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities are available in all sectors of the

economy because every organization whether Aboriginal,

private, public not-for-profit has a human resources

function.

Graduates from this program will be prepared to work

within manufacturing, retail, banking and other financial

institutions, medical facilities, government offices,

human resource consulting firms, education and small

business. They will be well equipped to manage the

Aboriginal Human Resource (HR) functions within

organizations.

Successful graduates will find entry level positions in the

following areas:

Training and Development

Recruitment and Selection

Human Resource Administration (e.g. HR Assistant,

Recruiter, Trainer, Job Analyst, Labour Relations

Assistant, Payroll Assistants etc.)

Occupational Health and Safety

Compensation and Benefits

General Management

Other HR Professions

Admission Requirements

a) Grade 12 Graduate, with

b) English 40S, and

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c) Applied Mathematics 40S (preferred) or Pre-

Calculus Mathematics 40S; or Essential Mathematics

40S;

d) Or Equivalencies

e) Or Mature Student (at least 20 years of age as of

September 30 in the year of registration and who

does not meet program entrance requirements)

Evidence of related training or work experience must be

submitted to the UCN to assist in determining a

candidate’s admissions eligibility. An applicant may be

requested to write skills assessment test to identify

subject areas requiring additional support.

Program Content

YEAR 1

Courses

Credit

Hours

ABS.1001 Waskawimakanwa Mecimwaci 1.0

Isihtwawina

MGT.1010 Financial Accounting 1 3.0

MGT.1320 Kiskenmisowin (Know Yourself) in 3.0

an Aboriginal Way

MGT.1322 Aboriginal Human Rights and 3.0

Employment Legislation

MGT.1370 Business Communications in 3.0

Aboriginal Contexts

MGT.1330 Aboriginal Human Resource 3.0

Management

MGT.1332 Learning and Training in an 3.0

Aboriginal Way

MGT.1324 Aboriginal Experience in the 3.0

Workplace

MGT.1326 Human Resource Planning in an 3.0

Aboriginal Context

MGT.1328 Recruitment, Selection, and 3.0

Retention of Aboriginal Employees

MGT.1425 Principles of Financial Management 3.0

for Human Resource Professionals 3.0

MGT.1710 Computer Applications 1 3.0

MGT.1995 Aboriginal Professional Practice in 3.0

Human Resources 1

YEAR 2

Courses

Credit

Hours

ANS.2100 Research Methods for Aboriginal and

Northern Studies 3.0

BTR.2338 Occupational Health and Safety 3.0

MGT.2326 Aboriginal Perspectives on 3.0

Employee Relations

MGT.2328 Compensation and Benefits 3.0

MGT.2332 Aboriginal Labour Relations 3.0

MGT.2330 Introduction to Payroll Fundamentals 3.0

in Aboriginal Contexts

MGT.2420 Management 3.0

MGT.2334 Organizational Behaviour in

Aboriginal 3.0

Contexts

MGT.2336 Business Ethics in Aboriginal Context 3.0

MGT.2720 Computer Applications 2 3.0

MGT.2995 Aboriginal Professional Practice in 3.0

Human Resources 2

Maintenance Management Professional

Certificate (MMP)

Developed and authorized by the Plant Engineering and

Maintenance Association of Canada, the Maintenance

Management Professional Certificate Program (MMP)

consists of eight modules.

The program is for individuals who are:

Already in maintenance management or supervisory

positions and are seeking formal training

Aspiring to management positions in the

maintenance field

Seeking full maintenance accreditation through the

Management Professional Certificate Program

(MMP) designation

Those seeking focused training in selected areas

Career Opportunities

The program is designed for individuals aspiring to

management or specialist positions in the maintenance

and reliability field, those already in maintenance

management and looking for formal training, as well as

for individuals seeking full maintenance designation

Maintenance Management Professional Certificate

Program (MMP) or those such as trades people seeking

only focused training in specific areas.

a) Regular Student

b) Or Mature Student (at least 20 years of age as of

September 30in the year of registration and who

does not meet program entrance requirements)

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Program Content

Courses

Credit

Hours

ABS.1001 Waskawimakanwa Mecimwaci 1.0

Isihtwawina

ECT.1031 Module 1: Maintenance Management 2.0

Skills and Technique

ECT.1032 Module 2: Production and Operations 2.0

Management for Maintenance

ECT.1033 Module 3: Human Resource 2.0

Management for the Maintenance

Manager

ECT.1034 Module 4: Financial Management for 2.0

the Maintenance Manager

ECT.1035 Module 5: Developing and 2.0

Implementing

ECT.1036 Module 6: Maintenance Planning and 2.0

Scheduling

ECT.1037 Module 7: Computerized Maintenance 2.0

Management Systems

ECT.1038 Module 8: Capstone Project 2.0

Mineral Processing

This certificate program is designed to prepare trainees to

work in a mineral processing industry by providing the

appropriate academic, theoretical and practical

experiences required for success at the entry level.

Topics covered in courses include plant safety, ore

handling, crushing and grinding, flotation, dewatering,

and filtration.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will be prepared to assume entry-level

positions in the mineral processing industry.

Admission Requirements

Applicants will have Grade 10 standing in any English

and Mathematics or obtain an equivalent standing in an

assessment process.

Program Content

Courses

Credit

Hours

ABS.1001 Waskawimakanwa Mecimwaci 1.0

Isihtwawina

EXT.0158 Standard First Aid with CPR 0.0

ITA.0402 Introduction to Mining 6.0

ITA.0403 Safety 6.0

ITA.0426 Ore Handling and Crushing 6.0

ITA.0427 Size Reduction and Classification 6.0

ITA.0428 Mineral Concentration 6.0

ITA.0429 Dewatering 6.0

ITA.0430 Work Experience 1.0

Prospector Training

This certificate program is designed to provide

individuals with the theoretical, technical, and practical

skills required to participate in the prospecting/mineral

exploration industry of Manitoba.

Career Opportunities

Exploration is the key to sustaining the mining industry.

Employment opportunities for Prospector Training

graduates exist in a variety of exploration, mining and

resource-related settings. Exploration contractors have

seen the greatest demand in field activities related to

drilling, surveying, line cutting, claim staking, mapping,

and expediting.

Admission Requirements

a) Successful completion of the Wilderness Safety

Training Program

b) Or equivalencies of above

Program Content

Courses

Credit

Hours

ABS.1001 Waskawimakanwa Mecimwaci 1.0

Isihtwawina

RRR.0300 Manitoba Mining Industry Overview 1.0

RRR.0301 Line Cutting 1.0

RRR.0302 Introduction to Rock Classification 1.0

RRR.0303 Introduction to Minerals 1.0

RRR.0304 Navigation Skills for Prospecting 1.0

RRR.0305 Claim Staking 1.0

RRR.0306 Introduction to Geophysical Surveys 1.0

and techniques

RRR.0307 Introduction to Geophysical Surveys 1.0

and Techniques

RRR.0308 Blaster Safety Training 1.0

RRR.0309 Drilling and Sampling Techniques 1.0

RRR.0310 Prospector Administration 1.0

Recreation Leadership

The focus of this certificate program is to provide

Aboriginal communities with trained recreation leaders.

Graduates of the program will be capable of assessing a

community’s needs, developing programs, and activities

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to meet those needs and implementing them. A large

portion of the program is practical experience in their

home community. Participants will work on real

recreation and lifestyle projects, which are needed in

their community.

Career Opportunities

In the field of recreation, there are many opportunities for

employment such as municipal and community recreation

departments, community centre, YMCW/YWCA, art and

culture organizations, special event organizations, private

business, non-profit organizations and associations. The

list seems endless. In these placements, participants may

become recreation directors, coordinators, and

consultants.

Employment can be found as a special event coordinator,

conference planner, camp director, facility manager,

programmer for arts and culture or a community

development worker. Recreation is a vast field and these

are only a few of the possible employment opportunities.

Admission Requirements

a) Manitoba Grade 12

b) English 40S

c) Or Mature Student (at least 20 years of age as of

September 30 in the year of registration and who

does not meet program entrance requirements)

Program Content

Courses

Credit

Hours

ABS.1001 Waskawimakanwa Mecimwaci 1.0

Isihtwawina

ART.1640 Industrial Communication 1.0

ART.1750 Communication for Recreation 2.0

EXT.0158 Standard First Aid with CPR 0.0

RRR.1411 Outdoor Recreation 2.0

RRR.1430 Program Planning 1 3.0

RRR.1431 Human Resources Development

RRR.1441 Recreation Administration 3.0

RRR.1450 Concepts of Recreation 3.0

RRR.1470 Healthy and Leisure Lifestyles 3.0

RRR.1480 Recreation Practicum 1 3.0

RRR.1490 Recreation Practicum 2 1.0

RRR.1500 Recreation Practicum 3 1.0

RRR.1900 Activities 1 1.0

RRR.1910 Activities 2 1.0

RRR.1920 Activities 3 1.0

RRR.2430 Program Planning 2 1.0

RRR.2470 Community Development 3.0

RRR.2480 Facilities Management 3.0

RRR.2490 Recreation for Special Populations 3.0

Small Motor Repair

This certificate program is designed to assist participants

in developing both the theoretical and practical skills of

small motor repair utilizing projects and resources

available within the community.

The program will focus on basic engine theory with

emphasis in lawnmowers, chainsaws, generators,

outboard motors, snowmobiles, and all-terrain vehicles.

Career Opportunities

Graduates usually find employment with small motor

repair shops, outdoor power equipment stores, sports and

leisure outlets or other retails stores that carry small

motors. Graduates may also open their own small motor

repair business.

Admission Requirements

a) Grade 10 English and Math

b) Or Mature Student (at least 20 years of age as of

September 30 in the year of registration and who does

not meet program entrance requirements)

Program Content

Courses

Credit

Hours

ABS.1001 Waskawimakanwa Mecimwaci 1.0

Isihtwawina

ART.1681 Pre-Employment Trades 2.0

Communication

EXT.0158 Standard First Aid with CPR 0.0

ITA.1100 Related Gas Welding 2.0

MGT.0800 Entrepreneurship 3.0

MSC.1380 Mathematics 2.0

VTR.0100 Shop Safety and Hand Tools 3.0

VTR.0101 Small Engine Basics 2.0

VTR.0102 Electrical Systems 2.0

VTR.0103 Fuel Systems 2.0

VTR.0104 Engine Service 2.0

VTR.0105 Lawn and Garden Power Equipment 3.0

VTR.0106 Snowmobile Repair and Maintenance 7.0

VTR.0107 Outboard Motors 7.0

VTR.0108 Motorcycles and All-Terrain Vehicles 4.0

VTR.0109 Work Practicum 1.0

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Underground Core Mining: Phase One

This certificate program is designed to prepare trainees to

work in the mining industry by providing the appropriate

academic, theoretical and practical experiences required

for success at the entry-level.

Individuals who complete Underground Core Mining

Phase One will receive the Underground Mining Level 1

applied certificate.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will be prepared to assume entry-level

positions in the mining industry.

Admission Requirements

Applicants will have Grade 10 standing or have

completed the assessment process.

Program Content

Courses

Credit

Hours

ABS.1001 Waskawimakanwa Mecimwaci 1.0

Isihtwawina

ITA.0400 Underground Mining: An Overview 1.0

ITA.0401 Introduction to Mining Safety 3.0

ITA.0410 Mine Ventilation 1 1.0

ITA.0411 Ground Control 1 3.0

ITA.0412 Shaft Operations 1.0

ART.0552 Job Readiness 1.0

EXT.0158 Standard First Aid with CPR 0.0

ITA.0415 Work Experience 1 1.0

Underground Core Mining: Phase Two

This certificate program is designed to prepare trainees to

work in the mining industry by providing the appropriate

academic, theoretical and practical experiences required

for success at the entry level.

Individuals who complete Underground Core Mining

Phase Two will receive the full certificate.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will be prepared to assume entry-level

positions in the mining industry.

Admission Requirements

Applicants will have Grade 10 standing or have

completed the assessment process.

Program Content

Courses

Credit

Hours

ITA.0416 Rigging and Staging 3.0

ITA.0417 Manual Drilling 6.0

ITA.0418 Introduction to Muck Handling 6.0

ITA.0419 Introduction to Blasting 2.0

ITA.0420 Mine Ventilation 2 1.0

ITA.0421 Ground Control 2 1.0

ITA.0425 Work Experience 2 1.0

Wilderness Safety

This certificate program is designed to provide basic

safety, survival, navigation, and camp skills for

individuals seeking employment in prospecting, forestry,

surveying or other wilderness-based industries.

Admission Requirements

Applicants will be interviewed and required to complete

a test of workplace essentials skills, a work preference

inventory and assessed for basic literacy and math skills.

Student motivation and aptitude will be the primary

determinants of admission into the program.

