College of the North Atlantic - Continuing Education

Clarenville

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This eight (8) hour course covers the operation of an aerial work platform (AWP) (also commonly referred to as an elevating work platform). It covers the principles of training and operation of AWPs that are general in nature - meaning, they are common to all types of AWPs. These include how standards and regulations govern the operation of AWPs and the importance of following manufacturer's instructions for operation and maintenance of AWPs. The course looks at factors affecting the safe use of AWPs such as terrain, weather, stability, and other hazards associated with the operation of the aerial platform are also general topics for training and operation. A practical component is included to reinforce the knowledge covered and give confidence in the student's ability to safely operate an AWP. (8 Hours)

Alpha French - Level I (60 Hours)

NC2929 • 60.00 hours

Available:

Bay St. George

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This 60 hour course is designed specifically for Francophone individuals who are deficient in French language skills. It brings Francophone speakers to the Grade 6 level.

Alpha French - Level II (60 Hours)

NC3049 • 60.00 hours

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Bay St. George

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This course is designed specifically for Francophone individuals who are deficient in French language skills. It brings Francophone speakers to the Intermediate level. PREREQUISITES: NC2929 - Alpha French Level I or placement exam result.

American Sign Language 1 (ASL)

NC3343 • 20.00 hours

Available:

Prince Philip Drive

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The American Sign Language 1 (ASL) course is designed to introduce participants to ASL. Concepts discussed relate to people, places, and things within the immediate environment. In this course, participants learn to handle basic, everyday communication including introducing oneself and exchanging personal information. A "no-voice" teaching method is used to reinforce the learning experience. Participants learn through classroom instruction and role-play. (20 Hours)

Arc Flash Awareness

NC2233 • 7.00 hours

Available:

Ridge Road

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In this seven (7) hour Arc Flash Awareness course, students will learn the damage electricity can cause to the human body and understand the basic principles of safety in normal and abnormal conditions.

Arc Flash Electrical Safety

NC2232 • 14.00 hours

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Ridge Road

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The fourteen (14) hour Arc Flash Safety course focuses on workplace electrical safety and the identification of the electrical hazards of arc flash. Students will learn the damage electricity can cause to the human body and understand the basic principles of safety in normal and abnormal conditions. Additionally, topics related to transformers, substations, live and exposed lines, grounding, switching, clearance and lockout/tagout procedures, as well as work permits will be discussed.

Canadian Firearms Safety Course (12 Hours)

NC1100 • 12.00 hours

Available:

St. Anthony

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The Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) teaches the basics of firearms safety and the laws related to firearms storage, handling and transportation. By completing the CFSC a person can apply for a Firearms Possession and Acquisition Licence to obtain non-restricted firearms. * Youth Rate (ages 12-17) $60.95 (taxes included)

Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (10 Hours)

NC1103 • 10.00 hours

Available:

Prince Philip Drive

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The Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC) is intended for all new restricted firearms users and those individuals who wish to acquire restricted firearms. Individuals wishing to acquire restricted firearms must have taken the full classroom delivery of the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) and successfully passed all testing in that course.

Canning and Bottling (2 Hours)

NC3135 • 2.00 hours

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Labrador West

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This Food First NL workshop describes the process of home canning and bottling for the purpose of preserving food for personal use. You will learn about a wide variety of local foods that are available for canning in Newfoundland and Labrador and how to safely preserve them.

Chainsaw Safety (Awareness)

NC1445 • 4.00 hours

Available:

Seal Cove

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The Chainsaw Safety (Awareness) course ensures that participants are aware of how to safely operate and maintain a chainsaw. The topics covered include the history of chainsaws, protective clothing, basic maintenance, and operating a chainsaw safely. Participants will also have hands-on experience with working with a chainsaw in a safe environment. (4 Hours)

Climbing Techniques

NC9637 • 21.00 hours

Available:

Seal Cove

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The Climbing Techniques training is a course designed to teach the fundamentals of wooden pole climbing techniques and safety procedures. It is suitable for any individual in a job requiring ascending to and working in high locations. This training would also be beneficial to those working as oil rig derrick persons, utility line workers, ironworkers, involved in construction of high-rise structures, tree trimming around transmission lines, servicing of telecommunication tower, rigging on ships, and installation of signs. Participants will be required to wear safety gear for the training. PREREQUISITES: NC1915 - Fall Protection.

