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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Writing Effective Emails - LIVE Online Training
DESCRIPTION:How do you write emails that are effective\, clear\, and concise? \nWith an increase in reliance on working and connecting remotely\, emails are more important than ever as a key communication medium. Clients and colleagues expect your emails to be clear and to the point\, whether they are reading from a mobile phone or device. \nThis 90-minute webinar is focused on giving you the tools to write effective emails. We will cover key topics\, including:\nWriting persuasively for different audiences\nHaving clear subject lines\nStructuring your emails—using a direct approach for maximum impact\nIncorporating clear topic sentences\nWe’ll review effective and ineffective emails and you’ll be able to immediately incorporate key takeaways for your writing. There will be an opportunity for you to ask questions as well. \nAbout the Instructor \nEric Tung has a Master of Arts in English from the University of British Columbia (UBC). He is an English Instructor at UBC’s Extended Learning\, where he teaches professional writing and communications courses. He is also a Lecturer at Simon Fraser University\, where he teaches Business Communications at the Beedie School of Business. As a Principal Consultant at Prolepsis Consulting\, Eric designs and delivers customized business\, proposal\, and technical writing workshops to various organizations\, including construction\, engineering\, and consulting firms. \nEric is also a Change Management Consultant and specializes in change management strategy and implementation\, organizational readiness and assessments\, stakeholder engagement\, coaching\, facilitation\, instructional design\, training\, and technical and business communications. He has extensive experience in the municipal\, utilities\, academic\, and technical sectors. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-writing-effective-emails-live-online-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200313T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200313T090000
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SUMMARY:FREE BREAKFAST: An Introduction to the Last Planner® System - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Curious about the Last Planner® System and how it can help project teams improve workflow? Interested in how to use collaboration to determine how project work will be carried out? Then this session is for you! \n\n\nThe Last Planner® System was designed by construction for construction. Its intent is to help teams produce predictable workflow and rapid learning throughout all phases of a construction project.\n\nJoin us for this introductory workshop outlining the 5 elements of the Last Planner® System and how they are linked through continuous learning:\n\n• Master Schedule: Outlines milestones and interim milestone for the project\n\n• Phase Pull Plan: Collaboratively identify required activities\, durations\, and hand-offs\n\n• Look-Ahead: Identify and remove constraints early\n\n• Weekly Work Plan: Make commitments regarding what work will be completed the following week\n\n• Daily Huddles: Stay connected and adjust the plan as needed\n\nThe presenter: Christy Nikel is the President and Principal of Lean U Consulting\, located in Vancouver\, BC.  As a Master Lean Black Belt with more than 17 years of experience teaching and applying the tools\, her goal is to share Lean thinking in a practical\, effective and energizing way.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/free-breakfast-an-introduction-to-the-last-planner-system-burnaby/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200312T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200312T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T091408
CREATED:20191206T192506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T192506Z
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SUMMARY:Effective Management Skills - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Everyone agrees that the most important asset of any organization is the human asset.  Thus\, the all important question becomes – How much untapped potential\, energy\, commitment and creativity currently exists within your organization\, team or department?  What would it mean to your culture and bottom-line if you could learn to unleash just 10% more of the latent human potential?\n\n\n\nThis course is for all managers\, supervisors\, team leaders or anyone who is responsible for achieving results through people and who want to bring the best out in people. \nParticipants will deepen their understanding of motivation\, engagement\, delegation / empowerment and practical feedback skills in this interactive (NO role plays)\, high energy and thought-provoking seminar. \nParticipants will learn proven\, powerful and practical strategies and techniques that will last a life-time and can be applied the next day. \nModule ONE – Creating a Culture of Engagement & Teamwork \n\n\n\nUnderstanding group dynamics and how to develop team synergy\nThe 11 characteristics of high performance teams (assessment tool)\nTeam meeting communications (assessment tool)\nDeveloping clear performance expectations for the team\nThe four core elements of a high performance team\nThe most common team pitfalls and how to avoid them\nThe seven roles of a highly effective team leader\n\nModule TWO – Delegation & Empowerment \n\nThe principles of effective delegation\nWhat empowerment really means and why it is so important\nThe complete 7 step delegation process\nThe risks and restrictions of empowering people\nHow to determine how much freedom and latitude to give an employee in terms of   “how” to do a task\nThe vital importance of developing clear “outcome-based” performance expectations whenever possible\nA tool to determine what performance feedback is appropriate to give each employee\nHow to teach and facilitate a process for employee problem solving to prevent reverse delegation\nThe essential difference between accountability and responsibility\n\nModule THREE – Core Communication Skills \n\nHow to create constructive coaching conversations (effective one-on-one communication)\nHow to listen so that people feel understood\nHow put  forth ones opinion or idea in manner most likely to gain acceptance and buy-in\nHow to say no to some without rupturing the relationship\nHow disagree someone without being disagreeable\nHow to confront someone who’s behavior is problematic to you in a manner that minimizes defensiveness and best produces desired behavior change\n\nModule FOUR – Coaching & Feedback Skills \n\nHow to ensure what you say “sticks” with people delivering your message in a manner that optimizes clarity of understanding\nThe essential difference between influence and persuasion\nHow to plan and prepare for delivering difficult Re-directive feedback\nHow to deliver Re-directive feedback in a manner that no one gets hurt\nThe four steps and four levels of Re-directive feedback\nHow to deliver Re-enforcing or positive feedback in a manner that makes it meaningful\n\n\nInstructor: Greg Campeau has delivered over 2400 presentations and workshops throughout North America providing strategies and solutions that support both personal and organizational success. He has established a client list that includes organizations like Finning\, Lafarge\, NHL Coaches Association\, BC Hydro\, Rogers Wireless\, APEG BC\, SNC Lavalin\, Klohn Crippen Berger and many more. \n\n\n\nWhat previous participants said: \n“This course was not good\, it was excellent!” \n“Overall\, this is honestly the best one day course I have ever attended.” \n“Comprehensive and valuable.” \n“Instructor has excellent communication skills – very engaging.” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/effective-management-skills-burnaby-5/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200311T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200311T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T091408
