College of the Rockies Spring/Summer 2022 Continuing Education Guide by College of the Rockies

SPRING/SUMMER | 2022

CONTINUING EDUCATION

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TABLE OF CONTENTS FIRST AID AND SAFETY ��

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ��

11 LIFESTYLE AND LEISURE �� 18 INDEX BY CAMPUS �� 31 About this book... Our Continuing Education guide is organized by course category to make it easy to find what you’re looking for. Want to know what’s being offered at your local campus? Jump to our index on page 31.

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FIRST AID AND SAFETY Recognized by WorkSafeBC and all industries, attaining your First Aid certification increases your employability with all employers during these uncertain times. College of the Rockies is the largest First Aid trainer in the East Kootenay with face to face classes available at all campuses. PLEASE CHECK ONLINE COURSE LISTINGS FOR NECESSARY PREREQUISITES.

FIRST AID COURSES EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER $995 + textbook | PVHE-315 The EMR course is for BC Occupational First Aid - Level 3 attendants who wish to upgrade their skills to become an EMR attendant for the ambulance service and prepares the candidate for the provincial examination. This course meets the NOCP guidelines as set out by the Paramedics Association of Canada.

CRANBROOK �� TUESDAY – SUNDAY | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM May 24 - 29, Exam May 31 and June 1

OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID LEVEL 1 $125 | PVHE-100 This seven-hour program includes bleeding control, CPR and AED, and conscious/ unconscious choking.

CRANBROOK �� VARIOUS DAYS | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM April 9 July 28 April 29 August 11 May 7 August 26 May 19 September 9 June 4 September 24 June 30

OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID LEVEL 1 CONTINUED FERNIE VARIOUS DAYS | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM April 11 July 23 May 16 August 22 June 6 September 12 July 4

GOLDEN �� VARIOUS DAYS | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM April 2 June 1 April 20 June 25 April 27 July 13 May 12 August 13 May 18 September 10

INVERMERE �� VARIOUS DAYS | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM April 29 July 22 May 6 August 19 June 17

KIMBERLEY VARIOUS EVENINGS | 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM April 25 and 27 VARIOUS EVENINGS | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM June 7 and 9 August 29 and 31

VARIOUS EVENINGS | 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM April 12 and 14 July 12 and 14

CRESTON �� VARIOUS DAYS | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM March 25 June 9 April 8 July 22 May 20 July 29 May 21 August 26 June 2

FAST FACT

COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES | CONTINUING EDUCATION | SPRING/SUMMER 2022

In Canada, for workplaces with six or more people working on any shift, at least one must have a standard first aid certificate.

OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID LEVEL 3 $895 | PVHE-300

RED CROSS BASIC LIFE SUPPORT RECERTIFICATION

The ultimate course in first aid! Recognized

$70 | PVHE-149

in both Alberta and BC, this course prepares

The Canadian Red Cross recommends

you to take on the responsibilities of the

retraining every year so your emergency

first aid attendant providing emergency

response skills are fresh and up-to-date.

care in your industry and covers a variety of emergency medical techniques.

CRANBROOK �� MONDAY – FRIDAY | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM May 2 - 13 September 12 - 23 June 13 - 24

CRANBROOK �� WEDNESDAY | 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM August 12

ST. JOHN CPR-A

FERNIE �� VARIOUS DAYS | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM May 24 - June 3 September 19 - October 1 June 13 - 24

GOLDEN �� MONDAY – FRIDAY | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM June 6 - 17 September 12 - 23

INVERMERE �� MONDAY – FRIDAY | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM July 4 - 15

$70 | PVHE-107 CPR-A with AED teaches adult resuscitation only and is suitable for adult care givers, family members and the general public.

FERNIE �� SATURDAY | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM June 11

RED CROSS CPR-C $125 | PVHE-210

RED CROSS BASIC LIFE SUPPORT

This course provides the skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular

$125 | PVHE-140 Designed for in-facility and pre-hospital care providers to build participant confidence

emergencies and choking for adults, children and babies.

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in performing CPR skills and provide the important steps to perform a rapid

SATURDAY | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM May 14

assessment, perform Basic Life Support skills, rapid defibrillation, as well as oxygen therapy and airway management.

CRANBROOK �� SATURDAY | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM August 13

MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY | 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM August 15 and 17

GOLDEN �� SATURDAY | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM June 18

INVERMERE MONDAY | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM August 8

RED CROSS CPR-C RECERTIFICATION $70 | PVHE-108

HAVE YOUR FIRST AID TRAINING FROM OUT OF PROVINCE? OUT OF JURISDICTION PACKAGES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST FOR: • Emergency Medical Association Licensing Board Licensees • Occupational First Aid Level 1 • Occupational First Aid Level 3

The Canadian Red Cross recommends CPR retraining every three years so your emergency response skills are fresh and up-to-date.

CRANBROOK �� TUESDAY | 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM May 19

PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CAMPUS FOR MORE DETAILS.

COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES | CONTINUING EDUCATION | SPRING/SUMMER 2022

CPR was invented in 1960.

FAST FACT

CPR doubles a person’s chance of survival from sudden cardiac arrest.

ST. JOHN CPR-C $125 | PVHE-102

RED CROSS EMERGENCY FIRST AID AND CPR-C

CPR-C is for those who have a duty to

$125 | PVHE-146

respond to medical emergencies in a pre-

Receive an OFA 1 equivalent first aid

hospital care environment as well as others

certification with CPR-C and AED included in

whose job requires them to perform CPR.

just one day class!

CPR-C and AED.

FERNIE �� SATURDAY June 11

| 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

RED CROSS EMERGENCY CHILDCARE FIRST AID AND CPR

INVERMERE �� SATURDAY | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM June 4

RED CROSS STANDARD FIRST AID AND CPR-C $249 | PVHE-147 This certificate includes CPR-C and AED and

$125 | PVHE-202

prepares you to offer first aid at the scene

This course is designed to introduce

of an accident without special equipment

caregivers to injury prevention skills and

and professional medical help. Equivalent to

knowledge including basic first aid skills and cardiopulmonary resuscitation for children and babies.

FERNIE �� SUNDAY | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM June 5

GOLDEN �� SUNDAY | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM May 15

INVERMERE ��

OFA 1.

CRESTON �� SATURDAY AND SUNDAY April 23 and 24

| 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM August 27 and 28

GOLDEN �� SATURDAY AND SUNDAY | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM April 30 and May 1

INVERMERE �� MONDAY AND TUESDAY | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM August 29 and 30

WEDNESDAY | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM May 4

COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES | CONTINUING EDUCATION | SPRING/SUMMER 2022

RED CROSS WILDERNESS FIRST AID 20 HOURS

$649 | PVHE-234

$450 | PVHE-117

Wilderness Advanced First Aid offers

Wilderness and Remote First Aid is a 20

comprehensive medical training designed

hour course that covers material in Standard

for wilderness leaders, professionals,

First Aid and CPR, plus special material on

and hobbyists venturing into remote and

techniques for wilderness and remote areas.

challenging environments.

INVERMERE ��

FERNIE �� MONDAY – THURSDAY | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM May 9 - 12

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM May 27 and 28

RED CROSS WILDERNESS FIRST AID 40 HOURS

WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER $995 | PVHE-232

$599 | PVHE-269

Wilderness First Responder is a definitive,

40 hour course with comprehensive first aid

cutting-edge wilderness course in medical

and CPR techniques for those who need a

training, leadership and critical thinking

higher level of training to work and respond

for outdoor, low-resource and remote

to emergencies in isolated or wilderness

professionals and leaders.

settings.