Program Content

Courses

Credit

Hours

ABS.1001 Waskawimakanwa Mecimwaci 1.0

Isihtwawina

EXT.0066 WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous 0.0

Material Information System)

EXT.0078 ATV Riders (Canadian Safety

Council) 0.0

EXT.0158 Standard First Aid with CPR 0.0

EXT.0084 Wilderness First Aid 0.0

EXT.0189 Workplace Safety 0.0

EXT.0700 Basic Navigation 0.0

RRR.0191 Refresher Math Skills 0.0

RRR.1000 Environmental Responsibility 0.0

RRR.1001 Chainsaw and Small Motor Repair 0.0

Operation

RRR.1002 Camp Construction and Living 0.0

RRR.1320 Boat Pro Course 0.0

RRR.1761 Wilderness Survival 1

2.0

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COURSES/TRAINING PROGRAMS:

Building Maintenance

This program is designed to provide training to

participants with safety-oriented, hands-on, job-related

introduction to residential renovations, maintenance and

repairs in the areas of painting, carpentry, plumbing and

electrical. Participants will also receive safety training in

tools and equipment. Upon successful completion,

participants will receive a Statement of Participation.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will be prepared to pursue employment

opportunities in the building maintenance field.

Admission Requirements

a) Grade 10

b) Or equivalent,

c) Or Mature Student

Program Content

Courses

Course

Hours

EXT.0067 Introduction to Plumbing 64

EXT.0068 Introduction to Electrical 64

EXT.0069 Introduction to Carpentry 96

EXT.0071 Tools and Equipment 64

EXT.0072 Painting and Decorating

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Butt Fusion Welding

EXT.1282 Butt Fusion Welding

This course is designed to provide learners with the

necessary skills for performing butt fusion welding of

plastic pipe. Specifically, butt fusion welding is used

primarily for joining High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

pipe of multiple diameters. Students will learn to plane,

heat, and fuse HDPE pipe for use in a multitude of

construction and industrial settings.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able

to: understand the properties of HDPE pipe and

theoretical methods for fusing plastic pipes, demonstrate

effective butt fusion welding techniques, be

knowledgeable of the required safety procedures for

proper handling of materials and the importance of

required personal protective equipment for completing

this type of work. Upon completion of this course,

students will receive McElroy Small and Medium

Diameter Operator Certification from a service provider

and a Statement of Participation from University College

of the North.

Career Opportunities

This program opens up a variety of opportunities for

trainees to be employed installing piping for housing and

other infrastructure and maintenance projects.

Chainsaw Safety

EXT.0925 Course Hours: 12

This course will provide the student with basic

knowledge pertaining to safe chainsaw use and

maintenance. Major topics will include personal safety

equipment, parts of the chainsaw operator, rules for

working near a chainsaw operator, general maintenance,

and proper chain sharpening. Individuals will also be

required for conducting complete chainsaw maintenance.

Individuals will also be required to demonstrate proper

use of personal protective equipment, and safe starting

and operation of the chainsaw. Each person will be

required to participate in discussions, maintenance, and

operation of a chainsaw in a field working exercise.

Safety is stressed throughout all aspects of this course.

Covey Leadership Training

Franklin Covey workshops have been created to help

organizations and individuals discover their priorities,

improve their effectiveness, and reach their goals. By

changing the way people approach work, relationships,

and problem-solving, our workshops help people create a

plan that will work for them. Franklin Covey training

equips workers with the foundational capabilities they

need in order to be effective in today’s world by

engaging the whole person.

EXT.0073 Covey Training: 7 Habits of Highly

Effective People Signature

3 days

This three-day workshop provides fundamental

effectiveness for everyone – top to bottom – in your

organization. Participants gain hands-on experience,

applying timeless principles that yield greater

productivity, improved communication, strengthened

relationships, increased influence and laser-like focus on

critical priorities.

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EXT.0281 Covey Maximizer Training

1 Day

This one-day workshop is an extension of other 7 Habits

programs, including The 7 Habits of Highly Effective

People Signature Program. This workshop will help

participants develop a deep understanding of the

principles of effectiveness – and how to apply them.

EXT.0205 Covey Leadership Training

3 Days

This three-day workshop, “Great Leaders, Great Teams,

Great Results” is proven process-driven methodology

approach to developing leaders. This powerful training

addresses the specific challenges leaders face every day.

Customer Service Professional

EXT.0771 Customer Service Professional

This Customer Service Professional course is offered by

the Manitoba Customer Contact Centre in association

with University College of the North. This 2-day training

will cover topics such as rules of engagement, body

language, interactions, handling difficult customers, and

effective use of voice among other ethical techniques for

effective customer service.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to

understand how to create a customer connection, create

excellent first and lasting impressions, meet diverse

customer’s needs, read body language, and self-audit

their own body language and tone of voice. They will

also be able to demonstrate the effective use of words,

tone, and voice, how to handle difficult customer, how to

listen, understand, acknowledge and take ownership of

the customer’s question, how to manage interactions to

resolution and effectively address different emotional

states of customers.

Career Opportunities

This training will provide participants with increased

abilities in customer service and personal relations

leading to greater opportunities in retail and frontline

administrative roles.

Electrofusion Welding

EXT.1280 Electrofusion Welding

This course is designed to provide learners with the

necessary skills for performing electrofusion welding of

plastic pipe. Specifically, electrofusion welding is used

primarily for joining High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

pipe of multiple diameters requiring strong welds.

Students will learn to electro fuse HDPE pipe for use in a

multitude of construction and industrial settings.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able

to understand the properties of HDPE pipe and

theoretical methods of electro fusing plastic pipes,

demonstrate effective electrofusion welding techniques

(including site preparation), be knowledgeable of the

required safety procedures for proper handling of

materials and the importance of required personal

protective equipment for completing this type of work.

Upon completion of this course, trainees will receive

Sandale HDPE Fusion Operator Certification from a

service provider and a Statement of Participation from

University College of the North.

Career Opportunities

This program opens up a variety of opportunities for

trainees to be employed installing piping for housing and

other infrastructure and maintenance projects.

Emergency Medical Responder

EXT.0979 Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) program is

an entry level training program in the field of pre-hospital

care. Topics include emergency medical services,

ambulance operations, patient assessment, basic life

support, trauma and medical emergencies, pediatrics,

childbirth, environmental, psychological and special

situations. This program combines classroom theoretical

concepts with practical hands-on skills. EMR’s are part

of the foundation upon which Canadian emergency

medical systems are built. They are often associated with

emergency services organizations in rural and remote

areas, and are often the sole provider of emergency

services in many communities. EMR’s are responsible

for initial assessments, the provision of safe and prudent

care, and the transport of a patient to the most appropriate

health care facility. EMR’s also provides entry level

access to emergency medical services and for those

looking to pursue their Primary Care Paramedic

qualifications. Graduates of the EMR program are

eligible to apply to write the Manitoba Provincial

Emergency Medical Responder registration exam.

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Career Opportunities

Graduates of the EMR training may find employment

with local First Nations Emergency Medical Services

organizations and work with Primary Care Paramedics.

EMR’s may be responsible for initial assessments,

The provision of safe and prudent care,

The transport of a patient to the most appropriate

healthcare facility

Graduates of the EMR program may be eligible to

enter Criti-Care’s Primary Care Paramedic Training

Program

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the EMR training shall meet the following

entrance requirements:

Required Documents at time of application:

Application Form: Criti-care application forms to be

completed in full

UCN Continuing Education Admissions/Registration

forms

High School and other transcripts

Child Abuse registry check

Adult abuse registry check

Criminal record check

Preference will be given to those with:

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Certificate/General Education Development (G.E.D)

high school equivalency test

(May also submit copies of Post-Secondary or

University Degrees)

Grade 9 Level Biology Credit

Grade 9 Level Chemistry or Physics (General or

Advanced)

Grade 9 Level English

Manitoba Class 4 (or higher) Driver’s License or

equivalent

Clear Criminal Record Background Check through

RCMP (Original Copy) dated within 6 months of

application

Clear Child Abuse Registry Check (Original Copy)

Dated within six months of Application

CPR/First Aide Certification

Confirmation of Immunization for: Measles,

Mumps, Rubella (MMR)

- Diphtheria & Tetanus (Td)

- Varicella (Chicken Pox)

- Hepatitis B Vaccine (HBV)

The above noted preference are requirements and

prerequisites for the Primary Care Paramedic Program

should a successful graduate wish to apply to the Primary

Care Paramedic Program.

Evidence of related training or work experience must be

submitted to the UCN to assist in determining an

applicant’s admission eligibility.

*Note: Standard First Aid/CPR is included in the

training certified by Criti-Care (not St. Johns or Red

Cross).

Essential Skills Upgrading

This program is designed to give participants the

academic skills necessary to succeed in an

apprenticeship/trades program. Upon successful

completion, participants will receive a Statement of

Participation.

Admission Requirements

a) Grade 10

b) Or equivalent

c) Or mature student

Program Content

Courses

EXT.0910 Reading Comprehension

EXT.0920 Safety

EXT.0930 Life Skills

G.E.D. Preparation

UC.EXT.0580

This course is designed to help participants prepare for

the General Education Development (G.E.D.) high

school equivalency test. Instruction is provided in

writing skills, science, reading skills, mathematics and

social studies.

Introduction to Industry

This program prepares participants with the basic

knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for entry-level

employment in industry. The program is grounded in the

development of essential skills and transferrable skills,

establishing a foundation for acquiring advancing

knowledge and technical skills within an industry based

context.

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Career Opportunities

This is community-driven initiative that recognizes the

value in supporting the development of human resources

at the local community level. This project will utilize a

proven model of engaging key stakeholders in the

process, to create meaningful training-to-employment

pathways for Aboriginal and northern people to northern

jobs.

The program is directly linked to the attainment of skills

for local community contractors, and local community

economic development opportunities, pending successful

completion of the program. It also provides an industry-

based foundation for advancing into Introduction to

Trades component or other industry-specific training

programs.

Admission Requirements

The project team, which includes representation from

University College of the North, First Nations

organizations and/or Manitoba Metis Federation, and

Manitoba Education and Training Workplace Education

has established a selection process for intake into the

program. It includes an Essential Skills assessment

process that will assist in determining candidate’s

suitability for the program.

There are no pre- or co-requisites for this program as the

participant will ultimately gain skills to further their

future post-secondary training with University College of

the North.

Program Content

Courses

EXT.1025 Positive Attitude

EXT.1026 Skills

EXT.1027 Knowledge of Industry and

Organization

Law Enforcement Training

Community Safety Officer Training

LEP.1015

This course is designed to enable individuals to develop

the occupational skills, behaviors and attitudes necessary

to function effectively and efficiently as a Community

Safety Officer.

Manitoba Security Guard Training

LEP.0184 Credit Hours: 3 Course Hours: 40

This course is designed to enable individuals to develop

the occupational skills, behaviors and attitudes necessary

to function effectively and efficiently as a security officer

in the province of Manitoba. Upon completion of the

course, participants will be prepared to respond to the

myriad of on-the-job responsibilities of a security officer

in a professional and appropriate manner. This course

was designed in accordance with the guidelines

established by Manitoba Justice.

First Nations Safety Officer

LEP.1000 Credit Hours: 8 Course Hours: 120

This course is designed to enable individuals to develop

the occupational skills, behaviors, and attitudes necessary

to function effectively and efficiently as a First Nation

Safety Officer in the Province of Manitoba.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates of the First Nation Safety Officer course will

work in collaboration with the local policing authority to

enhance public safety in a First Nation community or

group of First Nation communities by:

1. Implementing crime prevention strategies and

initiatives;

2. Connecting persons in need with social services

providers;

3. Maintaining a visible presence within a First Nation

community or group of First Nation communities;

and

4. Providing information to the local policing authority

with ongoing or engaging public safety issues.

Supervisor Leadership Training – Level 1

This innovative program helps prepare new supervisors

and future leaders by providing them with an introduction

to human resources management, leadership, project

management, and related team-building skills to direct

and supervise a workforce. All courses will be of interest

to those currently employed within a range of industries

and sectors including heavy equipment industry,

construction, health, municipalities, and others. As such,

these courses are of primary benefit to those already

employed as course activities and discussions will be

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tailored to address leadership-related issues encountered

in the workplace.

Courses

EXT.1210 The Supervisor as a Leader

EXT.1211 Communication in the Workplace

EXT.1212 Written Communication

EXT.1213 Effective Workplace Meetings

EXT.1214 Resolving Workplace Conflicts

EXT.1215 Effective Delegation in the Workplace

EXT.1216 Human Resource Practices in

Workplace

EXT.1217 Workplace Planning

EXT.1218 Measuring Workplace Performance

EXT.1219 Using Workplace Documentation

Life Skills Coaching

EXT.0190 Course Hours: 154

This course is designed to give the participants successful

life skills lessons on self, community, family,

employment, education and leisure.

Non-Timber Forest Products: Opportunity

in the Northern Forest (NTFP)

EXT.0074 Course Hours: 80

What is meant by non-timber forest products (NTFP)? A

widely accepted definition is “all goods derived from

forests of both plant and animal origin other than timber

and firewood.” Generally, a list of NTFP would include:

mushrooms, berries, floral greens, medicinal herbs, crafts

and landscaping products, among others. In some parts

of the world, wild animals are important NTFPs.

The purpose of the course is to provide participants with

the information and skills necessary for them to enter

into, maintain, or expand income-generating activities in

the NTFP industry. Benefits to participants will vary

depending on the role they play in the NTFP industry.

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a

Statement of Participation.