Confined Space Entry (16 Hours)

NC2418 • 16.00 hours

Available:

Ridge Road

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This 2-day (16 hr) confined space awareness training program is for any worker who works in a confined space, who has the potential to enter a confined space to attend to workers, or has a role in CSE, as required and prescribed by the Commission as outlined in Section 511 (3) of the Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2009. The course consists of the theory related to confined space awareness, as well as the opportunity for the application of practical training in confined space systems and equipment in order to be knowledgeable and skilled in CSE.

Coping with Anxiety Skill Building

NC3782 • 15.00 hours

Available:

Prince Philip Drive

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This course Skill Building for Coping with Anxiety: "It's ok to not be ok" will help participants understand what anxiety is, how it functions in our lives and learn some skills to deal with anxiety. Drawing from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Therapy, reflective exercises will be used and practice techniques to learn about personal experiences of anxiety. Participants will be able to: - Identify the impacts of anxiety on their mind and body - Identify the costs of avoidance and control - Engage in mindfulness practices - Engage in values reflection - Use techniques to deal with anxious thoughts This course is intended for adults who would like to learn how to develop skills to address their own anxiety. (15 Hours)

Electrical Hazard Awareness

NC1256 • 8.00 hours

Available:

Seal Cove

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In this 8-hour course, students will cover the principles of basic electricity and learn how to recognize potential electrical hazards. Students will also learn to distinguish the difference between voltage levels above and below 425v, develop an appreciation as to how power is distributed, and learn to recognize various types of power equipment and their function. In addition, students will learn about specific plant construction including standard construction and non-standard construction, and specific hazards associated with these. Finally, students will cover risk assessments and job hazards.

Electrical Safety Workshop Training (3 Hours)

NC1696 • 3.00 hours

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Seal Cove

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Electrical Safety Practices and Awareness for Disconnection/Reconnection of Electrical Services Training or Electrical Safety Workshop Training will review policies, overview of Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, Basic Electrical Safety Concepts and Pre-Job Hazard Assessment. The training will demonstrate Tools and Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment and Procedures a person must follow to work in a safe environment.

Emergency First Aid & Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

NC1045 • 8.00 hours

Available:

St. Anthony

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The Emergency First Aid and CPR course is an external certification course which teaches participants the basics of lifesaving first aid and CPR skills for the workplace or home. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines. (8 Hours)

Fall Protection - Recertification (8 Hours)

NC2782 • 8.00 hours

Available:

Clarenville,

Corner Brook

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This 1-day (8 hour) fall protection training program is required for any worker who is required use fall protection equipment as prescribed by the Commission, outlined in Section 139 of the Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2009. The course consists of the theory related to fall protection systems and equipment, as well as the application of practical training in the use of fall protection systems and equipment. NOTE: In order to participate in this Recertification training program, the participant must present a copy of his/her valid 2 Day WHSCC Fall Protection certificate at the time of training.

Fall Protection (16 Hours)

NC1915 • 16.00 hours

Available:

St. Anthony

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This 2-day (16 hour) fall protection training program is required for any worker who is required use fall protection equipment as prescribed by the Commission, outlined in Section 139 of the Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2009. The course consists of the theory related to fall protection systems and equipment, as well as the application of practical training in the use of fall protection systems and equipment.

Firearms Safety - Hunter Education

NC9961 • 18.00 hours

Available:

Prince Philip Drive

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The Firearms Safety - Hunter Education Safety course is an external certification course combining both courses. The Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) is an introductory course designed for novice and experienced firearms users. Firearms safety courses are intended to help reduce firearm-related incidents and increase safety for the user and the public. It offers training in safe operating, carrying, displaying and transporting firearms. This course is required for individuals wishing to act as certified Hunting Guides and is required for anyone interested in obtaining their Possession and Acquisition License for obtaining a non-restricted firearm. In the Hunter Education Safety course, participants will learn the basic concepts of wildlife conservation and management, hunting techniques and laws, hunter ethics and responsibility, outdoor safety and survival techniques. By completing both courses, participants meet the requirement to obtain provincial resident licenses to hunt with a firearm or bow. (18 Hours)