FERNIE ��

INVERMERE �� FRIDAY - MONDAY | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM May 27 – 30

MONDAY – TUESDAY | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM May 9 - 17 (no class May 13)

WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER – RECERTIFICATION

WILDERNESS FIRST AID $395 | PVHE-236

$649 | PVHE-233

The best and most comprehensive course of

This course will recertify all current

its kind! Wilderness First Aid (WFA) offers

Wilderness First Responders and Wilderness

relevant and realistic first aid training for

Advanced First Aiders.

seasonal outdoor activities or short-term wilderness pursuits.

FERNIE �� SATURDAY AND SUNDAY April 30 and May 1

WILDERNESS ADVANCED FIRST AID

FERNIE �� SATURDAY - TUESDAY | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM May 14 - 17

| 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES | CONTINUING EDUCATION | SPRING/SUMMER 2022

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID $249 | PVHE-228 Mental Health First Aid trained employees will be equipped to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health issues and provide help to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis, including those related to substance use.

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ST. JOHN STANDARD FOR INDUSTRY $249 | PVHE-122 This course includes CPR-C and AED and prepares you to offer first aid at the scene of an accident without special equipment and professional medical help. Equivalent to OFA 1.

FERNIE �� VARIOUS DAYS | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM April 12 and 13 July 6 and 7 April 25 and 26 August 17 and 18 May 18 and 19 September 14 and 15 June 8 and 9

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM May 13 and 14

FERNIE �� SATURDAY AND SUNDAY | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM April 30 and May 1

GOLDEN �� SATURDAY AND SUNDAY | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM April 23 and 24

INVERMERE �� THURSDAY AND FRIDAY | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM May 5 and 6

RED CROSS PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID – CARING FOR OTHERS

TRANSPORTATION ENDORSEMENT

$20 | PVHE-267 This online course assists learners in

$125 | PVHE-301

developing a personal understanding of

This course meets the needs of those

the effects of stress, loss, trauma and grief

responsible for transporting injured workers

on others, with emphasis on self-care and

to medical aid from more remote settings.

CRESTON ��

personal protection. CONTINUOUS INTAKE | REGISTER ONLINE

THURSDAY | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM May 5

FERNIE �� VARIOUS DAYS | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM April 14 July 8 April 27 August 19 May 20 September 16 June 10

RED CROSS PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID – SELF CARE $20 | PVHE-266 This online course assists learners in developing a personal understanding of

GOLDEN �� VARIOUS DAYS | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM April 3 May 19 April 21 June 2 April 28 June 26 May 13 September 11

the effects of stress, loss, trauma and grief, with emphasis on self-care and personal protection. CONTINUOUS INTAKE | REGISTER ONLINE

INVERMERE �� SATURDAY | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM May 7

COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES | CONTINUING EDUCATION | SPRING/SUMMER 2022

SAFETY COURSES

FOODSAFE LEVEL 1 $125 | PVPS-101

BASIC FALL PROTECTION

A food handling, sanitation and work safety course designed for food service

$249 | PVHE-517

establishment operators and frontline food

This program teaches all core concepts

service workers.

of fall protection from a regulatory and

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standards perspective.

CRANBROOK �� SATURDAY | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM May 7

MONDAY | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM May 30

CRESTON ��

FERNIE �� MONDAY | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM April 25

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM April 30 June 25 May 28

FERNIE �� VARIOUS DATES | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM April 19 June 14

CHAINSAW OPERATOR COURSE

KIMBERLEY ��

$369 | PVIN-692

MONDAY | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM July 11

Learn the basics of chainsaw operation, safety and maintenance in this two-day course. Come prepared to use equipment.

CRANBROOK �� MONDAY AND TUESDAY | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM April 25 and 26

INVERMERE �� THURSDAY AND FRIDAY | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM April 28 and 29

FOOD SAFETY FOR FOOD HANDLERS $125 | PVPS-109 This course is equivalent to FOODSAFE Level 1 in BC and is completed fully online, including the exam. CONTINUOUS INTAKE | REGISTER ONLINE

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY/MONITOR $179 | PVNR-508 An interactive course which provides a basic

FORKLIFT

understanding of confined spaces in the

$249 | PVHE-647

workplace.

Covers Labour Canada and British

FERNIE �� VARIOUS DATES | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM June 7 September 11

Columbia OH&S Regulations, elements of a professional operator, inspection, and safety checks, proper and safe refueling, pallet safety, maneuvering techniques, stability triangle, safe operating principles, ramp and dock operations, and injury assessment.

FALLER TRAINING

CRANBROOK ��

$28,875 | PVNR-155

FRIDAY | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM April 22

The New Faller Training is a challenging and comprehensive 30 day program which involves classroom training, interactive

SATURDAY | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM April 23 May 21

exercises, reviews and evaluations and closely supervised field training.

GOLDEN �� VARIOUS DAYS | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM September 26 - October 28

CRESTON �� June 25

FERNIE �� FRIDAY | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM May 13

COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES | CONTINUING EDUCATION | SPRING/SUMMER 2022

FAST FACT

Slips, trips and falls are the leading cause of workplace injuries in Canada. Repetitive stress and overexertion are second.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PART 1

WHMIS ONLINE $29 | PVHE-700

$159 | PVHE-114

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information

Introduce new committee members to

System training to meet the Federal

the basic principles of workplace health

Hazardous Products Act requirements

and safety or refresh your skills with

for handling hazardous materials in the workplace.

OH&S Level 1.

FERNIE ��

CONTINUOUS INTAKE | REGISTER ONLINE

FRIDAY | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM June 10

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PART 2

NEW! WORKPLACE ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION $159 | PVHE-261 An interactive learning setting will be utilized

$159 | PVHE-116

to increase the confidence and competency

Pick up where OH & S Level 1 leaves off

of Occupational Health & Safety Committee

and further develop the concepts, tools

members to conduct effective accident

and resources needed to tackle OH&S issues

investigations to prevent any future similar

at your workplace.

accidents/incidents from occurring.

FERNIE �� FRIDAY | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM June 17

FERNIE �� FRIDAY | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM June 24

INVERMERE �� FRIDAY | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM June 3

COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES | CONTINUING EDUCATION | SPRING/SUMMER 2022

SKID STEER $249 | PVHE-643 Basic Training for personnel operating skid steer/bobcat.

FERNIE �� SATURDAY | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM June 18

S100/S185 $249 | PVSS-101

HOISTING AND RIGGING SAFETY

Students will demonstrate an understanding of fire behaviour, fire line safety, tools and

$249 | PVHE-646

equipment, fundamentals of fire suppression

Course includes hoisting and rigging, equipment hazards, hoisting calculations, winching, cables, chains, boomers, slings, securing loads, equipment and hand signals.

and water delivery using portable pumps and gravity systems.

CRANBROOK �� MONDAY AND TUESDAY | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM May 16 and 17

CRANBROOK FRIDAY | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM April 8

INVERMERE ��

FERNIE ��

MONDAY AND TUESDAY | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM April 25 and 26

THURSDAY | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM May 12

S100A BASIC FIRE SAFETY $125 | PVNR-621

TECK HAZARDOUS ENERGY ISOLATION

This course is for those who have a current S100 Basic Fire Suppression Safety

$125 | PVHE-103

certificate and need to recertify.

Procedural requirements for the control

CRANBROOK ��

of hazardous conditions at all Teck Coal

WEDNESDAY | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM May 18

operations.

FERNIE �� MONDAY | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM April 11

THURSDAY | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM April 21

June 6

S100 FIRE SUPPRESSION

ROUGH TERRAIN TELEHANDLER $249 | PVHE-181

$249 | PVNR-170

This course is designed to provide Rough

Upon successful completion of this two-day

Terrain Telehandler operators with a solid

course, the candidate will demonstrate a

foundation in health and safety standards,

basic knowledge of wildland fire suppression

preventative maintenance and proper

organization structure, wildfire behaviour,

procedures for safe operation.

plus suppression and safety procedures.