Course Content

Part 1: A Harvester’s Guide

Subject 1.1 Seeing the Forest and the Trees:

An Introduction to NTFPs

Subject 1.2 Pre-Harvest Consideration # 1: Legal,

Ethical, and Safety Issues

Subject 1.3 Pre-Harvest Considerations # 2:

Assessing Opportunities and Knowing

Your Target

Subject 1.4 Into the Woods: Harvesting NTFPs

Subject 1.5 After the Harvest: Selling a Quality

Product

Part 2: Developing Your Non-Timber Forest

Products Business

Subject 2.1 Assessing Opportunities and Planning

Your NTFPs Business

Subject 2.2 Making it Pay: Marketing Your NTFPs

Subject 2.3 Management Matters: Running Your

Business

Subject 2.4 Looking Ahead: Planning for Success

in a Dynamic Industry

Safety Training

Upon Successful Completion of the following

workshops, the participants will receive certification.

Courses

EXT.0066 WHMIS (Workplace hazardous

Material Information System)

EXT.0070 Emergency First Aid

EXT.0084 Wilderness First Aid

EXT.0158 Standard First Aid/CPR

EXT.0239 Construction Safety

EXT.0249 Transportation of Dangerous Goods

EXT.0259 Fall Protection

School Bus Training

EXT.1000 Course Hours: 60

This two-week course is divided with one week in class

and one week behind the wheel of school bus of 36 or

more passengers. The course teaches the school bus

driver’s role and responsibilities, public relations in

management and discipline, preventive maintenance,

driving fundamentals, defensive driving, accident

prevention, emergencies and driver training behind the

wheel.

Truck Driver Training

EXT.0250 Course Hours: 120

Prerequisites: Valid Class 5F license; must be 18 years

of age; must be able to read and write English; completed

driver’s abstract; approved truck driver’s medical form.

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This course breaks the learning into classroom theory, as

well as hands-on driving of semi-trucks.

The course focuses on skills required for long-haul and

short-haul requirements. Classroom training will

familiarize the learner with the necessary regulations and

information to qualify the learner to pass the provincial

licensing knowledge test. In-cab training will teach

techniques for handling the big rigs by providing hands-

on training to prepare you to pass the road test.

Water and Wastewater Operator

Certification Preparation Courses

These courses are designed to prepare the student to write

the Manitoba Operator Certification Exams, a

requirement for employment as a water and wastewater

facility operator in Manitoba.

A variety of courses are available to meet the

requirements of the Manitoba Operator Certification

Exams. The courses are intended to align with the

various water and wastewater systems in use by

municipalities around the province. Other courses

available upon request.

Prerequisites

Manitoba Small Wastewater System Operator (SWWS)

Certification requires Manitoba Grade 10 as a

prerequisite. Manitoba Water and Wastewater Operators

hoping to attain Certification in Class 1 or Class 2 require

Manitoba Grade 12 or G.E.D 12.

*It should also be noted that certification is sequential,

and that the Operator cannot obtain Class 2 Certification

without having attained Class 1 Certification.

Courses

EXT.1028 Operator Foundations

and Windows

EXT.0987 Class 1 Water Treatment

EXT.0991 Class 2 Water Treatment

EXT.0986 Class 1 Water Distribution

EXT.0993 Small Wastewater System

(SWWS)

EXT.0982 Class 1 Wastewater Collection

EXT.0984 Class 1 Wastewater Treatment

EXT.0992 Class 2 Wastewater Treatment

Windows of Opportunity Seminars

These seminars provide hands-on training in specific

computer application that are used if today’s businesses,

offices, and homes.

Program Content

Courses Course Hours

EXT.0025 Computer Literacy 15

and Windows

EXT.0026 Windows Intermediate 15

EXT.0027 Word Introduction 15

EXT.0028 Word Intermediate 15

EXT.0029 Word Advanced 15

EXT.0031 Excel Introduction 15

EXT.0032 Excel Intermediate 15

EXT.0033 Excel Advanced 15

EXT.0034 Power Point Introduction 15

EXT.0035 Power Point Advanced 15

EXT.0011 Power Point Intermediate 15

EXT.0038 Access Introduction 15

EXT.0039 Access Intermediate 15

EXT.0041 Access Advanced 15

EXT.0043 Web Page Design Introduction 15

EXT.0058 Email and Introduction to 15

Internet

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

ABS (Aboriginal Studies)

ABS.1001 Waskawimakanwa Mecimwaci Isihtwawina

Credit Hours: 1

This innovative course introduces students to Aboriginal

traditional teachings through the use of sharing circles,

group activities and other Aboriginal cultural practices,

and by working with traditional and non-traditional

teachers. Students will learn about the historical and

contemporary issues of Aboriginal people and actively

participate in various culturally-based experiences,

including a feast.

ANS (Aboriginal and Northern Studies)

ANS.2100 Research Methods in Aboriginal and Northern

Studies 1

Credit Hours: 3

This course will introduce students to research methods

and case studies within the context of Aboriginal and

northern communities and organizations. Both the theory

and practice of qualitative and quantitative research

methods will be introduced. As well, an introduction to

researching on the World Wide Web will emphasize

resources appropriate to the interests and needs of the

students. Students will produce a small scale research

proposal or report.

ART (Arts)

ART.0552 Job Readiness

Credit Hours: 1

This course will cover the areas of finding, starting,

holding and changing jobs.

ART.1140 Practical Skills: Assessment and Intervention

Credit Hours: 3

Students will learn to assist clients in their development

of new perspectives and to assist them in planning and

sustaining action plans that work. Students will acquire

practical skills to work with clients in one-to-one and

group settings.

ART.1363 Business Communications

Credit Hours: 2

The students will learn the basic use of the English

language to enhance their writing skills in proper form.

They will apply the basic sentence structure and

paragraph development to create effective business

documents in the workplace. The student will

demonstrate organization and preparation skills for memo

and letter writing. The students' writing skill should

demonstrate the ability to explain clearly and persuade

effectively.

ART.1640 Industrial Communications

Credit Hours: 1

This is a hands-on course covering the use of word

processing, spreadsheet and web browsing software in a

variety of business and technical situations. It is based on

a "Microsoft Windows XP/Microsoft Office XP"

environment.

ART.1681 Pre-employment Trades Communication

Credit Hours: 2

This course is designed to provide students with basic

oral and written communication skills that will enable

them to communicate more effectively with prospective

employers, co-workers and clients. The course will

include study skills, creative and logical thinking skills,

written and oral reports, resumés, covering letters, job

interviews, small business theory and computer

applications.

ART.1707 Client Counseling

Credit Hours: 1

This two-day course will demonstrate to the student basic

counseling skills and techniques used in typical

counseling situations. The student will be instructed on

the various services client counselors provide to their

clientele. This course will provide the student different

methods of helping clients sort out and solve their

housing problems

ART.1709 Report Writing

Credit Hours: 2

This course is designed to give the student insight into

the proper content and format of business reports. The

student will enhance their abilities from preparing basic

reports to more advanced writing in project reporting in

housing management. The student will focus on getting

their ideas across to the reader by writing decisive,

meaningful and structured reports in a professional

presentation.

ART.1750 Communications for Recreation

Credit Hours: 2

This course is a comprehensive course that provides

students with a broad range of written communication

skills that will be useful in planning, developing and

managing recreation programs. The course includes

components on writing letters, memos, reports, and

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proposals. Also covered are written communications as

used for letters of employment application, resume

writing, and attending/conducting employment

interviews.

ART.1755 Developing and Writing a Housing Project

Proposal

Credit Hours: 3

This course will examine the key steps in developing,

planning and organizing a housing project proposal.

Students will research according to the guidelines set out

by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada and Canada

Mortgage & Housing Corporation. The design module

for this course will build upon the students' knowledge

from the basic application process to independent

proposal development, and will be used for other

planning purposes. Emphasis will be on the

demonstration and practical applications for proposal

development on First Nation programs

BTR (Building Trades)

BTR.1010 Carpentry Theory 1

Credit Hours: 4

This course in carpentry theory is designed to provide

participants with the knowledge required so they may

perform competently in the trade of carpentry relating to

building maintenance. A great emphasis will also be

placed on safety in the workplace.

BTR.1060 Hand Tools

Credit Hours: 3

Students will learn all the different types and

maintenance of measuring, layout, testing, cutting,

fastening, planning and sanding tools. Practical use of all

tools in projects such as woodworking joints, coping,

brackets, footstool, sharpening handsaws, chisels and

plane irons.

BTR.1080 Woodworking Machines

Credit Hours: 3

Students will learn safety, operations and maintenance of

saws, jointers, planers, shapers, sanders, lathe routers,

drills and power nailers. Students will learn the practical

use of the machines in making: a bookcase, sawhorse,

night table, sharpening saw blades, use of shop drawings,

and preparing material lists.

BTR.1170 General Framing

Credit Hours: 3

Students will learn basic residential floor and wall

framing methods. Students will construct small building

projects to get practical experience in framing.

BTR.1190 Equal Pitch Roof Framing

Credit Hours: 3

Students will learn types of roofs, roofing terms, housing

standards and truss rafters. Students will construct

roofing projects in both model full size including gable

ends, gable end ladders, etc.

BTR.1225 Mould Remediation

Credit Hours: 2

Students will learn where and how to look for mould,

how to recognize different types of mould, and will learn

about the life cycle of mould. They will learn about how

mould affects health and buildings. Students will learn

how to safely clean up mould and how to prevent

reoccurrence.

BTR.1235 Better Building Series

Credit Hours: 3

Students will learn the latest housing construction

technology being used to construct environmentally

friendly, energy efficient, and durable housing for First

Nations. The course will focus on improving design and

construction practices. Topics included in this course will

be foundations, flooring systems, wall systems, roofing,

stand-alone technology, and new wood heating

technology.

BTR.1236 Inspecting Existing Buildings

Credit Hours: 2

Students will learn to accurately determine the condition

of homes to identify health and safety issues, structural

integrity, urgency of repairs, and estimated lifespan.

BTR.1237 Indoor Air Quality and HomeAssessment

Credit Hours: 1

Students will learn to recognize the signs of "Sick

House" Syndrome and will learn to find the causes, such

as inadequate ventilation, air leaks, overcrowding and

lifestyle. Students will learn to remedy the problem and

to prevent reoccurrence.

BTR.1912 Core Occupational Health and Safety

Credit Hours: 2

This course covers topics such as WHMIS, fire safety,

ergonomics, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), stress

and violence, confined space and basic electrical safety.

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CAL (Centre for Aboriginal Language &

Culture)

CAL.1000 Miskasowin, Aboriginal Identity and

Belonging

Credit Hours: 3

This course explores how Aboriginal identity and

belonging is informed by the philosophical beliefs and

constructs central to the worldview of Aboriginal people.

Students will examine how Aboriginal people have

maintained their cultural beliefs through family and

community. The concepts of wahkotowin and

wahkotamowin will be explored to develop

understanding of place and language.

CAL.1005 Structure of Ininimowin

Credit Hours: 3

This course offers an introduction to the study of

language and applied linguistics for Aboriginal language

teachers. Course topics include the sound system,

sentence patterns, verb structure, and the syntactic

patterns of Ininimowin in relation to orthographies and

syllabics. This course will examine the ways in which

Aboriginal worldview and philosophy affect language

structure and use in Ininimowin. Students will be

required to write and translate short texts.

CAL. 1006 Foundations of Aboriginal Language

Education

Credit Hours:

This course explores the foundations of Aboriginal

language education from pre-contact to contemporary

contexts. Students will examine traditional language

learning processes, language development and language

acquistion in Ininimowin, second language acquistion,

and bilingual learning process.

CAL.1010 Developing Community Based Curriculum

Credit Hours: 3

Curriculum should ultimately produce students who will

be able to deal effectively with the modern world and

should include the child's preconceptions of their world

view. The goal of this course is for students to prepare

curriculum and classroom materials for teaching

Ininimowin programs. They will learn how to develop

lessons adapted from the Kindergarten to Grade 12

Aboriginal languages and cultures and Manitoba

Curriculum Framework of Outcomes cirriculum. They

will be expected to develop and utilize community based

material and learning resources that incorporates and

affirms the culture and heritage of the community.

Instructional materials may be print or non-print, and

may include, technology-based materials. Students will

learn how community based material forms the social,

physical and spiritual environment of the Nanowaywak

(Cree). Community resources include artists, dancers,

story tellers, traditional crafts, local stories and legends.

From these resources and material, students will develop

curriculum materials such as puppets, lexicons,

workbooks, reading materials and classroom aids.

CAL.1015 Practicum

Credit Hours: 3

Completion of a 40 hour practicum in a classroom setting

is required for successful completion of the course. The

practicum will include opportunities for the candidate to

observe, plan, and teach under the mentorship of a

cooperating teacher. The course instructor is available for

consultation with both the candidate and the cooperating

teacher before and during the practicum. The course

instructor will arrange practicum and following the

practicum, the host teacher will complete the Practicum

Report form to verify completion of the practicum.

Attendance is mandatory. With respect to holidays,

interns follow the schedule of the school and not that of

the university.

CAL.1020 Methods 1: Teaching Methods

Credit Hours: 3

This course will focus on teaching methodologies as

outlined in the Kenanow Learning Model to increase

verbal and written skills in the Ininimowin language.

Students will learn various language teaching methods

for core programs, bilingual, and immersion programs.

CAL.1022 Methods 2: Computers and Technology

Credit Hours: 3

This course will focus on the development of basic

computer skills to enhance Ininimowin language

learning. Students will increase their knowledge of video

and audio technology and how to apply them to

Ininimowin language curriculum development.

