Continuing Education - March 2012

Want to add an Air Brake Endorsement to your license? Graduates of this ICBC-approved course receive verification of training and can write the knowledge test for Air Brakes within 90 days of completion. Details...

Become familiar with the newest version of Microsoft Word as you gain essential word processing skills in this informative course. Details...

Gain a greater understanding of how to use Outlook in this informative course. Details...

Learn how to set up and use all six modules in Simply Accounting. Details...

Develop intermediate skills in Microsoft Word to create more complex documents. Details...

Advance your Excel skills in this hands-on class using the world's most popular electronic graph paper. Details...

Create impressive and professional presentations, including bullet text, ClipArt, animations and more. Details...

Gain life-saving skills in this course, which has been designed for parents and caregivers of children up to eight years of age. Graduates will receive certification for three years, and this course is acknowledged by the Ministry of Health and the Provincial Child Care Facilities Licensing Board. Details...

This course, designed for students aged 11 years and older, provides instruction in child care, injury prevention, and basic first aid skills. Details...

Develop life-saving skills and confidence in this comprehensive first aid course, endorsed by the Red Cross. Includes all of the content of the Emergency First Aid course (FAC 020) plus injuries due to heat and cold, medical conditions, bone and joint injuries, head and spinal injuries, and moving and transportation. Details...

Gain the basic training level of First Aid and CPR required by the Marine industry. This course meets defined Federal Transport Canada Marine Safety Training Standards for Marine First Aid. Certification is by the Canadian Red Cross and Marine Transport Canada with a certification period of three years. Details...

Learn the skills necessary to safely operate a forklift with training that meets or exceeds all WorkSafeBC and CSA regulations and standards. Details...

Refresh your knowledge and regain certification to safely operate a forklift. Details...

If you are a worker in the petroleum industry who could be exposed to hydrogen sulphide (H2S), this one-day course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to protect yourself and others. Graduates will receive an industry-standard certificate valid for three years. Details...

Use a classic trinity of subjects - still-life arrangements, the nude figure, and landscape reference - to create form and drama with light and shadows in your paintings. Details...

All watercolours are transparent, yet some are so transparent as to be considered luminous. Discover a world of layering, glazing, and thin washes which will add rich depth to your paintings. Details...

Learn about Chinese culture and painting with particular emphasis on flowers and landscapes, the two major categories of Chinese brush painting. Both traditional and contemporary Chinese artists and their works will be introduced and the evolution of brush painting will be discussed. Learn about ink, colour, texture, composition, the aesthetic principles and technical skills of Chinese brush painting through in-class discussions and hands-on practice. Details...

Explore the cultures of Latin America as you learn the basic concepts of the Spanish language! Practice common expressions, greetings, and basic vocabulary for travelers in this popular course. Details...

Gain a greater understanding of the Spanish language in this course, a continuation of the Spanish Conversation for Beginners Level I. Details...

Discover how to take better pictures through classroom instruction and practical exercises. Details...

Still life photography has many uses. You may want to take a photograph of a beautiful bowl of fruit, or perhaps you have learned that an important key to eBay success is uploading quality photos of your products. Other benefits for learning still life photography may include selling still life photograph downloads at microstock sites or to food magazines. No matter what your reason, still life photography is a great skill to learn. This course will stress creative lighting, pleasing composition and the keys to create wonderful still life photographs. Pre-requisite - Basic Lighting Details...

Bring your Mac to class and learn about Snow Leopard, installing programs, Mac keyboard shortcuts, and more. Details...

Learn more about NIC's Hospital Unit Clerk Certificate Program in this free information session. Details...

Discover the secrets to making breath-taking desserts with this creative course! Learn how to bake a great cake, make icing and create decorative flowers that will delight and tantalize your guests. Details...

Explore sophisticated ways to bring your cakes and desserts to life with breathtaking icing flowers, impressive borders, and a beautiful basketweave design. Details...

Gain life-saving skills in this adult, child, and infant CPR course. Certification is for three years. Details...

Gain valuable life-saving responses to marine emergencies in this course, which fills the requirement for Marine Emergency Duties on small, non-pleasure vessels operating within 25 miles of shore (MED A3). Details...

Designed for new entrants to the marine industry and for those who have no formal training in marine emergency situations, this course explores the hazards associated with the marine environment and the prevention of shipboard incidents, including fire. Details...

Learn safety-related skills associated with small boat operation and skills to ensure the safety of passengers in this Transport Canada approved course. Details...

Traffic control persons are responsible for construction traffic safety and make the greatest number of public contacts of all construction maintenance personnel. Learn about industrial health and safety regulations and, after successful completion, receive certification from the BC Construction Safety Association. Details...

Gain the skills needed to operate small commercial vessels in coastal or sheltered waters. Details...

Prepare for the Department of Communications examination for the Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) (ROC-M) with this popular nautical course. Details...

If you serve on compulsorily-fitted commercial ships within the North American A1 sea areas, this course will quickly prepare you for your Restricted Operator Certificate - Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC). Details...

Prepare for a Restricted Operator Certificate - Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC) in this course, which has been designed for those serving on compulsorily-fitted commercial ships within the North American A1 sea areas. Details...

Learn about the Workplace Hazardous Material Information System, Canada's national workplace hazard communication standard and used across all federal, provincial, and territorial industries. Details...

Learn life-saving skills in this Workers' Compensation Board course, required by many employers and excellent for forestry and other industrial applications. OFA 010 - Occupational First Aid includes an introduction to CPR, choking and hemorrhage control, as well as minor wound care. Certification is by WSBC and is valid for three years. Details...

Designed for OFA 010 or OFA 020 certified First Aid attendants who work in environments requiring transportation endorsement, this course is certified by WSBC and provides certification for three years. Details...

This refresher course provides Occupational First Aid Level 3 First Aid attendants with support and guidance before challenging the Level 3 exam. Details...

Learn crucial life-saving skills such as resuscitation, treatment of wounds and bleeding; thermal, joint, spinal and eye injuries; fractures; and more. This Workers' Compensation Board course is designed for industry, and qualifying candidates will receive certification that is valid for three years. Details...

Learn practical payroll skills including setting up and calculating payroll, benefits and deductions, T-4 forms, and more. Details...

Gain knowledge and skills valued in the food industry, such as receiving and storing food safely, preparing food, personal hygiene, microbiology, and much more. Details...

Designed for tradespersons and people with previous welding experience, this course covers oxy-fuel cutting, stick welding, and more. Details...