CRANBROOK ��

FERNIE �� FRIDAY | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM April 22

CRESTON �� SATURDAY AND SUNDAY | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM May 28 and 29

FRIDAY | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM April 29

FERNIE ��

FERNIE �� WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM April 20 and 21

COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES | CONTINUING EDUCATION | SPRING/SUMMER 2022

TRANSPORTATION AIRBRAKES $349 | PVIN-131 This course is a comprehensive study of commercial vehicle air brake systems and pre-trip inspection.

CRANBROOK �� SATURDAY AND SUNDAY | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM May 14 and 15

FERNIE �� SATURDAY AND SUNDAY | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM April 9 and 10

GOLDEN �� SATURDAY AND SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM May 28 and 29

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE INSPECTION PROGRAM

RESOURCE ROAD SAFETY TRAINING $399 + GST | GIPD-1005

$849 | PVIN-130

Basic safety and decision making skills for

Course content covers the administration

driving on resource roads in British Columbia

and procedures of performing licensed

and further afield. This is a one-day field

facility vehicle inspections and encompasses

training course.

all types of highway vehicles – both private and commercial.

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CRANBROOK �� SATURDAY | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM April 30

FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS FRIDAYS 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | SATURDAYS 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM April 29 - May 7

TDG ONLINE (TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS) $39 | PVHE-701

INTRODUCTION TO SAFE USE OF FOREST SERVICE ROADS $99 + GST | GIRE-102

Required by Transport Canada if you are transporting dangerous goods. CONTINUOUS INTAKE | REGISTER ONLINE

If you are on resource roads, the most basic safety precaution is having and correctly using a truck radio. What type of radio to use, correct installation, trip planning , packing essentials, and safety training are all important first steps.

CRANBROOK �� WEDNESDAY | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM April 20

FAST FACT

COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES | CONTINUING EDUCATION | SPRING/SUMMER 2022

Labour Market Outlook projects 14,000 job openings for transport truck drivers in the next five years in BC.

HAUL TRUCK OPERATOR PROGRAM $7,500 | PVIN-220 This four-week program offers an introduction to safe and efficient operation of a haul truck in a surface mining or oil sands site. Our program uses simulators for Komatsu and Caterpillar haul trucks, which are most commonly used in Canadian large surface pit operations.

FERNIE-----------------------------------------------------------------------MONDAY – FRIDAY | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM May 2 – 27 September 6 – 29 May 30 – June 24

TRAFFIC CONTROL

TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUALIFICATION

$499 | PVIN-106 The BC Construction Safety Alliance’s

$299 | PVIN-163

comprehensive, two-day standardized

This one-day requalification course

course for Traffic Control Persons (TCPs)

will emphasize safe work practices and

consists of classroom and practical training.

further safety in the high hazard traffic

FERNIE ��

control industry.

FERNIE ��

WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM April 27 and 28

INVERMERE ��

TUESDAY | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM April 26

TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM May 17 and 18

COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES | CONTINUING EDUCATION | SPRING/SUMMER 2022

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Get the business and professional development skills you need. Our wide-range of courses are sure to add some oomph to your resume.

SPECIAL EVENT PLANNING PROGRAM $795 If you are currently planning special events within your job or looking for fundamentals to create a pathway to a future career, this program can expand your skills. This program introduces the planning, organizing, delivering, and evaluating of special events. FALL 2022: SEPTEMBER 19 - DECEMBER 11 (12 WEEKS)

ACTIVITY ASSISTANT MEDIAN WAGE IN BC

FOR MORE INFORMATION: EMAIL KIMBERLEY@COTR.BC.CA OR VISIT COTR.CA/SEPAC SOURCE: 2020 JOB BANK WAGE DATA

$41,295

BIRTH DOULA STUDIES PROGRAM $795 The demand for professionally trained birth

ACTIVITY ASSISTANT PROGRAM $2,499

doulas is increasing. Whether you have a

This course is designed to provide

passion for supporting families or wish to

individuals with previous health care

use this is as a stepping stone to explore

education the concepts and practical skills

other perinatal professions, the Birth Doula

to deliver activities to clients/residents

Studies Program is the perfect choice!

experiencing cognitive and physical

FALL 2022: SEPTEMBER 19 - MARCH 19 (12 WEEKS + PRACTICUM STUDIES) FOR MORE INFORMATION: EMAIL KIMBERLEY@COTR.BC.CA OR VISIT COTR.CA/DOULA

challenges in continuing, long-term care and rehabilitation settings. NEXT INTAKE STARTS SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 (APPLICATION DEADLINE AUGUST 15, 2022) FOR MORE INFORMATION: PHONE: 250-428-5332 OR EMAIL: CRESTON@COTR.BC.CA

COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES | CONTINUING EDUCATION | SPRING/SUMMER 2022

SUMMIT LEADERSHIP SERIES Explore your potential and learn how to inspire, challenge and support your team to achieve peak performance and transform your organization. The Summit Leadership Series cover critical skills to being successful when leading teams in today’s organizational landscape. This 36-hour program includes

A LEADER IS ONE WHO KNOWS THE WAY, GOES THE WAY, AND SHOWS THE WAY. - JOHN C. MAXWELL

three levels: Peak One, Two and Three, which can be customized to accommodate your organization’s scheduling needs.

PEAK TWO: LEAD TEAMS

Full program (36 hours) | In Class | $1295 Each Peak Level (12 hours) | In Class | $495

| PVBM-672

Peak Two focuses on your workplace and your team. Learn to articulate your

PEAK ONE: LEAD SELF

organizational culture, vision, and guiding

| PVBM-671

principles; understand project management;

What kind of leader are you? Peak One

and communicate effectively with your team.

focuses on developing your individual

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leadership and communication skills, learning to lead with fairness, and utilizing emotional intelligence

MONDAYS | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM June 20 and 27

CRANBROOK

PEAK THREE: LEAD FORWARD | PVBM-673

MONDAYS | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM June 6 and 13

As a leader, you are responsible for guiding

INVERMERE �� TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS | 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM May 10 - 19

your team through change and growth. In Peak Three, you will explore how to do so effectively and strategically.

CRANBROOK MONDAYS | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM July 11 and 18

COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES | CONTINUING EDUCATION | SPRING/SUMMER 2022

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

NEW! FAST TRACK GOOGLE ANALYTICS $59 + GST

BASIC BOOKKEEPING

Analytics including how to create an account, implement tracking code,

$225 | PVBM-158

analyze basic reports, and set up

Explore a basic system of bookkeeping

goals and campaign tracking.

suitable for small businesses enabling you to track business transactions.

CRANBROOK �� TUESDAY AND THURSDAY | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM May 31 – June 16

FERNIE �� TUESDAY AND THURSDAY | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM September 20 – October 6

| GIBM-1030

Learn the basic features of Google

TUESDAY | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM May 31 THURSDAY | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM June 9

HR ESSENTIALS $199 + GST

| GIBM-1010

Discover the essentials that help create and maintain a healthy and sustainable business

CUSTOM BOOKKEEPING $199 | PVBM-100 Expand your skills or resolve looming issues with Bookkeeping, Quickbooks,

for years to come!

CRANBROOK �� MONDAY | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM May 16

Sage 50 in this three hour private session customized to your needs. AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST | CONTACT FERNIE CAMPUS

COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES | CONTINUING EDUCATION | SPRING/SUMMER 2022

NEW! INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY WITH BATCHWORKING $179 + GST

RED CROSS MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY ONLINE $280

| PVPD-974

This course provides an introduction to the

| GIBM-126

The key to your

professional language used by those who are

productivity problem!

directly and indirectly involved with the art

CRANBROOK �� SATURDAY April 23

CONTINUOUS INTAKE | REGISTER ONLINE

| 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

NEW! MAILCHIMP EMAIL MARKETING MASTERCLASS

NEW! PINTEREST FOR BUSINESS $179 + GST | GIBM-127 Want to drive more traffic to your website get more sales? Pinterest here we come!

