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UALBERTA EXTENSION

CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION.................................................................................................................... 4 LEARNING FORMATS........................................................................................................................... 5 Occupational Health and Safety Certificate..................................................................... 6 Construction Administration Certificate......................................................................... 34 Applied Geostatistics CiTation................................................................................................. 49 Environmental Resource Management Certificate....................................................... 50 Applied Land Use Planning Certificate ............................................................................... 62 Location and parking map....................................................................................................... 74

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR Fall term: September–December 2015 Winter term: January–March 2016 Spring term: April–June 2016

Occupational Health and Safety www.extension.ualberta.ca/ohs ohs@ualberta.ca Twitter: @uaxOHS 780.492.3037

PROGRAM CORRESPONDENCE

Construction Administration www.extension.ualberta.ca/cst cst@ualberta.ca 780.492.5058 or 780.492.5532

All official correspondence will be sent to students via their @ualberta email address.

AUDITING A COURSE Audit students are not required to complete assignments and will not be assessed. To audit a course, complete the “Audit a Course” form located at www.extension.ualberta. ca/auditing and submit it to the registration office. Audit students pay the same course fee as non-audit students.

Courses that are audited will not be applied toward a credential (certificate, citation, etc.) at any time.

POLICIES & PROCEDURES For complete information on course transfer, withdrawal, and other faculty policies and procedures, refer to www.extension.ualberta.ca/policies.

TUITION & FEES A one-time application fee of $100 is required for admission into a program. Tuition is paid on a course-by-course basis as you register for your courses; courses are GST-exempt.

Materials and textbooks are not included in course fees.

LOCATION Our face-to-face courses are held at the UAlberta Enterprise Square campus, downtown Edmonton, 10230 Jasper Avenue (T5J 4P6). We are linked to the Bay/ Enterprise Square LRT station, and several parking options are available within a two-block radius (see page 74 for a location map and detailed parking information). Courses in the Occupational Health and Safety program are also offered in Calgary (page 26) and through our affiliate colleges across Alberta (page 28).

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Environmental Resource Management www.extension.ualberta.ca/erm erm@ualberta.ca 780.492.5058 or 780.492.5532 Applied Land Use Planning www.extension.ualberta.ca/alup alup@ualberta.ca Twitter: @ALUPUofA 780.492.6914 or 780.492.5532 Extension Student Services Office www.extension.ualberta.ca/studentservices extnregistration@ualberta.ca 780.492.3116 or 1.800.808.4784

Faculty of Extension Open House Thursday, August 27, 2015 4–8 pm Enterprise Square 10230 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton Not sure what class you would like to take this fall, or perhaps you’re a returning student with questions, questions, and more questions?

Find out from program instructors and faculty staff about our programs and courses by attending our Open House. We offer adult learners a wealth of part-time continuing studies, professional development, and lifelong learning opportunities.

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LEARNING FORMATS

Extension’s educational offerings are custom-designed to provide the most effective and appropriate learning environments for each of our courses and programs. Depending on your path of study, our courses may be delivered in any of the following formats:

ONLINE LEARNING Readings, interactive materials, assessments and assignments will all be accessed and completed via the internet. Students require a computer with internet access and a minimum of technical requirements (such as a modern operating system, supported browser, and word processor).

FACE-TO-FACE LEARNING (Classroom Instruction) In-person classes may happen in downtown Edmonton at Enterprise Square or at other classroom locations across the province (check course syllabus for details). Please note that all courses at the Faculty of Extension may be web-enhanced; we recommend that all our students have regular internet access for the duration of their study.

Asynchronous A flexible online learning experience; you will move through the course material and activities at the same pace as the class. There are no real-time virtual sessions to attend.

Self-Paced asynchronous Another flexible online learning experience that is not cohort-based; you will complete your work individually within the specified time frame. Make sure that you check your course syllabus for information on deadlines pertaining to your course.

BLENDED LEARNING These courses combine face-to-face (i.e., in-person) and online learning. Online activities and course requirements may occur before, during, and/or after the face-to-face time.

All students will be required to complete parts of a blended course online. If your course is listed as “blended learning,” be sure to refer to the course schedule to learn more about when the class meets in-person and when you’ll be working online.

Note: Your course grade may include a participation and professional component (check your course syllabus).

Note: Self-paced and asynchronous learning require a high level of intrinsic motivation and self-discipline.

Synchronous These online courses contain an element of real-time instructor-student interaction. Students will need a computer with audio input and output (such as a microphone-equipped headset). Synchronous courses feature a real-time, virtual classroom where students and instructors ‘attend’ the online sessions and interact at the same time.

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Occupational Health and Safety Certificate

We invite you to explore the University of

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Alberta’s Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S)

This program is designed for practicing occupational health and safety professionals and for those who aspire for a career in health and safety in the workplace, including occupational and industrial health and safety technicians, technologists, officers, coordinators, supervisors, consultants, educators, trainers, and administrators. Our students come from diverse sectors, including oil and gas, aviation, construction, education, health care, manufacturing, municipalities, mining, forestry, and government agencies.

Certificate Program and become an agent of change towards a healthier and safer Alberta.

The University of Alberta’s part-time OH&S certificate program, one of the most advanced in Canada, is a cornerstone for safety in the province. It is designed to help practitioners from many different backgrounds develop competencies to be effective in the development, implementation and evaluation of health and safety programs and systems in a wide variety of occupational settings.

This program provides an opportunity for practising occupational health and safety professionals (or for those who aspire for a career in health and safety) to advance their skill-set and to assist employers in continuously improving safety performance.

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BENEFITS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of the OH&S Certificate program can anticipate to:

Our graduates are employed in a variety of positions in a wide range of employment sectors, including private businesses, government agencies, and labour groups.

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of healthy and safe workplaces.

• Enhance their professional practices of people responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of occupational health and safety programs, systems, procedures, and techniques.

• Develop their professional competence as occupational health and safety professionals.

• Develop an understanding of and the ability to apply concepts, principles, and practices involved in the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, control, prevention, reduction, and elimination of hazards, accidents, injuries, diseases, and disabilities to people in on-the-job situations.

• Prepare for registration as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) as granted by the Board of Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP).

Alumni from the program include: environmental health officers, public health inspectors, construction and production foremen and supervisors, maintenance superintendents, industrial hygienists, occupational health nurses, engineering and instrument technicians, and chemical technologists.

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QUALIFICATIONS & ADMISSION

TRANSFER CREDIT

Enrolling in the program is a requirement if you want to earn the certificate. You may apply for admission as you start your studies or, if you prefer, after you have taken one or more courses.

If you have completed a course from a recognized post-secondary institution within the last five years that is applicable to the OHS program, you may request an exemption up to a maximum of three courses either as core or elective courses. Please see our website, www.extension.ualberta.ca, for more details.

To enrol, you must have two years’ work experience and a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.

If you attended high school in Alberta, transcripts may be ordered from Alberta Education at 780.427.5732; for high schools outside of Alberta, contact the corresponding provincial department of education.

COURSE FORMATS

You are still invited to apply if you do not meet the admission requirements. Your qualifications will be reviewed, and conditional entrance may be granted.

Students granted conditional admission must achieve a minimum grade of 2.0 (or letter grade of ’C’) in their first two core courses in order to continue in the program.

You can register for a course without enrolling in the program, as long as course prerequisites are met.

This program is currently open for enrolment — apply now at www.extension.ualberta.ca.

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In response to student demand, the OH&S program delivers its courses in a variety of learning formats that include face-to-face (F2F) classroom instruction, blended learning (combining online and F2F components), and different modalities of online learning (asynchronous, self-paced asynchronous, and synchronous). To learn more about these formats and their requirements, please refer to page 5 or visit www.extension.ualberta.ca/elearning.

SCHEDULING OPTIONS Face-to-face courses are available in the daytime, evening, and weekends. The program also offers condensed-format courses held over a period of four days, two weekends, or three weekends. Students registering in a condensed-format offering are expected to have a solid understanding of OH&S concepts in order to be successful. Courses offered in a condensed format have pre-class components to be completed prior to the class start date; this work will be graded.

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ASSIGNMENTS & ATTENDANCE All courses may include pre-class and post-class work and/or a variety of assignments, quizzes, exams, and projects. Most courses require electronic submissions of assignments; it is imperative that students have access to a computer as well as the internet. Students are responsible for obtaining handouts or other information missed due to absence.

Courses are organized around participatory, learnercentred activities that rely on regular student attendance. Regular attendance is strongly recommended. Absence from sessions may result in grade reductions. For concentrated or condensed format courses, 100 percent attendance is strongly recommended, as assignments and activities draw heavily on in-class discussions. Students should expect to dedicate significant time and effort in coursework.

COURSE MATERIALS

Recommended resources: In many courses, students will need to refer to current Health and Safety Legislation, Alberta OH&S Acts, Regulations, and Codes. It is the student’s choice whether to buy the handbook, binder, or handi-guide. To acquire, please contact Alberta Queen’s Printer at www.qp.alberta.ca.

Important note: Course materials for online, blended, and face-to-face web-enhanced courses will be available online in eClass. Materials not provided in eClass for face-to-face web-enhanced will be provided in-class. For courses where eClass is not available, students will receive printed course material.

CORPORATE TRAINING Contact the program office at 780.492.3037 to learn about how we can help your organization meet its professional development and corporate training needs.

Textbooks: Textbooks are not included in course fees and must be purchased separately if required.

For textbook information (title, author, ISBN), please check www.extension.ualberta.ca or log into Bear Tracks. To acquire books for courses held in Edmonton, please check the University of Alberta Bookstore at www.bookstore.ualberta.ca. For courses held in Calgary, contact the Mount Royal Bookstore at bookstore.mtroyal.ca.

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Program requirements

The Occupational Health and Safety Certificate program is comprised of six core courses, two electives, and 35 hours of enrichment seminars. Designed for part-time study, it can generally be completed within one to two years. A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 is required to obtain the certificate (3.5 or higher earns a certificate with distinction).

The program requirements below apply to students enrolled in and after July 2014. If you entered the program prior to July 2014, please submit a “Program Declaration� form or contact the program office at 780.492.3037. As of July 1, 2016, all students must follow the current program path.

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6 core courses

2 electives

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Enrichment Seminars (35 hours)

RECOMMENDED FIRST COURSES* Provide important foundation in key concepts, terminology, and legislation related to OH&S. EXOS 4620 Introduction to Health and Safety Systems Online, F2F

EXOS 4622 Fundamentals of Occupational Hygiene Online, F2F

EXMGT 5587 Organizational Behaviour Online, F2F

EXOS 4609 Safety Hazard Recognition, Evaluation, and Control Online, F2F

RECOMMENDED NEXT COURSES Building upon the knowledge gained in the recommended first courses, the courses below will expand your understanding of foundational concepts.

EXOS 4624 Health and Safety Law Online, F2F

EXOS 4621 Management of Health and Safety Systems Online, F2F Prerequisite: 4620

EXOS 4623 Applied Occupational Hygiene F2F Prerequisite: 4622

EXOS 4576 Fundamentals of Ergonomics F2F Online

EXMGT 5603 Managing Performance Through Training and Development F2F

EXOS 4601 Fundamentals of Disability Management F2F

EXMGT 5576 Interpersonal Communication in Business F2F

EXMGT 4631 Effective Safety Training F2F

EXOS 4625 Risk Management and Communication Online, F2F

EXOS 4575 Fundamentals of Auditing F2F Prerequisites: 4620 and 4621

Environmental Resource Management Elective (see page 50)

35 HOURS OF ENRICHMENT SEMINARS (for a complete list, view next page)

* While it is recommended to begin the program with Introduction to Health and Safety Systems (EXOS 4620), you may complete the courses in any order, provided that the appropriate prerequisite(s) have been met.

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ENRICHMENT SEMINARS (Choose 3 to 5 seminars for a total of 35 hours)

(EXOS 4633) Accident Causation Theory 7 hours, Online

(EXOS 4634) Avoiding a Wrong with Two Rights 14 hours, F2F

(EXOS 4603) Behaviour-Based Safety 14 hours, F2F

(EXOS 4560) Conflict and Confrontation 14 hours, F2F

(EXOS 4562) Coping with Stress 7 hours, F2F

(EXOS 4568) Emergency Management 14 hours, Online

(EXOS 4572) Fall Protection 7 hours, F2F

(EXOS 4636) Fatigue Risk Management 7 hours, F2F

(EXOS 4574) Fire Safety Program 14 hours, F2F

(EXOS 4637) Human Factors in Safety 14 hours, F2F

(EXOS 4579) Incident Investigation 14 hours, F2F, Online

(EXLDR 5620) Leadership Fundamentals 21 hours, F2F

(EXOS 4584) Managing Contractor Safety Performance 14 hours, F2F

(EXOS 4629) Noise and Hearing Conservation 7 hours, F2F

(EXOS 4594) Shiftwork, Safety, and Sanity 7 hours, F2F

(EXOS 4628) Toxicology: Effects and Hazards 7 hours, F2F

* Please see page 28 for industry designations which may qualify for 21 hours of transfer credit towards enrichment seminars.

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COURSES

You can register for a course without enrolling in the program. If later you decide to apply for the full program, the course(s) you’ve taken will be applied toward your certificate.

Alternatively, you may opt for auditing a course, in which case you will not be evaluated for any coursework — audited courses, however, cannot be applied toward the certificate at any time (see page 4 for details).

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INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH AND SAFETY SYSTEMS – EXOS 4620

The following six core courses are required for the Occupational Health and Safety Certificate program.

All core courses are 39 hours.

FUNDAMENTALS OF OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE – EXOS 4622 Completing certain occupational hygiene tasks require that you are able to solve key mathematical equations and that you understand some basics of chemistry. This is reflected in this course, as you will be asked to compute different calculations as well as apply basics of chemistry in order to successfully complete worksheets, assignments, and tests. To assist students in preparing for this, you will be emailed (a minimum of two weeks prior to start of class) a pre-course math assessment and self-test. Completion of this is highly recommended.

Occupational Hygiene is the science devoted to the recognition, evaluation, and control of workplace hazards that may result in illness or injury. This introductory course is designed to provide you with a basic understanding of some of the key concepts in Occupational Hygiene, including routes of entry of contaminants into the body, classification of hazards, occupational exposure limits, and methods of controlling workplace exposures. In addition, you will be introduced to methods of evaluation including the development of sampling strategies.

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As a health and safety practitioner, your practice is governed by an array of federal and provincial legislation and policy. This course will guide you through the key elements of the regulatory environment governing workplace safety. Learn about your organization’s obligations and how your personal responsibilities related to provincial occupational health and safety law, provincial worker’s compensation law, and federal law.

The minimum pass grade for this course is 70%.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY LAW – EXOS 4624

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This course will provide an introduction to the theory and practice of building and integrating health and safety systems in the workplace. You will gain an appreciation for the legal, moral, and financial motivators of managing OH&S. This course is designed for beginning and practicing health and safety coordinators, professionals, officers, technicians, supervisors, trainers, and administrators to gain knowledge of the fundamental OH&S principles used to manage workplace safety and health issues.

MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY SYSTEMS – EXOS 4621 Prerequisite: Introduction to Health and Safety Systems (EXOS 4620) Effectively developing, managing, and measuring the effectiveness of health and safety systems is a challenge for all health and safety professionals. This course will introduce you to the basic issues and tools designed to make the task easier. This course presents an overview of factors influencing the success of health and safety systems. These factors include understanding organizational safety culture, understanding effective and efficient management principles, establishing priorities, measuring program success, presenting information effectively, and analyzing financial impacts of programs. This course will provide a basic overview of management skills and principles and how they apply to the development of safety systems within an organization or company.

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ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR – EXMGT 5587

EFFECTIVE SAFETY TRAINING – EXOS 4631

Explores the theory and practice of the organization in three major parts: the organizational environment, the organizational structure, and the behaviour of groups and individuals within an organization. Topics will include the social role of managers, organizational structure, individual perception, motivation, decision-making and leadership, communication, teamwork, and stress in the workplace.