CAL.1025 Principles of Teaching and Learning

Credit Hours: 3

This course is an introduction to the principles and

practices of Aboriginal language teaching. The Kenanow

Learning Model will be utilized to develop knowledge of

skill teaching, child centered learning, learning strategies

and learner autonomy for Ininimowin language teaching

and team-teaching.

CAL.1035 Learner Assessment

Credit Hours: 3

This course will introduce appropriate assessment and

evaluation procedures in Ininimowin language

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curriculum development. Students will have an

opportunity to plan, design, and implement assessment

and evaluation tools for Ininimowin language learning.

CAL.1040 Developing Innovative Language Programs

Credit Hours: 3

This course will provide an opportunity for students to

work with community knowledge keepers and Elders in a

land based setting to develop innovative culture based

curriculum.

CNS (Counselling)

CNS.1000 Intro to Counselling: Assisting Aboriginal

Peoples' Healing Journey

Credit Hours: 3

Learners will explore traditional Aboriginal cultural ways

of living and interacting, including the practices and

ways in which community and family members are

encouraged and supported to live holistic lifestyles.

Learners will incorporate Aboriginal cultural ways of

enabling clients to make changes in their lives and will

explore relevant western counselling theory and skills.

CNS.1010 Effective Commnication in Counselling

Credit Hours: 3

In this course learners will explore methodologies and

principles for effective interpersonal communication

from both an Aboriginal and western prospective. They

will practice interpersonal communication techniques,

mannerisms, skills and processes. Wherever possible

learners will be provided an opportunity to observe and

participate with Elders in a cultural setting such as a land

based camp.

CNS.1020 Professional and Ethical Guidelines for

Counselling Practice

Credit Hours: 3

This course will provide an overview of legal and

professional code of ethics required to act as a counsellor

for adults and children. Learners will examine and

evaluate laws, procedures, and legal issues in various

social, educational and Aboriginal cultural agencies. The

student will gain an understanding of the moral and legal

responsibilities of a counsellor.

CNS.1030 Addiction and Aboriginal Communities

Credit Hours: 3

In this course, learners will explore effects of addiction

on Aboriginal communities. Learners will develop skills

and strategies to guide and support communities

suffering the effects of addiction. In addition, learners

will develop the skills and knowledge required to

recognize symptoms of addiction in individuals. Learners

will also explore and develop therapeutic counselling

strategies for assisting addicted persons and/or make

referrals to appropriate treatment organizations.

CNS.1040 Residential School Impacts and the Healing

Journey

Credit Hours: 3

This course will provide learners with a basic

understanding of Aboriginal ancestors’ life style

including tradition, culture and community. Learners will

consider the dynamics of oppression and the residential

school impact on Aboriginal culture, values and

traditions. They will explore the impact of residential

school on survivors as well as inter-generational family

members. Learners will explore traditional cultural

methods to enable communities, families and individuals

movement toward a healing journey.

CNS.1050 Working with Families

Credit Hours: 3

This course will provide traditional Aboriginal helping

strategies and overview of a number of western

counselling models and techniques. Particular emphasis

will be on the strength-based model of family therapy.

Utilizing both Aboriginal and strength-based model,

learners will develop strategies for Aboriginal family

progression toward health and healing. Learners will also

examine the dynamics, issues and triggers that may be

raised by families in care that could affect the Aboriginal

counsellor. Learners will explore self-care opportunities

and resources for the Aboriginal counsellor.

CNS.1060 Working with Groups

Credit Hours: 3

This course will explore Aboriginal and western theories

for working with groups. The course will also provide

opportunity to learn culturally sensitive skills and

techniques as well as practice in group facilitation,

development and continuity. Learners will develop as an

individual and as a leader for group work in /for

Aboriginal and northern communities.

CNS.1070 Counselling in Aboriginal Communities

Credit Hours: 3

This course will explore the complex and multi-faceted

dynamics that prevent many Aboriginal communities and

families from attaining growth and change. Learners will

consider how these dynamics create challenge for a

counsellor working in Aboriginal communities. Learners

will explore and examine strength-based solutions, and

resources required to support a client’s journey toward

growth and change.

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CNS.1080 Counselling in Aboriginal Schools

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides an overview of laws, policies,

guidelines and procedures that may be in effect in

Aboriginal schools. The learner will be introduced to

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

(FIPPA) requirements as well as record keeping,

maintenance and disposal of student records. The learner

will investigate federal and provincial laws as related to

Aboriginal/First Nations school policies, procedures and

guidelines. The learners will also explore how

Aboriginal school and community policies and guidelines

may impact the counsellor’s ability to develop and

deliver effective interventions and assistance.

CNS.1090 Crisis Intervention in Aboriginal Schools

Credit Hours: 3

This course will be of assistance to those who desire to

help Aboriginal school personnel and children affected

by a variety of crises such as family or community

deaths/loss, violence and abuse, crime, and traumatic

events (e.g., natural disasters, accidents, suicide, etc.).

Aboriginal traditional culture and values are the

foundation for the techniques and skills included in this

course, but aspects of western models may be included.

CNS.1100 Academic and Career Counselling

Credit Hours: 3

Learners will review issues that affect students who have

transitioned to a post-secondary setting. Learners will

become acquainted with potential student funding

sources for First Nations, Metis and non-Aboriginal

students. In addition, learners will also become familiar

with post-secondary funding guidelines of Manitoba First

Nation education authorities and funding sources such as

Métis student funding and student aid.

CNS.1110 Elder Teaching in an Aboriginal Language

Credit Hours: 3

Learners will explore historical Aboriginal culture,

values, and beliefs as told from the Elders persepctive

and using Aboriginal language. In addition, the learner

will actively participate in the basics of spoken

Aboriginal language including traditional practices,

beliefs and ceremonies. This course will involve four

days in a land based camp.

CNS.1120 Supporting Instructors of Students with

Exceptionalities

Credit Hours: 3

This course will provide the learner with information

related to the unique challenges and issues faced by

instructors of students with exceptionalities. Learners

will also consider Elders response and methods of

encouragement for students with exceptionalities. In

addition, this course will provide an overview of

Canadian and Provincial resources available for

instructors who teach students with exceptionalities.

Learners will develop a basic toolbox related to

encouragement and support for instructors of students

with exceptionalities.

CNS.1130 Bullying in Schools

Credit Hours: 3

This course will provide learners with the knowledge

needed to identify bullying behaviour. It will provide an

overview of factors that can create bullying behaviors

and explore the risk factors for the person who is bullied.

Learners will identify the impacts on those who observe

the bullying behaviour. They will identify risk factors for

the person who is carrying out the bullying behavior. In

addition, learners will develop early intervention and

prevention strategies as well as approaches for addressing

the impact of bullying.

CNS.1140 Suicide Prevention and Intervention

Credit Hours: 3

This course will introduce learners to the dynamics and

issues that may be involved in suicide attempts. Learners

will examine early warning signs and possible

intervention strategies that may involve the individual,

family or community. Learners will consider the

responses of families, schools and communities in the

aftermath of suicide as well as possible helping and

intervention strategies.

CNS.1200 Counselling Skills Applied Practice

Credit Hours: 3

This course will allow the learner to synthesize,

incorporate and practice the theories and concepts

learned in UCN’s Aboriginal and Northerners

Counselling Skills. It will encompass ten classroom

hours of theory and discussion as well as forty placement

hours of applied practice. The applied practice will be

carried out in an appropriate counselling practice in an

Aboriginal or northern community, organization or

within an Aboriginal northern school setting. The applied

practice placement will take place over the last four

weeks of the program. Prior to entering the applied

practice course learners will have successfully completed

all of the core courses, plus two electives in UCN

Aboriginal and Northern Counselling Skills

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ECT (Electrical and Computer Tech)

ECT.1031 Module 1: Maintenance Management Skills

and Techniques

Credit Hours: 1

Module 1 introduces the basic concepts of physical asset

management and the latest developments and trends in

effective maintenance practices, and provides the basic

understanding of the strategic approach to achieving

"Maintenance Excellence".

ECT.1032 Module 2: Production and Operations

Management for Maintenance Managers

Credit Hours: 2

This module links maintenance strategies with those of

production and operations. Topics include an overview of

planning and scheduling methods, inventory control,

production management principles, quality control

methods, and lean improvement concepts such as Total

Productive Maintenance (TPM) in a maintenance

environment. Module 2 also provides an understanding of

benchmarking and decision-making strategies for

maintenance management.

ECT.1033 Module 3: Human Resource Management for

the Maintenance Manager

Credit Hours: 2

This module looks at how human resources practices

relate to the maintenance environment. Topics covered

include the role of human resources in maintenance

management, meeting legal requirements, recruitment

and selection, orientation training and employee

development, proper application of performance

appraisals, the union management interface, managing

change through effective leadership, and managing safety

in the workplace.

ECT.1034 Module 4: Financial Management for the

Maintenance Manager

Credit Hours: 2

This module will focus on the application of accounting

and finance principles as it pertains to the maintenance

management role. The module will give you an

understanding in the foundation principles of accounting

and cover the four main pillars of accounting knowledge

the maintenance manager needs to support a successful

maintenance department. These four main pillars are:

Project Analysis, Budgeting/Forecasting, Cost Analysis

for Managerial Decisions, and Maitnenance Repair and

Overhaul (MRO) Inventory.

ECT.1035 Module 5: Developing and Implementing

Maintenance Tactics

Credit Hours: 2

This module focuses on maintenance efforts to ensure

that physical assets safely, capably, reliably, and

repeatedly perform to their designed specifications.

Focus is on techniques to develop maintenance tactics

that will address how the assets are used, how they are

likely to fail, the consequence of failure, and identifying

maintenance tactics that are both feasible and worth

doing. After developing tactics, the module will focus

upon how tactics need to be implemented and their

effectiveness tracked. Topics include failure mode and

effect analysis, and root cause failure analysis in addition

to the Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) decision

process.

ECT.1036 Module 6: Maintenance Planning and

Scheduling

Credit Hours: 2

Planning, scheduling and work coordination form the

foundation to maintenance's ability to add value to the

goods and/or services of their companies and customers.

Effective planning and scheduling ensure that the right

things are done at the right time using the right resources

and the right tools in an effort to enhance process

reliability while minimizing interruptions to production

processes and/or services. This module provides a study

of the fundamental principles of the planning and

scheduling process in addition to the basics of planning,

scheduling and work coordination methods. Upon

completion of this module, participants will have a sound

understanding of planning and scheduling tools and how

to apply them to effectively transition from reactive to

proactive maintenance and physical asset management.

Key learning elements include effective use of resources,

aligning maintenance activities with production or

service schedules, developing and documenting

maintenance strategies and integrating proactive

maintenance tactics.

ECT.1037 Module 7: Computerized Maintenance

Management Systems (CMMS)

Credit Hours: 2

Module 7 is a study of the features, benefits and the

effective use of a Computerized Maintenance

Management Systems (CMMS) process or Enterprise

Asset Management (EAM) system. Topics include

selection, implementation and optimization of a suitable

CMMS or EAM in addition to ongoing support and

upgrading of a CMMS/EAM based on changing

requirements.

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ECT.1038 Module 8: Capstone Project

Credit Hours: 2

Through the application of the key learning elements

from the previous seven MMP modules, students apply

the principles, latest concepts and techniques to a final

project. Working in small groups or teams, students will

select a project that will audit, assess and improve their

current maintenance departments or develop a new

maintenance strategy in their company or resolve a

significant maintenance issue within their departments.

There is also the option of developing a "Greenfield"

maintenance strategy and program upon approval from

the instructor. If the prerequisite of all previous modules

has been completed, the assessment of the Capstone

project is intended to qualify students for their MMP

certification and designation.

EDU (Education)

EDU.1104 Development Across the Lifespan

Credit Hours: 3

The participants in the course will be exposed to

knowledge related to human development across the

lifespan from the indigenous world view (mental,

physical, emotional and spiritual development) and the

western Euro-centric world view (cognitive, affective,

psychomotor domains).

EXT (Extension Non-Credit)

EXT.0025 Computer Literacy & Windows

Credit Hours: 0

This seminar explains the terminology encountered when

working with personal computers. Emphasis will be

placed on how to become 'computer literate', touching on

hardware, software and Windows.

EXT.0026 Windows Intermediate

Credit Hours: 0

This seminar develops the skills required to customize

the desktop, optimize the system hardware, manage files

and make use of built-in and add-in utilities.

EXT.0027 Word Introduction

Credit Hours: 0

This seminar introduces and develops the skills required

to create documents for business or personal

correspondence. Students will make use of common

format and document creation tools.

EXT.0028 Word Intermediate

Credit Hours: 0

The seminar will cover the use of tables and columns and

will make use of common format and document creation

tools.

EXT.0029 Word Advanced

Credit Hours: 0

This seminar covers the desktop publishing and mail

merge features, as well as familiarizes the user with the

drawing toolbar and templates.

EXT.0030 Basic Bus & Truck Maintenance

Credit Hours: 0

The major purpose of this course is to give students a

basic understanding and the ability to supply basic

maintenance to buses and trucks.

EXT.0031 Excel Introduction

Credit Hours: 0

This seminar develops the skills necessary to plan,

construct, manage, and format a worksheet. Students

will make use of advanced productivity enhancing tips.

EXT.0032 Excel Intermediate

Credit Hours: 0

This seminar develops skills necessary to work with and

link multiple worksheets and workbooks. Students will

also use advanced tools such as Solver and Goal Seeker.