Mailchimp, grow an email subscriber list and TUESDAY | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM June 7 THURSDAY | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM June 16

NEW! TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES FOR EFFECTIVE MEETINGS AND MINUTE TAKING | GIBM-388

Focus on the use of tools such as Agendas, Minutes and Rules of Order to ensure your meetings achieve the three elements of success: full preparation, focused process and effective follow-up.

INVERMERE �� TUESDAYS | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM May 10 and 17 SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM June 4

| GIBM-620

If you are looking to be successful at

build high quality email marketing campaigns.

| 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

$99 + GST

$59 + GST

email, this course will show you how to use

CRANBROOK �� SATURDAY May 14

of healing.

FAST FACT

In 2022, 4 billion people around the world use email. Some experts expect that number to grow as high as 4.5 billion by 2024

COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES | CONTINUING EDUCATION | SPRING/SUMMER 2022

COMPUTER CLASSES

NEW! QUICKBOOKS IN THE CLOUD ENHANCED $289 | PVBM-1003

KEYBOARDING

In this course, you will take Quickbooks In

$59 + GST | PVBM-887

the Cloud to an extreme level of learning

Learn how to improve your keyboarding

about period-end tasks, managing and

accuracy and speed through this self-

filing sales and payroll taxes, customization,

directed class. CONTINUOUS INTAKE | REGISTER ONLINE

inventory and the list goes on.

FERNIE �� TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM June 7 - 23

QUICKBOOKS IN THE CLOUD $289 | PVBM-1091 QuickBooks Online empowers small business owners to manage their business on the go while ensuring data is safe and secure.

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NEW! WINDOWS FILE MANAGEMENT AND ONEDRIVE CLOUD STORAGE $109 | PVBM-517

TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM April 5 – 21

Learn how to work with large documents using a title page, table of contents, headers, footers, page numbers and hyperlinks. This course will also cover mail merges and APA

NEW! QUICKBOOKS DESKTOP ENHANCED $289 | PVBM-1002 Take Quickbooks Desktop to another level,

and MLA styles.

GOLDEN �� TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM June 14 and 15

of period-end tasks, managing and filing sales and payroll taxes, customization, inventory and more.

CUSTOM COMPUTER TRAINING

FERNIE �� TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM April 26 - May 12

$199 | PVBM-1541 Not accelerating with Excel? Has Word left you speechless? Is your Outlook grim? Contact your local campus for a three hour private session customized to your needs.

COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES | CONTINUING EDUCATION | SPRING/SUMMER 2022

BUNDLE EXCEL OR WORD COURSES AND SAVE! MS EXCEL MS EXCEL BUNDLE

MS EXCEL LEVEL 2 $109 | PVBM-507

$275 | PVBM-509

Enhance your skills by taking all three levels of MS Excel at a discount! These courses promise to take your skills to the next level and make your everyday Excel work a breeze. MS EXCEL LEVEL 1

Learn how to use more than just basic “SUM” functions and build your skills beyond Excel Level 1.

CRANBROOK �� TUESDAY AND THURSDAY | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM May 17 and 19

FERNIE �� MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM May 9 and 11

GOLDEN �� TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM April 26 and 27

MS EXCEL LEVEL 3

$109 | PVBM-506

$109 | PVBM-508

Find out how to set up spreadsheets

Advanced spreadsheet formatting

including formulas, graphs and

and formulas, plus creating and using

database features. This course

templates.

also covers simple functions, basic

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formatting techniques and printing.

CRANBROOK �� TUESDAY AND THURSDAY | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM May 10 and 12

FERNIE �� MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM May 2 and 4

GOLDEN ��

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM May 24 and 26

FERNIE �� MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM May 16 and 18

GOLDEN �� TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM May 17 and 18

TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM April 19 and 20

COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES | CONTINUING EDUCATION | SPRING/SUMMER 2022

The perfect bundles for business or professional development!

MS WORD MS WORD BUNDLE

MS WORD LEVEL 2 $109 | PVBM-512

$275 | PVBM-513

Enhance your skills by taking all three levels of MS Word at a discount! These courses promise to take your skills to the next level and make your everyday Word work a breeze. MS WORD LEVEL 1

Learn how to use templates and forms to speed the production of regularly used documents.

FERNIE �� MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM April 11 and 13

GOLDEN �� TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM May 31 and June 1

INVERMERE �� WEDNESDAY AND MONDAY | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM April 20 and 25

MS WORD LEVEL 3

$109 | PVBM-510

$109 | PVBM-517

Explore the basics of MS Word. This

Learn how to work with large

course is an introduction to the

documents using a title page, table

Windows system and how to navigate

of contents, headers, footers, page

documents by entering and editing text

numbers, hyperlinks, mail merges and

and creating and saving documents.

APA and MLA styles.

FERNIE �� MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM April 4 and 6

GOLDEN �� TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM May 24 and 25

INVERMERE �� MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM April 11 and 13

FERNIE �� MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM April 20 and 25

GOLDEN �� TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM June 7 and June 8

INVERMERE �� WEDNESDAY AND MONDAY | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM April 27 and May 2

COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES | CONTINUING EDUCATION | SPRING/SUMMER 2022

LIFESTYLE AND LEISURE

Now is a great time to find a new hobby or to learn a new skill. With everything from painting to pruning to languages available, you’re sure to find something that interests you. PLEASE CHECK ONLINE COURSE LISTINGS TO VERIFY IF THE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS ARE INCLUDED WITH THE COST OF THE COURSE.

ARTS AND CRAFTS

PAINTING FOR THE PETRIFIED $159 + GST | GIAR-187 In this course you will be shown the fundamentals of painting, including colour, theory and elements of design, building a palette, using brush lines, brush stroke techniques and creative form

GOLDEN �� THURSDAYS | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM April 21 – May 19

NEW! CULTURAL PAINTING $89 + GST | GIAR-134 In this course participants will create a painting representing cultural aspects of the lives of Metis people throughout Canada’s history.

FERNIE �� THURSDAYS | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM May 26 – June 9

NEW! BUILD A HONEY BEE BOX $125 + GST

NEW! PAINTING FOR THE INSPIRED

| GINR-706

If you appreciate the importance of bees in

$159 + GST | GIAR-188

the natural environment and seek to keep

In this course we will expand on the

bees of you own, our beekeepers will show

fundamentals from Painting for the Petrified

you how to make a honeybee box to begin

including color theory, elements of design,

the beekeeping process.

creating form and perspective.

INVERMERE �� SATURDAY | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM May 14

GOLDEN �� TUESDAYS | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM April 5 – May 3

COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES | CONTINUING EDUCATION | SPRING/SUMMER 2022

ICE DYEING

EXPLORE SILVERSMITHING

$159 + GST | GIAR-178

$195 + GST | GIIN-120

Ice dyeing results in a very organic, watery

Small class size with instruction in sawing,

patterning that is the perfect background for

shaping, texturing, annealing, soldering,

further art. Open to all levels, all materials

sanding filing, polishing and stone setting

included.

using bezels.

CRANBROOK �� TUESDAY | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM May 24

PARFAIT DYEING $159 + GST | GINR-180 Explore the effect of folding on your fabric. Parfait dyeing is a process where dyed cloth is stacked vertically and the colours migrate into the pieces next to them. Open to all levels, all materials included.

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GOLDEN �� SATURDAY AND SUNDAY | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM June 4 and 5

CREATIVE SILVERSMITHING WORKSHOP $60 + GST | GIIN-123 Bring your ideas, project supplies and enthusiasm for this creative workshop.

GOLDEN �� SATURDAY AND SUNDAY | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM April 23 and 24

TUESDAY | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM June 14

CLIMBING WALL OVERDYEING $159 + GST | GIAR-179

CLIMBING AND BOULDERING DROP IN $7 without rental, $10 with rental or

You will never see colours like this in any

purchase a punch card for $60 + GST

store! Use two dye baths to produce 15 coordinated colours that blend perfectly.