Prerequisite: Organizational Behaviour (EXMGT 5587)

SAFETY HAZARD RECOGNITION, EVALUATION & CONTROL – EXOS 4609

If this elective is taken, students should not take Managing Performance through Training and Development (EXMGT 5603).

This introductory course examines health and safety hazards and controls in a variety of workplace settings. The focus of the course will be on conducting hazard assessments and identifying potential controls. A variety of topics will be introduced; some include fall protection, confined spaces, excavations, mobile equipment, equipment guarding, and control of hazardous energy, electrical safety and hoisting and conveying equipment.

Methods to evaluate hazards and determine the risk presented by the hazards will be covered. Engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment control techniques to protect worker safety and health will be emphasized throughout the course. This course is well-suited for individuals new to the field of safety and looking for a high level overview of general hazards.

ELECTIVES

Learn how to increase safety-related competencies in your workplace through meaningful and effective safety training techniques. This course will introduce you to a training development process in which you will learn how to design successful workshops, deliver your presentation with confidence, and evaluate the effectiveness of the training.

Learn how to get more out of training in your organization.

FUNDAMENTALS OF AUDITING – EXOS 4575 Prerequisite: Introduction to Health and Safety Systems (EXOS 4620) and Management of Health and Safety Systems (EXOS 4621) Designed to provide you with an overview of auditing principles, an appreciation of audit instruments, and the theory and practice of performing the essential steps of a health and safety program audit. There will be a particular emphasis on techniques that are important in making an audit a value-added tool for management in developing the organization’s safety program.

FUNDAMENTALS OF ERGONOMICS – EXOS 4576

Students are required to choose two courses to fulfill their elective requirements. All electives are 39 hours, with the exception of ERM electives.

APPLIED OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE – EXOS 4623 Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Occupational Hygiene (EXOS 4622)

The study of ergonomics aims to reduce injury and increase productivity by improving the fit between the worker and the work environment. This is achieved by matching the physiological and psychological capabilities of a working population to the design of equipment, tasks to be performed and the total workplace environment. This course will introduce you to the need for occupational ergonomics, methods to identify ergonomics concerns, solution development, and evaluation of implemented changes.

This course will build on concepts learned in Fundamentals of Occupational Hygiene and will provide you with a general overview of occupational hygiene sampling techniques through both lectures and hands-on exercises. The course will include topics that allow those responsible for occupational health and safety to perform basic occupational hygiene monitoring and to better understand proposals, results, and recommendations from occupational hygiene consultants.

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COURSES

FUNDAMENTALS OF DISABILITY MANAGEMENT – EXOS 4601

RISK MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS – EXOS 4625

The need to control costs arising from occupational injury or disease has become a greater priority in today’s financial reality. Human rights issues, individual rights, employer responsibilities, and other contemporary issues further complicate these concerns. This course is designed to help you understand the relationship of these complex issues and develop a basic strategy for managing disability claims.

Effective risk management, including the ability to communicate risk with the community, is necessary for success in today’s business world. Today, risk management and communication is often a regulated activity. In this course you will learn what is required to implement an effective risk management system including the tools, people, and systems for identification of hazards, evaluating the associated risks, and if acceptable, what needs to be done to manage those risks effectively. Human factor issues have been at the root of approximately 80% of incidents; therefore, the course will also focus on these human factor issues.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS IN BUSINESS – EXMGT 5576 This course examines the process of interpersonal communication and its impact on effects of non-verbal communication, which has the potential to reduce understanding, resulting in a high degree of miscommunication. Strategies for effective communication are explored. Opportunities are given to develop skills in listening and responding to others.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE Contact the program office for more information at 780.492.3037.

MANAGING PERFORMANCE THROUGH TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT – EXMGT 5603 This course will focus on training and development as an investment in human capital. It will examine the responsibilities of human resource training in assisting business organizations to manage performance while meeting strategic objectives. Topics will include: needs analysis, setting measurable goals, program design, training methods, transfer of skills, evaluation, and costing-training programs. For more information, call 780.492.3027.

If this elective is taken, students should not take Effective Safety Training (EXMGT 4631).

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ENRICHMENT SEMINARS Students are required to complete a minimum of 35 enrichment seminar hours.

ACCIDENT CAUSATION THEORY – EXOS 4633 (7 HOURS) Strongly recommended: Health and Safety Systems (EXOS 4620) Accident causation theory is the art and science that seeks to understand the deeper roots of why accidents happen. In this course, you will learn why workplace incidents occur and how to prevent re-occurrences. Through examples and case studies, you will gain an overview of the most important theories, strengths and weaknesses of each, and be better able to understand why accidents occur.

AVOIDING A WRONG WITH TWO RIGHTS: HUMAN RIGHTS VERSUS THE RIGHT TO SAFETY – EXOS 4634 (14 HOURS) Human Rights Legislation and Safety Legislation do not always work in harmony. When conflict occurs, one must be careful to achieve the safety objective with a minimal impact to fundamental human rights. This seminar will discuss the major areas of conflict, including: Pre-employment Medical Testing and Medical Information; Duty to Accommodate Disabilities; Provision of Programs in Different Languages; Drug and Alcohol Testing; and PPE and Religious Practices.

Also, this seminar will acquaint you with the Human Rights Process and discuss strategies to ensure that you and your company are complying with the legislation.

BEHAVIOR-BASED SAFETY – EXOS 4603 (14 HOURS) Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) must be an integral part of an effective safety system. This program will provide the safety professional with an understanding of behavioural sciences and safety. The course will lead you through the theory of BBS, show how to build an effective BBS system, teach the strengths and limitations of BBS, show how it must be integrated with other aspects of safety and finally, will provide you with the opportunity to develop and practice behaviour observation skills. You will come away from this program with the ability to assess, implement, and manage a people-based and behavioural approach to safety.

CONFLICT AND CONFRONTATION – EXOS 4560 (14 HOURS) In this course you will learn and practice how to approach emotional situations calmly and turn conflict avoidance into conflict resolution. This seminar will provide the opportunity to practice skills and strategies for positive conflict mediation.

You will learn eight styles of communication, recognize five basic conflict behaviours, and use the four-step negotiation process.

COPING WITH STRESS – EXOS 4562 (7 HOURS) Don’t let stress jeopardize workplace health, safety and productivity. In this seminar you will diagnose sources of stress, understand its consequences, and develop a plan of action for coping with occupational stress. Learn how to manage anger and anxiety, solve problems, use relaxation techniques, develop the wellness triangle, and practice stress inoculation.

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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – EXOS 4568 (14 HOURS)

FATIGUE RISK MANAGEMENT – EXOS 4636 (7 HOURS)

Successful emergency management programs should have a multi-hazard focus and address four key phases: mitigation, planning, response and recovery. This seminar provides participants with knowledge and skills to better prepare for and manage emergencies. The seminar identifies general concepts, needs, processes, and outcomes for effective management of emergencies or crises. Organizational structures, emergency roles and functions, behavior of individuals, and the response and recovery process will also be addressed.

Human Fatigue is recognized as being one of the primary causes of accidents in the industrial sector. The costs of fatigue are a major human and financial burden to companies, workers, and their families. Employers must ensure that everyone in their workplace is aware of potential workplace hazards (such as fatigue), and take steps to prevent workplace accidents, injuries and illnesses that may be a result of fatigue. The resources and strategies presented in this seminar have been developed to help manage fatigue at the various stages, ranging from demanding compliance with legal and regulatory requirements to investigating accidents in the workplace.

FALL PROTECTION – EXOS 4572 (7 HOURS) Falls are the leading cause of industrial injury, excluding motor vehicle accidents. Injuries due to falls cost the Alberta industry more than $30 million annually. This one-day session will give you the knowledge you need to take a proactive approach to Fall Protection in your workplace. Topics will include anchor and free fall, full-body harness, connecting components, fall-distance calculations, control levels, legislation, and specialized fall-arrest systems.

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FIRE SAFETY PROGRAM – EXOS 4574 (14 HOURS) This course focuses on Fire and Life Safety in the workplace.

The objectives will be to develop an understanding of, and the ability to apply, concepts, principles, and practices involved in the evaluation, control, prevention, reduction, and elimination of fire hazards. This course will help the practicing occupational health and safety professional, or those who aspire for a career in health and safety in the workplace, develop the minimum requirements necessary to establish a reasonable level of fire safety and property protection from the hazards created by fire.

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HUMAN FACTORS IN SAFETY – EXOS 4637 (14 HOURS) Human Factors is the aspect of safety that deals with the interaction between workers and their work environment, equipment procedures. This program will guide you through the 7 elements of human factors and show how it can be applied in any work place to prevent injuries and incidents.

You will come away from this program with an understanding of how human error can be the result of equipment design information transfer, physiological and psychological factors.

The lecture, case studies and discussions will provide you with the tools and techniques needed to apply these prevention methods in your workplace.

INCIDENT INVESTIGATION – EXOS 4579 (14 HOURS) This seminar will step you through the investigation of unplanned events. Learn the critical parts of the initial response, securing the area, gathering evidence, interviewing techniques, documentation, the role of various stakeholders, and reporting formats. Also learn the primary reasons for performing incident investigations.

IMPERIAL OIL LIMITED HUMAN FACTORS CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE In the early 1990s, Imperial Oil and ExxonMobil identified Human Factors as an integral part of a safety management system if all injuries and incidents were to be prevented. Imperial Oil and ExxonMobil have been doing extensive research on this topic since that time, and have recently formed the Human Factors Centre of Excellence to provide support on human factors issues across the corporation worldwide.

The Centre of Excellence is a group of researchers, experts and practitioners with the sole purpose of advancing this science.

Thanks to the support of Imperial Oil and ExxonMobil, this leading-edge science has been integrated into the Enrichment Seminar Human Factors in Safety (EXOS 4637).

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LEADERSHIP FUNDAMENTALS – EXLDR 5620 (21 HOURS) At its core, leadership is relational, connecting self and others. Topics may include: exploring the concept of “leading from the self”; leadership theories and practices; leadership styles and strengths; leadership beliefs and barriers; and the reflective practitioner of leadership.

SHIFTWORK, SAFETY AND SANITY – EXOS 4594 (7 HOURS)

This course will be alpha graded and count towards students GPA. Call 780.492.3027 for more information.

Explore the impact of shift work in this seminar which focuses on performance and safety issues and presents useful activities and approaches for managing your sanity while being productive when scheduled for shift work. In this course you will learn to improve sleep quality, manage fatigue, and increase job alertness.

MANAGING CONTRACTOR SAFETY PERFORMANCE – EXOS 4584 (14 HOURS)

TOXICOLOGY: EFFECTS AND HAZARDS – EXOS 4628 (7 HOURS)

If you hire contractors, sub-contractors, project managers, Engineers, or consultants, you should know what responsibilities each party holds under the legislation. This seminar will navigate you through the legislative jungle, clarify the legal roles, and provide practical guidelines for monitoring and managing those responsibilities. Topics will include the OHS Act, regulations, programs, enforcement, communications, political climate, audits, and more.

Supervisory experience is desirable.

Strongly recommended: Fundamentals of Occupational Hygiene (EXOS 4622) Controlling chemical exposure is important to the control of associated health risks and hazards. Worker exposure commonly causes irritation, allergy, toxicity and often disease.

Occupational illness remains a significant factor in our society’s overall health. This course will provide a more detailed and in-depth review of the subject of human toxicology and the health hazards associated with chemical exposure at work.

The course will build upon the materials presented in the core course Fundamentals of Occupational Hygiene.

NOISE AND HEARING CONSERVATION – EXOS 4629 (7 HOURS) Strongly recommended: Fundamentals of Occupational Hygiene (EXOS 4622) Noise exposure is a very common hazard at most workplaces.

In spite of well-defined requirements to limit workers’ exposure to elevated noise levels, over-exposure to noise remains common and the incidence of occupational noise– induced hearing loss continues to be a concern. This course will provide you with a more detailed and in-depth review of the subject of noise and hearing conservation and will build upon the materials presented in the core course Fundamentals of Occupational Hygiene.

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Fully-online OH&S: Building Pathways for Student Success!

Effective fall 2015, the University of Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Certificate program will be available fully online. This launch comes at a time when there is an increased demand, locally and nationally, for qualified and skilled health and safety practitioners; our OH&S program meets that need through quality, relevant, current, and effective training.

Our online program promises to be highly-engaging, interactive, and collaborative, during which students build meaningful relationships with their peers, industry-expert facilitators, and members of the e-learning support team.

Those aspiring for a career in health and safety will now have the option to complete their program requirements online, face-to-face, or through a ‘blended’ option of online and face-to-face, as they experience outstanding industry-driven and student-centred learning through the University of Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Certificate program.

“Two years ago I decided to change careers and took a position as a Health and Safety Manager where I quickly realized that my training was in need of a huge upgrade.

While searching the internet I found the OH&S Program at the University of Alberta and decided to enroll because of the diverse choice of courses that were available. I thought I could gain a basic knowledge in many areas but what I actually received was two great years of training that have helped my transition to safety and also confirmed I made the right career decision.

I am really thankful to the University, support staff, instructors and my fellow students that helped me along the way. I would recommend this program to anyone pursuing a career as a safety professional.”

Brian Walsh, C.E.T Bonnett’s Energy Corporation

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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE – ONLINE

Please note that dates, times, and location are subject to change. Every effort will be made to notify students in a timely manner. The program office reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient enrolment. Early enrolment is encouraged.

FALL 2015 COURSE CODE TITLE DATES

TERM

FORMAT*

FEE**

EXOS 4633 (FA1) Accident Causation Theory Oct 5–18 2 weeks Self-paced $345 Asynchronous EXOS 4633 (FA2) Accident Causation Theory Nov 30–Dec 13 2 weeks Self-paced $345

Asynchronous EXOS 4568 (FA1) Emergency Management Sep 8–Oct 4 4 weeks Self-paced Asynchronous

$445

EXOS 4568 (FA2) Emergency Management Nov 2–Nov 29 4 weeks Self-paced Asynchronous

$445

EXOS 4622 (FA5) Fundamentals of Occupational Sep 1, 8, 22, Oct 6, 20, 13 weeks Synchronous $745 Hygiene Nov 3, 17, Dec 1

Bi-weekly eClass live lectures: 6:30–9 pm MST

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EXOS 4620 (FA5) Introduction to Health

and Safety Systems

Sep 3, 10, 24, Oct 8, 22, 13 weeks Synchronous Nov 5, 19, 26 Bi-weekly eClass live lectures: 6:30–9 pm MST

$745

EXOS 4621 (FA4) Management of Health

and Safety Systems

Sep 8–Dec 4

13 weeks

Asynchronous

$745

EXMGT 5587 (FA5) Organizational Behaviour

Sep 14–Nov 21

10 weeks

Asynchronous

$745

To Register: 780.492.3116

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WINTER 2016 COURSE CODE TITLE DATES TERM FORMAT*

FEE*

EXOS 4633 (WI1) Accident Causation Theory Feb 8–21 2 weeks Self-paced $345 Asynchronous EXOS 4633 (WI2) Accident Causation Theory Feb 29–Mar 13 2 weeks Self-paced $345

Asynchronous EXOS 4568 (WI1) Emergency Management Jan 11–Feb 7 4 weeks Self-paced Asynchronous

$445

EXOS 4568 (WI2) Emergency Management Feb 22–Mar 20 4 weeks Self-paced Asynchronous

$445

EXOS 4624 (WI1) Health and Safety Law

Check website for details.

10 weeks

Synchronous

$745

EXOS 4621 (WI4) Management of Health

and Safety Systems

Jan 4–Apr 2

13 weeks

Asynchronous

$745

EXOS 4625 (WI1) Risk Management

Communications

Jan 4–Apr 2

13 weeks

Asynchronous

$745

EXOS 4609 (WI2) Safety Hazard Recognition,

Evaluation and Control

Check website for details.

