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Upcoming Courses

FORKLIFT OPERATOR ONSLAB - WHSC

  • Course Code: SLAB
  • Description: Participants will learn to demonstate knowledge of the safe operation of on-slab forklifts. Course also includes a practical portion where participants will demonstrate safe operating procedures of on-slab forklifts. PPE Required: Please bring hard hat, safety boots, safety glasses. Fee: Members: A No Show/Cancellation fee will be levied if there is less than 24 hour notice of cancellation or if there is a "No Show" for the course. Min. Class Size: 6 PPE Required: Please bring hard hat, safety boots, safety glasses
  • Usual Hours: 8.00 hr
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Sat. Oct 18, 2025 Sat. Oct 18, 2025 1 CUTC 1946 Classroom B

HOISTING & RIGGING BASICS

  • Course Code: HRB
  • Description: Participants will learn to demonstrate the basic knowledge of principles relating to safe hoisting and rigging practices in construction. Course includes theory, demonstration and practical exercises. PPE Required: Please bring hard hat, safety boots, safety glasses Fee: Members: A No Show/Cancellation fee will be levied if there is less than 24 hour notice of cancellation or if there is a "No Show" for the course.
  • Usual Hours: 6.00 hr
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Sat. Oct 25, 2025 Sat. Oct 25, 2025 1 CUTC 1946 Classroom C

MOBILE ELEVATED WORK PLATFORMS (PEWPS)

  • Course Code: MEWPS
  • Description: This program will introduce verteran and novice elevating work platform operators to the different types of lifts, the hazards and legal obligations when operating a lift. Participants will receive instruction on how to safely operate a lift and demonstrate their skill and knowledge through a practical segment. This program is run over two days. Day 1 is in-class theory where participants will take part in active lectures and use worksheets to faciltate a review of the content. Day 2 has a hands-on practical demonstration. PPE Required: Please bring hard hat, safety boots, safety glasses NO LUNCH PROVIDED FOR THIS COURSE. PARTICIPANTS WILL BE PROVIDED A TIME SLOT TO RETURN FOR THE PRACTICAL PORTION. PPE Required: Please bring hard hat, safety boots, safety glasses. Fee: Members: A No Show/Cancellation fee will be levied if there is less than 24 hour notice of cancellation or if there is a "No Show" for the course. Course Expires: 3 Years Min. Class Size: 6
  • Usual Hours: 8.00 hr
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Sat. Sep 27, 2025 Sat. Sep 27, 2025 1 CUTC 1946 Classroom B

STANDARD FIRST AID & CPR

  • Course Code: FIRST
  • Description: First aid is emergency help given to an injured or suddenly ill person using readily available materials. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR is artificial circulation that cause blood to flow through the body to give a person a chance of survival. Throughout the course participants will learn the proper way and proper time to perform these life saving techniques, as well as legal boundaries involved with First Aid and CPR. Includes CPR level "C" and AED Training. This training is required for Ontario workplaces of 6 or more employees. A No Show/Cancellation fee will be levied if there is less than 24 hour notice of cancellation or if there is a "No Show" for the course. Course Expires: 3 Years Min. Class Size: 12
  • Usual Hours: 16.00 hr
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Sat. Sep 27, 2025 Sun. Sep 28, 2025 2 CUTC 1946 Classroom A

WORKING AT HEIGHTS

  • Course Code: WAH
  • Description: In accordance with government standards, all construction workers in the province of Ontario must be certified in Working at Heights. During the Working at Heights course, participants will learn about the hazards associated with working at heights, hazard controls and OHSA regulations. Participants will be expected to apply the principles they learned in working at heights daily to protect themselves and others. PPE Required: Please bring hard hat, safety boots, safety glasses. Fee: Members: A No Show/Cancellation fee will be levied if there is less than 24 hour notice of cancellation or if there is a "No Show" for the course. Course Expires: 3 Years Min. Class Size:12 PPE Required: Please bring hard hat, safety boots, safety glasses NO LUNCH PROVIDED FOR THIS COURSE. PARTICIPANTS WILL BE PROVIDED A TIME SLOT TO RETURN FOR THE PRACTICAL PORTION.
  • Usual Hours: 7.50 hr
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Sun. Sep 28, 2025 Sun. Sep 28, 2025 1 CUTC 1946 Classroom B
Sat. Oct 4, 2025 Sat. Oct 4, 2025 1 CUTC 1946 Classroom B
Sat. Oct 25, 2025 Sat. Oct 25, 2025 1 CUTC 1946 Classroom B

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