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Communication, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution Course (CNCR) - Gold Seal Acccredited (approx. 6 hrs - online self paced)
Member Cost $150.00 Non-Members $200.00
Course Outline: This course has been designed to help improve written, oral and negotiationg skills within the construction industry.
Course Objectives: This course will provide managers with the tools to help them:
* Define a conflict
* Identify the stages of conflict
* Understand the importance of communication
* Use assertivemenss techniques to get their point across
* Deal with difficult people more effectively
* Recognize the criteria for an effective negotiator
* Understand how power can be used/abused in negotiation
* Identify when to close negotiations
Construction Project Management Course (CPM) - Gold Seal Accredited (approx. 6 hrs - online self paced)
Member Cost $150.00 Non-Members $200.00
Course Outline: This course has been designed to help managers administer projects from start to finish.
Course Objectives: This course will provide managers with the tools to help them:
* Develop business cases
* Develop scope of projects
* Manage project procurement
* Manage project risk
* Manage change process
Construction Law Course (CL) - Gold Seal Accredited (approx. 6 hrs - online self paced)
Member Cost $150.00 Non-Members $200.00
Course Outline: This course is designed to teach and familiarize owners, managers, supervisors and project managers with construction contracts and construction law; liabilities and responsibilities of all parties to a Contract, compiling and submitting proper extras and claims, and ways and means for leaders to avoid conflict with contracts, owners, trades, and labour.
Course Objectives: This course will provide managers with the tools to help them:
* Understand construction contracts
* Recognize the different construction roles
* Write contracts
* Identify simple errors in construction contracts
* Understand the claim process
* Learn to solve construction disputes effectively
Introduction to B.I.M. (Building Information Modeling) (approx. 2 hrs - online self paced)
Member Cost $150.00 Non-Members $200.00
Course Outline: As Building Information Modeling (BIM) is adopted by more and more companies in the cosntruction industry its usefulness has expanded beyond the original design phase activities. This course positions illustrating how to maximize BIM as a tool for the entire construction team. You will see how BIM fits into the cosntruction workflow. It introduces the BIM philosophy in design, bidding, consruction, commissioning, delivery and as-built stages of construction.
Course Objectives: This course will provide:
* Knowledge of what BIM is
* Understand the full potential of BIM technology
* Be aware of how BIM can assist at all stages of a construction project
* See the value of new technologies such as BIM
Introduction to Construction Estimating (approx. 4 hrs - online self paced)
Member Cost $150.00 Non-Members $200.00
Course Outline: This training program will provide you with the knowledge and skills to visualize the scope and magnitude of a construction project and produce reliable estimates. This is accomplished by reviewing drawings through various phases of a project with the aim of determining the quantity and type of materials required for the project.
Course Objectives: This course will provide:
* A good understanding of estimating practices
* Know site-specific conditions and regulatory requirements
* Know how to handle the purchasing and logistics with materials on the job
* Know how to manage materials on site
* Organize cost data in a clear and logical manner
* Have the ability to keep historical information related to costs, (including those associated with labour, material, overhead, equipment, availability of required items)
* Know how and when to update historical information related to costs;
* Assemble bids and meet bid closure deadlines
* Provide on-site solutions to work-related problems in relation to equipment and material placement
Confined Spaces Safety Awareness (approx. 3 hrs - online self paced)
Member Cost $100.00 Non-Members $150.00
Course Outline: This course will introduce you to the types of confined spaces and the associated hazards. You will learn about the activities within a confined space,a nd codes of practice. Different types of hazard controls are presented including engineering, administrative, and protective equipment.
Course Objectives: This course will provide:
* Identify the types of confined spaces
* Recognize the potential hazards
* Assess and control the hazards
* Understand your roles and responsibilities prior to entry, while working, and on leaving a confined space
National Construction Safety Awareness Training (approx. 3 hrs - online self paced)
Member Cost $100.00 Non-Members $150.00
Course Outline: This Construction Safety Awareness course was developed by the construction industry as a national course to give you an overview and encourage a general awareness of the health and safety issues you'll be faced with on any worksite in Canada.
Course Objective: This course will provide:
* Define the key rights and responsiblities that you, your co-workers and your employer has on any worksite
* Identify the communications that must take place on any job site to ensure safe work practices
* Identify the measures you need to take off the job site to make sure you're ready for work on the job site
* Identify the Personal protective Equipment you'll be using on the job site, an how to use it effectively
* Identify the precautions you need to take including understanding WHMIS and MSDS
* Identify the types of hazards you may encounter on jobsite, and how to recognize, assess and control them.
First Level Supervisor Training Program (approx. 14 hrs - online self paced)
Member Cost $400.00 Non-Members $450.00
Course Outline: This course examines the supervisor's role with respect to safety, looking at inspections, investigations and training. Human Resource management comes next, including addressing personal problems and performance issues. The course introduces you to planning and scheduling, followed by productivity and quality, including problem solving for quality outcomes.
Course Objective: This course will provide you with the tools to:
* Build your supervisory skills
* Lead a work crew
* Communicate effectively
* Understand the supervisor's role in faety and due diligence
* Develop and motivate teams
* Address performance issues