EXT.0033 Excel Advanced

Credit Hours: 0

This seminar develops the skills necessary to work with

charts and templates in Excel. The seminar will

incorporate sharing data between applications.

EXT.0034 Power Point Introduction

Credit Hours: 0

This seminar introduces how to create dynamic

presentations. Emphasis will be placed on menu

recognition, tool usage, and basics for preparing

presentations.

EXT.0035 Power Point Advanced

Credit Hours: 0

This seminar develops the skills required to create

multimedia presentations. Emphasis will be placed on

enhancing presentations and printing and organizing an

actual presentation.

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EXT.0038 Access Introduction

Credit Hours: 0

Students will be introduced to and explore concepts and

principles using database software. Students will create

and manage relational databases. Students will learn to

navigate an access table, add, remove and sort records

from a table, create a basic input form, and extract

records using queries.

EXT.0039 Access Intermediate

Credit Hours: 0

This seminar develops skills to manage databases

including creating customized input forms, extracting

records via multi-table queries, and generating reports.

EXT.0040 Heavy Equipment Operator

Credit Hours: 0

This course provides simulator training as well as

practical training on four types of heavy equipment. All

related aspects of safety and basic maintenance training

are included as part of the program. Industry standards

for heavy equipment operator training are followed.

EXT.0041 Access Advanced

Credit Hours: 0

This seminar focuses on creating and modifying reports,

as well as sharing information between applications.

EXT.0043 Webpage Development Level 1

Credit Hours: 0

The course will enable students to develop a basic

understanding of the Internet as a whole, as well as the

part of the Internet known as the World Wide Web

(www). Students will create a webpage from scratch and

publish it to the www. Students taking this course should

be familiar with the basic operation of a personal

computer.

EXT.0044 PowerPoint Intermediate

Credit Hours: 0

This seminar teaches students how to create dynamic and

appealing PowerPoint presentations. They will be able to

manipulate many different types of objects associated

with PowerPoint. This seminar also teaches students how

to use multiple elements and styles to make a good

presentation

EXT.0058 Email & Introduction to Internet

Credit Hours: 0

The seminar is designed for the participant who will use

Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft Outlook

Explorer. This course describes the Internet and its

history, and will provide the participant with an

understanding of how the Web works. The course works

with the Explorer Web browser, and the student will

learn how to search for, find and access information on

the Web using a variety of different software tools. The

participant will learn how to send email in MS Outlook

Express and use other Outlook tools such as Tasks,

Calendar and Contacts.

EXT.0066 WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Material

Information System)

Credit Hours: 0

This workshop is required for people entering the

workforce. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information

System (WHMIS) is consistent with the workers' right to

know what the hazards are and what needs to be done to

control them in the workplace. Occupational safety and

health legislation in all provinces requires that workers be

informed about the risks they may encounter on their

jobs. WHMIS provides employers and workers with a

tool to improve their understanding of hazardous

materials. In Manitoba, the Workplace Safety and Health

Regulation has been established under the Workplace

Safety and Health Act to implement the WHMIS federal

legislation.

EXT.0067 Introduction to Plumbing

Credit Hours: 0

This course is designed to provide students with an

introduction to the practical and theory aspects of

residential plumbing, which would include the following:

soldering of copper pipes, installation of plumbing

fixtures and trim, plastic pipe installation, safety in the

workplace, tools and materials specific to the piping

trades, provincial plumbing codes, fixtures and

appliances and their repair and maintenance.

EXT.0068 Introduction to Electrical

Credit Hours: 0

This course is designed to provide students with an

introduction to the practical and theory aspects of

residential electrical which would include the following:

Canadian Electrical Code, basic direct curent (DC)

theory, electrical safety, electrical tools and materials,

replacement of fixtures, adjustment of electrical boxes,

difference between 120V and 240V systems, identify

faulty wiring, troubleshoot plugs, proper lockout

procedures, Ground Fault Circuit Interpretation (GFCI)

plugs and grounding procedures.

EXT.0069 Introduction to Carpentry

Credit Hours: 0

This course is designed to provide students with an

introduction to the practical and theoretical aspects of

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residential carpentry. It would include the following

repairs and installation: doors and windows, shingles,

locks, drywall, millwork finishing, stairs, insulation,

weatherproofing, cabinets, countertops, carpets,

linoleum, hardwood, underlayment, subfloor, studs, joists

and mould remediation.

EXT.0071 Tools and Equipment

Credit Hours: 0

This course is designed to provide students with hands-

on, safety-oriented, job-related, focused and practical use

of carpentry, plumbing and electrical hand tools,

stationary tools, power tools, scaffolding and ladders,

maintenance of tools, sharpening, proper storage, use of

proper extension cords, and personal protective

equipment.

EXT.0072 Painting and Decorating

Credit Hours: 0

This course is designed to provide students with practical

and theoretical application and maintenance of painting

and decorating which would include the following:

brushes, rollers, interior paints, preparing interiors for

painting, painting methods for interiors, exterior paints,

painting exteriors, painting failures, stippling ceilings,

crack repairs and repairing holes.

EXT.0078 All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Rider (Canadian

Safety Council)

Credit Hours: 0

This hands-on course is designed to increase the safety

awareness and skills of individuals involved in riding all-

terrain vehicles (ATVs). Participants will identify their

abilities and the capabilities of their ATV, demonstrate

the significance of an ATV being "rideractive", and

identify strategies to manage risks when riding ATVs.

EXT.0080 Standard First Aid

Credit Hours: 0

This course is recognized by St. John's Ambulance as

"Standard First Aid". St. John's certification is provided.

EXT.0084 Wilderness First Aid

Credit Hours: 0

This course will provide students with the basics of

wilderness medicine and first aid. This is a practical

based course designed for individuals who will be

participating in outdoor activities within hours of medical

assistance. It will provide students with an introduction to

wilderness first aid. Basic topics are covered with an

emphasis on practical skills, decision-making and dealing

with environmental conditions. Content includes patient

assessment, shock, wound management, burns, fractures

and sprains, environmental injuries, common medical

problems, and first aid kits.

EXT.0121 Heavy Equipment Operator Theory

Credit Hours: 0

This course provides theory training on three types of

heavy duty equipment: excavator, wheel loader and

tractor dozer. It will also introduce the operator's manual,

international symbols and machine control, general safety

and walk-around inspection, basic travel procedures,

basic in-pit procedures, equipment components, loading

and hauling and responding to equipment problems.

EXT.0141 Heavy Equipment Operator Practicum

Credit Hours: 0

This course provides hands-on training on three types of

commonly used heavy equipment: 544H loader, 320

CAT excavator, 450 ZD and D6 dozer or similar

equipment. National standards for heavy equipment

operation developed by Canadian Operating Engineers'

Joint Apprenticeship Training Council (COEJATC) are

followed.

EXT.0158 Standard First Aid with CPR (St. John

Ambulance)

Credit Hours: 0

Standard First Aid and CPR are essential skills that can

assist in the management in a variety of life-threatening

emergencies. Material covered includes artificial

respiration, choking, bleeding, cardiopulmonary

resuscitation, unconsciousness, fractures, and medical

conditions. St. John Ambulance first aid certification is

valid for three years. Annual recertification is

recommended for CPR.

EXT.0189 Workplace Safety

Credit Hours: 0

This course is an overview on the rights and

responsibilities of people in the workplace for meetings,

hazard recognition and control, incident investigations,

inspections, and 'right to refuse' situations.

EXT.0239 Construction Safety

Credit Hours: 0

This course provides computer-based training on

construction safety. The topics covered are: the law at

work, workplace hazards, personal protective equipment,

personal physical care, housekeeping, ladders and

scaffolding, machinery, tools and equipment, rigging and

hoisting, excavation and trenching, emergency response,

working with chemicals and environmental factors.

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EXT.0249 Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Credit Hours: 0

Basic knowledge and skills required for transporting

dangerous goods are covered in this course. The topics

include: training certificate, shipping document, means of

containment, safety marks, equipment for handling,

accident reporting and emergency measures.

EXT.0284 Employability/Life Skills

Credit Hours: 0

Students will review and practice the employability and

life skills required to secure employment as a camp

labourer/core splitter. This will require a review of work

requirements, knowledge of outside and isolated work

specifications, rotations, living conditions, mechanical

abilities need and driving requirements.

EXT.0285 Document Use - Camp

Labourers/CoreSplitters

Credit Hours: 0

Students will review and understand: safety procedures,

First Aid/CPR level C, WHMIS, mechanical operating

instructions for small motor engines, quads and

snowmobiles. Students will also read and understand

labels, record fuel consumption and write messages.

EXT.0286 Mathematics for Camp

Labourers/CoreSplitters

Credit Hours: 0

Students will learn to practice the principles of addition,

properly label core boxes, place in the core boxes the

correct depth markers, split and properly document core

samples, conduct measurements of length and volume in

metric units.

EXT.0287 Construction Camp Safety

Credit Hours: 0

Student will be given a basic orientation to the operation

of a remote construction camp. Topics will include

general workplace safety and health, standard operating

procedures, and specific safety procedures related to

helicopter safety or other transport methods.

EXT.0288 Geological Core Handling

Credit Hours: 0

Students will be introduced to, and gain hands-on

experience in, geological core handling, storage, labeling,

splitting, and sampling.

EXT.0700 Basic Navigation

Credit Hours: 0

This half-day seminar is on the use of a compass, maps

and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). The participants

will be instructed on the basic functions of a compass,

declination and use in setting a course. Starting with how

latitude and longitude are formulated, positions will be

taken off of charts and put into a GPS for use in the field.

Participants can bring any charts/maps that they are

interested in, as well as a compass and GPS if they have

one. Please note that GPS devices are variable in design

and the device used for instruction may be different than

those owned by others. If you bring your own GPS you

should also bring the manual.

EXT.0980 Water Treatment

Credit Hours: 0

This course is designed to provide students with the

information to operate water treatment plants. The

course assists students in preparing for the operator's

qualifying exam.

EXT.0982 Wastewater Collection 1

Credit Hours: 0

This course is intended as preparation for the Association

of Boards of Certification (ABS) Wastewater Collection

Class 1 Certification Exam. The training consists of

classroom instruction which provides the information

necessary to operate and maintain a Class 1 wastewater

collection system.

EXT.0983 Water Treatment & Distribution 1

Credit Hours: 0

This course is intended as preparation for the Association

of Boards of Certification (ABS) Water Treatment and

Distribution Class 1 Certification Exams. The training

consists of classroom instruction which provides the

information necessary to operate and maintain a Class 1

water treatment facility and water distribution system.

EXT.0984 Wastewater Treatment 1

Credit Hours: 0

This course is intended as preparation for the Association

of Boards of Certification (ABC) Wastewater Treatment

Class 1 Certification Exam. The training consists of

classroom instruction which provides the information

necessary to operate and maintain a Class 1 wastewater

treatment facility.

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EXT.0985 Wastewater Treatment & Collection 1

Credit Hours: 0

This course is intended as preparation for the Association

of Boards of Certification (ABC) Wastewater Treatment

and Collection Class 1 Certification Exams. The training

consists of classroom instruction which provides the

information necessary to operate and maintain a Class 1

wastewater treatment facility and wastewater collection

system.

EXT.0986 Water Distribution 1

Credit Hours: 0

This course is intended as preparation for the Association

of Boards of Certification (ABC) Water Distribution

Class 1 Certification Exams. The training consists of

classroom instruction which provides the information

necessary to operate and maintain a Class 1 water

distribution system.

EXT.0987 Water Treatment 1

Credit Hours: 0

This course is intended as preparation for the ABC Water

Treatment Class 1 Certification Exams. The training

consists of classroom instruction which provides the

information necessary to operate and maintain a Class 1

water treatment facility.

EXT.0990 Wastewater Treatment

Credit Hours: 0

This course is designed to provide students with the

information to operate waste water treatment plants. The

course assists students in preparing for the operator's

qualifying exam.

EXT.0991 Water Treatment & Distribution Class 2

Credit Hours: 0

This course is intended as preparation for the ABC Water

Treatment and Distribution Class 2 Certification exam.

The four-day training consists of classroom instruction

and provides the information necessary to operate and

maintain Class 2 water treatment facility and water

distribution systems.

EXT.0992 Wastewater Treatment & Collection Class 2

Credit Hours: 0

This course is intended as preparation for the ABC

Wastewater Treatment and Collection Class 2

Certification exam. The four-day training consists of

classroom instruction and provides the information

necessary to operate and maintain a Class 2 wastewater

treatment facility and wastewater collection system.

EXT.0993 Small Wastewater System

Credit Hours: 0

This is a three and a half day course designed to train

Manitoba operators in the safe operation and

maintenance of a small wastewater treatment, effluent

discharge and wastewater collection system. The course

concentrates on the specific knowledge and skills needed

to operatore and maintain small wastewater systems in an

efficient and effective way. The Small Wastewater

System course describes the roles and responsibilities of

the small wastewater system operator and provides

operators with detailed information on equipment and

processes commonly used in small community

wasterwater systems, including septic tanks, effluent and

grinder pumps, and gravity and pressure systems.

Treatment and disposal options discussed include sand

and gravel filters, leach fields, seepage pits, mounds, and

evapotranspiration systems. Other topics geared to the

needs of small utility agencies include development of

operations and maintenance programs.