10 weeks

Asynchronous

$745

DATES

TERM

FORMAT*

FEE*

SPRING 2016 COURSE CODE

TITLE

EXOS 4633 (SP1) Accident Causation Theory Jun 13–26 2 weeks Self-paced $345 Asynchronous EXOS 4568 (SP1) Emergency Management Apr 4–May 1 4 weeks Self-paced

Asynchronous

$445

EXOS 4576 (SP1) Fundamentals of Ergonomics Apr 18-Jun 25

10 weeks

Asynchronous

$745

EXOS 4624 (SP3) Health and Safety Law

10 weeks

Synchronous

$745

Check website for details.

EXOS 4579 (SP1) Incident Investigation May 9-Jun 5 4 weeks Self-paced Asynchronous

$445

EXOS 4620 (SP2) Introduction to Health Check website for details.

10 weeks Synchronous

and Safety Systems

$745

EXMGT 5587 (SP4) Organizational Behaviour

Apr 18–Jun 25

10 weeks

Asynchronous

$745

EXOS 4609 (SP3) Safety Hazard Recognition,

Evaluation and Control

Apr 18–Jun 25

10 weeks

Asynchronous

$745

* For information on course formats, see page 5. ** Courses are GST-exempt

For further information: www.extension.ualberta.ca/ohs

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780.492.3037

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Please note that dates, times, and location are subject to change. Every effort will be made to notify students in a timely manner. The program office reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient enrolment. Early enrolment is encouraged.

FALL 2015 COURSE CODE TITLE DAYS DATES

TIME

FEE**

EXOS 4623 (FA1) Applied Occupational MTWR Nov 23–26 8:30 am–5 pm F2F/

Hygiene Web-enhanced

$695

EXOS 4634 (FA1) Avoiding a Wrong SD Oct 3–4

With Two Rights

8:30 am–5 pm

F2F

$445

EXOS 4603 (FA1) Behaviour-Based Safety

8:30 am–5 pm

F2F

$445

2F/ Web-enhanced

$695

EXOS 4575 (FA1) Fundamentals of Auditing TWRF Sep 15–18 8:30 am–5 pm F2F/ Web-enhanced

$695

EXOS 4622 (FA1) Fundamentals of

Occupational Hygiene

SD

Dec 5–6

EXOS 4631 (FA1) Effective Safety Training MTWR Oct 5–8 8:30 am–5 pm

13T Sep 8–Dec 1

6–9 pm

F2F

$695

EXOS 4622 (FA2) Fundamentals of SD

Occupational Hygiene

Oct 17–18, Oct 31–Nov 1, Nov 14–15

8:30 am–3 pm

Blended

$695

EXOS 4624 (FA1) Health and Safety Law

RFSD

Sep 10–13

8:30 am–5 pm

Blended

$695

EXOS 4637 (FA1) Human Factors in Safety

RF

Oct 15–16

8:30 am–5 pm

F2F

$445

EXOS 4579 (FA1) Incident Investigation

MT

Oct 19–20

8:30 am–5 pm

F2F

$445

EXMGT 5576 (FA1) Interpersonal Communications 12T

in Business

Sep 15–Dec 1

6:15–9:30 pm

F2F

$675

EXOS 4620 (FA1) Introduction to Health MW

and Safety Systems

Sep 14–Oct 7 & 6–9 pm Oct 19–Nov 2 No class Oct 5

F2F

$695

EXOS 4620 (FA2) Introduction to Health

and Safety Systems

MTWR

Sep 14–17

8:30 am–5 pm

Blended

$695

EXOS 4620 (FA4) Introduction to Health

and Safety Systems

TWRF

Oct 13–16

8:30 am–5 pm

Blended

$695

EXLDR 5620 (FA1) Leadership Fundamentals

MTW

Sep 21–23

8:30 am–4:30 pm F2F

$745

EXMGT 5603 (FA1) Managing Performance Through 7S

Training and Development

Sept 19 & Oct 3, 8:30 am–3 pm 17, 31 & Nov 14, 28 & Dec 5

F2F

$675

EXOS 4621 (FA1) Management of Health

and Safety Systems

Nov 23–26

8:30 am–5 pm

Blended

$695

EXOS 4621 (FA2) Management of Health SD

and Safety Systems

Oct 24–25, 8:30 am–3 pm Nov 7–8 & Nov 21–22

Blended

$695

EXOS 4584 (FA1) Managing Contractor Safety

Performance

Oct 1–2

8:30 am–5 pm

F2F

$445

Oct 16

8:30 am–5 pm

F2F

$345

MTWR

RF

EXOS 4629 (FA1) Noise and Hearing Conservation F

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FORMAT*

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COURSE CODE

TITLE

DAYS

DATES

TIME

FORMAT*

12T

Sep 15–Dec 1

6:15–9:30 pm

F2F

EXMGT 5587 (FA2) Organizational Behaviour 2FSD

M Exams

Sep 25, 26, 27 & Oct 16, 17, 18 Exams Oct 5 & Oct 26

[F] 6–9:30 pm F2F [S] 8 am–5 pm [D] 9 am–4 pm [M] Exams 6:15–9:15pm

$675

EXMGT 5587 (FA3) Organizational Behaviour 2FSD

M Exams

Nov 13, 14, 15 & Nov 27, 28, 29 Exams Nov 23 & Dec 7

[F] 6–9:30 pm F2F [S] 8 am–5 pm [D] 9 am–4 pm [M] Exams 6:15–9:15pm

$675

EXOS 4625 (FA2) Risk Management SD

Communications

Nov 28–29 & Dec 5–6

8:30 am–5 pm

Blended

$695

EXOS 4609 (FA1) Safety Hazard Recognition, SD

Evaluation and Control

Sep 26–27 & Oct 3–4

8:30 am–5 pm

Blended

$695

EXMGT 5587 (FA1) Organizational Behaviour

FEE** $675

EXOS 4609 (FA2) Safety Hazard Recognition, TWRF Nov 17–20 8:30 am–5 pm Blended $695

Evaluation and Control M= Monday; T= Tuesday; W= Wednesday; R= Thursday; F= Friday; S= Saturday; D= Sunday * For more information on course formats, see page 5. Please note: For blended/web-enhanced courses, eClass access is open approximately two weeks prior to and two weeks after the F2F classroom dates, as some courses may require pre and post-work component(s). ** Courses are GST-exempt

WINTER 2016 COURSE CODE TITLE DAYS DATES TIME FORMAT* FEE**

EXOS 4623 (WI1) Applied Occupational MTWR Mar 14–17 8:30 am–5 pm F2F/ $695

Hygiene Web-enhanced EXOS 4603 (WI1) Behaviour-Based Safety

RF

Feb 25–26

8:30 am–5 pm

F2F

$445

EXOS 4572 (WI1) Fall Protection

S

Mar 19

8:30 am–5 pm

F2F

$345

EXOS 4574 (WI1) Fire Safety Program

MT

Jan 25–26

8:30 am–5 pm

F2F

$445

F2F/ Web-enhanced

$695

TWRF Jan 12–15 8:30 am–5 pm F2F/ Web-enhanced

$695

EXOS 4575 (WI1) Fundamentals of Auditing SD

EXOS 4601 (WI1) Fundamentals of

Disability Management

EXOS 4576 (WI1) Fundamentals of MT Ergonomics EXOS 4622 (WI4) Fundamentals of

Occupational Hygiene

Mar 5–6 & 8:30 am–5 pm Mar 12–13

Jan 11–12 & 8:30 am–5 pm Jan 25-26

13T Jan 5–29

F2F/ Web-enhanced

$695

6–9 pm

F2F

$695

EXOS 4622 (WI2) Fundamentals of MTWR

Occupational Hygiene

Jan 18–21

8:30 am–5 pm

Blended

$695

EXOS 4624 (WI2) Health and Safety Law SD

Jan 16–17 & Jan 30–31

8:30 am–5 pm

Blended

$695

EXOS 4624 (WI3) Health and Safety Law RF

Feb 11–12 & Feb 18–19

8:30 am–5 pm

Blended

$695

EXOS 4579 (WI2) Incident Investigation

Jan 14–15

8:30 am–5 pm

F2F

$445

RF

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780.492.3037

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(Continued.)

WINTER 2016 COURSE CODE TITLE DAYS DATES

TIME

FORMAT*

EXOS 4579 (WI3) Incident Investigation

Mar 7–8

8:30 am–5 pm

F2F

$445

EXOS 4620 (WI1) Introduction to Health SD

and Safety Systems

Jan 23–24, Feb 6–7 & Feb 20–21

8:30 am–3 pm

Blended

$695

EXOS 4620 (WI2) Introduction to Health

and Safety Systems

Feb 23–Mar 31

6–9 pm

F2F

$695

EXLDR 5620 (WI1) Leadership Fundamentals 2FS

Feb 5–6 & Feb 19–20

[F] 6:15–9:15 pm F2F [S] 8: 30 am–4:30 pm

$745

EXLDR 5620 (WI2) Leadership Fundamentals

MTW

Mar 21-23

8:30 am–4:30 pm F2F

$745

EXOS 4621 (WI1) Management of Health

and Safety Systems

TR

Jan 12–Feb 18

6–9 pm

Blended

$695

EXOS 4621 (WI3) Management of Health RFSD Mar 10–13

and Safety Systems

8:30 am–5 pm

Blended

$695

EXMGT 5587 (WI1) Organizational Behaviour

6:15 pm–9:30 pm F2F

MT

TR

13T

Jan 12–Apr 5

EXMGT 5587 (WI2) Organizational Behaviour 2FSD Jan 22, 23, 24

M & T & Feb 5, 6, 7

Exams Exams Feb 1 [M]

& Feb 16 [T]

FEE**

$675

[F] 6–9:30 pm F2F $675 [S] 8 am–5 pm [D] 9 am–4 pm [M & T] Exams 6:15–9:15 pm

EXMGT 5587 (WI3) Organizational Behaviour 2FSD Feb 26, 27, 28

M Exams & Mar 11, 12, 13

Exams Mar 7

& Mar 21

[F] 6–9:30 pm [S] 8 am–5 pm [D] 9 am–4 pm Exams 6:15–9:15 pm

F2F

$675

EXOS 4625 (WI2) Risk Management SD

Communications

Jan 30–31 & Feb 6–7

8:30 am–5 pm

Blended

$695

EXOS 4609 (WI3) Safety Hazard Recognition, SD

Evaluation and Control

Feb 27–28 & Mar 5–6

8:30 am–5 pm

Blended

$695

EXOS 4594 (WI1) Shiftwork, Safety, and Sanity

Jan 29

8:30 am–5 pm

F2F

$345

F

M= Monday; T= Tuesday; W= Wednesday; R= Thursday; F= Friday; S= Saturday; D= Sunday * For more information on course formats, see page 5. Please note: For blended/web-enhanced courses, eClass access is open approximately two weeks prior to and two weeks after the F2F classroom dates, as some courses may require pre and post-work component(s). ** Courses are GST-exempt

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SPRING 2016 COURSE CODE TITLE DAYS DATES

TIME

FORMAT*

FEE**

EXOS 4560 (SP1) Conflict and Confrontation

RF

May 30–31

8:30 am–5 pm

F2F

$445

EXOS 4562 (SP1) Coping With Stress

F

May 6

8:30 am–5 pm

F2F

$345

EXOS 4631 (SP1) Effective Safety Training TWRF Apr 19–22 8:30 am–5 pm F2F/ Web-enhanced

$695

EXOS 4636 (SP1) Fatigue Risk Management

$345

F

Jun 3

8:30 am–5 pm

F2F

EXOS 4575 (SP1) Fundamentals of Auditing TWRF May 10–13 8:30 am–5 pm F2F/ Web-enhanced

$695

EXOS 4622 (SP1) Fundamentals of SD

Occupational Hygiene

May 14–15, 8:30 am–3 pm Blended May 28–29 & Jun 11–12

$695

EXOS 4624 (SP1) Health and Safety Law

Jun 9–12

8:30 am–5 pm

Blended

$695

Apr 7-Jun 28

6:15–9:15 pm

F2F

$675

TWRF

Apr 5–8

8:30 am–5 pm

Blended

$695

MTW

Jun 6-8

8:30 am–4:30 pm F2F

RFSD

EXMGT 5576 (SP1) Interpersonal Communications 12T

in Business EXOS 4620 (SP1)

Introduction to Health and Safety Systems

EXLDR 5620 (SP2) Leadership Fundamentals EXOS 4621 (SP1)

Management of Health SD Safety Systems

EXMGT 5587 (SP1) Organizational Behaviour

12R

Apr 9–10, 23–24 8:30 am–3 pm & May 7–8

Blended

$695

Apr 7–Jun 23

F2F

$675

6:15–9:30 pm

EXMGT 5587 (SP2) Organizational Behaviour 2FSD Apr 8, 9, 10 &

M Exams Apr 22, 23, 24

Exams Apr 18

& May 2

EXOS 4609 (SP2)

Safety Hazard Recognition, SD Evaluation and Control

EXOS 4628 (SP1) Toxicology

F

$745

[F] 6–9:30 pm F2F $675 [S] 8–4 pm D] 9 am–4 pm Exams 6:15–9:15 pm

Jun 11–12 & Jun 25–26

8:30 am–5:00 pm Blended

$695

Apr 15

8:30 am–5:00 pm F2F

$345

M= Monday; T= Tuesday; W= Wednesday; R= Thursday; F= Friday; S= Saturday; D= Sunday * For more information on course formats, see page 5. Please note: For blended/web-enhanced courses, eClass access is open approximately two weeks prior to and two weeks after the F2F classroom dates, as some courses may require pre and post-work component(s). ** Courses are GST-exempt

For further information: www.extension.ualberta.ca/ohs

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780.492.3037

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ohs@ualberta.ca

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OHS PROGRAM IN CALGARY

The Occupational Health and Safety Certificate program offered in Calgary is administered through the OH&S program office at the University of Alberta (Edmonton). Students requiring more information related to the program and its courses should contact the OH&S office at 780.492.3037.

There are three locations for Calgary courses:

Mount Royal University Lincoln Park Campus (main campus) 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW Calgary, AB Canada T3E 6K6

ENFORM Building 5055 11 Street NE Calgary, AB Canada T2E 8N4

EHS Partnerships LTD. 4303 11 Street SE Calgary, AB Canada T2G 4X1

Students will receive a communication prior to the course start date with the location.

Textbooks To acquire textbooks for courses held in Calgary, please contact the Mount Royal University Bookstore at bookstore.mtroyal.ca.

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE — CALGARY Please note that dates, times, and location are subject to change. Every effort will be made to notify students in a timely manner. The program office reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient enrolment. Early enrolment is encouraged.