CREATED:20191206T192228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T192228Z
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SUMMARY:Assertiveness - How to Set Boundaries and Avoid Conflict - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Assertiveness is often mistaken for aggression but this is not the case. \nThis workshop will allow workers and supervisors alike to understand the importance of being assertive and establishing workplace boundaries. When everyone in the workplace has a clear understanding of what is expected and how they will be treated\, there is no room for misunderstandings. \nLearn how to communicate with others and establish your own bill of rights. \nTopics covered: \n\nDefining assertiveness and boundaries\nAwareness of effective boundaries\nUnderstanding assertiveness role in a healthy workplace\nSteps to being assertive\n\nInstructor: Jeffrey Cartwright’s background includes 25 years experience working as a paramedic\, firefighter and in the field of trauma response. He joined the New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services in August of 1995 after 3 years with BC Ambulance Service. He was promoted to qualified officer in 2009\, and has since been confirmed to the ranks of Lieutenant\, Captain and acting Battalion Chief. He joined the Critical Incident Stress Management team in 2000.  He has developed many initiatives for the team members by introducing them to the latest techniques and training. Jeffrey has transferred his skills to the private sector to facilitate training in the prevention of\, and response to\, traumatic events that can occur in any workplace. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/assertiveness-how-to-set-boundaries-and-avoid-conflict-burnaby-2/
LOCATION:Fortius Sport and Health Centre\, 3713 Kensington Avenue\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5B 0A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Health,Human Resources
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200310T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200310T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T091408
CREATED:20200204T221829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200204T221829Z
UID:9348-1583845200-1583859600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Fall Protection (Afternoon Session) - Chilliwack
DESCRIPTION:This is a 4 hour course that introduces workers to Fall Protection methods. Upon completion of this course participants will be able to: \n\nExplain when Fall Protection is required\nIdentify and describe major Fall Protection methods and the key associated FP equipment\nExplain and apply the Fall Protection hierarchy\nDetermine when a Fall Protection Plan is required and describe the main components\nDevelop a Fall Protection Plan based on a given scenario\n\nImportant: Photo ID is required to receive a certificate. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/fall-protection-afternoon-session-chilliwack-2/
LOCATION:R.A. MacRae Training\, 12-45787 Yale Road\, Chilliwack\, BC\, V2P 4G7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200310T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T091408
CREATED:20200204T221739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200204T221739Z
UID:9346-1583827200-1583841600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Fall Protection (Morning Session) - Chilliwack
DESCRIPTION:This is a 4 hour course that introduces workers to Fall Protection methods. Upon completion of this course participants will be able to: \n\nExplain when Fall Protection is required\nIdentify and describe major Fall Protection methods and the key associated FP equipment\nExplain and apply the Fall Protection hierarchy\nDetermine when a Fall Protection Plan is required and describe the main components\nDevelop a Fall Protection Plan based on a given scenario\n\nImportant: Photo ID is required to receive a certificate. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/fall-protection-morning-session-chilliwack-2/
LOCATION:R.A. MacRae Training\, 12-45787 Yale Road\, Chilliwack\, BC\, V2P 4G7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200307T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T091408
CREATED:20191217T232449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T232449Z
UID:9224-1583569800-1583600400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:2018 BC Electrical Code Change Training PLUS! - Victoria
DESCRIPTION:Learn all about the new updates to the BC Electrical Code including code changes\, interpretations and the impact to your business.\n\nJoin us for the 2018 BC Electrical Code Change course and get up to date on:\n\nChanges to the Acts\, Regulations\, Safety Orders\, Directives and Information Bulletins that impact industry roles and responsibilities\nAll of the changes to in the 2018 BC Electrical Code (24th edition) including updates\, new tables\, definitions\, and additions.\nThe rationale for technical changes\nImplications of the changes for your business and clients\nPLUS! – Related changes to the Safety Standards Act\, Safety Standards General Regulations\, Electrical Safety Regulations and Directives\n\nAt this session you also get:\n\n– a hard copy of the code change training handbook\n\n– lunch and refreshments\n\n– a certificate of completion (emailed to you post-session upon completion/attendance)\n\nWhat to bring:\n\n– your registration confirmation (hard copy or digital version)\n\n– a smart device (optional but recommended)\n\nInstructor: SparkBC is a recognized training provider for class A\, B or C FSR continuing education as per Technical Safety BC. Their talented instructors have over 30 years experience in the industry as electrical experts and safety officers.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/2018-bc-electrical-code-change-training-plus-victoria/
LOCATION:Camosun College\, 3100 Foul Bay Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200304T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200304T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T091408
CREATED:20191227T215226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191227T215249Z
UID:9263-1583310600-1583339400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Electrical Blueprint Reading - Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to read a set of electrical construction blueprints\, drawing specifications  and general notes. Using various samples of electrical blueprints\, participants will gain experience and  practical knowledge for their day-to-day work on  construction projects. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to:\n\n•  Have an elementary knowledge of electrical  blueprint reading as it relates to construction  projects\n• Understand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals •  Understand how Building Codes and Bylaws impact blueprints\n•  Understand specifications and the contractual hierarchy\n•  Be able to find trade information using blueprints\n•  Be able to answer basic construction questions  related to the layout and installation of materials\n•  Be able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints you are using\n•  Be familiar with electrical\, architectural and structural  drawings\, and how they fit together\n•  Understand and be able to use architectural & metric scale rules\n•  Understand how to convert metric dimensions to architectural (imperial) dimensions\n•   Understand how to read a floor plan\, section\, detail\, profile and elevation\n•  Understand symbols\, notations\, abbreviations and material schedules\n•  Be able to work with the drawings to obtain basic information on dimensions\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and the ability to do simple  material takeoffs\n\nAudience: Ideal for those who have little or no background in electrical blueprint reading.\n\nInstructor: Charles Baverstock\, GSC\nCharles has worked in the electrical construction industry for the past 20 years and is an experienced project manager and estimator. He is a red seal  journeyman and gold seal certified project manager. Charles is a sought after instructor and previously lectured at BCIT.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/electrical-blueprint-reading-vancouver/