ITA (Industrial Trades)

ITA.0200 Introduction to Drywall Applicator

Credit Hours: 2

This course is designed to provide the student with an

overview of the drywall trade and the construction

industry. Each student will be able to identify sources of

information related to various jobs and career

opportunities. The student will understand project

organization and the roles and responsibilities of all

people involved. The importance of the National

Building Code, the Manitoba Building Code and the

function of the Canadian Standards Association and the

Underwriters Laboratories of Canada will also be

examined.

ITA.0201 Safety in the Workplace

Credit Hours: 2

This course is designed to provide the student with an

overview of safety in the workplace. The student must

understand the importance of occupational safety and

health and the responsibilities of the employer, supervisor

and employee. Fire prevention and controls, WHMIS,

propane safety, and the safe use of scaffolds and ladders

will also be covered in this course.

ITA.0210 Tools and Equipment

Credit Hours: 2

Students will learn how to select, safely use and maintain

power tools, hand tools and other equipment used by the

Drywall Applicator. Particular emphasis will be placed

on safe operation and maintenance of power tools.

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ITA.0211 Work Site Preparation

Credit Hours: 2

This course is designed to provide the student with the

skills and knowledge of preparing the work site.

Organizing materials and supplies, estimating quantities

required, coordinating the work with others and

establishing the grid line/starting point are some of the

topics covered in this course.

ITA.0212 Drywall Layout and Basic Skills 1: Interior

Wall

Credit Hours: 2

Students will learn types of gypsum wallboard, fasteners,

adhesives and drywall accessories. They will practice the

application of single layer and double layer gypsum

wallboard. Students will learn how to select and apply

corner beads for inside and outside corners with arcs and

butt corners to different materials. Taping, mixing joint

compounds, joint filling and sanding jointed surfaces are

also covered in this course.

ITA.0213 Drywall Layout and Basic Skills 2: Ceiling

Application

Credit Hours: 2

In this course the student will identify and select

materials for various gypsum wallboard ceiling

applications. More taping and joint filling practice is

done in this course. Students will also learn how to mix

ceiling texture into the proper consistency for texturing,

apply ceiling texture with the use of hopper and

compressor, and select and apply various types of glitter

to ceiling texture.

ITA.0214 Practicum

Credit Hours: 1

This course will expose the student to a job site with

drywalling activities as well as other tasks of the Drywall

Applicator. The student will gain and practice first-hand

experience in the drywall trade.

ITA.0400 Underground Mining: An Overview

Credit Hours: 1

This course will cover the areas of minerals and mining,

life cycle of a mine, accessing ore bodies, development

mining, general production mining and production

mining in Manitoba.

ITA.0401 Introduction to Mine Safety

Credit Hours: 3

This course will cover the areas of personal protective

equipment, safe working practices, fall arresting

equipment, respiratory protection, fire safety, WHMIS,

ladder safety and workplace legislation.

ITA.0402 Introduction to Mining

Credit Hours: 6

This course introduces students to the mining industry in

Canada. Several mining methods are discussed.

Definitions relating to mining industries and ore bodies in

general are covered.

ITA.0403 Safety

Credit Hours: 6

Personal and plant safety are presented and discussed.

Safety equipment and plant emergency systems are

introduced. Safety on Personal Protective Equipment,

Confined Space and WHMIS are presented. Safety

aspects relating to overhead cranes, chemical handling,

lock out and fall arrest are covered.

ITA.0410 Mine Ventilation 1

Credit Hours: 1

This course will cover the areas of mine ventilation

systems and ventilation system components.

ITA.0411 Ground Control 1

Credit Hours: 3

This course will cover factors affecting ground

conditions, types of ground failure, checking ground

conditions, scaling, rock bolts and other ground control

methods.

ITA.0412 Shaft Operations

Credit Hours: 1

This course will cover introduction to the shaft and

general shaft safety.

ITA.0415 Work Experience 1

Credit Hours: 1

This course is a seven day (75 hour) rotation of

underground mining level 1 work experience.

ITA.0416 Rigging and Staging

Credit Hours: 3

This course will cover the areas of rigging accessories,

slings, lifting devices, hanging pipe, fixed and mobile

staging.

ITA.0417 Manual Drilling

Credit Hours: 6

This course will cover the areas of manual drilling

equipment, rigging-in to drill, operating manual drills,

preparing the face for drilling, drilling patterns and rock

bolting.

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ITA.0418 Introduction to Muck Handling

Credit Hours: 6

This course will cover the areas of moving muck

underground, scooptram operations, remote scooptram

operation, ore truck operation, slushing, track equipment

and tramming, mucking machines and conveyors.

ITA.0419 Introduction to Blasting

Credit Hours: 2

This course will cover types of explosives, igniters and

detonators, safety in handling, storing and transporting

explosives and methods of blasting single and multiple

shots.

ITA.0420 Mine Ventilation 2

Credit Hours: 1

This course provides the skills needed to install and

maintain mine ventilation systems.

ITA.0421 Ground Control 2

Credit Hours: 1

This course provides hands-on scaling procedures used to

check ground conditions.

ITA.0425 Work Experience 2

Credit Hours: 1

This course is a seven day (75 hour) rotation of

underground mining level 2 work experience.

ITA.0426 Ore Handling and Crushing

Credit Hours: 6

Handling of ore by conveyors and crushing operations

are discussed. The various steps involved in a crushing

process along with open and closed crushing circuits are

described.

ITA.0427 Size Reduction and Classification

Credit Hours: 6

Topics on grinding mills and classifiers are introduced.

The mechanism of particle breakage and liberation are

discussed. The method of size analysis and its relation to

classification is covered.

ITA.0428 Mineral Concentration

Credit Hours: 6

Flotation and the typical flotation circuit are introduced.

Various types of reagents and their effect on flotation

operations are presented. The concept of grade and

recovery are discussed and demonstrated.

ITA.0429 Dewatering

Credit Hours: 6

Dewatering of concentrate by thickeners is discussed.

The filtration operation downstream of a thickener

operation is also presented. Other downstream processes

for the concentrate as it leaves the concentrator or mill

are briefly described.

ITA.0430 Work Experience

Credit Hours: 1

This course provides hands-on experience at the

mill/concentrator. Students will be able to work in any of

the following sections of the plant: ore handling, crushing

and grinding, classification, flotation circuit, thickening

and filtration.

ITA.1100 Related Gas Welding

Credit Hours: 2

This course covers the following: safety in setting up and

using oxy-acetylene equipment; identifying and setting

torch for carburizing, neutralizing, and oxidizing flame;

introduction to fusion welding, puddling and bead-

running on sheet metal; identification selecting weld rods

and fusing filler rod to base metal; and welding butt

joints, lap joints, fillet welds and corner welds on sheet

steel in the flat horizontal, vertical and overhead

positions.

MGT (Management)

MGT.0800 Entrepreneurship

Credit Hours: 3

In this course, students develop knowledge and skills

related to being a successful entrepreneur in the Small

Motor Repair industry. Guest speakers from local

businesses and business development offices offer their

advice and best practices for success in the field.

MGT.1010 Introductory Financial Accounting 1

Credit Hours: 3

This course is an introduction to financial accounting.

Students will develop skills related to worksheets for

preparation of financial statements, financial statements

pertaining to sole proprietorships, the equity section of a

corporate balance sheet, special journals, subsidiary

ledgers and controlling accounts, control procedures for

cash, and inventory (including pricing, perpetual systems,

and estimating). Students will also develop basic skills in

double entry accounting. The relationship of each

principle and procedure to the overall accounting system

will be emphasized.

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MGT.1082 Basic Bookkeeping

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to prepare students with a

working knowledge of the basic principles and concepts

of bookkeeping related to housing and financial

management. It will introduce the students to double-

entry bookkeeping. Topics to be covered include

journalizing and positing, ledgers, T Accounts, adjusting

and closing entries, worksheets, balance sheets, income

statements, cash control and banking.

MGT.1083 Basic Budgeting

Credit Hours: 2

The course gives the student a fundamental

understanding of budgeting and budget processes and

will include a practical guide for preparing and mastering

financial budgets and cash flows. The student will benefit

from the various approaches to building budgets and cash

flows. This course will help the student develop realistic

budgets so the First Nation can meet its housing goals

through design, development and implementation.

MGT.1125 Using Audits and Financial Statements

Credit Hours: 2

This course will furnish the students with knowledge

about the two important types of financial management

tools: financial auditing and using financial statements

for effective decision making. The focus is on integrating

key concepts from each of these areas and applying them

to real housing problem analysis. The students will be

able to read, understand and use financial statements for

sound financial management decisions and reporting. The

course will show the student how and when to use these

and other financial management tools for a successful

housing organization.

MGT.1130 Property Management

Credit Hours: 3

This course has been specifically designed to provide

housing managers or students wanting to enter the field

of housing management with specialized skills and tools

to effectively manage housing assets on First Nations.

The intent of this module is to provide the student with

the understanding of accountability and effective

decision-making processes in core operations, including

maintenance programs, tendering and contracts,

insurance, and tenant relations though implementation of

policies, procedures, and practices.

MGT.1131 Maintenance Management

Credit Hours: 2

The course will give students a broad knowledge of

principles and methods for planning and monitoring

maintenance programs for First Nations housing and

other building assets. The student will explore the best

practice strategies in maintaining housing stock,

facilities, equipment, infrastructure and materials in the

best possible condition within cost constraints. This

course will provide students with the opportunity to

integrate various maintenance policies and practices into

well designed and properly implemented maintenance

management systems. The emphasis will be on giving the

student the skills and tools to carry out a key role in

developing and implementing suitable maintenance

programs while maintaining strong administrative

controls.

MGT.1132 Project Management and Property

Management Planning

Credit Hours: 2

This course allows students to successfully apply basic

project management techniques for managing many

different types of projects ranging from planning projects

to cost management. The student will be able to

determine how to plan, initiate, execute and monitor

project activities. Students will also develop a Property

Management Plan and learn how it relates to financial

planning by assessing, planning, monitoring, and

evaluating costs.

MGT.1133 Developing Effective Policies

Credit Hours: 1

This course will examine the key steps in developing

effective policies for First Nation housing programs. The

student will research according with the guidelines set

out by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada and Canada

Mortgage & Housing Corporation publications. This

course will also have students develop effective policy

writing, procedures, and practices. Emphasis will be on

the demonstration and practical applications for effective

policy writing for different programs, procedures, and

activities.

MGT.1134 Tendering and Contract Administration

Credit Hours: 3

This comprehensive course will introduce the student to

the fundamentals of administering and managing tenders

and contracts. The student will demonstrate an

understanding of how to outsource and manage contract

administration using principles, tools, and activities. This

course will provide the student with techniques for the

tendering process, negotiations, and writing tender

specifications. Students will also be able to act upon the

technical skills to select and negotiate with tenders and

contracts, then relate them to practice.

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MGT.1320 Kiskenimisowin (know yourself) in the

Aboriginal Way

Credit Hours: 3

The course increases students' knowledge and awareness

of important issues in the Aboriginal culture, and the

diversity that exists within the culture. Other critical

issues relating to identity, land claims, justice, social

control, and community issues are also covered. This

course sets the historical context and rationale for the

Aboriginal Human Resource Management Diploma

program. It also explores common experiences and

meaning of being Aboriginal.

MGT.1322 Aboriginal Human Rights and Employment

Legislation

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides an overview of the legal status and

human rights of Aboriginal people. It also explores

Aboriginal rights and self-discrimination. It explores the

rights of indigenous people and will contribute to setting

the historical context and rationale for the Aboriginal

Human Resource Management Diploma program. It

explores Canadian legal and self-governance, Indian Act,

fur trade and goverment treaties. It also examines

relevant employment legislation as it relates to

employment contract, anti-discrimination law, dismissal

law, working times, health and safety law, confidential

issues, and other legislative Human Resource (HR)

functions.

MGT.1324 Aboriginal Experiences in the Workplace

Credit Hours: 3

This course explores the contemporary Aboriginal

experiences in the workforce as it relates to human

resource practice. This course examines common

experiences and issues that Aboriginal people face in the

workforce as employees and employers. It explores

issues regarding employee rights, treaty rights, and

challenges experiences as it relates to unfair practices,

nepotism, gender biases and discrimination. Promoting a

respectful workplace culture from an Aboriginal

perspective is also covered.

MGT.1326 Human Resource Planning in Aboriginal

Contexts

Credit Hours: 3

This course explores the techniques of Human Resource

(HR) planning function that is essential for HR

professionals to plan the staffing of the organization in a

fundamentally unpredictable business environment. It

explores the future demand for labour, employee

utilization, and forecast the extent to which human

resource needs can be met internally or externally. It also

explores project management planning techniques that

can be used for assessment and implementation of tasks

necessary to get the required work accomplished in

Aboriginal organizations.

MGT.1328 Recruitment, Selection and Retention of

Aboriginal Employees

Credit Hours: 3

This course explores culturally-appropriate strategies for

recruiting, screening, selecting and retaining Aboriginal

employees. The course will examine the steps involved in

job analysis and job design, recruitment advertisement

and selection methods. It also explores retention

strategies that can be adopted by Aboriginal employers.

Best practice models such as current social media tools

for recruitment is covered.

MGT.1330 Aboriginal Human Resource Management

Credit Hours: 3

This course examines the foundations and challenges of

Human Resource Management in Canada and explores

its growing role in the success of Aboriginal

organizations. The human resource functions will be

explored and discussed. This course also covers career

development, performance management and Human

Resource Information Systems (HRIS).