FALL 2015 COURSE CODE TITLE DAYS DATES

TIME

FORMAT*

EXOS 4603 (FA2) Behaviour Based Safety

RF

Oct 1–2

8:30 am–5 pm

F2F

$445

EXOS 4560 (FA1) Conflict and Confrontation

RF

Dec 10–11

8:30 am–5 pm

F2F

$445

EXOS 4572 (FA1) Fall Protection

S

Sep 19

8:30 am–5 pm

F2F

$345

EXOS 4636 (FA1) Fatigue Risk Management

S

Sep 26

8:30 am–5 pm

F2F

$345

SD

Oct 17–18

8:30 am–5 pm

F2F

$445

EXOS 4601 (FA1) Fundamentals of TWRF

Disability Management

Oct 20–23

8:30 am–5 pm

Blended

$695

EXOS 4576 (FA1) Fundamentals of Ergonomics SD

Nov 14–15 & 8:30 am–5 pm Nov 28–29

F2F/ Web-enhanced

$695

EXOS 4574 (FA1)

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FEE**

COURSE CODE TITLE DAYS DATES

TIME

FORMAT*

FEE**

EXOS 4622 (FA3) Fundamentals of

Occupational Hygiene

MTWR

Sep 28–Oct 1

8:30 am–5 pm

Blended

$695

EXOS 4624 (FA2) Health and Safety Law

TWRF

Nov 3–6

8:30 am–5 pm

Blended

$695

EXOS 4620 (FA3) Introduction to Health

and Safety Systems

MTWR

Oct 5–8

8:30 am–5 pm

Blended

$695

EXOS 4621 (FA3) Management of Health

and Safety Systems

TWRF

Dec 1–4

8:30 am–5 pm

Blended

$695

M= Monday; T= Tuesday; W= Wednesday; R= Thursday; F= Friday; S= Saturday; D= Sunday * For more information on course formats, see page 5. Please note: For blended/web-enhanced courses, eClass access is open approximately two weeks prior to and two weeks after the F2F classroom dates, as some courses may require pre and post-work component(s). ** Courses are GST-exempt

WINTER 2016 COURSE CODE TITLE DAYS DATES

TIME

FORMAT*

FEE**

EXOS 4623 (WI2) Applied Occupational SD

Hygiene

Jan 23–24, 8:30 am–3 pm Feb 6–7, 20–21

F2F/ Web-enhanced

$695

EXOS 4634 (WI1) Avoiding a Wrong

With Two Rights

Feb 27–28

F2F

$445

SD

8:30 am–5 pm

EXOS 4631 (WI1) Effective Safety Training MTWR Jan 25–28 8:30 am–5 pm F2F/ Web-enhanced

$695

EXOS 4575 (WI2) Fundamentals of Auditing MTWR Mar 7–10 8:30 am–5 pm F2F/ Web-enhanced

$695

EXOS 4622 (WI3) Fundamentals of

Occupational Hygiene

MTWR Jan 18–21

8:30 am–5 pm

Blended

$695

EXOS 4624 (WI4) Health and Safety Law

TWRF

Feb 23–26

8:30 am–5 pm

Blended

$695

EXOS 4637 (WI1) Human Factors in Safety

SD

Jan 30–31

8:30 am–5 pm

F2F

$445

EXOS 4579 (WI1) Incident Investigation

SD

Jan 9–10

8:30 am–5 pm

F2F

$445

EXOS 4620 (WI3) Introduction to Health

and Safety Systems

MTWR

Feb 1–4

8:30 am–5 pm

Blended

$695

EXOS 4621 (WI2) Management of Health

and Safety Systems

MTWR

Feb 29–Mar 3

8:30 am–5 pm

Blended

$695

EXOS 4629 (WI1) Noise and Hearing Conservation F

Jan 15

8:30 am–5 pm

F2F

$345

EXMGT 5587 (WI4) Organizational Behaviour 2FSD

R Exams

Feb 19, 20, 21 & Mar 4, 5, 6 Exams Feb 25 & Mar 10

[F] 6–9:30 pm F2F [S] 8 am–5 pm [D] 9 am–4 pm [R] Exams 6:15–9:15 pm

$675

EXOS 4609 (WI1) Safety Hazard Recognition,

Evaluation and Control

Feb 9–12

8:30 am–5 pm

$695

TWRF

Blended

M= Monday; T= Tuesday; W= Wednesday; R= Thursday; F= Friday; S= Saturday; D= Sunday

For further information: www.extension.ualberta.ca/ohs

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780.492.3037

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OHS PROGRAM IN CALGARY

SPRING 2016 COURSE CODE

TITLE

DAYS

DATES

TIME

FORMAT*

EXOS 4624 (SP2) Health and Safety Law

MTWR

Jun 6–9

8:30 am–5 pm

Blended

$695

EXOS 4584 (SP1) Managing Contractor Safety

Performance

RF

Jun 23–24

8:30 am–5 pm

F2F

$445

EXOS 4625 (SP1) Risk Management

Communications

TWRF

Apr 5–8

8:30 am–5 pm

Blended

$695

May 14–15 & May 28–29

8:30 am–5 pm

Blended

$695

EXOS 4609 (SP1) Safety Hazard Recognition, SD

Evaluation and Control

FEE**

M= Monday; T= Tuesday; W= Wednesday; R= Thursday; F= Friday; S= Saturday; D= Sunday * For more information on course formats, see page 5. Please note: For blended/web-enhanced courses, eClass access is open approximately two weeks prior to and two weeks after the F2F classroom dates, as some courses may require pre and post-work component(s). ** Courses are GST-exempt

OH&S ACROSS ALBERTA To meet the growing needs and demands of our students, the Occupational Health and Safety Certificate program is offered through the following affiliates:

GRANDE PRAIRIE REGIONAL COLLEGE 10726-106 Ave Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 4C4 Telephone: 780.539.2975 Toll-Free: 1.866.378.WORK Website: www.gprc.ab.ca/ce

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MEDICINE HAT COLLEGE

RED DEER COLLEGE

299 College Drive SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6 Telephone: 403.529.3849 Website: www.mhc.ab.ca/ continuingstudies

100 College Boulevard P.O. Box 5005, Red Deer AB T4N5H5 Telephone: 403.342.3433 Website: rdc.ab.ca/continuingeducation/programs-courses/ interest-areas/industry-trades/ industry-trades

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STRIVING TOWARD EXCELLENCE THROUGH CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The University of Alberta’s OH&S program wishes to applaud your successes and reward the achievement of your professional designation. We recognize the hard work, dedication and commitment required to reach your goal. Your journey to making Alberta healthier and safer has just begun!

In cooperation with several professional associations who share, believe, and encourage our philosophy of continuing professional development, the University of Alberta is pleased to honour individuals possessing the following professional designations: • CHSC (Certified Health & Safety Consultant), offered through the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (csse.org) • NCSO (National Construction Safety Officer), offered through the Alberta Construction Safety Association of Alberta (www.acsa-safety.org) • NEW! HSA (Health and Safety Administrator), offered through the Alberta Construction Safety Association (www.acsa-safety.org) • MSO (Manufacturing Safety Officer), offered through the Manufacturers’ Health and Safety Association (www.mhsa.ab.ca) • QSR (Qualified Safety Representative), offered through the Alberta Association for Safety Partnerships; maintenance requirements are as per the auditor program (www. safetypartnershipsaasp.com) • RMHSA (Recognized Municipal Health and Safety Advisor), offered through the Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association (www.amhsa.net)

Students who have obtained any one of the designations within the past five years are encouraged to apply for exemption credit and receive 21 hours toward the 35 hours of the “Enrichment Seminar” requirement of the OH&S program. To apply for exemption credit, complete the “Exemption Credit Request” form available on www.extension. ualberta.ca.

We invite you to explore and take the journey in the University of Alberta’s OH&S program and become an agent of change toward a healthier and safer Alberta.

“As an Association, we believe in developing essential skills through education and practical experience, Health and Safety representatives are a valuable resource to provide employers and workers strategies to reduce occupational injuries and illnesses. Continuous education is paramount to implement and maintain effective health and safety management systems. We recognize and value the University of Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Certificate program as one of the ways to gain these skills.”

Lorne Kleppe, CHRP, CRSP Executive Director, Alberta Manufacturers’ Safety Association

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“The Alberta Construction Safety Association has long recognized the value the Occupational Health and Safety Certificate program provides to the construction safety officers seeking to further develop their skills and knowledge in the area of occupational health and safety.”

Dan MacLennan Executive Director, Alberta Construction Safety Association of Alberta

“We believe that education is the key to improving health and safety at work sites in Alberta. Individuals are encouraged to climb the ladder of learning and become leaders through achieving a safety designation.

Starting an OHS career path with the Qualified Safety Representative designation provides a base for further learning. The University of Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Certificate will provide that next step toward becoming a valuable health and safety person.”

Carol Ross, CHSC CEO/Founder, Alberta Association for Safety Partnerships

“The University of Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Certificate program is a next step in the ladder toward achieving your professional credential. The program’s courses are relevant, current, and engaging. The U of A’s certificate is highly regarded and recognized across industry as a leader in health and safety education. The Alberta Municipal Safety Association is proud to have the RMHSA recognized toward credit in the U of A program.”

Jim Moroney, IHT, BSC, CRSP, CSP Executive Director, Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association

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STRIVING TOWARD EXCELLENCE: THE VALUE OF CERTIFICATION

BUILDING YOUR NETWORK AS A HEALTH AND SAFETY PROFESSIONAL

Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals

Canadian Society of Safety Engineering

The Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)® Professionnel en securite agree au Canada (PSAC)® designation is considered a benchmark in the OHS profession and the designation of choice for Canadian OHS Professionals.

The Canadian Society of Safety Engineers (CSSE) is the leading health, safety, and environment organization for professionals in Canada – working with industry, governmental agencies, and other safety organizations to promote a greater awareness of health, safety and environmental issues in workplaces and communities across the nation and the world.

Many employers prefer or require applicants for OHS positions to hold the CRSP/PSAC® particularly for mid-career and senior positions.

The University of Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Certificate Program and individual courses are currently granted points in the application assessment process under the Board’s Certification Maintenance Program. Contact the OHS Program Office at 780.492.3037 to find out more information.

According to the Faculty of Extension’s 2013/2014 graduate survey, almost three quarters of OHS graduates (72%) intended to apply for the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP®) designation.

The CSSE through any of its 36 local chapters nationwide provides local forums for information exchange and networking among professionals.

The University of Alberta’s OH&S program supports the CSSE through attendance at the annual CSSE National Conference and participation at the CSSE Edmonton and Calgary Chapter annual National American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH) Speakers’ Day. For more information on the CSSE, visit csse.org.

To find out more about how our courses may help you obtain the CRSP/PSAC® designation, contact the OH&S program office at 780.492.3037. For details on the certification process, visit www.bcrsp.ca.

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SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

SAFETY DYNAMICS AWARD (Award: $750 – Apply by January 30) GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA HEALTH AND SAFETY AWARD (Award: $500 – No application required) The Government of Alberta awards a $500 cash award to students graduating with the highest grade point average. Congratulations to the 2015 award recipients, Michael Fedun and Garry Hambley.

Safety Dynamics Inc., a local Medicine Hat Safety Consulting and Training corporation, offers two bursaries in support of students who are participating in the U of A’s Occupational Health and Safety Certificate program at Medicine Hat College.

Applications must be received prior to the January 30 deadline, and applicants must be currently enrolled in the U of A’s OH&S program. Two awards of $750 each will be presented. For complete details, visit safetydynamics.ca/uncategorized/we-lovesupporting-medicine-hat-college.

HEALTH AND SAFETY CONFERENCE SOCIETY OF ALBERTA (HSCSA) (Award: $500 – No application required) The Health and Safety Conference Society of Alberta (HSCSA) awards a $500 cash award to a student graduating with the highest grade point average. Congratulations to the 2015 award recipient, Christine Simpson.

DICK MARTIN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD (Award: $3,000 – Apply by January 31) Eligibility: any student enrolled either full-time or part-time in an Occupational Health and Safetyrelated course or program at an accredited college or university in Canada leading to an OH&S certificate, diploma, or degree. For detailed information regarding this scholarship, visit www. ccohs.ca/scholarship.

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GARY WAGAR SCHOLARSHIP (Award: $500 – Apply by February) The Alberta Construction Safety Association in partnership with University of Alberta awards $500 to a candidate who has completed the National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) designation to use toward their Occupational Health and Safety Certificate program. Apply by February.

Congratulations to the 2015 NCSO scholarship recipient, Daniel Hathaway.

HEALTH & SAFETY ADMINISTRATOR (HSA) SCHOLARSHIP (Award: $500 – Apply by February) The Alberta Construction Safety Association awards their Health & Safety Administrator (HSA) candidate $500 toward their Occupational Health and Safety Certificate program. Congratulations to the 2015 HSA scholarship recipient, Candice Styre.

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DR. MICHAEL ALPERN AWARD (Job Safety Skills Society — A partnership of Industry, Education, and Government. Nominations to by submitted by May 31).

The Dr. Michael Alpern Award is an award for excellence in safety. Named in honour of the previous Executive Director and one of the Founding Members of the Job Safety Skills Society, this award recognizes the outstanding work of an Alberta educator who is committed to facilitating safety training to young people. Dr. Alpern was dedicated to safety, education, leadership and initiative, and it is in this spirit that we present this award. Visit jobsafetyskills.com/scholarship.

ALBERTA GAS AND OIL PIPELINE OPERATOR SAFETY COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP (Award: up to $1,000 – Apply by February 28) Designed to encourage and support students entering the health and safety profession, this scholarship will be awarded to an applicant who meets the eligibility criteria. The scholarship application form, eEssay, and all supporting documentation must be submitted electronically by the February 28 deadline. Scholarships will be limited to a maximum of $1000 per year per recipient. For details, visit www.agoposc.com.

JAMES RINTOUL OH&S MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

CSSE OHSE BURSARY PROGRAM

(Award: up to $5500, apply by May 31)

(Award: $500 – Apply by December 31)

The James Rintoul OH&S Memorial Scholarship is funded by the Job Safety Skills Society to support the completion of the OH&S Certificate program.

This memorial scholarship will be awarded to an applicant who meets the eligibility criteria. The annual $5,500 scholarship is a one-time award and non-transferable. For details, visit jobsafetyskills. com/scholarship.

As part of their ongoing objective to support people who have chosen to pursue a career in Occupational Health and Safety, the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering is offering bursaries in support of students who have successfully registered in a 1, 2, or 3-year OHSE program (full-time or part-time) at the undergraduate level at an accredited university or college in Canada.

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Construction Administration CertiďŹ cate

How can you enter or advance in this exciting,

AUDIENCE

high-growth field? This certificate provides

This program is designed for anyone working within, or hoping to work in, the construction industry — one of the largest economic driving forces in Alberta and Canada. Ideal for those who work full-time and want to complete a part-time university certificate program, the Construction Administration Certificate equips students to embark on a new career or to upgrade their employment skills. Students may currently be employed as construction administrators, project managers, or project engineers, or they may work in a related field and seek to move into administration/management roles. This program is beneficial for professionals in related fields such as engineering technicians, architectural technicians, planners, estimators, surveyors, contractors, owners, developers, electricians, carpenters, plumbers, real estate or anyone whose work requires a strong grasp of construction administration fundamentals and who are seeking a competitive edge.

instruction in the fundamental areas of construction administration that are needed to advance in your career. Develop and expand your managerial skills in courses developed and approved by the University of Alberta and accredited by the Canadian Construction Association for Gold Seal Accreditation.

If you desire a career change in the construction field, this program will help you gain the knowledge essential to success in the field. Or, if you work in the construction industry, design, project management, manufacturing and supply, development, or real estate, and are seeking a competitive edge to further your career, this certificate will greatly increase your competency and ability to compete and advance. This program builds your understanding of the planning, technical, financial, and legal aspects of the construction business.

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BENEFITS

QUALIFICATIONS & ADMISSION

Upon completion of the program, students will aspire to:

Enrolling in the program is a requirement if you want to earn the certificate. You may apply for admission as you start your studies or, if you prefer, after you have taken one or more courses.

• Contribute to the development of a productive, competitive, and profitable construction industry.

• Enhanced professional practices in the construction industry, primarily for medium and large projects including road building, industrial, institutional, petrochemical, and commercial projects.

• Apply administrative and technical concepts, principles, and practices applicable to the unique requirements and processes found in the construction industry.

• Effectively deliver projects, plans, and manage schedules, staff and budgets.

• Familiarity with the numerous legal aspects of construction, from elements of a contract and managing contracts to real estate law and land development regulation.

• Perform cost-planning and budget analysis for building designs.

• Estimate and control costs, prepare bids, and minimize change orders.

• Manage work with sub-contractors, clients, suppliers, architects, engineers, government agencies, and others.

• Perform negotiations and use conflict resolution strategies and methods.

To enrol, you must have a minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) and two years of related work experience.