Food Safety

NC3319 • 8.00 hours

Available:

Ridge Road

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Food Safety covers competencies required to meet NL's "Food Premises Regulations" (effective May 1, 2020). These regulations require owners and operators of certain types of food premises to have at least one employee, with current food safety training, to be present in the food premises while it is in operation. In addition to stressing the importance of high standards of personal hygiene, and proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures for surfaces, equipment, and utensils, this course provides students with the knowledge and skills required to receive, store, handle, and prepare food safely in a food establishment. Upon completing this course, students will be prepared for work in the food industry. (8 Hours) Certificates provided by National Food Safety.

Forklift Operations and Safety

NC1556 • 8.00 hours

Available:

Clarenville

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While forklifts offer a practical materials handling solution for many businesses, each year they continue to be associated with workplace deaths and injuries. Forklift incidents can be prevented, with the proper training and awareness. The eight (8) hour Forklift Operations and Safety course is comprised of a theoretical classroom session and a practical forklift driver training component giving the participant the necessary skills to safely operate a forklift.

Hazardous Area EX Recurrent (16 Hours)

NC2925 • 16.00 hours

Available:

Ridge Road,

OS

Online - Synchronous - Ridge Road

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The Hazardous Areas Equipment Recurrent two (2) day refresher course provides designated personnel with the theory and principles used to protect electrical equipment in hazardous areas and in the design of electrical systems for use in hazardous areas. It covers electrical equipment in a potentially explosive environment giving a better understanding of the relevant standards, the code rules and general engineering practices relevant to these hazardous area locations. The appropriate locally applicable standards, certifications, and rulings are referred to when making decisions regarding hazardous area equipment and practices. PREREQUISITES: NC1078 - Hazardous Areas EX

Hazardous Area EX Training (35 Hours)

NC1078 • 35.00 hours

Available:

Ridge Road

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This 5-day course is designed to increase the competence, to nationally accepted levels, of personnel carrying out installations, inspections and maintenance of electrical apparatus in explosive gas atmospheres. It is mandatory for electrical personnel working in the offshore industry. 35 Hours Total (Course Hours - 28, Lab Hours - 07)

Hazardous Area Training

NC3407 • 8.00 hours

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Ridge Road

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This course is designed to familiarize participants with the hazardous area requirements of Section 18 of the 2024 Canadian Electrical Code. It covers equipment and cable related portions of the 2021 Canadian electrical code, as well as the use of modular cable transits. (8 Hours)

Hobby Welding

NC3696 • 30.00 hours

Available:

Prince Philip Drive

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This Hobby Welding course introduces participants to the methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures necessary to build their own welded projects. Throughout the course safe and proper use of equipment is stressed, as participants will learn about the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), the welding machines for SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW and the associated hand tools commonly used during welding. By the end of the course, participants will learn skills and techniques necessary to build their own projects at home. Participants will have the chance to learn by observing each other and through their own practical application. This approach not only accommodates individual preferences but also enriches the learning experience by exposing students to multiple processes. The students will also be given the option to build a predesigned project from a set of ready-made designs provided by the college. (40 Hours) (Lecture 10/Lab 20)

Hunter Education Safety

NC9962 • 8.00 hours

Available:

St. Anthony

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The Hunter Education Safety course teaches participants basic concepts of wildlife conservation and management, techniques for hunting, hunter ethics and laws, and responsible outdoor safety and survival techniques. By completing the Hunter Education Safety course, in addition to the Canadian Firearms Safety course, participants meet the requirement to obtain provincial resident licenses to hunt with a firearm or bow. (8 Hours) * Youth Rate (ages 12-17) $17.25 (taxes included)

Introduction to Photography

GI1305 • 288.000 hours

Available:

Prince Philip Drive

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This Introduction to Photography course is designed to provide participants with the basic of photography. The course consists of three 3-hour class sessions during which participants learn the technical material of camera and image critique. There are also three field classes of 3-hours each, during which participants will practice what was covered in class. The topics covered in the course includes a basic introduction to Adobe Photoshop r and Lightroom r editing, exposure, modern camera anatomy, composition, shooting landscapes, understanding lenses and the business of photography. (15 Hours)

Marine Basic First Aid (16 Hours)

NC1977 • 16.00 hours

Available:

St. Anthony

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This course is similiar to Standard First Aid with CPR but also includes a Marine Supplement for marine-related topics. This course meets the Transport Canada training requirements for the Marine Basic First Aid program.