MGT.1332 Learning and Training in an Aboriginal Way

Credit Hours: 3

This course will examine the question: "What are

Aboriginal ways of teaching, training, and learning?"

Students will learn the meaning of training and learning

and the impact of these organizational behaviours in an

Aboriginal organization. Students will identify and

integrate a range of Aboriginal resources for learning and

knowledge sharing into their work place and

organizational development plans. Students will also

understand the meaning of different learning styles,

training, and human resource development. Students will

be able to describe the organization, employee and

societal benefits of training and development. Students

will also be able to discuss and create a training and

developmental program that can promote high

performance in an Aboriginal organization.

MGT.1370 Business Communications in Aboriginal

Contexts

Credit Hours: 3

This course exposes students to the skills and protocols

on how to communicate with different partners in the

community, chiefs, government agencies, managers, and

employees. Students will also explore how

communication works, the flow of communication in the

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organization and barriers to communications. Students

will develop critical reading and thinking skills to

effectively deal with industry, organizations, or business

contacts in Aboriginal contexts. It focuses on

communication skills to build effective social

foundations with working partners within the community.

Students will learn proper English usage, effective use of

business language and the fundamentals of interpersonal

communications in the workplace. Students will also

develop the ability to explain clearly and to persuade

effectively in writing and orally.

MGT.1419 Introduction to Financial Management

Credit Hours: 2

The course will cover the basics of financial planning,

financial control, and financial decision-making

applications for housing managers. This course will

provide students with a higher level of understanding of

the financial decision-making process when overseeing

the financial assets of housing. This course will also

outline various financial resources available to housing

authorities to plan, spend, and monitor cost-effective cash

flows. Most importantly, the student will build upon their

knowledge in order to make sound financial decisions as

an important part of the financial management process.

MGT.1425 Principles of Financial Management for

Human Resource Professionals

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to provide students with an

understanding of the principles of accounting and

financial management concepts designed for non-

financial managers and Human Resource (HR)

professionals. It provides students with the knowledge in

the areas of financial reporting, budgets, capital asset

management, and evaluation of for-profit, non-profit and

Aboriginal sectors.

MGT.1710 Computer Applications 1

Credit Hours: 3

This is a hands-on course covering the use of word

processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, and web

browsing software in a variety of business and technical

situations. It is based on the "Microsoft

Windows/Microsoft Office" environment.

MGT.1712 Computer Applications

Credit Hours: 2

This course will introduce students to computer

applications in a lab-based environment. Particular

emphasis will be on skills development in internet usage,

email, word documents, spreadsheets, tables, and

database access. The students will focus on applying all

types of documentation including letter, forms, data

bases, worksheets, and spreadsheets in the workplace.

This will allow students to apply their editing and

formatting knowledge to business documents.

MGT.1995 Aboriginal Professional Practice in Human

Resources 1

Credit Hours: 3

Manitoba Aboriginal Human Resource Strategists

(MAHRS) require students to have at least sixteen weeks

of work practicum experience at two different Aboriginal

organizations over the two year period. The first work

practicum is designed for students to use theories learned

in year one of the program and implement this into

professional practice in an Aboriginal organization in

human resource management context. The work

practicum will provide students with the opportunity to

observe day to day activities as will as to contribute to

the Aboriginal organization's work environment. The

timing of the work placement session will be at the end

of all taught courses in year one. The work placement

practicum session must be completed in order to meet

graduation requirements.

MGT.2326 Aboriginal Perspectives on Employee

Relations

Credit Hours: 3

This course examines the employment relationship. It

covers the contract of employment, the psychological

contract, and the changing context and nature of the

employment relationship. It also explores the roles of

power, justice and culture in the employment

relationship, as well as managerial approaches, trade

unions, and government regulations as it relates to the

employment relationship in Aboriginal organizations. It

also discusses factors for managing a high involvement

workforce in an Aboriginal context.

MGT.2328 Compensation and Benefits

Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces students to the concepts for

developing and applying the knowledge and skills to

design, implement and administer compensation and

benefit programs that attract and retain employees and

support Aboriginal organizational goals.

MGT.2330 Introduction to Payroll Fundamentals in

Aboriginal Contexts

Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces students to the introductory

fundamentals of payroll theory from an Aboriginal

context. Students will develop the knowledge and skills

on how to apply payroll legislation to calculate individual

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pay. This includes all components of individual pay from

remuneration, through deductions, to net pay for both

regular and non-regular situations. Students will have the

content and skills to effectively communicate all aspects

of the individual pay calculation process to employees,

managers, internal and eternal Aboriginal stakeholders.

MGT.2332 Aboriginal Labour Relations

Credit Hours: 3

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to all

aspects of Canadian labour and employment relations.

Students will understand the concepts of the labour

movement, union membership, structure of unions,

employment legislations, and the process of negotiations.

The course also covers topics such as social, political and

economic environments, collective bargaining, collective

agreements, strikes, lockouts, grievances and prevention

in an Aboriginal context. An emphasis on case studies of

an on and off-reserve Aboriginal organization will be

used to highlight the key concepts and issues.

MGT.2334 Organizational Behaviour in Aboriginal

Contexts

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to examine varying Aboriginal

organizations and to learn how individuals, groups and

organizational systems function for overall effectiveness.

Students will develop an understanding of the workplace

and how values, attitudes, and diversity affect behaviour,

productivity and promotion of a healthy Aboriginal

organization. Topics on motivation groups and

teamwork, organizational culture, leadership, decision

making, religion, and organizational change are also

covered.

MGT.2336 Business Ethics in an Aboriginal Context

Credit Hours: 3

This course exposes students to their strategic role when

it comes to the management of human resources and

ethics in an organization as it relates to understanding of

business issues. It explore the questions of "can business

organizations be just? Should the chief obligation of

business focus on the bottom line? Or should business

have obligations to other stakeholders such as customers

and employees?" Students will develop an understanding

of business ethics as it relates to the management of

human resources and professional practice in Aboriginal

organizations. Topics of the ethical treatment of

employees, corporate social responsibility, and

stakeholder analysis are also covered.

MGT.2338 Occupational Health and Safety

Credit Hours: 3

This course focuses on the knowledge that human

resource management professionals must have of the

health and safety issues, legislation and programs. It

explores the elements that combine to create effective

occupational health and safety policies and programs in

the organization.

MGT.2420 Management

Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces students to current concepts in

management theory and relates them to contemporary

Canadian practice. It is comprehensive in nature,

exploring the work of all theorists who have contributed

significantly to current management thought, and

surveying the work of managers in organizations in

Canada and the world at large.

MGT.2720 Computer Applications 2

Credit Hours: 3

This is a hands-on course covering advanced word

processing and spreadsheet topics as well as database

software in a variety of business and technical situations.

It also considers integration of these applications. It is

based on a Microsoft Windows/Microsoft Office

environment.

MGT.2995 Aboriginal Professional Practice in Human

Resources 2

Credit Hours: 3

This second work-based practicum is designed for

students to have additional work experience with a

second Aboriginal organization. Students will gain

exposure and insight into more complex HRM functions

in the organization. The work practicum will provide

students with the opportunity to observe day to day

activities as well as contribute to the Aboriginal

organization's work environment. The areas of focus for

this practicum will entail employee relations,

compensation and benefits, labour relations,

organizational behaviour, occupational health and safety,

and business ethics. The timing of the work placement

session will be at the end of all taught courses for year

two. The second work practicum must be completed in

order to meet graduation requirements.

MSC (Mathematics and Science)

MSC.1350 Mathematics 1

Credit Hours: 1

The course is intended to meet the needs for students

enrolled in carpentry. The course covers the fundamental

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mathematics necessary to allow the student to gain an in-

depth knowledge and understanding of mathematical

skills and their application to the field of carpentry.

MSC.1380 Mathematics

Credit Hours: 2

This course is an individual progress math program,

utilizing diagnostic test material to identify remedial

requirements for each student. Students are required to

complete basic assignments on each of the following

topics: four operations with whole numbers, fractions,

decimals, elementary algebra using one unknown, per

cent, ratio and proportion, denominate numbers, metric

measures and calculations, exponents, scientific

notation/significant digits, square/square roots,

Pythagoras' theorem, perimeter/circumferences, areas,

various figures, volume/capacity of commonly used

shapes of containers.

MSC.1752 Business Mathematics

Credit Hours: 2

This introductory business mathematics course covers the

financial process and techniques used in the field of

business. It will include a review of basic business

mathematics skills with housing related emphasis on

percentages, equations, fractions, and decimals for

business calculations. This course will enhance the

students' analytic skills when expanding their knowledge

in the areas of study in mortgages, depreciation, and

insurance rates.

RRR (Recreation and Renewable Resources)

RRR.0191 Refresher Math Skills

Credit Hours: 0

This course is designed to develop and/or refine the basic

mathematical skills required to function in wilderness

navigation, claim staking, and prospecting.

RRR.0300 Manitoba Mining Industry Overview

Credit Hours: 1

How important is the mining industry to Manitoba?

Students will be given an overview of the history of

mining, and how it relates to the geological make-up of

Manitoba. Predominant mining areas in Manitoba, and

what those areas produce, will be factored in. The

instruction will highlight exploration activity and

illustrate the companies working in Manitoba. The

second part of the course will focus on the importance of

a prospector to follow regulatory actions and obtain

special permits for activities pertinent to the job of

prospecting. Students will learn the application

procedures and reasoning for obtaining mandatory

permits and licensing prior to the work on mining

property. Manitoba Mines Act and Regulation will be

introduced to emphasize the importance of procedures

and guidelines.

RRR.0301 Line Cutting

Credit Hours: 0

Course objectives will include procedures for setting up

an exploration grid - a crucial task for line cutting. The

uses of the grid for exploration will be studied, methods

for line cutting will be demonstrated, and the proper use

of equipment will be tested.

RRR.0302 Introduction to Rock Classification

Credit Hours: 1

This course will provide an introduction to the various

rock types and how they are identified. Students will

have the opportunity to work with igneous, metamorphic

and sedimentary rocks and see how each group has its

own characteristic features. A component of the course

will be conducted in the field to contribute to a realistic

interpretation of how these rocks were formed in their

natural environment.

RRR.0303 Introduction to Minerals

Credit Hours: 1

Rocks are composed of various combinations and

properties of minerals. Every mineral occurs as its own

crystal structure and distinctive physical property making

the structure of one mineral unique from the other. This

course deals with the various types of minerals and rocks

and explains how to identify them. A large component of

the course will include field work to see the variety of

minerals as they are associated with different rock types.

RRR.0304 Navigation Skills for Prospecting

Credit Hours: 1

This course is intended to teach the basic make-up of the

instruments used for navigation. Students will be able to

identify these instruments and use varying navigating

techniques specific to the stages of prospecting. Topics

will include coordinate systems used on maps,

understanding map scales, and magnetic declination.

Students will also learn how to use the handheld Global

Positioning Systems (GPS) to collect waypoint data in

the field, and how to input map coordinates, sample

locations and geological information as well as use the

GPS. Students will learn the process of organizing and

compiling field notes from the beginning phases of

prospecting.

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RRR.0305 Claim Staking

Credit Hours: 1

At the end of this course, the student will have the ability

to physically stake a claim using the appropriate

techniques. To validate claims, there is an administrative

responsibility; therefore, the role of the mining recording

office and the procedure to record a claim will be studied.

RRR.0306 Introduction to Geophysical Surveys and

Techniques

Credit Hours: 1

Geophysics is a branch of physics concerned with the

forces and properties belonging to the earth and its

resulting effects. Since the earth consists of rocks and

minerals, many geophysical properties are also observed

in hand samples in rocks and minerals. Areas of gravity,

conductivity, radioactivity and magnetism are

geophysical properties shared by both hand samples and

large scale earth features. Modern geophysical techniques

have the function of directly finding mineral deposits

because of some detectable physical characteristics,

detecting various rock types, and assisting in the

interpretation of geological maps.

RRR.0307 Introduction to Geochemical Surveys and

Techniques

Credit Hours: 1

Geochemical methods are an integral part of exploration;

participants will be shown how these methods can be

used as a tool in the search for mineral deposits.

Geochemical surveys will be conducted in the field

where the students will be shown various sampling

procedures as they relate to the different minerals.

RRR.0308 Blaster Safety Training

Credit Hours: 1

This is a practical short course that will provide a review

of basic blasting theory and blasting products, but will

emphasize the design and assessment of blasting

practices. The course will focus on drilling and blasting

as it is applied in prospecting. Design methodology for

safe and efficient blasting will be provided. Students will

receive “hands on experience” in blasting. In completing

the course, the individual will receive a ‘conditional’

blasting certificate. Students are then required to

complete additional blasts to receive full certification.

RRR.0309 Drilling and Sampling Techniques

Credit Hours: 1

Drilling is the last stage of grassroots or preliminary

prospecting and exploration. It is also the most

expensive. Students will be shown the different types of

drilling and how the samples are recovered, either as rock

chips or drill core. In this course, students will learn to

operate a light weight drill and travel to a drilling camp

to observe a diamond drill rig with a demonstration as to

how it becomes an integral part of an exploration

program.