If you attended high school in Alberta, transcripts may be ordered from Alberta Education at 780.427.5732; for high schools outside of Alberta, contact the corresponding provincial department of education.

You are still invited to apply if you do not meet the admission requirements. Your qualifications will be reviewed, and conditional entrance may be granted.

Students granted conditional admission must achieve a minimum grade of 2.0 (or letter grade of ’C’) in their first two core courses in order to continue in the program.

This program is currently open for enrolment — apply now at www.extension.ualberta.ca.

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TRANSFER CREDIT If you have completed a course from a recognized post-secondary institution within the last five years that is applicable to the Construction Administration Certificate program, you may request an exemption up to a maximum of two core courses. Please see our website, www.extension.ualberta.ca, for more details.

COURSE FORMATS All courses are face-to-face and web-enhanced.

Some web-enhanced courses may have pre- or post-class assignments in addition to the scheduled daytime classroom work. To learn more about course formats and their requirements, please refer to page 5 or visit www.extension.ualberta.ca/elearning.

Courses are organized around participatory, learner-centred activities that rely on regular student attendance. Regular attendance is strongly recommended. Absence from sessions may result in grade reductions. Students should expect to dedicate significant time and effort in coursework.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Courses from the Construction Administration Certificate program may qualify for professional development requirements for your association.

Please contact your association for details.

CORPORATE TRAINING Contact the program office at 780.492.5058 to learn about how we can help your organization meet its professional development and corporate training needs.

ASSIGNMENTS & ATTENDANCE All courses may include pre-class and post-class work and/or a variety of assignments, quizzes, exams, and projects. Most courses require electronic submissions of assignments; it is imperative that students have access to a computer as well as the internet. Students are responsible for obtaining handouts or other information missed due to absence.

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“I am employed by Edmonton Public Schools in the Facilities Department as a Senior Mechanical Systems Coordinator. My responsibilities include management of mechanical, construction, and maintenance projects in approximately 200 school sites and other buildings in our school district.

I have worked in the construction field for more than 30 years in various capacities.

The Construction Administration program offered at the University of Alberta was recommended to me by a colleague and, although I was initially skeptical about the program, I registered for some initial classes. The program proved to be valuable and provided training that assisted me in becoming a successful project manager. This program has the potential to jump start a profitable, rewarding career in this continually changing field.

I wish I had known years ago how comprehensive and informative this program is, as it has helped me to more effectively deal with contractors, engineers, and others in the construction industry.

I would strongly recommend it to anyone seeking advancement in the construction field.�

Daren Yaremko, CME Senior Mechanical Systems Coordinator Facilities Services, Edmonton Public Schools

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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

The Construction Administration Certificate program is comprised of five 39-hour core courses plus one 14-hour core seminar and a minimum of 39 hours in elective courses, for a total of 248 instructional hours. This part-time program is typically completed within one to three years; however, students have six years to complete the certificate requirements. A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 is required to obtain the certificate (3.5 or higher earns a certificate with distinction).

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6 core courses

Electives (39 hours)

There is no specific order recommended for course completion; as long as prerequisites are met, students may choose the core courses or electives that best fit their schedule in any given term.

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EXCST 4200 Administrative Control Systems F2F, 39 hours

EXCST 4201 Construction Costing F2F, 39 hours

EXCST 4202 Construction Planning and Scheduling F2F, 39 hours

EXCST 4203 Contract Law and Construction Documents F2F, 39 hours

EXCST 4204 Fundamentals of Project Management F2F, 39 hours

EXCST 4205 Negotiating Skills for the Construction Administrator F2F, 14 hours

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EXCST 4240 Contemporary Issues in Construction (CIC) Various topics: • Computer Construction Cost Estimating Using Microsoft Excel (14 hours) • Construction Cost Control (39 hours) • Construction Planning and Scheduling using Microsoft Project (14 hours) • Construction Risk Management (39 hours)

EXERM 4283 NEW LEED® Green Building Strategies and Green Associate Exam Preparation (39 hours)

EXCST 4216 Fundamentals of Blueprint Reading (14 hours)

EXOS 4584 Managing Contractor Safety Performance (14 hours)

EXCST 4217 Project Delivery (14 hours)

EXCST 4210 Understanding Specifications in Construction (14 hours)

EXCST 4207 Project Management II: The Experience (21 hours)

Note: not all electives are offered every year.

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Courses

CONSTRUCTION PLANNING AND SCHEDULING – EXCST 4202 (39 HOURS)

You can register for a course without enrolling in the program. If later you decide to apply for the full program, the course(s) you’ve taken will be applied toward your certificate. Alternatively, you may opt for auditing a course, in which case you will not be evaluated for any coursework — audited courses, however, cannot be applied toward the certificate at any time (see page 4 for details).

Construction projects require management of a more or less complex design, construction and commissioning process animated by facility owners and users, designers, builders, trade specialists, financiers and public agencies. The Critical Path Method provides a framework for the definition and organization of time and resource plans for construction projects. In this course, students will learn how Network Diagrams are constructed and calculated to produce a time schedule of project tasks, how project resource budgets can be planned within time schedule constraints, how actual progress can be measured, and how schedules and resource budgets can be updated to achieve project objectives.

Emphasis is given to practical construction project examples.

Students will become familiar with the calculation methods and terminology used by Critical Path based “Project Management” software products.

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CORE The following six core courses are required for the Construction Administration Certificate program.

ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS – EXCST 4200 (39 HOURS) Explore the steps in the management and development of the construction process, with an emphasis on administrative controls, from the Award of Contract to Close-Out. Included in the process will be design, contract document development, bidding, award, construction and close-out phases along with the control systems required to effectively monitor and manage a project. Along with the above, students will also learn about the elements of an organization, the roles and responsibilities of the owner, consultant and contractor; and what is required to build a project on time, within budget, with quality, and with a focus on safety.

CONSTRUCTION COSTING – EXCST 4201 (39 HOURS) Learn the fundamentals of estimating construction project costs from concept to completion, including types of cost estimates, the tendering process, costing site overheads, and final assembly of tender. The roles of estimators and industrial cost engineers will be explored as well as value engineering and cost control processes and techniques. Cost risks inherent to Alberta conditions will also be discussed. Emphasis is given to practical construction project examples. Students will learn the calculation methods and terminology used by estimators in the construction industry and the typical formats for calculation and presentation of construction cost estimates.

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CONTRACT LAW AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS – EXCST 4203 (39 HOURS) In this course, we will examine the principles of contract law as they relate to the construction industry. In particular, the course will deal with the creation and interpretation of contracts and the remedies available for breaches of contracts. There will be considerable emphasis on the rights and responsibilities of owners, contractors, and consultants in the bidding process. Students will acquire knowledge and skills to administer projects with reduced legal difficulty and will learn how to resolve disputes in a timely and costeffective manner.

FUNDAMENTALS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT – EXCST 4204 (39 HOURS) The dynamics of today’s business environment requires organizations to change, grow, and reinvent themselves.

These new directions can only be achieved through the effective identification and implementation of projects. This course will provide students with a fundamental understanding of project management theory. Students will develop an understanding of what projects are, what constitutes a complete project scope, how to develop an overall project schedule, what processes the project will have to follow, and what business systems will be required to ensure a successful outcome. A comprehensive project management model will be provided. As well, this course will address the human elements of project management.

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NEGOTIATING SKILLS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATOR – EXCST 4205 (14 HOURS)

CONSTRUCTIONS COST CONTROL – EXCST 4240 (39 HOURS)

Prerequisites: Administrative Control Systems (EXCST 4200) and Fundamentals of Project Management (EXCST 4204)

Cost control is the key function to ensure that a successful project is also successful in construction budget control once the project is underway. This function is absolutely required to monitor the status of incurred costs, realize the implications of proposed changes to the work that would affect costs and analyze the trends indicating the estimated construction cost to complete from the earliest stages of the project. This course will give students a solid foundation in the concepts, tools and techniques of construction cost controls as being part of the overall project cost control. This course draws a number of aspects from professional organizations such as the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, the American Association of Cost Engineers and the Project Management Institute to give students a well-rounded approach to this process and an understanding of the rationale used in developing these systems.

The importance of the human dimension within the construction industry is the focus of this seminar. Topics may include: application of the situational leadership model, the administrator role, conflict resolution, and effective strategies for dealing with issues such as insubordination and absenteeism.

electives Students are required to choose one to three courses to fulfill their elective requirements for a minimum of 39 hours.

CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN CONSTRUCTION – EXCST 4240 Contemporary Courses in Construction (CIC) keep the same course code from term-to-term, but their name, content, and length vary according to the topic.

Course topics include:

COMPUTER CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATING USING MICROSOFT EXCEL – EXCST 4240 (14 HOURS) The world’s best way to create productivity is now the easiest way to build quick and accurate construction cost estimates.

In this course, most tasks will require estimates for quantities or costs, or both, to be calculated and presented in computer spreadsheets using Excel. Students will learn how to prepare valuation cost estimates, apply automatic calculation, calculation formulas, create databases, and more.

CONSTRUCTION PLANNING AND SCHEDULING USING MICROSOFT PROJECT – EXCST 4240 (14 HOURS) This course is well suited as a refresher or for those who wish to quickly learn the basics of Microsoft Project software for construction planning and schedules. Sample project files will be created to learn and practice networks and gantt charts, baseline and actual resources and costs, tracking and reporting progress, exporting data to MS Excel and document printing. By the end of this course, students should be able to: perform software calculations, use formats, input tables and use data organizing functions, apply basic software functions to create project files, tables and charts, assign and profile resources and costs, apply resource leveling and set baselines, integrate multiple sub-projects into a master schedule file, track progress by creating progress tables and charts including earned value reports, and share data with MS Excel and other software. Students are welcome to bring their laptops.

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CONSTRUCTION RISK MANAGEMENT – EXCST 4240 (39 HOURS) Risk control is an important function to ensure that a construction project is completed successfully. Construction projects are inherently risky at many levels, so Construction Risk Management will help make any construction project successful. Types of risks include: cost risk, time risk, physical risk, and general liability risk, but all risk types need to be considered in detail on every construction site. This course will give students a solid foundation in the concepts, tools and techniques of construction risk management. Drawing widely from the construction industry, this course will give students a well-rounded approach to this process and an understanding of the rationale used in developing risk management systems FUNDAMENTALS OF BLUEPRINT READING – EXCST 4216 (14 HOURS) This interactive seminar will cover the fundamentals of understanding and interpreting construction drawings and project specifications. The seminar will cover how to apply the basic knowledge that is required to interpret and extrapolate information from plans, elevations, sections, details and construction specifications.

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NEW* LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (LEED)® GREEN BUILDING STRATEGIES AND GREEN ASSOCIATE EXAM PREPARATION – EXERM 4283 (39 hours) Offered in partnership with the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC).

This course provides a comprehensive overview of techniques, approaches, materials and technologies used in creating green buildings and communities while also preparing students for the LEED® Green Associate exam. The need for a green transformation of our built environment will be described as well as the key components of the LEED® rating systems and the overall LEED® certificate process. Students will learn how to determine the LEED® rating system that applies to various types of green building projects.

If you are interested in pursuing LEED® accreditation, this course enables you to take the preparatory course for certificate elective credit. Please note that successful completion of the course does not guarantee that students will pass the Green Associate Exam; conversely, failure of the LEED® Green Associate exam will not mean automatic failure of this course. Also note that the course fee does not entitle the student to write the LEED® AP exam without paying exam fees. For more information about LEED® credentials, visit the CaGBC website at www.cagbc.org.

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MANAGING CONTRACTOR SAFETY PERFORMANCE – EXOS 4584 (14 HOURS)

PROJECT MANAGEMENT II: THE EXPERIENCE – EXCST 4207 (21 HOURS)

If you hire contractors, sub-contractors, project managers, engineers, or consultants, you should know what responsibilities each party holds under the legislation. This seminar will navigate you through the legislative jungle, clarify the legal roles, and provide practical guidelines for monitoring and managing those responsibilities. Topics will include the OHS Act, regulations, programs, enforcement, communications, political climate, audits, and more.

Supervisory experience is recommended.

Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Project Management (EXCST 4204) or equivalent.

PROJECT DELIVERY – EXCST 4217 (14 HOURS) The use of project-delivery methods is rapidly changing the construction industry. Owners want projects delivered faster, at a lower cost, with higher quality, and with greater innovation.

The construction process is a complex undertaking that involves many different activities and people in its planning and execution. These tasks, and the roles and responsibilities of the owner, designer, construction manager, contractor(s), subcontractor(s), vendors, and suppliers can be organized in numerous ways to deliver a construction project from concept to completion. The choice of project-delivery methods has major impact on the success of a project. This course will discuss types of project delivery, elements to consider in determining contract delivery methodology and project delivery, project delivery approach and methodology, the construction manager selection process, and managing the project delivery process. At the end of this course, students will better understand what determines the right project delivery methodology for a project.

Through modelling and practice, this course will provide the special knowledge and skills required for planning a successful project. Students will form a board and select a project using recognized project selection techniques.

Students will define the scope and set clear objectives and will develop a concise project management plan including but not limited to: project budgets and schedules, communications plans, team development and risk analysis.

A skilled project manager will guide students through the project process to completion.

UNDERSTANDING SPECIFICATIONS IN CONSTRUCTION – EXCST 4210 (14 HOURS) Providing an introduction to the principles of construction specifications and the role of specifications and related documents used in construction projects, this seminar is specifically intended for construction product representatives, contractors, cost consultants, architects, engineers, and owners. This course will identify the skills required to aid in the reading, writing, and interpretation of specifications. Students will be made aware of the impact of associated responsibilities arising from bidding procedures, the role of contract conditions and general requirements, and the roles of the different parties involved. In addition, students will learn to identify standard document formats used in specification writing, and how they are used in the various stages of pre-bid and construction. Students will gain specific knowledge of risk management relating to contract procedures and front-end documents. The course will provide methods for interpreting the needs of the consultant identified in the technical specification sections.

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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

Please note that dates, times, and location are subject to change. Every effort will be made to notify students in a timely manner. The program office reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient enrolment. Early enrolment is encouraged.

FALL 2015 COURSE CODE TITLE DAYS DATES

TIME

FEE**

EXCST 4202 (FA1) Construction Planning 7T

and Scheduling 3S

Sep 15, 22, 29 & [T] 6–9 pm Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 [S] 9 am–4 pm Sep 26 & Oct 3, 17

F2F/ Web-enhanced

$645

EXCST 4203 (FA1) Contract Law and 12W

Construction Documents

Sep 9–Dec 9 5:45–9 pm No class Nov 11 & Nov 18

F2F/ Web-enhanced

$645

EXCST 4216 (FA1) Fundamentals of

Blueprint Reading

Oct 22–23

9 am–4:30 pm

F2F

$495

Sep 11, 12, 14 & Sep 18, 19, 21

[F/S] 8 am–5 pm F2F/ [M] 6–9 pm Web-enhanced

$645

EXERM 4283 (FA1) LEED® Green Building 2RFS Nov 5, 6, 7 & 8:30 am–4:30 pm F2F/

Strategies and Green Associate Nov 12, 13, 14 Web-enhanced

Exam Preparation

$1195

RF

EXCST 4204 (FA1) Fundamentals of 2FSM

Project Management

EXOS 4584 (FA1) Managing Contractor RF

Safety Performance***

Oct 1–2

8:30 am–5 pm

M= Monday; T= Tuesday; W= Wednesday; R= Thursday; F= Friday; S= Saturday; D= Sunday * For information on course formats, see page 5. ** Courses are GST-exempt *** EXOS 4584 is also available in Calgary. See page 26 for details.