Drop by and meet fellow climbers!

Open to all levels, all materials included.

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TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM May 31 and June 1

WOMEN’S CLIMB SHIBORI TULIP TECHNIQUE $159 + GST | GIAR-181 Discover how the unique folding technique works in conjunction with ice dyeing to create a tulip that can be stretched and hung as a piece of art. Open to all levels, all materials included.

$7 without rental, $10 with rental or purchase a punch card for $60 + GST Women’s Climbing night - LGBTQIA2S+ always welcome. A safe place for climbers.

FERNIE �� WEDNESDAYS | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Second Wednesday of each month

CRANBROOK �� TUESDAY | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM June 7

For birthday parties and group bookings at the Fernie Campus climbing wall please call 250-423-4691.

COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES | CONTINUING EDUCATION | SPRING/SUMMER 2022

CULINARY

TEEN CLIMBING $75 + GST + $20 for equipment rental covers all six weeks | GIPS-400 The teen climbing is designed to progress your climbing skills in a non-competitive environment and improve your fitness and is a great place to meet like-minded teens.

LET’S ROLL $89 + GST | GIPS-1112 Learn how to make a variety of rolls using both raw and cooked ingredients. This hands-on class provides practice using

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different techniques and recipes for flavorful fillings.

TUESDAYS | 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM April 5 – May 10

FERNIE �� SATURDAY | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM April 30

KIDS CLIMBING $75 + $20 for equipment rental covers all six weeks | GIPS-150 The Kids Climbing Club is designed to keep kids moving in fun and interesting ways with lots of games and on-wall activities.

FERNIE �� WEDNESDAYS | 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM April 6 – May 11 THURSDAYS | 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM April 7 – May 12

NEW! SUMMER COCKTAILS $99 + GST | GIPS-117 Learn how to make up to 15 summer cocktails while honing in on your basic bartending skills.

FERNIE �� SATURDAY | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM June 4

CANNING IN CRESTON! Have you always wanted to know how to preserve your own food to enjoy all year round? These hands-on canning courses will show you all the secrets to become a confident home canner!

CANNING JAMS AND JELLIES $79 + GST | GIPD-551

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Saturday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | June 11

CANNING FRUIT $79 + GST | GIPD-1191 Saturday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | July 9

CANNING VEGETABLES $79 + GST | GIPD-958 Saturday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | July 23

CANNING MEATS $79 + GST | GIPD-985 Saturday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | August 13

COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES | CONTINUING EDUCATION | SPRING/SUMMER 2022

For all Invermere cooking courses, invite a friend or family member to join for only $30 + GST! NEW! AFTERNOON TEA

NEW! ALL THINGS PIE

$60 + GST | GIPS-402

$55 + GST | GIPS-126

Who doesn’t love afternoon tea? Spend a

We take the intimidation out of making

delightful afternoon tasting tea and making

flakey pastry. You’ll discover pastry tips and

sweets and savories to share and take home

techniques on everything from rolling and

for a scrumptious feast.

INVERMERE �� SUNDAY | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM May 1

NEW! BASIC CAKE DECORATING

shaping to blind baking and crimping.

INVERMERE �� SUNDAY | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM June 12

NEW! TART AND TARTLETS

$60 + GST | GIPS-401

$55 + GST | GIPS-406

If cake decorating is something you always

This course covers the techniques, skills, and

wanted to learn, this hands-on afternoon will

baking science behind making perfect tarts

give you the FUNdamentals necessary to stack, fill and decorate beautiful and exciting looking cakes for any occasion.

INVERMERE �� SUNDAY | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM May 15

NEW! QUICK BREADS

and tartlets, both sweet and savoury.

INVERMERE �� SUNDAY | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM June 12

NEW! GET GRILLING: BEST BBQ SIDE DISHES $55 + GST | GIPS-410

$60 + GST | GIPS-404

We will grill up some killer side dishes that

Making bread at home doesn’t have to take

will compliment, even outshine, your main

all day! Quick breads are leavened with items

dish. Easily adapted to your taste and what

other than yeast or eggs. Bake and take

you have on hand, these summer sizzlers are

home an assortment of muffins, scones and

sure to please.

more!

INVERMERE �� SUNDAY | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM May 29

NEW! BREADS, BUNS AND BRAIDS

INVERMERE �� SUNDAY | 2:00 - 4:00 PM June 19

NEW! BEAT THE HEAT NO BAKE TREATS

$60 + GST | GIPS-405

$55 + GST | GIPS-167

This hands-on class is hands down the best

When summer heats up you’ll never have to

way to get comfortable to using dry active

fire up your oven! We have something that

yeast and will have you rolling, twisting and

will please everyone in this collection of easy

braiding the dough into amazing creations to

no-bake desserts to make and take home for

make, bake and take home.

sharing, or not!

INVERMERE �� SUNDAY | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM June 5

INVERMERE �� SUNDAY | 10:00 PM - 12:00 PM June 19

COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES | CONTINUING EDUCATION | SPRING/SUMMER 2022

FIREARMS CANADIAN FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE (PAL) $149 + GST | GIRE-104 Get the needed firearms training for a Possession and Acquisition License with this

SAMPLE A VARIETY OF CHEESE IN FERNIE THIS SPRING! Bundle and save by signing up for all three of our weekend cheese sessions. In-Class | $245 + GST | GIAR-816

course, focusing on non-restricted firearms such as rifles and shotguns.

CRANBROOK �� FRIDAY AND SATURDAY | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (FRIDAY), 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (SATURDAY) April 29 and 30

FERNIE �� SATURDAY AND SUNDAY | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM April 9 and 10 August 13 and 14 June 18 and 19

NEW! EXPLORE CHEESE $89 + GST | GIPS-166 The first step in your “everything you always wanted to know about cheese but were afraid to ask” education. In this class, you’ll taste

KIMBERLEY �� SATURDAY AND SUNDAY | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM June 24 and 25

INVERMERE �� SATURDAY AND SUNDAY | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM May 7 and 8 August 13 and 14

your way through the basic types of cheese.

FERNIE �� SATURDAY | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM June 25

CANADIAN RESTRICTED FIREARMS $149 + GST | GIRE-111 An introductory firearm safety course intended for all new restricted firearm users and those individuals who wish to acquire

NEW! EUROPEAN CHEESE $89 + GST | GIPS-129 This course we explore some of the classic European cheeses that have been produced over centuries.

FERNIE �� SATURDAY | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM June 25

NEW! NORTH AMERICAN CHEESE

CRANBROOK �� SUNDAY | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM May 15

FERNIE �� SATURDAY | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM September 10

CORE HUNTER TRAINING $169 + GST | GIRE-115 Make sure you possess the knowledge and skills needed to be a safe and ethical hunter

$89 + GST | GIPS-200

by taking the Conservation and Outdoor

This course explores how North

Recreation Education program.

American cheese making has evolved to rival some the best cheeses of the world.

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restricted firearms.

FERNIE �� SATURDAY - MONDAY | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY), 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (MONDAY) June 11 – 13 August 20 – 22

KIMBERLEY �� FRIDAY – SUNDAY | 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM (FRIDAY), 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY) May 6 – 8

COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES | CONTINUING EDUCATION | SPRING/SUMMER 2022

FLORAL

NEW! SENSATIONAL SPRING FLOWERS $129 + GST | GIPS-717

NEW! DAZZLING MODERN ARRANGEMENTS

Brighten your day with a ceramic vase filled with beautiful seasonal flowers and foliage that you designed.

$89 + GST | GIPS-964 Transform your flower bouquets into a stunning display! Take home a beautiful and unique arrangement in a modern vase. Led by our floral designer Shandrea O’Brien.