Medical Terminology Online (80 Hours)

NC1747 • 80.00 hours

Available:

Prince Philip Drive

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This course is designed to guide the student from the fundamentals of word building to complete mastery of a medical word building system. Correct spelling and pronunciation are emphasized. The course integrates the terms for anatomy, physiology and pathology of specified body systems in a manner that maximizes learning opportunities. Medical Terminology is a course that is utilized in several College of the North Atlantic (CNA) programs. Successful completion of NC1747 Medical Terminology Online may qualify you for an exemption should you decide to pursue one of these programs.

Microsoft Excel Level I

NC1374 • 6.00 hours

Available:

Seal Cove

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This course will provide participants with a foundation of knowledge and skills of spreadsheet applications. Topics include creating and developing excel worksheets and workbooks in order to use and analyze data, performing basic calculations and printing and managing workbooks. (6 Hours)

Microsoft Excel Level II

NC1375 • 6.00 hours

Available:

Seal Cove

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In this course participants will analyze data, extract actionable information, and use that information to make informed decisions. Topics include working with functions and lists, analyzing and visualizing data and using PivotTables and PivotCharts. It is recommended that participants registering in the course are able to create and develop excel worksheets and workbooks to use and analyze data, perform basic calculations and print and manage workbooks. These skills can be acquired through the completion of NC1374 - Microsoft Excel Level I. (6 Hours)

Microsoft PowerPoint Level I

NC1385 • 6.00 hours

Available:

Seal Cove

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This course is designed to provide participants with the basic features and functions of Microsoft PowerPoint. Topics include accessing and exiting software, creating, modifying, and presenting a completed PowerPoint presentation. (6 Hours)

Microsoft Word Level I

NC1384 • 6.00 hours

Available:

Seal Cove

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This course is designed to create, edit, format and print simple documents. Topics include accessing and exiting software, entering and editing text, formatting pages through borders, colors, watermarks, headers, footers, and saving, retrieving, printing and managing files. (6 Hours)

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Examination(s)

NC1770 • Varies

Available:

Port aux Basques

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* These exams are continuous and ongoing. Courses shown may not be the only offerings. Please contact the campus for next available dates.

OHS - Level 1

NC3308 • 8.00 hours

Available:

Seal Cove

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The purpose of the Level 1 OHS Committee, WHS Representative and Designate Certification Training is to provide committees, representatives, and designates with the knowledge needed to fulfill their duties and responsibilities under the OHS Act and Regulations by: - Monitoring OHS in the workplace. - Taking a proactive role and being and proactive champions of health safety in the workplace. - Working with employers and workers to develop and sustain a health and safety culture in the workplace. - Promoting health and safety awareness in the workplace. At times, situations may arise in the workplace that committees, representatives, and designates may not know how to address. Committees, representatives and designates are not expected to be experts in all aspects of OHS. This course is intended to provide general knowledge, resources, and tools to help fulfill your role. (8 Hours)

OHS - Level 2

NC3309 • 8.00 hours

Available:

Seal Cove

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In this course, participants will learn the core occupational health and safety (OHS) concepts and the essentials of committees. Participants will also learn about hazard recognition, evaluation and control. Finally, participants will learn how to set up and assess an effective OHS committee. (8 Hours) PREREQUISITES: NC3308 - OHS - Level 1 or equivalent

Ozone Depletion Prevention

NC2647 • 8.00 hours

Available:

Ridge Road

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This environmental awareness training program, based on Environment Canada's "Code of Practice for Elimination of Fluorocarbon Emissions in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems", deals with environmentally-correct equipment design, proper handling of refrigerants, and will prepare participants for complying with Federal and Provincial Regulations covering refrigeration and air condition systems. (8 Hours)

Pole Top Rescue

NC2956 • 8.00 hours

Available:

Seal Cove

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The Pole Top Rescue training course is primary concerned with safety. In this course, proper pole top rescue procedures are discussed. Potential hazards associated with climbing methods will include lectures, labs, discussion groups and practical application. Each participant in the program will be provided with a course manual and other applicable materials. Participants will perform a pole-top rescue on a simulated electrical contact victim using a life-size mannequin. The rescue will be performed entirely by the participant following the procedure contain in this course and completed within a 4.5 minute period. PREREQUISITES: NC1915 - Fall Protection.