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F2F

$445

WINTER 2016 COURSE CODE TITLE DAYS DATES

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FORMAT*

EXCST 4200 (WI1) Administration Control 7R

Systems 3S

Jan 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 & Jan 23, Feb 6, 20

[R] 6–9 pm [S] 8 am–3 pm

F2F/ Web-enhanced

$645

EXCST 4201 (WI1) Construction Costing 7T

3S

Jan 12, 19, 26, [T] 6–9 pm Feb 2, 9, 23, Mar 1 [S] 9 am–4 pm & Jan 16, 30, Feb 27

F2F/ Web-enhanced

$645

EXCST 4240 (WI1) CIC: Construction 2FSM

Risk Management

Mar 11, 12, 14 & Mar 18, 19 , 21

[F/S] 8 am–5 pm F2F/ [M] 6–9 pm Web-enhanced

$645

EXCST 4203 (WI1) Contract Law and 7T

Construction Documents 3S

Mar 8, 15, 22, 29 & Apr 5, 12, 19 & Mar 12, 19, Apr 2

[T] 6–9 pm [S] 9 am–4 pm

$645

F2F/ Web-enhanced

FEE**

EXCST 4205 (WI1) Negotiating Skills RF Mar 3–4 9 am–4:30 pm F2F

for the Construction

Administrator

$495

EXCST 4210 (WI1) Understanding Specifications RF

in Construction

$495

Feb 4–5

9 am–4:30 pm

F2F

M= Monday; T= Tuesday; W= Wednesday; R= Thursday; F= Friday; S= Saturday; D= Sunday

SPRING 2016 COURSE CODE TITLE DAYS DATES

TIME

EXCST 4240 (SP1) CIC: Construction 2FSM

Cost Control

May 6, 7, 9 & May 13, 14, 16

[F/S] 8 am–5 pm F2F/ [M] 6–9 pm Web-enhanced

$645

EXCST 4204 (SP1) Fundamentals of

Project Management

Apr 22, 23, 25 & Apr 29, 30, May 2

[F/S] 8 am–5 pm F2F/ [M] 6–9 pm Web-enhanced

$645

2FSM

FORMAT*

FEE**

M= Monday; T= Tuesday; W= Wednesday; R= Thursday; F= Friday; S= Saturday; D= Sunday * For information on course formats, see page 5. **Courses are GST-exempt.

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PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS

Gold Seal Accredited The Construction Administration Certificate program is recognized by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) for Gold Seal Accreditation. The Gold Seal Certificate is valued by the construction industry in recognition of the professionalism of estimators, superintendents, and project managers. Gold Seal offers a real degree of assurance to the industry that the individual has attained a nationally recognized level of competence based on three essential criteria: experience, education, and examination.

To learn more about the CCA Gold Seal Certification program, visit www.goldsealcertification.com.

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Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)® Students have the opportunity to take the course LEED® Green Building Strategies and Green Associate Exam Preparation.

This is an excellent opportunity for students to work toward a professional designation while earning elective hours for their certificate program.

Professional LEED® credentials are administered by the Green Business Certification Institute (GBCI), while in Canada the LEED® rating system is managed through the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC), a non-profit, national organization that promotes green building and sustainable community development.

For more information about LEED® credentials and certification, visit the CaGBC website at www.cagbc.org.

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Program AWARD

The graduating student of the Construction Administration Certificate program who earns the highest overall grade point average (GPA) is awarded $1000, provided by the Edmonton Construction Association (ECA).

Edmonton Construction Association’s office Manager, Jennifer Parker, presents the $1000 award to the 2014 award recipient, Tara Wagner.

“In 2011, with the support of my employer, I decided to pursue the Construction Administration program with the University of Alberta, Faculty of Extension and couldn’t be happier that I did. I graduated from the program last April and received the Edmonton Construction Association Award for having the highest GPA. The program provided me with the real-world knowledge I needed to advance in my career and helped to expand my administrative and technical skills. The construction industry is one that is constantly evolving and that offers many great career opportunities, and this program is a great stepping stone to gain inside knowledge on how the industry operates.

The Construction Administration program offers a wide range of information on many different aspects of the industry and is catered toward those

who are working full time, so you can actually apply what you are learning in real time. The professors are highly accredited and experienced, and they are able to share their real-life experiences to further enhance the value of the concepts you are learning. Because the classes were made up of individuals from a wide range of disciplines, it was also a great way to network and look at the industry from the differing perspectives of the multiple parties that are typically involved in a construction project.

I would definitely recommend this program to anyone who is looking to start or further their career in the construction industry. I can honestly say it was an all-around positive experience to be a part of.”

Tara Wagner Turnaround Cost Engineer, EPCM-psp

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striving toward excellence through continuing professional development Consortium for Engineered Trenchless Technologies (CETT) We are pleased to offer the following non-certificate courses together with the Consortium for Engineered Trenchless Technologies (CETT).

Horizontal Directional Drilling Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) is a construction process that is used in the pipeline construction industry to install pipelines under water bodies, steep or unstable slopes and other environmentally sensitive areas. Despite the prolific use of HDD in the Alberta oil and gas transmission sector, planning and executing an HDD project remains a new exercise for many, and often represents a steep and fast paced learning curve for the owner of consulting engineer. After completing this course, students will have an in-depth and technical understanding of HDD through comprehensive coverage of the construction, design, risk management and contracting processes. Design engineers, construction management engineers, owners and engineering consultants will find this course most relevant.

Pipeline Condition Assessment Workshop Leading industry and municipality experts will present a comprehensive overview of water and waste water pipeline condition assessment and introduce a variety of tools and technologies for pipeline inspection and condition monitoring. The participants will learn about the working principles, processes, and benefits and limitations of available technologies.

Note: There is no assessment component to this workshop.

October 20, 2015 | 8 am – 5 pm Visit our website for more information, including the course schedule: www.extension.ualberta.ca/course/EXGEN/4791/

Note: This a graded, continuing professional development course.

Visit our website for more information, including the course schedule at www.extension.ualberta.ca/course/EXCPE/4781/.

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Citation in Applied Geostatistics

The Citation Program in Applied Geostatistics

Citation Objectives

(CPAG) is designed to assist geoscientists,

• Communicate the place of geostatistical models of heterogeneity and uncertainty in modern resource/reserve evaluation.

• Explain geostatistical concepts and tools.

• Apply simulation/uncertainty management concepts.

mining and petroleum engineers to better quantify resources and reserves. This program fills an important niche between the conventional one-week intensive course and a two-year Master degree program. It is ideally suited to those from industry who seek a more in depth understanding of modern geostatistical tools.

Main topics covered include: • • • • • • •

Geologic rock types and stochastic modelling Trends and non-stationarity Variograms for spatial continuity modelling Kriging for optimal estimation of resources Simulation for uncertainty quantification Multivariate modelling Decision-making in presence of uncertainty

Course Format and Hours Attendance is mandatory for week one, and strongly suggested for weeks two, three and four. Resources will be made available online for directed study.

Participants are expected to spend 60 hours on lecture material, 40 hours on informal learning and interaction, and up to 90 hours on the exercises. The time required for the exercises could exceed this amount if customized to a project.

Assessments • Nine comprehensive assignments will be distributed at the start of the course and are required to be completed by all students.

• In addition to prepared assignments, students will complete a realistic mini-project using their own data (if available) or will be provided data.

Schedule Spring Term 2016 EXAGC 4007 SP1 Applied Geostatistics Instructor: Dr. Clayton V. Deutsch

Week 1: May 24-27 Week 2: June 20-23 Week 3: July 18-21 Week 4: August 15-18

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Environmental Resource Management Certificate

The Environmental Resource Management

AUDIENCE

(ERM) Certificate program is designed for

Taking a multidisciplinary approach, the program brings together agrologists, biologists, engineers, industrial managers, technologists, and other professionals who work in environmentally-related fields. The program is also ideal for students with experience in private organizations or public agencies dealing with natural resources or the environment.

individuals transitioning into the environmental field or mid-level experienced professionals who want to broaden, enhance and update their knowledge and skills.

The program provides students with

BENEFITS

strategies and techniques in environmental planning and management, as well as knowledge of how biological, physical, social, economic, and institutional implications affect resource decisions. Students learn about various quantitative methods of analysis and strategies for decision-making. Courses blend theory and practical exercises to help students develop a comprehensive set of skills. The program offers a solid foundation in air, water, soil processes, environmental monitoring, biotechnology, instrumentation, and experimental design.

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Upon completion of the program, students will aspire to: • A thorough understanding of the fundamentals of environmental management, including concepts and processes.

• Apply knowledge and skills for enhanced job performance and career advancement.

• Acumen in several areas such as air, water and soil processes, environmental monitoring, biotechnology, instrumentation, and experimental design.

• Improved decision making and reduced compliance costs, risks, and liability.

• An understanding of the roles of legislatures, rule-making bodies, and regulatory enforcement agencies in environmental protection and management.

• Critical thinking skills to effectively analyze, understand, and evaluate environmental issues.

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• Manage, plan, and conduct comprehensive environmental compliance for various industrial and commercial facilities.

• Specialized and up-to-date knowledge to effectively respond to the ever changing world of environmental management.

QUALIFICATIONS & ADMISSION Enrolling in the program is a requirement if you want to earn the certificate. You may apply for admission as you start your studies or, if you prefer, after you have taken one or more courses.

To enrol, you must have a minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) and two years of related work experience and a related two year technical diploma.

If you attended high school in Alberta, transcripts may be ordered from Alberta Education at 780.427.5732; for high schools outside of Alberta, contact the corresponding provincial department of education.

This program is currently open for enrolment — apply now at www.extension.ualberta.ca.

TRANSFER CREDIT If you have completed a course from a recognized post-secondary institution within the last five years that is applicable to the ERM program, you may request an exemption up to a maximum of three core courses. Please see our website, www.extension.ualberta.ca, for more details.

COURSE FORMATS All courses are face-to-face and web-enhanced.

Some web-enhanced courses may have pre- or post-class assignments in addition to the scheduled face-to-face classroom work. To learn more about course formats and their requirements, please refer to page 5 or visit www.extension.ualberta.ca/elearning.

You are still invited to apply if you do not meet the admission requirements. Your qualifications will be reviewed, and conditional entrance may be granted.

Students granted conditional admission must achieve a minimum grade of 2.0 (or letter grade of ’C’) in their first two core courses in order to continue in the program.

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ASSIGNMENTS & ATTENDANCE

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

All courses may include pre-class and post-class work and/or a variety of assignments, quizzes, exams, and projects. Most courses require electronic submissions of assignments; it is imperative that students have access to a computer as well as the internet. Students are responsible for obtaining handouts or other information missed due to absence.

Courses from the Environmental Resource Management Certificate program may qualify for professional development requirements for your association. Please contact your association for details.

Courses are organized around participatory, learner-centred activities that rely on regular student attendance. Regular attendance is strongly recommended. Absence from sessions may result in grade reductions. Students should expect to dedicate significant time and effort in coursework.

COURSE MATERIALS Course materials for online, blended, and face-toface web-enhanced courses will be available online in eClass. Materials not provided in eClass for face-to-face web-enhanced courses, will be provided in-class. Textbooks are not included in course fees and must be purchased separately if required. For textbook information (title, author, ISBN), please check www.extension.ualberta.ca or log into Bear Tracks.

Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA)

The Environmental Resource Management Certificate program provides key training for continuing professional development. The Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA) recognizes the following courses within this certificate program as meeting either core knowledge course deficiencies or continuing professional development: • Applied Hydrology • Applied Hydrogeology in Alberta • Applied Soil Chemistry • Applied Soil Fertility • Applied Soil Physics • Classification & Reclamation of Alberta Soils • Wetlands Ecology, Delineation, and Management (now qualifying as a 39-hour course)

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PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS

Environmental Professional-in-Training (EPt) ERM Graduates may be eligible to apply for the Environmental Professional-in-Training designation (EPt) under The Canadian Environmental Certificate Approvals Board’s (CECAB) National Certification Program for Canadian Environmental Practitioners.

To apply for an EPt certification, applicants must have a two or three year diploma or degree and intend to pursue a career in the Canadian environment industry (work experience is not required). The EPt certification is a stepping-stone to becoming an Environmental Professional (EP). To apply for an EP designation, applicants must have a two or three year diploma or degree, as well as a minimum of five years’ environmental work experience in Canada. For more information, visit www.cecab.org.

CORPORATE TRAINING Contact the program office at 780.492.5058 to learn about how we can help your organization meet its professional development and corporate training needs.

“Enrolling in the U of A ERM program as a mature student has provided me with the breadth of current education in the environmental field, enhancing my 35 years of knowledge and experience to pursue new opportunities in Alberta. The program provides a solid learning foundation with its diverse curriculum, high quality instruction and emphasis on knowledge acquisition providing a challenging and fruitful learning experience.”

Rick Shewchuk, EP, QAES Little Bear Environmental Consulting Ltd.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)® Students have the opportunity to take the course LEED® Green Building Strategies and Green Associate Exam Preparation.

This is an excellent opportunity for students to work toward a professional designation while earning elective hours for their certificate program.

Professional LEED® credentials are administered by the Green Business Certification Institute (GBCI), while in Canada the LEED® rating system is managed through the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC), a non-profit, national organization that promotes green building and sustainable community development.

For more information about LEED® credentials and certification, visit the CaGBC website at www.cagbc.org.

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Program requirements

The Environmental Resource Management Certificate program is comprised of six core courses and 168 hours of electives. Designed for part-time study, it can be completed within two to three years. A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 is required to obtain the certificate (3.5 or higher earns a certificate with distinction).

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6 core courses

Electives (168 Hours)

RECOMMENDED FIRST COURSES We highly recommend completing the courses in the order listed below, although Environmental Law can be taken at any time in the program. Environmental Project Management should be the final course completed in the program.

EXERM 4252 Environmental Geology F2F, 24 hours

EXERM 4256 Applied Hydrology F2F, 39 hours

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EXERM 4250 Principles of Ecosystems F2F, 24 hours

EXERM 4307 Introduction to Soils and Soil Resources F2F, 24 hours

EXERM 4260 Environmental Law F2F, 24 hours

EXERM 4258 Environmental Project Management F2F, 24 hours

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ELECTIVES* Electives can be taken at any time throughout the program provided that prerequisites are met.

EXERM 4291 Applied Hydrogeology in Alberta F2F, 39 hours

EXERM 4282 Applied Soil Chemistry F2F, 39 hours

EXERM 4281 Applied Soil Physics F2F, 39 hours

EXERM 4265 Applied Vegetative Reclamation F2F, 21 hours

EXERM 4297 Classification and Reclamation of Alberta Soils F2F, 42 hours

EXERM 4301 Contemporary Issues in Environment • Applied Soil Fertility F2F, 39 hours • Sustainable Development F2F, 21 hours

EXERM 4267 Environmental Audits F2F, 21 hours

EXERM 4268 Environmental Impact Assessments F2F, 21 hours

EXERM 4274 Fundamentals of GIS F2F, 21 hours

EXERM 4283 LEED® Green Building Strategies and Green Associate Exam Preparation F2F, 39 hours

EXERM 4286 Remediation Technologies F2F, 21 hours

EXERM 4280 Wetlands Ecology, Delineation and Management F2F, 39 hours**

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* Not all electives are offered every year. ** New course length (increased from 21 hours)

EXERM 4277 Risk Communication F2F, 21 hours

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Courses

You can register for a course without enrolling in the program.

If later you decide to apply for the full program, the course(s) you’ve taken will be applied toward your certificate.

Alternatively, you may opt for auditing a course, in which case you will not be evaluated for any coursework — audited courses, however, cannot be applied toward the certificate at any time (see page 4 for details).

Register online at www.extension.ualberta.ca or by phone at 780.492.3116.

CORE The following six core courses are required for the Environmental Resource Management Certificate program.