CRANBROOK �� WEDNESDAY | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM April 13

FERNIE �� THURSDAY | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM April 7

HEALTH AND WELLNESS ESSENTIAL OIL BASICS $69 + GST | GIHE-122 Join our local Clinical Aromatherapist to learn

DESIGNING JAW DROPPING PLANTERS $89 + GST | GIAR-934 Imagine walking up to the entrance of your home and being greeted by a beautiful floral planter. Led by our floral designer Shandrea O’Brien.

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how to utilize a selection of essential oils and make your own room or body spray blend.

CRANBROOK �� THURSDAY | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM April 21

THE BEGINNINGS OF TAI CHI $59 + GST | GIHE-381

WEDNESDAY | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM May 4

Would you like to have more energy, less stress, more flexibility and better balance? Tai

NEW! HURRAY FOR SPRING FLORAL CREATION

Chi teaches you to move with effortless grace. SATURDAYS | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM May 28 – June 25 August 13 – September 17 July 9 – August 6

$79 + GST | GIAR-293 Celebrate the return of Spring with an arrangement brimming with joy and colour.

NEW! ORACLE CARDS

This would look amazing adorning your

$59 + GST | GIAR-642

Easter table or to simply admire and enjoy

Gain confidence and inner clarity through

nature’s first blooms.

readings and learn about the types of Oracle cards, how to use them and how to care for

INVERMERE �� THURSDAY | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM April 14

them. Cards provided.

INVERMERE �� THURSDAY | 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM May 26

NEW! SENSATIONAL SUCCULENTS AND BLOOMS MOSS BASKET $89 + GST | GIAR-115 Create your own unique moss hanging basket stuffed with succulents, blooms and enchantment! Floral designer Shandrea O’Brien will show you how to make your own distinctive masterpiece for summer.

INVERMERE �� FRIDAY | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM May 27

COURSES UNDER $55! MEDITATION (GIHE-177), April 24, May 29, June 26, July 24, August 28, or September 25 at 4:00 PM, Online, $19 + GST

PROTECTING YOUR PEACE IN DIFFICULT TIMES (GIHE-451), June 7 and 21 at 6:30 PM, Invermere, $54 + GST

COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES | CONTINUING EDUCATION | SPRING/SUMMER 2022

HORTICULTURE AND GARDENING

COURSES UNDER $55!

NEW! BEEKEEPING BASICS AND BEE TOUR

(GIHE-176), June 7 and 9 at 6:00 PM, Fernie, $49 + GST

BECOMING A HOME HERBALIST

$64 + GST | GINR-214 Kim Weaver of Weavers Bee Co. will discuss basic practices, equipment, bee biology and behaviour, seasonal management, disease identification and control. A tour of Kim’s beehives will also be included.

CULTIVATION OF JAPANESE MUSHROOMS $59 + GST

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| GINR-315

Join our instructor for an illustrated presentation on the commercial cultivation

SATURDAY | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM May 14

of several species of edible mushrooms grown on sawdust media in Japan.

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NEW! CANADA GAP

FRIDAY | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM May 6

$59 + GST | GINR-273 Join us for a two-hour webinar to learn what the CanadaGAP (Good Agricultural Practices) Program is all about, whether you need it to meet your customer requirements

GROW YOUR OWN MUSHROOMS $79 + GST

| GINR-196

Our instructor will present a talk on

and how the program can help you to meet

mushroom cultivation followed by a hands-

regulatory requirements.

on workshop on how to grow oyster

MONDAY | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM June 27

mushrooms.

CRESTON �� SATURDAY | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM May 7

CANNABIS REGULATIONS/ LICENSING

SPRING MUSHROOM FORAY

$59 + GST | GINR-310 This course will introduce the current federal

$79 + GST | GINR-304

and BC provincial regulations for cannabis,

Go mushroom foraging in the local woods

with emphasis on the regulations for

with our instructor to search for edible

personal home cultivation.

fungi including mushrooms, morels, boletes, oysters, ear-fungi, coral fungi and more!

CONTINUOUS INTAKE | REGISTER ONLINE

CRESTON �� SATURDAY | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM May 7

CANNABIS PROCESSING FOR THE HOME GROWER

SOW, YOU WANT TO GROW?

$189 + GST | GINR-314

$109 + GST | GINR-236

This course explores the many ways that cannabis can be processed for consumption by the home grower including juicing, extracts, infused oils, butters, edibles, etc.

FERNIE �� SATURDAY | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM April 23

Explore the advantages and disadvantages of different soil types and increase productivity through soil amendments.

CRESTON �� TUESDAY AND THURSDAY | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM April 12 and 14

COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES | CONTINUING EDUCATION | SPRING/SUMMER 2022

MONITORING PESTS AND BENEFICIALS

SMALL FRUIT PRODUCTION $89 + GST | GINR-257

$119 + GST | GINR-239

This course is a general introduction

Learn how to identify beneficial insects

to growing small fruit and the cultural

through their various stages of growth,

practices involved in production of

how to maintain an environment that

berry crops for the home garden.

encourages beneficials and how they control a variety of pests.

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CRESTON �� TUESDAY AND THURSDAY | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM April 5 and 7

SATURDAY | 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM May 14

NEW! PERMACULTURE BASICS

NEW! HAZARD ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL POINTS (HACCP) $59 + GST | GINR-272

$289 + GST | GINR-277

Participants will be taken through simple

Hands on learning of the 12 principles that

steps to determine what their food safety

underlie all permaculture practice and

and HACCP needs are and provided a one-

examine how they are reflected in ecological

page cheat sheet to understanding what

intelligence and how it applies to any scale

HACCP is and how to structure a HACCP

of living from an apartment to a large

Plan and Program, and the 11 templates to

acreage.

get started on developing a HACCP Plan.

CRESTON �� SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM September 17 – 25

NEW! PUTTING YOUR GARDEN TO BED

CRESTON �� FRIDAY | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM June 10

SUMMER PRUNING AND THINNING

$59 + GST | GINR-110

$119 + GST | GINR-202

After an intensive gardening season, it is

Join our instructor in the orchard for

important to begin the regeneration of the

this hands-on approach to teach you the

minerals and nutrients in your soil.

fundamental techniques and benefits for pruning and thinning your fruit trees.

FERNIE �� SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM August 27

CRESTON �� SATURDAY | 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM july 9

PUTTING YOUR TREES TO BED $69 + GST | GINR-242 As tree fruits come into dormancy, it is

WATER FEATURES - HORTICULTURE

a good time to identify signs of disease

$109 + GST | GINR-622

or pests and select proper management

This course will introduce you to the

techniques and prepare them for the

possibilities for the use of water features

upcoming winter season.

in your landscape and the basic practical

CRESTON �� SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM September 24

knowledge to design and install them.

CRESTON �� TUESDAY AND THURSDAY | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM April 26 and 28

COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES | CONTINUING EDUCATION | SPRING/SUMMER 2022

LANGUAGES

NEW! SUSTAINABLE FOOD GROWING

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH

$109 + GST | GINR-101 Learn how to plan, prep, build and maintain a vibrant and nutritious garden to become less reliant on produce supply chains.

$125 + GST | GIAR-918 Strengthen the knowledge acquired in Spanish for Travelers and speak in a more

GOLDEN �� TUESDAYS | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM May 10 and 17

detailed way about daily life, family, work and hobbies.

FERNIE �� MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM June 6 – 29

NEW! SUSTAINABLE COMPOSTING $109 + GST | GINR-129

GOLDEN �� TUESDAYS | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM May 3 – June 7

Learn how to build and maintain a household compost pile that will build soil and help you grow more food in return. Create a closed loop system in your own backyard.

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CUSTOM SPANISH TRAINING $199 + GST | GIAR-158 Want to add another dimension to your

TUESDAYS | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM May 24 and 31

Spanish skills? Call to arrange a private three-hour session with our instructor.

NEW! TYPICAL AND ALTERNATIVE GARDENING

UPON REQUEST | PLEASE CONTACT THE FERNIE CAMPUS

$59 + GST | GINR-111 Explore the pros and cons of Hugelkultur gardening, Lasagna gardening, raised and in-ground gardening.