Powerline Hazards

NC1370 • 4.00 hours

Available:

St. Anthony

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Those involved in the high-risk area of working near power lines can prevent serious injury or death if they take the necessary precautions required to ensure their safety. Section 483 of the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Regulations states that "a person shall not operate a mobile crane, boom truck or similar equipment without having first completed a safety training program". This course covers basic knowledge about electricity, electrical hazards, and safety measures when working in proximity to transition lines above and underground. It teaches participants what to do when equipment becomes charged with an electrical current and reviews all appropriate legislative requirements. This course will increase participants' awareness of the dangers with working near power lines and enhance their ability to prevent injury and accidents in the workplace. The course meets the Power Line Hazards Certification Training Standard for Workplace NL. (4 Hours)

Security Services

NC2220 • 105.00 hours

Available:

Prince Philip Drive

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This course is designed to prepare students for employment in security related fields. The course meets the compulsory training requirements for agent licensing under the Private Investigation and Security Services Act, R.S.N. (105 Hours)

Spanish Conversation Beginner I

GI1240 • 400.000 hours

Available:

Prince Philip Drive

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In this course, you will have the opportunity to improve your Spanish language speaking and listening skills in a conversational setting at the A1 (beginner) level. Spanish grammar will be incorporated into the speaking and listening components throughout the course. In pairs and small groups, you will engage in small discussions about a variety of topics. You will also learn how to use appropriate stress, rhythm, and intonation to convey meaning, and produce utterances which are accurate as well as fluent, with regards to the topics covered, while using situationally appropriate language in order to communicate. (25 Hours)

Standard First Aid (16 Hours)

NC1439 • 16.00 hours

Available:

St. Anthony

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This 2 day course offers participants comprehensive training and knowledge of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills in order to provide care at an advanced level when responding to an emergency.

Standard First Aid Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR

NC2734 • 16.00 hours

Available:

Corner Brook

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Standard First Aid Basic Life Support is Intended for Health Care Providers, this course includes all the skills in Standard First Aid as well as CPR Level HCP. (16 Hours)

Traffic Control Person (TCP) Level 2 (8 Hours)

NC3154 • 8.00 hours

Available:

Clarenville,

Corner Brook

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Traffic Control Person (TCP) Level II training is critical for any worker who is responsible for creating traffic control plans, setting up the work area, or overseeing traffic control operations in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. This course is designed to help participants understand how to use the traffic control manuals associated with their worksite, understand their responsibilities as a TCP Level II, and keep workers and motorists safe on the province's roadways.

Traffic Control Person (TCP) Level I (8 Hours)

NC3153 • 8.00 hours

Available:

St. Anthony

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Traffic Control Person (TCP) Level I training is critical for any worker who is involved in work which requires the control or modification of public roadways in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. This course is designed to help workers understand the hazards and risks associated with traffic control, as well as understand the procedures and policies in place to keep them safe when performing traffic control work.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods - Road

NC2891 • 6.00 hours

Available:

Bay St. George,

Online - Asynchronous - Bonavista,

Online - Asynchronous - Labrador West,

Port aux Basques,

Ridge Road

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Canada's rules for transporting dangerous goods are called the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (i.e. TDG Regulations). Canada's TDG Regulations apply to everyone - even for goods such as gasoline, oxygen, and propane for personal use. This is critical health and safety training for anyone who may handle or transport dangerous goods according to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act. (6 Hours) Note: These courses are continuous and ongoing. Courses shown may not be the only offerings. Please contact the campus for next available dates.

WHMIS 2015 (4 Hours)

NC2890 • 4.00 hours

Available:

Bay St. George,

Online - Asynchronous - Bonavista,

Online - Asynchronous - Labrador West,

Port aux Basques,