LOCATION:Vancouver Regional Construction Association\, 3636 E 4th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5M 1M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200304T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200304T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T091408
CREATED:20191129T192617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200228T164217Z
UID:9075-1583308800-1583339400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Project Accounting and Cost Control - Langley
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to design and read various construction financial reports and improve the business systems of their construction company. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to: \n• Understand the various types of contracts within the construction industry and the implications to the design of project financial management and stakeholder satisfaction.\n• Understand the estimating process from bid to award to mobilization. Be able to read and understand a General Summary Sheet of the bid and the steps to producing a Project Budget.\n• Understand the various types of Change Order methods within the contract and the implications for Change Order reporting. Be able to link the site resources to a Daily Extra Report and the coding to the General Ledger.\n• Be able to read financial statements: income statement\, balance sheet\, cashflow\, job cost reports\, etc and make decisions on a timely basis.\n• Be able to forecast percentage of completion reports: projected income statements\, job costing and cashflow to satisfy internal and external stakeholders eg.\, banks\, bonding company.\n• Understand and calculate various financial ratios used to understand financial reports and create company dashboards.\n• Understand the holdback requirements of the Builder’s Lien Act and typical invoicing processes used at month end.\n• Be able to calculate aged accounts payable and receivables separate from holdback amounts.\n• Understand the importance of payroll reporting and being able to link this to the project schedule and labour productivity assumptions used by the estimating team.\n• Understand the importance of procurement internal controls and the normal process used for both accrual based accounting and committed cost accounting.\n• Understand the normal close out processes and the reports expected for project budget vs actual\, deficiencies and warranties.\nInstructor: Tim Williams\, B.Econ.\, MBA\, CPA\, GSC is the President of BGC Partners Inc. BGC Partners provides training services tailor made for the construction industry. Tim has worked with numerous construction companies for over twenty years. He is a Gold Seal Certified project manager. He is an experienced and sought after trainer who has trained construction owners and managers on behalf of construction industry associations across Western Canada. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/project-accounting-and-cost-control-langley/
LOCATION:RCABC Training Room\, 9734 201 Street\, Langley\, British Columbia\, V1M 3E8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200303T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200303T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T091408
CREATED:20200204T221650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200204T221650Z
UID:9344-1583240400-1583254800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Fall Protection (Afternoon Session) - Chilliwack
DESCRIPTION:This is a 4 hour course that introduces workers to Fall Protection methods. Upon completion of this course participants will be able to: \n\nExplain when Fall Protection is required\nIdentify and describe major Fall Protection methods and the key associated FP equipment\nExplain and apply the Fall Protection hierarchy\nDetermine when a Fall Protection Plan is required and describe the main components\nDevelop a Fall Protection Plan based on a given scenario\n\nImportant: Photo ID is required to receive a certificate. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/fall-protection-afternoon-session-chilliwack/
LOCATION:R.A. MacRae Training\, 12-45787 Yale Road\, Chilliwack\, BC\, V2P 4G7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200303T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200303T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T091408
CREATED:20191113T222413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T222413Z
UID:9012-1583222400-1583253000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Providing Exceptional Customer Service - Langley
DESCRIPTION:In today’s competitive market\, how do you differentiate you and your organization from others? How do you ensure that you’re adding value? \nThis interactive seminar will help you to develop crucial customer service skills to build strong relationships with your clients\, whether one-on-one or with a group. You’ll learn how to engage with the customer\, and how to proactively recommend additional products and services to your client\, as part of the overall service you provide. You’ll also learn how to best represent your organization and build your customer service reputation. In addition\, we’ll cover aspects related to negotiations\, cross and up-selling\, and closing the deal. \nThrough a series of hands-on workshops\, you’ll build your confidence and competitive advantage to provide exceptional customer service for existing and future customers. \nIn this seminar\, you’ll learn to: \n\nDevelop your customer engagement and experience strategy\nApply effective listening skills\nDraw out what your clients really need\, and how to add value\nWork with difficult and demanding customers\nBuild strong and lasting relationships with potential and existing clients\n\nInstructor: Eric Tung is Business Communications Instructor at SFU’s Beedie School of Business\, and an English Instructor at UBC’s Extended Learning\, where he teaches business and technical writing courses. Eric also designs and delivers customized workshops to engineering\, construction\, and consulting firms. He works with clients and coaches them on developing their effective communication skills\, negotiation skills\, and customer service and sales skills. \nIn addition to teaching and coaching\, Eric is a business transformation and change management consultant\, where he advises firms on large-scale organizational-wide changes. Eric’s clients range from smaller consulting firms to larger organizations such as the City of Vancouver\, District of North Vancouver\, Metro Vancouver\, BC Hydro\, TELUS\, BC Pension Corporation\, BC Safety Authority\, and Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/providing-exceptional-customer-service-langley/
LOCATION:Coast Langley City Hotel & Convention Centre\, 20393 Fraser Hwy\, Langley\, BC\, V3A 7N2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200303T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200303T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T091408
