Health & Safety
and Continuing
Education Courses

Basic Occupational Health & Safety Awareness

This course meets the requirements of Ontario Regulation 297/13 made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act requiring any worker (new or existing) to have proof of completing a Basic Occupational Health and Safety Awareness course. The areas ...

Basics of Supervising

This course will help prepare forepersons and supervisors to become "Competent Persons", as defined by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The main objectives of this course are to increase supervisory skills, and to make ...

Certificate of Qualification (C of Q) - General Carpenter Red Seal Exam Preparation

This course consists of a comprehensive review of all areas of General Carpentry. Students will be coached in time management skills, developing effective study habits, and in strategies for writing multiple-choice exams. Individuals looking ...

Commercial Trim (Millwork)

This course is available to members who have completed either Intermediate Carpentry or the Residential Trim Course, or to members who work in the Commercial Trim sector. Curriculum Topics:

Interpreting ...
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Confined Spaces

An awareness course for recognizing and working in confined spaces. This course reviews the legislative requirements when working in a confined space, hazard awareness, and the procedures for working in a confined space environment. Emergency ...

Construction ICRA: Best Practices in Healthcare

Secondary infections that are contracted during hospital stays result in many deaths per year. A rising concern is the increase in infections due to cross contamination from hospital additions and renovations. Removing ceilings, walls, flooring, ...

First Aid & CPR

Students will learn to administer First Aid Level C, adult, child and infant CPR, and AEDs in accordance with St John's Ambulance requirements. Course Delivery Format:

IN PERSON: Saturday (8:00AM - 5:00PM)

Forklift - All Terrain

This course focuses on the forklift operator's responsibilities as defined by the Occupational Health & Safety Act. The course includes information on:

Safe operating procedures for all-terrain forklifts
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Powered Elevated Work Platforms (PEWPs)

This course focuses on the safe operation of both scissor and boom type elevating work platforms. In class instruction reviews the operator's responsibilities under the Occupational Health & Safety Act, proper inspection, maintenance ...

Residential Trim

This course is open to all members who want to improve their skills installing residential trim. Curriculum Topics:

Installing an interior door
Installing door casing
Installing baseboard
Installing ...
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Scaffolding Health & Safety Training Program

This course focuses on safe procedures and erection methods for Systems and Tube and Clamp scaffolds in the Ontario Construction Industry. Safe erection and dismantling of scaffolds will be the focus of the course which ...

Scaffolding Refresher

Successful completion of this course is required to work at Ontario Power Generation (OPG) Nuclear Facilities. You must complete the full Scaffolding Health and Safety Training Program course before you can take this ...

Solid Surface

This is a recognized Solid Surface Installer's course. Students will be instructed in both the installation and the repair techniques associated with solid surface products. Students will be required to demonstrate these techniques through both the ...

Suspended Access Equipment - Installer

This 2 day course instructs participants on how to recognize, select and install suspended access equipment; including support systems, and fall protection. Course Delivery Format:

IN PERSON: Wednesday and Thursday ...
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Suspended Access Equipment - User

This 2 day course instructs participants on how to use suspended scaffold equipment. The focus is on safe use and fall protection. Course Delivery Format:

IN PERSON: Monday and Tuesday (8:00AM - ...
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The Working Mind

The Working Mind (TWM) is part of the Opening Minds initiative, managed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC). Launched by MHCC in 2013, TWM was developed by clinicians and peers and is based on scientific research and best ...

Welding CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau)

This course is designed for apprentices who have learned welding during Basic Carpentry and who are interested in obtaining their CWB tickets and/or for members who need to recertify their CWB positions. The course will begin with the introductory ...

WHMIS/GHS

This course will review workers' rights regarding health and safety matters. The areas of training will include:

1. The right to know
2. The right to participate
3. The right ...
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Working at Heights

This program addresses the legislative requirements relating to fall protection. The areas of theoretical training will include:

1. Fall hazard awareness
2. Safe use of ladders and ...
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Working at Heights Refresher

Individuals looking to take this course must hold a Working at Heights ticket that is either valid and expiring soon OR that has been expired for less than one year. This program reviews the legislative requirements relating to fall ...