APPLIED HYDROLOGY – EXERM 4256 (39 HOURS) Water has a role in the development of most human activities. This course will introduce the practice of surface water hydrology as generally applied in Alberta. Various land phase hydrologic processes will be described. Application of intensity-duration-frequency curves for rainfall, estimation of rainfall at ungauged locations, streamflow measurement methods, flood frequency analysis, regional frequency analysis for estimating streamflows at ungauged locations will be introduced. A brief overview on groundwater flow and groundwater contamination will be provided. Approximate methods for estimating stormwater storage requirements for urban development will be discussed. Various hydrologic and hydraulic modes that are used in the professional domain will be introduced. Upon completion of this course, students will have a general knowledge of various hydrologic processes that need to be identified in addressing surface water hydrology related issues in Alberta. Students will also be able to perform basic calculations in addressing these issues.

Students entering this course should have some understanding of geologic materials and processes, basic physics, and basic mathematics.

ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY – EXERM 4252 (24 HOURS) Environmental Geology is the study of the earth’s environment from a geologic perspective. It explores the effect of humankind’s activities on the surface environment.

The earth’s underlying formations impact much of what humankind does. Surficial and subsurface geologic formations affect our water use, water and subsurface pollution, and waste disposal options. This course will introduce students to the geologic formations in Alberta and how those formations present environmental problems and opportunities.

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW – EXERM 4260 (24 HOURS) If your work impacts the natural environment, involves the development of natural resources, or addresses environmental health issues, it is important to have an understanding of the laws which regulate these areas. This course is intended to assist students in navigating the complex and often confusing array of Federal, Provincial, and common law environmental regulatory schemes. The course provides an introduction to the four key areas of law which impact environmental/ resource/health regulation in Canada–constitutional law, civil law, regulatory law, and administrative law.

This course is intended as a general overview, not as an in-depth review of any specific legislation.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT – EXERM 4258 (24 HOURS) Addressing environmental impact is a critical component of any project undertaking. A fundamental objective for project owners is to minimize the risk of regulatory and civil liabilities.

This requires a meticulous approach to project planning, organization, implementation, and documentation. This course will provide an overview of key roles for the above components in effective environmental project management.

Students will learn practical applications through case examples and scenarios.

This should be the final core course taken in the ERM Certificate Program.

INTRODUCTION TO SOILS AND SOIL RESOURCES – EXERM 4307 (24 HOURS) In this course students will be introduced to the basic concepts of soil science with special emphasis on the soils of Western Canada. Students will learn how climate, vegetation and geology affect soil development. Students will also gain an understanding of the relationship between soils and landscapes, and become familiar with how soil maps are developed and used for various purposes. How soils are described and classified will be discussed. This course also covers basic soil chemical, physical and biological properties and processes. The components of soil — solids (organic and mineral), water and air — and how they may vary is studied.

Other topics covered include: how soils hold and transmit water, how soils provide nutrients for plants and microorganisms, how salts affect soil properties, and how soils interact with other components in an ecosystem.

There is a required lab component to this course.

There is a required field trip component to this course.

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PRINCIPLES OF ECOSYSTEMS – EXERM 4250 (24 HOURS)

APPLIED SOIL CHEMISTRY – EXERM 4282 (39 HOURS)

Ecosystems are affected by everything we do. This course will introduce students to Alberta’s major ecosystems and the effect of outside factors on them. Learn how these ecosystems develop, function, and are modified by the major industries in Alberta. Current land use and management issues will form much of the backdrop for an examination of the components of ecology. Students will also be introduced to environmental ethics and the need to consider them when making decisions that impact our environment. A major emphasis will be in detailing the fundamental components of ecosystems, the factors that influence them, and the cycles that drive and regulate them. Case studies will be used to illustrate the realities of agricultural, industrial and recreational activities and their impacts on Alberta ecosystems.

This course will introduce students to the soil principal reactive chemical constituents and their processes. Topics will include an introduction to the soil solid and liquid components (chemical composition, mineralogy, organic matter and soil solution); and a description of important soil chemical processes and their relevance to environmental and agricultural applications (mineral stability and weathering, oxidation-reduction, surface absorption and exchange, colloidal behaviour and soil acidity and salinity).

There is a possible field trip component to this course.

electives Students are required to complete a minimum of 168 hours in electives.

APPLIED HYDROGEOLOGY IN ALBERTA – EXERM 4291 (39 HOURS) The course will introduce students to the practice of hydrogeology as generally applied in Alberta. Three areas of hydrogeology will be explored, with emphasis on conditions in Alberta. These areas include: hydrogeological site assessment, groundwater resource evaluation and management, and groundwater monitoring. Topics will include: principles and practices of contaminated site assessment, regulatory considerations, conceptual models, environmental risk management, and groundwater remediation. Methods of characterizing regional baseline hydrogeology, groundwater resource quantity and quality, and groundwater vulnerability will be covered, along with discussion of issues such as groundwater modelling, watershed management, groundwater–surface water interaction, and implications of climate change. Also considered will be the key elements of designing an effective groundwater monitoring program both on a local and regional scale.

Students should have some University Chemistry knowledge.

APPLIED SOIL PHYSICS – EXERM 4281 (39 HOURS) This course will introduce students to the basic concepts of applied soil physics, with an emphasis on the quantitative aspects of the subject matter. Students will learn about the basic physical aspects of both the solid and liquid phases of soils as well as how water is held by soils and how it moves through soils. The course will examine the link between the soil water regime and processes within the hydrologic cycle, with emphasis on filtration and the soil physical properties affecting this key hydrologic process. Students will become familiar with some of the soil management challenges that involve soil physics and how to manipulate soils to enhance their physical properties.

Students should have previous understanding of the fundamentals of soil properties and processes, as well as Calculus and Physics.

APPLIED VEGETATIVE RECLAMATION – EXERM 4265 (21 HOURS) This course covers the basic methods and materials for effectively using plants for erosion control, creation of wildlife habitat, restoration of plant communities, reconstruction of soil productivity, and the rehabilitation of recreational landscapes. Topics include: methods of plant establishment, seedbed preparation, factors affecting plant establishment, seeding rate, seed quality, and fertilizers.

Please bring your own scientific calculator and ruler to class.

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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT – EXERM 4301 (21 HOURS)

CLASSIFICATION AND RECLAMATION OF ALBERTA SOILS – EXERM 4297 (42 HOURS) This course focuses on principle Alberta soils, classification and mapping procedures, and interpretations of soil quality and capability assessment as applied to land reclamation.

Students will learn how to identify common landforms and parent materials associated with Prairie and Boreal forest soils, and also how to recognize soils of the Chernozemic, Solonetzic, Gleysolic, Luvisolic, Brunisolic, and Organic orders using the Canadian System of Soil Classification. The proposed classification of Anthropogenic soils (reclaimed) as applied in Alberta will be reviewed and students will become familiar with soil-forming factors and their role in the functioning of these soils. Students will learn how to describe terrain features and soil profiles, including hand texturing and the classification of soil structure. Students will become familiar with soil drainage classes and soil moisture regime classification and also soil salinity: characterization, measurement, soil ratings, as well as soil mapping procedures.

There is a required field trip component to this course.

Pre-course reading must be completed prior to the first class.

CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN ENVIRONMENT – EXERM 4301 Contemporary Courses in Environment (CIE) keep the same course code from term-to-term, but their name, content, and length vary according to the topic.

Course topics include: APPLIED SOIL FERTILITY – EXERM 4301 (39 HOURS) This course will address the relevance of soil fertility in everyday life, including the importance of soil fertility in plant growth and nutrient uptake by crops. The agronomic significance of soil’s physical, chemical and biological properties as they pertain to soil fertility will be discussed.

Students will learn about major nutrients, including corresponding fertilizers, secondary and micronutrients, and corresponding fertilizers. The course will examine soil fertility evaluation: Soil testing; the backbone of soil fertility and problem soils (acid and saline soils). Using soil fertility concepts, the course will address soil management challenges including fertilizer application, water use efficiency, interactions among nutrients and economics of plant-nutrient use.

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This introductory course will present the concept of sustainable development from its inception to modern day examples. Each of the three components of the theory – social, environmental, and economic – will be looked at through case studies and industry examples. Students will have the opportunity to share their ideas on what sustainable development means to them while exploring its implications and limitations. Students will also learn about the application of theories to corporate and government decision making.

Current business trends in sustainable development and sustainability, such as corporate social responsibility and sustainability reporting, and globalisation and the environment will also be presented.

ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITS – EXERM 4267 (21 HOURS) Environmental auditing is a management tool increasingly used by organizations to verify that the organization is meeting its environmental obligations. It is also an essential element of environmental management systems and a primary driver of continual improvement. This course will provide students with the skills and knowledge to undertake effective environmental audits.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS – EXERM 4268 (21 HOURS) This course will present the purpose for an environmental impact assessment (EIA), from initiation to completion, as well as its place in the application for a major project.

Assessment requirements detailed within provincial and federal legislation and regulations will be reviewed.

Requirements and processes for completing a cumulative environmental assessment within the EIA will be described.

Differences and similarities between assessments for projects falling under Alberta’s Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act will be illustrated. Linkages among these acts and other legislation in Alberta (Water Act, Public Lands Act) and Canada (Fisheries Act, Navigable Waters Protection Act) will be discussed. Requirements for public and Aboriginal consultation and the means to gather stakeholder input into the EIA process and outcomes will be outlined. There will be discussions of the components of the EIA that may lead to approval conditions and requirements and how to address these in a way that sets the stage for future corporate action and government oversight.

Use of the EIA as a tool in the overall environmental management of the project will also be discussed.

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FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) – EXERM 4274 (21 HOURS)

REMEDIATION TECHNOLOGIES – EXERM 4286 (21 HOURS)

Students will learn how to enhance the performance of their measuring, mapping, modeling, and monitoring, by tapping the power of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Learn the concepts that drive GIS, the basics of cartography, and the differences between various GIS packages.

Contaminated sites represent a significant environmental liability in addition to their impacts on humans and the surrounding environment. If you deal with contaminated sites, it is crucial to be able to identify the various factors affecting the decision of choosing the appropriate remediation technology for each site. In this course students will learn about the remediation technologies currently available for handling contaminated sites. Description, applicability, advantages, limitations, time frame, potential health and safety and cost of various available technologies will also be studied. This is an applied course designed to help resource managers, policy makers, government regulators, agricultural professionals, and environmental consultants understand how water and pollutants interact in the landscape, the changes resulting from land use, and remediation techniques to return to ecological function. The course combines lectures, assigned readings, PowerPoint presentations, in-class exhibits, and discussions.management of the project will also be discussed.

NEW* LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (LEED)® GREEN BUILDING STRATEGIES AND GREEN ASSOCIATE EXAM PREPARATION – EXERM 4283 (39 hours) Offered in partnership with the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC).

This course provides a comprehensive overview of techniques, approaches, materials and technologies used in creating green buildings and communities while also preparing students for the LEED® Green Associate exam. The need for a green transformation of our built environment will be described as well as the key components of the LEED® rating systems and overall LEED® certificate process. Students will learn how to determine the LEED® rating system that applies to various types of green building projects.

If you are interested in pursuing LEED® accreditation, this course enables you to take the preparatory course for certificate elective credit. Please note that successful completion of the course does not guarantee that students will pass the Green Associate Exam; conversely, failure of the LEED® Green Associate exam will not mean automatic failure of this course. Also note that the course fee does not entitle the student to write the LEED® AP exam without paying exam fees. For more information about LEED® credentials, visit the CaGBC website at www.cagbc.org.

Risk Communication – EXERM 4277 (21 HOURS) The ability to effectively and productively engage in a dialogue on risk with various stakeholders is becoming increasingly important for environmental and health professionals. This course will provide an introduction and overview of risk communication theory and practices as well as the principles and problems of risk communication. It will also endeavour to develop participants’ skills in the development of practical strategies for risk communication.

Participants will also learn how to effectively communicate with the media. No prior training in risk assessment or risk communication is required to take this course.

WETLANDS ECOLOGY, DELINEATION AND MANAGEMENT – EXERM 4280 (39 HOURS) This is an applied course designed to help resource managers, policy makers, government regulators, agricultural professionals, and environmental consultants understand the methods used to identify wetland boundaries, assess wetland functions and classify wetland types. The course also covers wetland policy, wetland impacts resulting from land use, and techniques to return ecological function. The course includes a full day field trip to gain hands-on experience with fieldidentification of wetlands and delineation of the upland/ wetland boundary.

This course has been extended from 21 hours; there is a required field trip component to this course.

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schedule

Please note that dates, times, and location are subject to change. Every effort will be made to notify students in a timely manner. The program office reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient enrolment. Early enrolment is encouraged.

FALL 2015 COURSE CODE TITLE DAYS DATES

TIME

EXERM 4281 (FA1) Applied Soil Physics MTWRF Nov 30–Dec 4 8 am–5 pm

FEE**

F2F/ Web-enhanced

$1195

EXERM 4265 (FA1) Applied Vegetative

Reclamation

RFS

Oct 22–24

8:30 am–4:30 pm F2F

EXERM 4301 (FA1) CIE: Applied Soil Fertility

MTWRF

Nov 23–27

8 am–5 pm

EXERM 4252 (FA1) Environmental Geology 4T & 3R

1S

EXERM 4260 (FA1) Environmental Law

F2F

Sep 15, 22, 29, [T/R] 6–9 pm F2F/ Oct 6, Sep 17, 24, [FT] 9 am–5 pm Web-enhanced Oct 1 Sep 19 (Field Trip - FT)

RFS Oct 15–17 8:30 am–5 pm

$595 $1195 $595

F2F/ Web-enhanced

$595

EXERM 4274 (FA1) Fundamentals of GIS TWR Sep 15–17 8:30 am–4:30 pm F2F/

Web-enhanced

$595

EXERM 4307 (FA1) Introduction to Soils 7T

and Soil Resources 1S

[T] 6–9 pm F2F/ [Lab] 10 am–2 pm Web-enhanced

$595

EXERM 4283 (FA1) LEED Green Building 2RFS Nov 5, 6, 7 & 8:30 am–4:30 pm F2F/

Strategies and Green Associate Nov 12, 13, 14 Web-enhanced

Exam Preparation

$1195

Oct 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, 24 & Oct 31 (Lab)

M= Monday; T= Tuesday; W= Wednesday; R= Thursday; F= Friday; S= Saturday; D= Sunday * For information on course formats, see page 5. ** Courses are GST-exempt.

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WINTER 2016 COURSE CODE TITLE DAYS DATES

EXERM 4256 (WI1) Applied Hydrology 2RF&1S

TIME

FORMAT*

FEE**

Jan 28, 29, 30 8:30 am–4:30 pm F2F/ & Feb 4, 5 Web-enhanced

EXERM 4282 (WI1) Applied Soil Chemistry MTWRF Jan 25–29 8:30 am–5 pm

F2F/ Web-enhanced

$945 $1195

EXERM 4267 (WI1) Environmental Audits

RFS

Jan 21–23

8:30 am–4:30 pm F2F

$595

EXERM 4268 (WI1) Environmental Impact

Assessments

RFS

Feb 25–27

8:30 am–4:30 pm F2F

$595

EXERM 4258 (WI1) Environmental Project

Management

RFS

Feb 18–20

8:30 am–5 pm

$595

Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 & Feb 6 (Field Trip - FT)

[W] 6:30–9:30 pm F2F/ $595 [FT] 10 am–2 pm Web-enhanced

EXERM 4250 (WI1) Principles of Ecosystems 7W

1S

F2F

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SPRING 2016 COURSE CODE TITLE DAYS DATES

EXERM 4291 (SP1) Applied Hydrogeology 1R 2FS

in Alberta

TIME

FORMAT*

FEE**

Apr 28, 29, 30 8:30 am–4:30 pm F2F/ & May 6, 7 Web-enhanced

$945

EXERM 4297 (SP1) Classification and Reclamation MTWRF Jun 6–10 8:30 am–5 pm F2F/

of Alberta Soils

Web-enhanced

$945

EXERM 4277 (SP1) Risk Communication

$595

WRF

May 11–13

8:30 am–4:30 pm F2F

EXERM 4280 (SP1) Wetlands Ecology, MTWRF Jun 13–17 8 am–5 pm

Delineation and Management

F2F/ Web-enhanced

$945

M= Monday; T= Tuesday; W= Wednesday; R= Thursday; F= Friday; S= Saturday; D= Sunday * For information on course formats, see page 5. ** Courses are GST-exempt.