RRR.0310 Prospector Administration

Credit Hours: 1

The final stage of work includes an array of assessment

skills and administration functions. Topics followed will

include data collection, research, field notes and other

related subjects. Preparedness and organization skills will

be essential for properly organizing and submitting

necessary information.

RRR.1000 Environmental Responsibility

Credit Hours: 0

This course is designed to provide the student with an

awareness of the potential impacts that wilderness work

and living can have on the environment. Students will

demonstrate "minimum impact" techniques that can

mitigate some of these effects.

RRR.1001 Chainsaw and Small Motor Operation

Credit Hours: 0

This course is designed to provide the student with entry

level skills in chainsaw maintenance and safe operation,

and small-motor maintenance and trouble shooting.

RRR.1002 Camp Construction and Living

Credit Hours: 0

This course is designed to provide the student with

hands-on experience in the basics of construction of a

safe and efficient tent camp including locating tents,

kitchen areas, and sanitation facilities. Environmental

ethics and the principles of minimum impact camping

will infuse all activities within this course.

RRR.1320 Boat Pro Course

Credit Hours: 0

This course is a Canadian Coast Guard accredited boat

proficiency course that enables boat operators to gain

essential knowledge and skills related to boating safety.

The course also enables the candidate to obtain the

Pleasure Craft Operator Card as required for the

operation of a motorized pleasure craft.

RRR.1411 Outdoor Recreation

Credit Hours: 2

What does outdoor recreation involve? Outdoor

leadership, environmental awareness and adventure-

based activities are all a part of this exciting course.

Natural history will be the focus of this course.

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Opportunity will be given to develop various skills such

as basic navigation and story telling. The relationship

between recreation and the natural environment and the

impacts and actions for improvement will be examined.

Changes in the natural environment and the effects on

recreation will be discussed. Wilderness survival will be

explored.

RRR.1430 Program Planning 1

Credit Hours: 3

Needs assessments, program development, promotion,

delivery and evaluation; these are the elements of a

successful program plan. Students will examine the

methods and processes involved in program planning.

They will learn through practical experience as they

develop their own activity.

RRR.1431 Human Resource Development

Credit Hours: 3

What kind of a leader are you? Leadership theories and

styles will be examined in this course. Personal

leadership characteristics will be identified and various

roles of the leader will be described and explored.

Student will have opportunity to work in groups,

observing and evaluating the effectiveness of various

leadership roles and styles. Students learn the

effectiveness of working in groups, dealing with group

conflict and facilitating team building. Students may not

obtain credit for this course if they have received

previous credit for both RRR.1420 and RRR.2420.

RRR.1441 Recreation Administration

Credit Hours: 3

How do you run a program without funding? How do you

utilize volunteers so that they will come out and be a part

of your program? Basic management principles and

volunteer management strategies will help to enhance

your programs. Students will develop skills in

supervision, staff training and discipline, job appraisals,

interviews, and writing job descriptions. The student will

gain insight into legal aspects of recreation management

and legal issues faced by recreation practitioners.

Students may not obtain credit for this course if they have

received previous credit for both RRR.1440 and

RRR.2440.

RRR.1450 Concepts of Recreation

Credit Hours: 3

What does it mean to be in the field of recreation? Terms

and concepts related to the profession will be examined,

as will recreation organizations, services and resources.

The significance and scope of this dynamic field of study

will emerge as the participant begins developing their

own philosophy of recreation and leisure. This is a

foundational course, which links all other courses within

the program.

RRR.1470 Healthy and Leisure Lifestyles

Credit Hours: 3

Understanding the basic principles of a healthy lifestyle,

nutrition, fitness, and activity are key components in the

recreation field. Influential factors such as alcohol,

smoking, stress and disease will be analyzed. A

traditional holistic approach will be taken to study the

physical, social, mental, emotional, and spiritual elements

of wellness. Students will develop knowledge of how

recreation and leisure can be used to promote a healthy

lifestyle, and of how to make lifestyle changes through

goal setting.

RRR.1480 Recreation Practicum 1

Credit Hours: 1

Practical experience is extremely important to a student's

learning. The student is provided with this opportunity to

gain practical working experience in the recreation field

for a three-week practicum. Each student must secure

their own practicum, with approval of the program

instructor, and is responsible for any tasks given to

him/her by the supervisor. Students will meet prior to the

practicum for initial orientation sessions in the College

with a Recreation Leadership program instructor. Once

placement has been completed, the rest of the hours will

be spent in the field.

RRR.1490 Recreation Practicum 2

Credit Hours: 1

Practical experience is extremely important to a student's

learning. The student is provided with this opportunity to

gain practical working experience in the recreation field

for a three-week practicum. Each student must secure

their own practicum, upon approval of the program

instructor, and is responsible for any tasks given to

him/her by the supervisor. Students will meet prior to the

practicum for an initial orientation session in College

with a Recreation Leadership program instructor. Once

placement has been completed, the rest of the hours will

be spent in the field. Students will be expected to develop

and implement a number of activities in their placement.

RRR.1500 Recreation Practicum 3

Credit Hours: 1

Practical experience is extremely important to a student's

learning. The student is provided with this opportunity to

gain practical working experience in the recreation field

for this five-week practicum. The student has a choice of

working in their home community or staying in The Pas

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to complete their practicum. Each student must secure

their own practicum, with approval of the program

instructor, and is responsible for any tasks given to

him/her by the supervisor. Students will meet prior to the

practicum for an initial orientation session in the College

with a Recreation Leadership program instructor. The

rest of the hours will be spent in the field. This is the final

practicum and students will be expected to make

significant contributions to the programming at their

placement. A required number of activities will need to

be developed and implemented.

RRR.1761 Wilderness Survival 1

Credit Hours: 2

The ability to remain calm while tolerating bizarre

experiences is considered one of the five traits most

common to survivors. This course is designed to provide

individuals with an understanding of the mental and

physical preparation that can increase the chances of

developing a calm and rational approach to a survival

situation in Northern Manitoba. This course will be of

interest to anyone that works, plays, or travels in

Northern Manitoba. Specifically, students will learn to: a)

properly prepare by means of psychology, planning and

equipment for survival in the wilderness; b) build a

survival shelter; c) build a ground to air signal; d)

demonstrate the ability to spend the night with proper

fire, shelter, and signal; and e) demonstrate the ability to

procure proper water.

RRR.1900 Activities 1

Credit Hours: 1

You are leading a group of 20 kids and the bus is late.

What do you do? In this course, you will gain an

understanding of games for different age groups, group

bonding and challenge activities as well as learning how

to modify some popular outdoor sports. These activities

will enhance team development and self-esteem. Learn

how to lead these activities and facilitate the group

bonding process.

RRR.1910 Activities 2

Credit Hours: 1

Winter is here and it is time to explore some very popular

outdoor winter sports as well as the ever-popular indoor

ones. These activities will enhance team development

and self-esteem. Learn how to lead these sports and teach

basic skills and drills for a variety of age groups and skill

levels.

RRR.1920 Activities 3

Credit Hours: 1

The performing arts are a very important part of

recreation. Drama, dance, arts and crafts are included in

this course. Learn how to lead these activities and teach

the basics in these areas. Resistance training for strength,

toning and special populations will also be explored.

RRR.2430 Program Planning 2

Credit Hours: 3

Building on Program Planning 1, skills in methods and

processes are enhanced. Students will have the

opportunity to utilize the program planning process

through practical experiences focusing on specialized

types of programming. Special event planning, festivals,

and tournaments will be integrated, as will targeted

specific groups.

RRR.2470 Community Development

Credit Hours: 3

What is community development? Students will explore

the role recreation plays in relation to community

development, how it contributes to the quality of people's

lives and gain knowledge of the magnitude and diversity

of this concept. Communities, community issues, and

social dynamics will be examined. Students will discuss

social issues and methods to work effectively with other

organizations, authorities and individuals.

RRR.2480 Facilities Management

Credit Hours: 3

Knowing how to design your community's facilities and

how to maintain them is the key to having active

families. Facilities need to be enticing, clean and friendly

to your groups. This course is designed to help students

learn the day-to-day operations, planning and

maintenance of various indoor and outdoor facilities.

Focus will be on facilities found in small communities.

RRR.2490 Recreation for Special Populations

Credit Hours: 3

This course is an introduction to populations with

specific recreational needs - people with disabilities,

illnesses, or social conditions that may limit their

participation in recreation activities. A basic

comprehension of the underlying reasons of why these

groups are unique will be provided. Students will study

various protocols to ensure inclusive recreational

programming in the community. Special attention will be

given to people with addictions and youth-at-risk.

Students will be exposed to adaptation that can be made

to activities and programs to meet the needs of the

specific client groups. Cultural recreation will be

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explored including culture and heritage programs and

performing arts.

VTR (Vocational Trades)

VTR.0100 Shop Safety and Hand Tools

Credit Hours: 3

This course deals with safe and unsafe work practices in

a small motor engine repair shop. Students will be able to

identify, understand, explain and use tools necessary for

small engine repairs. The use of hand tools, measuring

instruments, press, stands and jacks are introduced.

VTR.0101 Small Engine Basics

Credit Hours: 2

This course deals with two and four-stroke cycle engines.

The operation of the engines is covered in detail. Various

concepts such as displacement, work and torque are

introduced. The practical portion of the course covers

identification, inspection and disassembling of two and

four-stroke engines.

VTR.0102 Electrical Systems

Credit Hours: 2

In this course, students develop knowledge and skills

related to electrical systems of small engines. The

theoretical portion of this course introduces Ohms Law,

measurements using volt and ohmmeter. The ignition and

charging systems are covered in detail. The practical

portion provides training on troubleshooting,

disassembling, repairing and reassembling electrical

components relating to small engine servicing.

VTR.0103 Fuel Systems

Credit Hours: 2

In this course, students will gain knowledge and skills

related to small engine fuel systems. Theoretical topics

include identification of components and operation of the

carburetor, fuel supply and the governor systems. The

practical portion includes calibrating, disassembling,

cleaning and assembling components of the fuel system.

VTR.0104 Engine Service

Credit Hours: 2

In this course, students develop knowledge and skills

related to servicing small engines. The theoretical part of

this course introduces service and maintenance of power

equipment with two and four stroke cycle engines.

Topics covered include overhaul methods and

procedures, precision measuring, diagnosis and

correction of charging, ignition, fuel, cooling and exhaust

systems in small engines. The practical part of this course

covers disassembling, assembling, and repairing engines

and components to manufacturers' specifications.

Practical exercises include draining and refilling

lubricants, changing related filters and performing

seasonal storage.

VTR.0105 Lawn and Garden Power Equipment

Credit Hours: 3

In this course, students develop knowledge and skills

related to servicing lawn and garden power equipment.

Theoretical components include the principle of

transmitting power from the engine to the functional

system by means of belt drive system and chair drive

system. Practical component includes disassembling,

repairing, and reassembling various components of

outdoor power equipment such as rotary tiller, rotary

mower and snowblower. Also covered are diagnosing

and correcting problems in the ignition and fuel system.

VTR.0106 Snowmobile Repair & Maintenance

Credit Hours: 7

This course covers the principle of operations of the two-

cycle snowmobile engine. Also included are components

of ignition, fuel supply, charging and cooling systems.

The practical portion includes diagnosing, disassembling,

repairing, and reassembling the snowmobile engine and

other components. Off-season storage and pre-delivery

services are also presented.

VTR.0107 Outboard Motors

Credit Hours: 7

In this course, students develop knowledge and skills

related to servicing outboard motors. Theoretical

components include the principle of operating two and

four cycle outboard engines of an outboard motor boat.

Also included is the study of various components of

ignition, fuel supply, charging, cooling and exhaust

systems. The practical component includes diagnosing,

disassembling, repairing and reassembling outboard

engines and other components to manufacturers'

specification. Off-season storage and rigging of an

outdoor motor boat are also included.

VTR.0108 Motorcycles & All Terrain Vehicles

Credit Hours: 4

In this course, students develop knowledge and skills

related to servicing motorcycles and all terrain vehicles.

Topics covered include the principle of operating two and

four cycle motorcycle/ATV engines. Also included is the

study of various components of ignition, fuel supply,

charging, cooling and exhaust systems. The practical

component includes diagnosing, disassembling, repairing

and reassembling motorcycle engines and other

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components (transmission, drives, clutches, brakes,

steering, suspension, wheels and tires) to manufacturers'

specifications. Off-season storage is also discussed.

VTR.0109 Work Practicum for Small Motor Repair

Credit Hours: 1

Small Motor Repair students are required to spend 120

hours of their education and training at a practicum site.

This course is intended to provide the students with

practical on-the-job training. The major focus is on the

application of theoretical and practical skills learned in an

actual work setting. Students are expected to make

meaningful contributions to their host employer.

VTR.0202 Blue Print Reading & Specifications

Credit Hours: 2

This course is designed to provide the student with the

knowledge of blueprint reading and specifications. It will

enable the student to determine the location, size, shape

and types of materials required for residential and

commercial buildings.

VTR.1010 Blueprint Reading and Drafting 1

Credit Hours: 2

This basic course in architectural drawing interpretation

and architectural drafting is for students who have no

previous experience in these subjects. Students will learn

to read Architectural residential drawings, which include

site plans, floor plans, foundation plans, elevations, cross

sections, details and related trade drawings for carpentry,

plumbing, and electrical. Students learn to plan for a

shop project, which includes orthographic, cabinet, and

isometric views.