CREATED:20200204T221548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200204T221548Z
UID:9341-1583222400-1583236800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Fall Protection (Morning Session) - Chilliwack
DESCRIPTION:This is a 4 hour course that introduces workers to Fall Protection methods. Upon completion of this course participants will be able to: \n\nExplain when Fall Protection is required\nIdentify and describe major Fall Protection methods and the key associated FP equipment\nExplain and apply the Fall Protection hierarchy\nDetermine when a Fall Protection Plan is required and describe the main components\nDevelop a Fall Protection Plan based on a given scenario\n\nImportant: Photo ID is required to receive a certificate. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/fall-protection-morning-session-chilliwack/
LOCATION:R.A. MacRae Training\, 12-45787 Yale Road\, Chilliwack\, BC\, V2P 4G7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200302T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200303T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T091408
CREATED:20191227T215408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T162606Z
UID:9266-1583137800-1583253000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Electrical Estimating - Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Participants will develop skills and knowledge to  estimate electrical construction projects and  prepare a successful bids.\n\nAt the end of the course participants will be able to:\n\n•  Calculate work quantities from engineering drawings\n•  Adjust for material swell and shrink factors\n•  Assemble efficient crews and determine  productivity\n•  Put into practice effective methods for determining job costs.\n•  Use essential formats for clearly estimating  equipment\, labor\, material and other service costs related to completing a project.\n•  Assess and decide how a variety of physical site  complexities may affect the estimated cost of  a project and use methods to counteract these  variances.\n•  Better identify and interpret general site conditions\, special conditions and technical specifications  associated with electrical projects.\n•  Analyze potential projects and decide on which  ones to bid •  Understand risk analysis and how to price this into  a bid\n•  Do competitor analysis and understand how this impacts the bid\n•  Do client risk analysis and how to price this into bids\n•  Record material and other prices and maintain  contact lists\n•  Formulate a bid strategy\n•  Understand how to prepare an estimate and the estimating process\n•  Become familiar with Construction Division Codes\n•  Understand how to present a bid\n•  Be familiar with how to use the bid depository\n•  Understand the requirements for bonding and insurance\n•  Understand the post-bidding process\n•  Communicate with project managers to pass on knowledge of the bid prior to mobilization\n\nAudience: The course is designed for those interested in  becoming electrical estimators and for workers with experience in construction that desire to improve their knowledge of electrical estimating.\n\nCourse fee includes: All books and materials\, lunch\, certificate upon completion and parking.\n\n\n\nThe course includes: Two days (16 hours) of lessons with instructors plus an online portion involving research\, reading and answering questions (7-8 hours) that will be marked by the instructors. Please note you only have one attempt at passing the online portion.\n\nUpon successful completion of the 2 days and the online portion for this course\, eligible for 32 CPD points with BC Housing Licensing and Consumer Services.\n\nIf successfully completed the 2-day component and did not pass the online portion\, eligible for 16 CPD points with BC Housing Licensing and Consumer Services.\n\n\n\nInstructors: Charles Baverstock\, GSC & Tim Williams\, B.Econ.\, MBA\, CPA\, GSC\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/electrical-estimating-vancouver/
LOCATION:Vancouver Regional Construction Association\, 3636 E 4th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5M 1M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200229T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200229T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T091408
CREATED:20191217T232347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T232347Z
UID:9221-1582965000-1582995600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:2018 BC Electrical Code Change Training PLUS! - Kelowna
DESCRIPTION:Learn all about the new updates to the BC Electrical Code including code changes\, interpretations and the impact to your business.\n\nJoin us for the 2018 BC Electrical Code Change course and get up to date on:\n\nChanges to the Acts\, Regulations\, Safety Orders\, Directives and Information Bulletins that impact industry roles and responsibilities\nAll of the changes to in the 2018 BC Electrical Code (24th edition) including updates\, new tables\, definitions\, and additions.\nThe rationale for technical changes\nImplications of the changes for your business and clients\nPLUS! – Related changes to the Safety Standards Act\, Safety Standards General Regulations\, Electrical Safety Regulations and Directives\n\nAt this session you also get:\n\n– a hard copy of the code change training handbook\n\n– lunch and refreshments\n\n– a certificate of completion (emailed to you post-session upon completion/attendance)\n\nWhat to bring:\n\n– your registration confirmation (hard copy or digital version)\n\n– a smart device (optional but recommended)\n\nInstructor: SparkBC is a recognized training provider for class A\, B or C FSR continuing education as per Technical Safety BC. Their talented instructors have over 30 years experience in the industry as electrical experts and safety officers.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/2018-bc-electrical-code-change-training-plus-kelowna/
LOCATION:Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre\, 2170 Harvey Avenue\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 6G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200229T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200229T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T091408
CREATED:20191113T220646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T220646Z
UID:8979-1582965000-1582993800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Occupational First Aid Level 1 - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1 is a one-day course designed to cover all medical techniques considered to be within the responsibility of the Occupational First Aid Level 1 Attendant as required by WorkSafeBC. \nIn order to be successful\, participants must demonstrate practical skill competency and achieve 70% on a multiple choice exam. On successful completion of the course\, participants receive a 3-year certification. \nImportant: Photo ID is required to receive a certificate. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/occupational-first-aid-level-1-burnaby-24/
LOCATION:Universal Health and Safety\, 201-4199 Lougheed Hwy\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Health,Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200227T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200227T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T091408
CREATED:20191113T221649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T221649Z