SPANISH FOR TRAVELERS $125 + GST | GIAR-159

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It’s not quite the same as being at a beach in Puerto Vallarta, but our popular beginners

SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM May 7

Spanish course is still a fun time.

FERNIE �� MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM April 4 – May 2

NEW! VEGETABLE GARDENING AND SEED SAVING $59 + GST | GINR-112 Discover how the growing climate and hardiness zones in the Elk Valley, providing you with tools and tips to grow a successful

$189 | PVSS-931

garden in our unique area along with seed

This intermediate sign language course will

saving tips.

allow you to continue learning, practicing,

FERNIE �� SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM June 27

INTERMEDIATE SIGN LANGUAGE

and honing your sign language skills. THURSDAY | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM April 14 - June 16

COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES | CONTINUING EDUCATION | SPRING/SUMMER 2022

NEW! OUTDOOR SURVIVAL SKILLS $125 + GST | GIAR-168 Wilderness survival must haves! Gain hands on experience exploring the basics of fire and bush craft, construction and usage of a survival kit and outdoor environmental ethics.

CRANBROOK �� TUESDAY AND THURSDAY | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM SATURDAY | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM June 14 – June 18

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

JUST FOR KIDS! ELK WATERSHED DISCOVERY CAMP 1

BIKE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

$ 340 | GIPS-113 Participants ages 7 to 10 will explore the Elk

$65 + GST | GIAR-664

River Watershed by water and land! Hikers

A practical introductory course for bikers

will fly fish, paddle, hike, swim and so much

to learn how to clean and maintain your

more while they learn about the natural

precious steed to keep it running at its best, and the basic trail repairs to bring your bike back from a ride.

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wonders of the Elk River.

FERNIE �� MONDAY - FRIDAY | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM July 11 – 15 July 18 – 22

WEDNESDAYS | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM June 15 and 22 August 10 and 17

NEW! MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

JUST FOR KIDS! ELK WATERSHED DISCOVERY CAMP 2 $ 350 | GIPS-302 Participants ages 10 to 14 will explore the

$450 | PVRE-543

Elk River Watershed and develop practical

Formal instruction for Mountain bikers

wilderness skills. Campers will paddle, fish,

looking for riding techniques, mountain

hike and raft while discovering the natural

bike guiding skills, trail building and bike

history of the watershed and learning new

maintenance.

FERNIE �� MONDAY – FRIDAY | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM May 16 to 20

COURSES UNDER $55! ADVENTURESMART - TRIP PLANNING (GIRE-180) April 7 at 6:00 PM,

outdoor skills.

FERNIE �� MONDAY - FRIDAY | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM August 8 – 12 August 15 – 19

NEW! COLUMBIA VALLEY INTERPRETER $ 495 + GST | GIRE-199 How did Mount Swansea get its name?

Cranbrook, Free

Where do the turtles go when the lake is

BASIC BIKE MAINTENANCE

frozen? Why is this the warmer side of the

(GIRE-299), April 30 at 9:00 AM, Invermere, $54 + GST

Find out these answers and a whole lot

Rockies? Who are the local First Nations? more!

NEW! FORAGING IN THE EAST KOOTENAYS (GIRE-646), June 1 at 6:00 PM, Invermere, $54 + GST

INVERMERE �� MONDAY - THURSDAY | May 30 – June 2

COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES | CONTINUING EDUCATION | SPRING/SUMMER 2022

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

PHOTOGRAPHY NEW! FAST TRACK OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY $79 + GST | GIAR-354 Focused on taking and making stunning outdoor photos, this workshop discusses different techniques during the morning class, before going out to spend an afternoon in the field.

FERNIE �� SUNDAY | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM May 8

NEW TO PARAGLIDING WEEKEND COURSE

GOLDEN ��

$825 + GST | GIAR-305

SATURDAY | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM May 14

With a mix of practice and theory, learn aerodynamics, sport and equipment

NEW! OUTDOOR WILDFLOWER MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY

basics followed by your first little flights at a practice hill. Course fees include all paragliding equipment and student

$79 + GST | GIAR-263

paragliding manual.

INVERMERE �� FRIDAY – SUNDAY | FRIDAY 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM April 22 – 24

A class geared towards capturing your favourite wildflowers, plants and small things in nature! A camera and or camera/lens combo capable of macro photography along with a tripod will be required to get the most out of this class.

PARAGLIDING P1 RATED PILOT WEEKEND COURSE

GOLDEN �� SUNDAY | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM June 18

$825 + GST | GIRE-306 Work on landings and take offs as you learn practical lessons at a practice hill and get ready for the HPAC student rating exam. Theory lessons include meteorology, air regulations and flying procedures.

INVERMERE �� FRIDAY – SUNDAY | FRIDAY 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM April 29 – May 1

INVERMERE �� SATURDAY | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM May 7

COURSES UNDER $55! NEW! GUIDED PHOTOGRAPHY WALK (GIAR-137), MAY 15 OR JUNE 19 AT 10:00 AM, GOLDEN $45 + GST

FERNIE AMBASSADOR

NEW TO PARAGLIDING AND P1 RATED PILOT COMBINED ONE WEEK COURSE

(GIBM-100), MAY 26, JUNE 2, OR JUNE 9 AT 12:30 PM, FERNIE, $20 + GST

OPIOID EMERGENCY AWARENESS

$1650 + GST | GIAR-308 Take both New to Paragliding and P1 Rated Pilot course together in one week. Students will be ready to write the HPAC student

INVERMERE ��

RESIDENTIAL TENANCY (GIPD-1020), MAY 16 AT 7:00 PM, FERNIE, $30 + GST

rating exams at the end of the course.

MONDAY - FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM April 25 – 29

(GIHE-183), JUNE 16 AT 6:30PM, FERNIE, $35 + GST

WILLS, POWERS OF ATTORNEY, AND REPRESENTATION AGREEMENTS (GIPD-100), MAY 9 AT 7:00 PM, FERNIE, $30 + GST

COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES | CONTINUING EDUCATION | SPRING/SUMMER 2022

SPECIAL INTEREST SELF DEFENSE FOR ANYONE $59 + GST | GIPD-199 Self Defense for Anyone includes the basics of self defense and body mechanics that will give the student a foundation upon which to develop self confidence, personal safety and healthy bodily awareness.

CRESTON �� SATURDAY | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM JUNE 25

RED CROSS BABYSITTING COURSE $79 | PVSS-600 This course covers everything from first aid to managing difficult behaviours to essential

NEW! ABC’S OF AGILITY FOR DOGS

content on leadership and professional conduct as a babysitter. Must be ages 11 to

$125 + GST | GIRE-600

15.

Are you and your dog looking for something different to do? Agility training is a great way to provide physical and mental exercise.

CRANBROOK �� WEDNESDAYS | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM JULY 6 – AUGUST 10

FERNIE �� SATURDAY | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM MAY 14

GOLDEN �� SUNDAYS

| 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

APRIL 10 | JUNE 19

NEW! LEARNING GENEALOGY $89 + GST | GISS-140 Ever wonder about your genealogy?

INVERMERE �� FRIDAY | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM JULY 8

Research, record and assemble your story.

FERNIE �� SATURDAY |

RED CROSS STAY SAFE!

9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

$59 | GISS-600

MAY 28

Stay Safe! Teaches 9 – 13 year olds about being safe when they are without the

NEW! MAXIMIZE YOUR HOME’S RESALE POTENTIAL $59 + GST | GIIN-251 A former real estate agent and interior

or trusted adult, both at home and in their communities.

FERNIE ��

designer tag team to show you the strategies

SUNDAY | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

to maximize your profit from the sale of your

MAY 29

home.