UID:8995-1582790400-1582821000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Writing Effective Letters\, Scope Documents\, Reports and Proposals - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:What are key elements of an effectively written document? What should I focus on in my letters\, bids\, proposals\, work plans\, reports\, and documentation? \nPotential clients often judge you based on whether you can clearly articulate the services you provide. Clients may skim your documents\, so you need to ensure that your content is organized and that your key points stand out. Your writing ability is important. \nThis seminar is focused on helping you to do exactly that: to write more effectively. You’ll learn to tailor your writing for your audience and purpose. You’ll apply the strategies required for effective emails\, reports\, and proposals. In addition\, you’ll also incorporate key principles for editing and revising your documents. \nWe’ll cover multiple topics\, including: \n1. Planning your scope documents \n2. Writing concisely \n3. Crafting effective emails and letters \n4. Responding to bids and proposals \n5. Structuring your reports and project documentation \nInstructor: Eric Tung is Business Communications Instructor at SFU’s Beedie School of Business\, and an English Instructor at UBC’s Extended Learning\, where he teaches business and technical writing courses. \nIn addition to teaching\, as a Principal Consultant at Prolepsis Consulting\, Eric designs and delivers customized business\, proposal\, and technical writing workshops to various organizations\, including construction\, engineering\, and consulting firms. He advises firms on their communications strategy\, and writes proposals and business plans for his clients. \nEric also specializes in business transformation and change management consulting\, where he advises firms on large-scale organizational-wide changes. Eric’s clients range from smaller consulting firms to larger organizations such as the City of Vancouver\, District of North Vancouver\, Metro Vancouver\, BC Hydro\, TELUS\, BC Pension Corporation\, BC Safety Authority\, and Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group. \nWhat previous participants said: \n“I thought I did not need to take this course at first. After today\, I have a better understanding of how to prepare my documents.” \n“I found this to be very informative.” \n“All was valuable. Makes me rethink how I write.” \n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/writing-effective-letters-scope-documents-reports-and-proposals-burnaby-3/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200226T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200226T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T091408
CREATED:20191204T210423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191204T210423Z
UID:9082-1582704000-1582734600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Industry Ethics - Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:By maintaining high ethical standards\, and being consistent in our practices\, we thrive both personally and professionally. This course will help you navigate the ethical grey areas you face every day. \nEffective 2017\, the online ethics course PLUS a full day classroom ethics course will be mandatory to receive Gold Seal Certification. Gold Seal has allocated a total of 3 credits to this course (2 for the online portion and 1 for the classroom portion). \nNote: Participants are required to complete the Construction Industry Ethics online course prior to enrolling in the classroom course.  \nInstructor: Tim Williams\, MBA\, B.Econ.\, CPA\, GSC\, is the President of BGC Partners Inc. BGC Partners provides training services tailor made for the construction industry. Tim has worked with numerous construction companies for over twenty years. He is a Gold Seal Certified project manager. He is an experienced and sought after trainer who has trained construction owners and managers across the on behalf of construction industry associations across Western Canada. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-industry-ethics-vancouver-7/
LOCATION:Vancouver Regional Construction Association\, 3636 E 4th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5M 1M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200224T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200225T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T091408
CREATED:20191206T193203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T193203Z
UID:9117-1582531200-1582648200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Law - Prince George
DESCRIPTION:Participants will develop an understanding of contract law as it relates to construction and the various CCDC/CCA and other contracts used within the industry. Participants will also learn the other legal means to resolve construction disputes and avoid litigation. At the end of the course participants will be able to:\n\nUnderstand the basics of contract law –intention\, offer\, acceptance\, consideration\, capacity and legality\nBe familiar with various CCDC/CCA contracts -how and why they are used\nBe familiar with various legal terms used in contracts\nUnderstand the contract responsibilities of various parties\nUnderstand the bidding process and contractual obligations\nDefine back charges and how to avoid them\nAvoid construction disputes and claims from the site level\nWrite RFIs and Change Orders\nUnderstand the dispute resolution process – negotiation\, mediation\, arbitration\, and litigation\nUse the Builder’s Lien Act to obtain security\nUse the small claims process to collect debts\nUnderstand environmental law and how it impacts projects\nUnderstand safety law and it impacts construction companies\nUnderstand how specifications and drawings fit within the contractual hierarchy\nUnderstand the contractual relationship between contractor and sub-contractor\nCompile and submit proper extras and claims\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nThe basic concepts of contract law\nCCA\, CCDC and other contracts\nLegal terms used in contracts\nBidding process and contractual obligations\nSpecifications\, drawings and the contractual hierarchy\nContractual relationships between contractor and sub-contractor\nCompiling and submitting proper extras and claims\nDefining back charges and how to avoid them\nAvoiding construction disputes and claims from the site level\nWriting RFIs and Change Orders\nThe dispute resolution process\nThe Builder’s Lien Act\nThe Small Claims process\nEnvironmental law\nSafety legislation and regulations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTwo days (16 hours) of lessons with instructors plus an online portion involving research\, reading and answering questions (7-8 hours) that will be marked by the instructors. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-law-prince-george-2/
LOCATION:Pomeroy Inn & Suites\, 2700 Recplace Drive\, Prince George\, BC\, V2N 0H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Legal,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200224T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200225T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T091408
CREATED:20191204T210242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191204T210242Z
UID:9080-1582531200-1582648200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Estimating - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn skills and knowledge to estimate construction projects and prepare a successful bid. The course is designed for construction estimators and those with experience in construction that desire to be estimators or improve their knowledge of estimating. At the end of the course participants will be able to:\n\n\n\n\nAnalyze projects and decide on which ones to bid\nUnderstand risk analysis and how to price this into a bid\nDo competitor analysis and understand how this impacts the bid\nDo client risk analysis and how to price this into bids\nRecord material and other prices and maintain contact lists\nFormulate a bid strategy\nUnderstand how to prepare an estimate and the estimating process\nUse Construction Division Codes\nUnderstand how to present a bid\nBe familiar with how to use the bid depository\nUnderstand the requirements for bonding and insurance\nUnderstand the post-bidding process\nWork with project managers to pass on knowledge of the bid\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nProject analysis\nRisk analysis\nCompetitor analysis\nClient risk analysis\nRecord keeping\nBid strategies\nPreparing estimates and the estimating process\nConstruction Division Codes\nPresenting bids\nBid depository\nBonding and insurance\nPost-bidding process\n\nTwo days (16 hours) of lessons with instructors plus an online portion involving research\, reading and answering questions (7-8 hours) that will be marked by the instructors. To receive your CPD accredited certificate you must complete the online portion after the 2 day course. \n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-estimating-burnaby-5/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200222T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T091408
CREATED:20191217T232246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T232246Z
UID:9218-1582360200-1582390800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:2018 BC Electrical Code Change Training PLUS! - Cranbrook
DESCRIPTION:Learn all about the new updates to the BC Electrical Code including code changes\, interpretations and the impact to your business.\n\nJoin us for the 2018 BC Electrical Code Change course and get up to date on:\n\nChanges to the Acts\, Regulations\, Safety Orders\, Directives and Information Bulletins that impact industry roles and responsibilities\nAll of the changes to in the 2018 BC Electrical Code (24th edition) including updates\, new tables\, definitions\, and additions.\nThe rationale for technical changes\nImplications of the changes for your business and clients\nPLUS! – Related changes to the Safety Standards Act\, Safety Standards General Regulations\, Electrical Safety Regulations and Directives\n\nAt this session you also get:\n\n– a hard copy of the code change training handbook\n\n– lunch and refreshments\n\n– a certificate of completion (emailed to you post-session upon completion/attendance)\n\nWhat to bring:\n\n– your registration confirmation (hard copy or digital version)\n\n– a smart device (optional but recommended)\n\nInstructor: SparkBC is a recognized training provider for class A\, B or C FSR continuing education as per Technical Safety BC. Their talented instructors have over 30 years experience in the industry as electrical experts and safety officers.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/2018-bc-electrical-code-change-training-plus-cranbrook/
LOCATION:Days Inn Conference Centre\, 600 Cranbrook Street North\, Cranbrook\, BC\, V1C 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200221T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200221T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T091408
CREATED:20191113T220841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T220841Z
UID:8981-1582288200-1582302600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Fall Protection - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:This is a 4 hour course that introduces workers to Fall Protection methods. Upon completion of this course participants will be able to: \n\nExplain when Fall Protection is required\nIdentify and describe major Fall Protection methods and the key associated FP equipment\nExplain and apply the Fall Protection hierarchy\nDetermine when a Fall Protection Plan is required and describe the main components\nDevelop a Fall Protection Plan based on a given scenario\n\nImportant: Photo ID is required to receive a certificate. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/fall-protection-burnaby-20/
LOCATION:Universal Health and Safety\, 201-4199 Lougheed Hwy\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200213T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T091408
CREATED:20191206T192739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200128T211538Z
UID:9109-1581580800-1581611400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Time Management Workshop - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:What is the one thing everyone needs more of? Time! If time is money\, how much is lost to the bottom line simply because hard-working employees “don’t have the time”? When working on a project\, timing is essential. If you get behind on one part of the project\, the entire thing can be set back hours\, or even days.\n\n\nIn this leading edge Time Management Workshop you will gain a new mindset\, skillset and toolset that will optimize your personal productivity learning how to produce greater results in less time. Improved time management skills mean increased productivity\, met deadlines\, and a positive impact on all aspects of your business.\n\nBenefits of Attending\n\nParticipants learn how to gain and keep control of competing priorities\, concurrent projects and critical deadlines.\nParticipants will learn powerful lessons about themselves\, enhancing self-understanding so they can leverage their personal strengths and develop strategies to minimize the impact of their weakness.\nThe focus on practicality means that people walk out with ideas and techniques they can apply the next day.\n\nInstructor: Greg Campeau has delivered over 2400 presentations and workshops throughout North America providing strategies and solutions that support both personal and organizational success. He has established a client list that includes organizations like Finning\, Lafarge\, NHL Coaches Association\, BC Hydro\, Rogers Wireless\, APEG BC\, SNC Lavalin\, Klohn Crippen Berger and many more.\n\n\n\nWhat previous participants said: \n“Good eye opening information. Real focus on how to change and not what you are doing wrong.” \n“Great speaker – very dynamic.” \n“Thought provoking.” \n“I found things to change and reinforcement of things already in place.” \n“Excellent instruction\, very interactive\, and lots of collaborative disscussions. Very thought provoking!” \n\n\n\n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/time-management-workshop-langley/
LOCATION:Fortius Sport and Health Centre\, 3713 Kensington Avenue\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5B 0A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200213T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T091408
CREATED:20191108T210809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191108T210809Z
UID:8964-1581580800-1581611400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Responsibilities of Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSC) - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:On April 3\, 2017\, changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation regarding joint health and safety committees and worker health and safety representatives took effect. All new joint committee members selected on or after April 3\, 2017 must receive eight hours of training. This course will help participants fulfill the new requirement. \n\nParticipants will: \n\nKnow how to use the OHS Regulation and WC Act to access health & safety requirements;\nExplain the roles and functions of the Joint Committee and the Worker Representatives;\nLearn how to perform an incident investigation;\nLearn how to perform a formal site inspection; and\nDevelop a foundation in knowledge to:\n\nPromote workplace health and safety\nAssist in ensuring the health and safety program elements are implemented;\nConduct and participate in Joint Committee Meetings; and\nWork cooperatively to address workers’ health and safety concerns.\n\n\n\nTopics covered: \n\nUse of WorkSafe OHS Regulation;\nJoint Health and Safety committee and workers representatives;\nOHS Program;\nSafety Inspections;\nIncident investigations;\nRefusal of unsafe work;\nHow to work as a committee;\nDifferent types of recommendations; and\nHazard management.\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/responsibilities-of-joint-health-and-safety-committees-jhsc-burnaby-3/