CRESTON �� TUESDAY | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM MAY 10

direct supervision of a parent, guardian,

GOLDEN �� SUNDAY | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM JUNE 12

INVERMERE �� THURSDAY | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM JUNE 30

COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES | CONTINUING EDUCATION | SPRING/SUMMER 2022

Think. Do. CARE HEAL SUPPORT NURTURE

Become.

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT PROGRAM DESIGN This seven-month program combines classroom and practical experience, providing you with the knowledge and skills required to care for individuals in residential care, assisted living facilities, community settings or in their homes.

ENROL NOW FOR FALL 2022 CLASSES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Health care workers are in high demand. Employers in our region are actively seeking new members for their health care teams. Start here!

CRANBROOK CAMPUS | CRESTON CAMPUS

cotr.bc.ca/programs/health-care-assistant/

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INDEX | COURSE LISTINGS BY CAMPUS CRANBROOK

CRESTON

ABC’s of Agility for Dogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Adventure Smart - Trip Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

ALL COURSES IN CRESTON ARE RUN ON PACIFIC STANDARD TIME (PST)

Air Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Canning Fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Basic Bookkeeping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Canning Jams and Jellies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Basic Fall Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Canning Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Canadian Firearms Safety (PAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Canning Vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Canadian Restricted Firearms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Cultivation of Japanese Mushrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Chainsaw Operator Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

FoodSafe Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Custom Computer Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Forklift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Grow Your Own Mushrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Dazzling Modern Arrangements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) . . . . . 25

Designing Jaw Dropping Planters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Health Care Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Emergency Medical Responder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Intermediate Sign Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Essential Oil Basics (Aromatherapy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Maximize Your Home’s Resale Potential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Fabric Dyeing: Ice Dyeing Technique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Monitoring Pests and Beneficials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Fabric Dyeing: Parfait Dyeing Technique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Occupational First Aid Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Fabric Dyeing: Over Dyeing Technique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Permaculture Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Fabric Dyeing: Shibori Tulip Dyeing Technique . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Putting Your Trees to Bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

FoodSafe Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR-C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Forklift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

S100 Fire Suppression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Hoisting and Rigging Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Self Defense for Anyone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

HR Essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Small Fruit Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Increase Your Productivity with Batchworking . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Sow, You Want to Grow? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Intro to the Safe Use of Forest Service Roads (FSR’s) . . . . . . 9

Spring Mushroom Foray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Mental Health First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Summer Pruning and Thinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

MS Excel Bundle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Transportation Endorsement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

MS Excel Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Water Features – Horticulture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

MS Excel Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 MS Excel Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Occupational First Aid Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Occupational First Aid Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

FERNIE

Outdoor Survival Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Airbrakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Pinterest for Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Basic Bookkeeping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Red Cross Basic Life Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Basic Fall Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Red Cross Basic Life Support Recertification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Becoming a Home Herbalist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Red Cross CPR C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Bike Maintenance and Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Red Cross CPR C Recertification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Canadian Firearms Safety (PAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Resource Road Safety Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Canadian Restricted Firearms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Rough Terrain Telehandler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Cannabis Processing for the Home Grower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

S100/185 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Climbing and Bouldering Drop in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

S100A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Confined Space Entry/Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Summit Leadership Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Conversational Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 CORE Hunter Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Cultural Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Custom Bookkeeping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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FERNIE CONTINUED

Teen Climbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Custom Computer Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Traffic Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Custom Spanish Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Traffic Control Requalification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Elk Watershed Discovery Camp 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Transportation Endorsement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Elk Watershed Discovery Camp 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Typical and Alternative Gardening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

European Cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Vegetable Gardening and Seed Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Explore Cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Wilderness Advanced First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Fast Track Outdoor Adventure Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Wilderness First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Fernie Ambassador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Wilderness First Responder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

FoodSafe Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Wilderness First Responder – Recertification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Forklift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Wills, Powers of Attorney And Representation

Haul Truck Operator Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Hoisting and Rigging Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Women’s Climb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Kids Climbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Workplace Accident Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Learning Genealogy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Let’s Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Mental Health First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Mountain Bike Skills Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

GOLDEN

MS Excel Bundle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Airbrakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

MS Excel Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Conversational Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

MS Excel Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Creative Silversmithing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

MS Excel Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Custom Computer Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

MS Word Bundle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Explore Silversmithing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

MS Word Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Faller Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

MS Word Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Fast Track Outdoor Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

MS Word Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Guided Photography Walk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

North American Cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Mental Health First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Occupational First Aid Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

MS Excel Bundle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Occupational First Aid Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

MS Excel Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Occupational Health and Safety Part 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

MS Excel Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Occupational Health and Safety Part 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

MS Excel Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Opioid Emergency Awareness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

MS Word Bundle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Putting Your Garden to Bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

MS Word Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Quickbooks Desktop Enhanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

MS Word Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Quickbooks in the Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

MS Word Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Quickbooks in the Cloud Enhanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Occupational First Aid Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Red Cross Babysitting Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Occupational First Aid Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Red Cross Emergency Childcare First Aid and CPR . . . . . . . . 3

Outdoor Wildflower Macro Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Red Cross Stay Safe! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Painting for the Petrified . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Residential Tenancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Painting for the Inspired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Rough Terrain Telehandler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Red Cross Babysitting Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

S100 Fire Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Red Cross CPR-C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

S100A Basic Fire Suppression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Red Cross Emergency Childcare First Aid and CPR . . . . . . . . 3

Skid Steer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR-C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Spanish for Travelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Red Cross Stay Safe! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Sensational Spring Flowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Sustainable Food Growing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Summer Cocktails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Sustainable Composting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

St. John CPR-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Transportation Endorsement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

St. John CPR-C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Windows File Management and OneDrive Cloud Storage . . 15

St. John Standard for Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Teck Hazardous Energy Isolation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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Afternoon Tea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Canadian Firearms Safety (PAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

All Things Pie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

CORE Hunter Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Basic Bike Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

FoodSafe Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Basic Cake Decorating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Occupational First Aid Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Beat the Heat No Bake Treats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Beekeeping Basics and Bee Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Breads, Buns and Braids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Build A Honeybee Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

ONLINE

Canadian Firearms Safety (PAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

PLEASE NOTE FOR STARRED ( ) COURSES HOSTED BY

Chainsaw Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

THE CRESTON CAMPUS, ALL COURSES ARE RUN ON PACIFIC STANDARD TIME (PST).

Columbia Valley Interpreter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Custom Computer Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Activity Assistant Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Foraging in the East Kootenays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Birth Doula Studies Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Get Grilling: Best BBQ Side Dishes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Canada Gap* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Hurray For Spring Floral Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Cannabis Regulations/Licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Mental Health First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Custom Bookkeeping Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

MS Word Bundle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Custom Computer Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

MS Word Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Custom Spanish Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

MS Word Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Fast Track Google Analytics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

MS Word Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Food Safety for Food Handlers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

New to Paragliding and P1 Rated Pilot Combined

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)* . . . . . 25

One Week Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Intermediate Sign Language* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

New to Paragliding Weekend Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Keyboarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Occupational First Aid Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Mailchimp Email Marketing Masterclass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Occupational First Aid Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Meditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Outdoor Wildflower Macro Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Red Cross Medical Terminology Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Oracle Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Red Cross Psychological First Aid - Caring For Others . . . . . 5

Paragliding P1 Rated Pilot Weekend Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Red Cross Psychological First Aid - Self Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Protect Your Peace in Difficult Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Special Event Planning Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Quick Breads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

TDG Online (Transportation of Dangerous Goods) . . . . . . . . . 9

Red Cross Babysitting Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

The Beginnings of Tai Chi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Tools and Techniques For Effective Meetings and Minute

Red Cross Emergency Child First Aid and CPR . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Taking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Red Cross Emergency First Aid and CPR-C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

WHMIS Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR-C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Red Cross Stay Safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Red Cross Wilderness First Aid 20 Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Red Cross Wilderness First Aid 40 Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 S100/S185 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Sensational Succulents and Blooms Moss Basket . . . . . . . . . 23 Summit Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Tarts and Tartlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Tools and Techniques for Effective Meetings and Minute Taking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Traffic Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Transportation Endorsement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Workplace Accident Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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