LOCATION:Universal Health and Safety\, 201-4199 Lougheed Hwy\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200212T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T091408
CREATED:20191113T220947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T220947Z
UID:8983-1581494400-1581525000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Incident Investigations - Langley
DESCRIPTION:WorkSafeBC’s amendment to Bill 9 includes two major changes to the requirements for employer incident investigations. First\, section 175 of the Act has been amended to require an employer to undertake a preliminary investigation within 48 hours of the incident. Second\, section 176 of the Act is amended to require an employer to submit a full investigation report to WorkSafeBC within 30 days of an incident. \nThis course is designed to provide participants the required knowledge to understand the principle of incident investigations and the methods used to ensure an adequate investigation is completed. At the end of the session participants will have an understanding of the requirements for investigating incidents\, the tools required to undertake an adequate investigation\, methods involved in successful interviews\, identifying incident causes and completing incident reports. \n\nThe program uses a classroom component with video and a multimedia PowerPoint presentation during the session. Participants will take part in a simulated investigation with witnesses to interview\, a scene to evaluate and documentation to complete. This one day session is designed to provide participants with the tools to understand:\n\nThe regulatory requirements to investigate Accidents/Incidents\nWhy are we investigating Accidents/Incidents\nWho makes a good investigator\nHow to gather evidence and information\nHow to photograph a scene\nHow to measure and diagram a scene\nHow to conduct interviews\nWhat is the principle of Root Cause Analysis\nDeveloping recommendations for prevention\nCompleting the Incident Report\n\nInstructor: Terry Duncan is an independent safety specialist with over 30 years of experience in occupational safety. Past roles include safety coordinator for Dominion Bridge of Western Canada\, and safety coordinator/industrial engineer for Freightliner Canada. Terry was also directly involved in the development of the City of Vancouver’s TSC/CSO training program. He has worked in construction\, manufacturing\, forestry\, pulp and paper\, and municipal and provincial governments. In 1998\, Terry was voted Senior Safety Professional of the Year by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/incident-investigations-langley/
LOCATION:Coast Langley City Hotel & Convention Centre\, 20393 Fraser Hwy\, Langley\, BC\, V3A 7N2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200208T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T091408
CREATED:20191217T232145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T232145Z
UID:9216-1581150600-1581181200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:2018 BC Electrical Code Change Training PLUS! - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Learn all about the new updates to the BC Electrical Code including code changes\, interpretations and the impact to your business.\n\nJoin us for the 2018 BC Electrical Code Change course and get up to date on:\n\nChanges to the Acts\, Regulations\, Safety Orders\, Directives and Information Bulletins that impact industry roles and responsibilities\nAll of the changes to in the 2018 BC Electrical Code (24th edition) including updates\, new tables\, definitions\, and additions.\nThe rationale for technical changes\nImplications of the changes for your business and clients\nPLUS! – Related changes to the Safety Standards Act\, Safety Standards General Regulations\, Electrical Safety Regulations and Directives\n\nAt this session you also get:\n\n– a hard copy of the code change training handbook\n\n– lunch and refreshments\n\n– a certificate of completion (emailed to you post-session upon completion/attendance)\n\nWhat to bring:\n\n– your registration confirmation (hard copy or digital version)\n\n– a smart device (optional but recommended)\n\nInstructor: SparkBC is a recognized training provider for class A\, B or C FSR continuing education as per Technical Safety BC. Their talented instructors have over 30 years experience in the industry as electrical experts and safety officers.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/2018-bc-electrical-code-change-training-plus-burnaby/
LOCATION:Burnaby (TBA)\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200207T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T091408
CREATED:20191108T210617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191108T210617Z
UID:8960-1581064200-1581093000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Occupational First Aid Level 1 - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1 is a one-day course designed to cover all medical techniques considered to be within the responsibility of the Occupational First Aid Level 1 Attendant as required by WorkSafeBC. \nIn order to be successful\, participants must demonstrate practical skill competency and achieve 70% on a multiple choice exam. On successful completion of the course\, participants receive a 3-year certification. \nImportant: Photo ID is required to receive a certificate. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/occupational-first-aid-level-1-burnaby-15/
LOCATION:Universal Health and Safety\, 201-4199 Lougheed Hwy\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T091408
CREATED:20191108T211412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200128T192747Z
UID:8974-1580976000-1581093000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Supervisory and Management Skills - Langley
DESCRIPTION:Participants will improve their skills in leadership\, management and supervision of staff. Participants will learn skills to enhance their ability to build a collaborative team culture with their staff and on job sites. \n\nAt the end of the course participants will be able to: \n• Understand the differences between leadership\, management and supervision \n• Identify different leadership styles and approaches \n• Apply different leadership styles to deal with various situations \n• Knowledge of motivational theories – Mazlow\, Herzberg\, MARS \n• Ability to enhance individual and group performance and engagement \n• Understand different personality styles and how to communicate appropriately \n• Effectively manage time \n• Understanding stress and how to manage it at work \n• Knowledge of substance abuse\, recognition and prevention \n• Conduct a successful toolbox talk \n• Appropriately discipline and/or terminate staff \n• Apply various negotiating skills \n• Deal with difficult people\, conflict and confrontation \n• Use collaborative decision making skills \n• Understand a systems approach to management of construction companies \n\nTwo days (16 hours) of lessons with instructors plus an online portion involving research\, reading and answering questions (7-8 hours) that will be marked by the instructors. \nTo receive your CPD accredited certificate you must complete the online portion after the 2 day course.  \nWhat previous participants said: \n“Great Class!  Instructor was able to hold our attention for long periods of time.” \n“Excellent course layoutand and presentation.” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/supervisory-and-management-skills-burnaby-5/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Express & Suites Langley\, 8750 204th Street\, Langley\, BC\, V1M 2Y5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200205T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T091408
CREATED:20191108T211253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191108T211253Z
UID:8972-1580889600-1580920200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Civil Blueprint Reading - Kamloops
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to read a set of civil construction blueprints\, drawing specifications and general notes. Using various samples of civil blueprints\, participants will gain experience and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work on construction projects. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to:\n• Have an elementary knowledge of civil blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects\n• Understand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals\n• Understand how Building Codes and Bylaws impact blueprints\n• Understand specifications and the contractual hierarchy\n• Be able to find trade information using blueprints\n• Be able to answer basic construction questions related to the layout and installation of materials\n• Be able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints you are using\n• Be familiar with civil\, architectural and structural drawings\, and how they fit together\n• Understand and be able to use architectural & metric scale rules\n• Understand how to convert metric dimensions to architectural (imperial) dimensions\n• Know what a floor plan\, section\, detail\, profile and elevation are\n• Understand symbols\, notations\, abbreviations and material schedules\n• Be able to work with the drawings to obtain basic information on dimensions\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and the ability to do simple materialtakeoffs \nAudience: Ideal for those who have little or no background in civil blueprint reading. \nThe instructor: Mark Waters\, CTech.\, GSC has worked in the civil and environmental construction industry for the past 30 years and is an experienced project manager and\nestimator. He graduated from the BCIT Geomatics Technician program with honours in 1996 and joined the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians Association of BC (ASTTBC) in 1997. Mark spent many of his earlier civil construction years as a project superintendent\nand engineering surveyor. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/civil-blueprint-reading-kamloops/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn & Suites Kamloops\, 675 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, BC\, V2B 3H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200205T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T091408
CREATED:20191108T210707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191108T210707Z
UID:8962-1580889600-1580920200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Blueprint Reading - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to read a set of construction blueprints and specifications. Using both residential and commercial samples of blueprints\, participants will gain experience and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work in construction companies. This course is ideal for those who have little or no background in blueprint reading. At the end of the course participants will be able to:\n\nHave an elementary knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects\nUnderstand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals\nUnderstand how Building Codes and Bylaws impact blueprints\nUnderstand specifications and the contractual hierarchy\nBe able to find trade information using blueprints\nBe able to answer basic construction questions related to the layout and installation of materials\nBe able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints you are using\nBe familiar with architectural\, civil\, electrical and mechanical drawings\, and how they fit together\nUnderstand and be able to use architectural & engineering scales\nUnderstand how to convert engineering dimensions to architectural\nKnow what a floor plan\, section and elevation are\nUnderstand symbols\, notation\, abbreviations and material schedules\nBe able to work with the drawings to obtain basic information on dimension\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and the ability to do simple material take offs\nBe familiar with both commercial and residential blueprints\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nBlueprint reading basics\nDesign process and the role of design professionals\nBuilding Codes\, bylaws and building permits\nFind trade information using blueprints\nLayout basics\nArchitectural\, civil\, electrical and mechanical drawings\, and how they fit together\nArchitectural & engineering scales\nFloor plans\, sections and elevations\nSymbols\, notation\, abbreviations and material schedules\nDimension\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and material take offs\nUnderstanding specifications\nCommercial and residential blueprints\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/introduction-to-blueprint-reading-burnaby-9/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200204T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T091408
CREATED:20191024T213131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T165222Z
UID:8950-1580803200-1580833800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Microsoft SharePoint with Teams - Langley
DESCRIPTION:The new SharePoint features promise accessibility\, security and a host of new features but understanding the new tools and the fear of not setting it up right can stall progress. This is not a technical how to course but a course on how to get the most out of your SharePoint site. Explore the tools and the customizations. Learn how to find and conveniently access documents and how many of these tools can connect with Outlook\, your grand central station of your work day. \n\n\n\nWe will also explore Teams and how they can transform and simplify your collaborative efforts by reducing email and keeping all team or project information in one place. At the same time learn how to connect this information back to Outlook\, the place where you work from each day. You will explore the various features that can be added to Teams and specifically spend time using Planner and OneNote. \nThe following list summarizes skills that students will be comfortable with after this course. \n\nUnderstanding how to navigate and organize a SharePoint site\nLearn about various apps that can be added to site\nCreate a sub-site\nSyncing document libraries to Windows Explorer\nUnderstand use Version Control\nSearching for info\nCreating a Team\nCreating Channels\nExploring various apps\nWorking with OneNote to manage team meetings and integrating with Outlook\nWorking with Planner\nIntegrating tools with Flow\nUsing Teams on your mobile Device\n\nThe course assumes that students have completed the Microsoft Outlook course or have a good working knowledge of Outlook. \nThis hands-on course is taught by a certified Microsoft Master Instructor. Participants will receive authorized Microsoft manuals and Microsoft approved practice exercises. \nAll participants will be provided with laptops. \n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/microsoft-sharepoint-with-teams-langley/
LOCATION:Coast Langley City Hotel & Convention Centre\, 20393 Fraser Hwy\, Langley\, BC\, V3A 7N2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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