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Applied Land Use Planning CertiďŹ cate

Based on a multidisciplinary body of

AUDIENCE

knowledge, this program supports the learning

This program is designed to match the complexity of a variety of municipal government planning needs.

Students range from development officers, planning technicians, land use, environmental, and community planners, to resources managers, government officials, consultants, developers, lawyers, zoning administrators, administrators in smaller municipalities, and others involved in planning processes.

needs of professionals in the area of municipal government planning, development, and bylaw enforcement. Three integral themes of municipal planning (systems thinking, sustainability, and awareness and engagement) have been integrated into the program.

Courses have been designed to allow students to use the theories and models as a means to address complex problems and situations, apply critical thinking, a cooperative spirit, and innovative design to their day-to-day municipal planning activities.

Our instructors bring a large pool of resources and experience from all facets of their respective industries. Courses are a mix of online and face-to-face (F2F) delivery with webenhancement (face-to-face and online components).

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BENEFITS Upon completion of the program, students will aspire to: • Connect planning theory, concepts, functions, tools and processes to the planner’s role.

• Note the major planning issues addressed in the Alberta Land Use Framework (2008).

• Understand general planning law and relevant governmental acts, especially the Municipal Government Act of Alberta.

• Enforce municipal land use bylaws.

• Draft and prepare various municipal land use planning documents.

• Recognize various land use planning authorities and the hierarchies governing their behavior • Explain the significance of the physical landscape for the field of planning and its various agents.

• Work collaboratively and responsibly with municipalities and stakeholders to ensure the environmental review of all landscapes considered for development of any kind.

• View development documents, records, and proposals with a critical eye.

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• Use innovative ideas to draft proposals and overcome the obstacles of environmental, economic and social planning issues.

• Communicate municipal planning information effectively and objectively to the public sector, the private sector, stakeholders, other planners and government.

• Engage and work with other planners to enhance the scope and dynamism of plans designs and initiatives.

• Negotiate a balance between the various parties affected by land use planning initiatives.

• Understand the theory and practice of sustainable development at the municipal level.

• Appreciate the environmental, economic, cultural and social dimensions of sustainability • Define “community capital” and understand how its various spheres affect the physical and human environment.

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QUALIFICATIONS & ADMISSION

COURSE FORMATS

Enrolling in the program is a requirement if you want to earn the certificate. You may apply for admission as you start your studies or, if you prefer, after you have taken one or more courses.

Our courses are offered in two formats: online (asynchronous) and face-to-face classroom instruction with web enhancement. Some webenhanced courses may have pre- or post-class assignments in addition to the scheduled face-toface classroom work. To learn more about those formats and their requirements, please refer to page 5 or visit www.extension.ualberta.ca/elearning.

To enrol, you must have a minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) and two years of related work experience in the planning industry.

If you attended high school in Alberta, transcripts may be ordered from Alberta Education at 780.427.5732; for high schools outside of Alberta, contact the corresponding provincial department of education.

ASSIGNMENTS & ATTENDANCE

You are still invited to apply if you do not meet the admission requirements. Your qualifications will be reviewed, and conditional entrance may be granted.

Students granted conditional admission must achieve a minimum grade of 2.0 (or letter grade of ’C’) in their first two core courses in order to continue in the program.

This program is currently open for enrolment — apply now at www.extension.ualberta.ca.

TRANSFER CREDIT If you have completed a course from a recognized post-secondary institution within the last five years that is applicable to the ALUP program, you may request an exemption up to a maximum of two core courses. Please see our website, www.extension.ualberta.ca, for more details.

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All courses may include pre-class and post-class work and/or a variety of assignments, quizzes, exams, and projects. Most courses require electronic submissions of assignments; it is imperative that students have access to a computer as well as the internet. Students are responsible for obtaining handouts or other information missed due to absence.

Courses are organized around participatory, learnercentered activities that rely on regular student participation (online) and student attendance (F2F).

Regular attendance is strongly recommended.

Absence from sessions may result in grade reductions. Students should expect to dedicate significant time and effort in coursework.

COURSE MATERIALS Electronic course materials for online and face-to-face web-enhanced courses will be available in eClass.

Materials not provided in eClass for face-to-face web-enhanced courses, will be provided in-class.

Textbooks are not included in course fees and must be purchased separately if required. For textbook information (title, author, ISBN), please check www.extension.ualberta.ca or log into Bear Tracks.

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ALBERTA DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Alberta Professional Planners Institute

The Alberta Development Officers Association (ADOA) has recognized the Applied Land Use Planning Certificate program as providing the necessary framework for individuals to become trained in the development and planning field. The purpose of the ADOA is to communicate relevant development issues, discuss and consider current and new legislation, and provide education and training. ADOA members have access to educational opportunities and bursaries. For more information, visit www.adoa.net.

Courses from the Applied Land Use Planning Certificate program can contribute toward professional learning credits for the Alberta Professional Planners Institute (APPI). For more information, visit www.albertaplanners.com.

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CORPORATE TRAINING Contact the program office at 780.492.6914 to learn about how we can help your organization meet its professional development and corporate training needs.

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PROGRAM requirements REQUIREMENTS Program

The Applied Land Use Planning Certificate program is comprised of five core courses and 117 hours of electives.

Designed for part-time study, it can generally be completed within one to two years. A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 is required to obtain the certificate (3.5 or higher earns a certificate with distinction).

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5 core courses

Electives (117 Hours)

RECOMMENDED FIRST COURSES Provide important foundation in key concepts, terminology, and legislation related to planning.

EXLUP 8215 Municipal Planning I 39 hours, online

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EXLUP 8216 Planning Law 28 hours, F2F*

RECOMMENDED NEXT COURSES Building upon the knowledge gained in the first recommended courses, these courses will expand your understanding of foundational concepts.

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EXLUP 8212 Sustainable Communities 39 hours, online

EXLUP 8216 Municipal Planning II 39 hours, online

EXLUP 8219 Urban Environments 21 hours, F2F*

EXLGP 8209*** Citizen Engagement and Consultation 39 hours, online

EXLUP 4103 Land Use and Subdivision Design 21 hours, F2F*

EXLUP 8222 Rural Environments 39 hours, online

EXLUP 4104 Environmental Review of Subdivision Applications 14 hours, F2F*

EXLUP 8220 Regional Planning 39 hours, online

EXLUP 8218 Municipal Planning Management 39 hours, online

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COMPLETE LIST OF ELECTIVES

EXERM 4268**** Environmental Impact Assessment 21 hours, F2F*

EXLGP 8200*** Local Government 39 hours, online

EXERM 4274**** Fundamentals of GIS 21 hours, F2F*

EXLUP 8216 Municipal Planning II 39 hours, online

EXLUP 4107 Introduction to Municipal Economic Development 14 hours, F2F*

EXLUP 8218 Municipal Planning Management 39 hours, online

EXLUP 4103 Land Use and Subdivision Design 21 hours, F2F*

EXLUP 8220 Regional Planning 39 hours, online

EXLUP 8222 Rural Environments 39 hours, online

EXLUP 4109 Special Issues in Contemporary Planning 14 hours, F2F* (New topic coming in 2016.

See website for details.)

EXLUP 8219 Urban Environments 21 hours, F2F*

* All F2F will be web-enhanced: delivery is face-to-face with some online components. ** EXLUP 4109 can be taken multiple times as topics vary. The same topic cannot be taken more than once. *** EXLGP courses are offered through the National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration Certificate program. **** EXERM courses are offered through the Environmental Resource Management Certificate program. See page 55 for details.

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courses

You can register for a course without enrolling in the program.

If later you decide to apply for the full program, the course(s) you’ve taken will be applied toward your certificate.

Alternatively, you may opt for auditing a course, in which case you will not be evaluated for any coursework — audited courses, however, cannot be applied toward the certificate at any time (see page 4 for details).

Register online at www.extension.ualberta.ca or by phone at 780.492.3116.

CORE

CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT AND CONSULTATION – EXLGP 8209 (39 HOURS) Focuses on practical tools that support and guide the interactions between councils, administration, media, and public. Different approaches will be discussed for municipal and regional land use planning initiatives, which promote effective, democratic engagement and consultation with public spheres.

Offered through the National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Adminsitrative Program. For more details, contact 780.492.2870 or 780.492.4315.

Fosters an understanding of the meaning of environment, and the critical importance of the environment to humanity.

At the provincial scale, students learn about the environmental provisions of Alberta’s Municipal Government Act and its Subdivision and Development Regulations. These provisions form the basis of the environmental review of subdivision and development by planners and development officers. Students also learn about various pertinent environmental information resources including the Environmental Reference Manual for the Review of Subdivisions in Alberta, and the DRAFT Environmental Guidelines for the Review of Subdivisions in Alberta. Other topics may include: development adjacent to steep valley slopes, river flooding and erosion, site contamination, groundwater, and identification and protection of aggregate resources.

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Examines planning law with specific consideration of Alberta legislation and case law; particularly, land use bylaws, planning documents, and the roles of planning and development authorities. Legal aspects of the preparation of land use planning documents, issues of inter-municipal planning, subdivision and condominium approvals, effective and enforceable development agreements, environmental considerations in land use and planning, enforcement of land use bylaws, and development permits will also be explored.

Valuable insights will be learned about subdivision and development appeals, and in making presentations before Councils and other planning and development authorities.

SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES – EXLGP 8212 (39 HOURS)

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS – EXLUP 4104 (14 HOURS)

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Provides an introduction to municipal planning, with a particular emphasis on concepts and competencies used by planners involved in land use and development. The Alberta Land Use Framework (2008) will be examined, and relevant planning issues will be discussed. While examples are based on the Alberta context, the theory can be applied to a broad range of situations and environments. Ethics and values will be explored in relation to planning that will have a significant impact on society.

PLANNING LAW – EXLUP 8217 (28 HOURS)

The following five core courses are required for the Applied Land Use Planning Certificate program.

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MUNICIPAL PLANNING I – EXLUP 8215 (39 HOURS)

Provides a brief introduction to land use planning theory, law, and processes. Environmental, economic and social dimensions of sustainability will be discussed using an integrated framework of various forms of community capital.

Students will also examine governance and decision-making through the perspective of sustainability.

Offered through the National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Adminsitrative Program. For more details, contact 780.492.2870 or 780.492.4315.

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electives Students are required to complete a minimum of 117 hours in electives.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT – EXERM 4268 (21 HOURS) This course will present the purpose for an environmental impact assessment, the process from initiation to completion of the EIA, and its place in the application for a major project.

Assessment requirements detailed within provincial and federal legislation and regulations will be reviewed.

Requirements and processes for completing a cumulative environmental assessment within the EIA will be described.

Differences and similarities between assessments for projects falling under Alberta’s Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act will be illustrated. Linkages among these Acts and other legislation in Alberta (Water Act, Public Lands Act) and Canada (Fisheries Act, Navigable Waters Protection Act) will be discussed. Requirements for public and Aboriginal consultation and the means to gather stakeholder input into the EIA process and outcomes will be outlined. Discussion of the components of the EIA that may lead to approval conditions and requirements, and how to address these in a way that sets the stage for future corporate action and government oversight.

Use of the EIA as a tool in the overall environmental management of the project will also be discussed.

Offered through the Environmental Resource Management Certificate Program.

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FUNDAMENTALS OF GIS – EXERM 4274 (21 HOURS) Enhance the performance of your measuring, mapping, modeling, and monitoring by tapping the power of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Learn the concepts that drive GIS, the basics of cartography, and the differences between various GIS packages. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: Determine what types of files can be loaded in a GIS. How GPS can be used within a GIS environment. Locate geographic files for specific purposes. Understand discrepancies between NAD 27 and NAD 83.

Offered through the Environmental Resource Management Certificate Program.

INTRODUCTION TO MUNICIPAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – EXLUP 4107 (14 HOURS) Students will examine the municipal economic development process through an analysis of the objectives, key players, and program options. The objective will be to have an understanding of the relationship between community and economic development and to be able to recognize the key issues, while looking at various alternatives and current trends.

LAND USE AND SUBDIVISON DESIGN – EXLUP 4103 (21 HOURS) Modern land use planning and subdivision design has evolved a sophisticated planning and development system, involving the public and private sectors. While the private sector has largely assumed the role of assembling, planning for, servicing and creating suburban communities, the local municipality has assumed a planning and regulatory function.

This relationship is examined in this course in the context of plan-making linked eventually to subdivision design. Students will examine the basic ingredients and processes that go into creating neighbourhood plans and plans of subdivisions.

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT – EXLGP 8200 (39 HOURS) Students will learn to compare and contrast the features of the local government systems across Canada, examine internal governing structures along with some of the key responsibilities of local government, and assess future challenges and prospects. Local governments will be placed within Canada’s federal system and will trace the foundations of the systems and their evolution through various reforms and restructuring.

Offered through the Advanced Certificate on Local Authority Administration Program. For more details, contact 780.492.2870 or 780.492.4315.

MUNICIPAL PLANNING II – EXLUP 8216 (39 HOURS)

MUNICIPAL PLANNING MANAGEMENT – EXLUP 8218 (39 HOURS) Addresses common issues affecting individuals who transition into, or considering, roles which involve administering and coordinating municipal land use planning activities. It is intended to provide students with a practical understanding of planning administration function and its municipal context, how planning administration differs from land use planning, and the knowledge and skills needed to be effective in the planning administration role.

Recommended to be completed near the end of the program, as it provides students with an opportunity to consolidate their learning.

Prerequisite: EXLUP 8215 Building on core material covered in Municipal Planning I, students will learn about contemporary topics in planning. A range of issues key to the modern urban planning context will be explored, including topics of new urbanism, challenging urban sprawl with smart growth concepts, analytical methods, basic urban design principles, business revitalization zones, and transportation planning. Students will have an opportunity to put theory into practice and make use of case studies and real-world development scenarios.

REGIONAL PLANNING – EXLUP 8220 (39 HOURS) Undergraduate students register under the course code INT D 340 Develop an appreciation for regional plans built upon common interest and enduring political relationships.

Examine the history, why regional planning has been introduced, the process for developing and implementing regional planning, theories and practices, and how it is defined in various contexts within North America. Other topics include varying structures and challenges that these approaches have between jurisdictional boundaries. Focus will be on Alberta and Canada through different legislation such as the Alberta Land Use Framework and Bill 36 The Alberta Land Stewardship.

“I started the Applied Land Use Planning program in 2011 when I was working for Leduc County.

The information I’ve learned in the program has helped me greatly as I’ve progressed into my current role as a Planner II at the City of Edmonton. The coursework has given me perspective on the work I do, has helped tie up loose ends in my planning knowledge, and helped me pass the AICP exam. If you’re like me and have a geography degree instead of a planning degree, I recommend taking at least some of the ALUP courses.”

Imai Welch

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RURAL ENVIRONMENTS – EXLUP 8222 (39 HOURS)

URBAN ENVIRONMENTS – EXLUP 8219 (21 HOURS)

Undergraduate students register under the course code INT D 345

While many in the city-building professions often focus on the physical form of urban areas, the built environment can be seen as a physical manifestation of a variety of interconnected systems. These interconnections and ebbs and flows of influence will be investigated using a combination of theory, history and case study analysis, including natural, economic, political, and social factors.

Students will also participate in a walking site tour in Edmonton, Alberta. Students will walk away with a new understanding of the interconnections of systems in Canadian cities today.

Examine the challenges and opportunities of rural land use planning in Canada with specific emphasis on rural Alberta.

Student will explore and gain an understanding of the importance of healthy and vibrant rural communities in a local, regional and global context with respect to: the economy, environment, social and cultural capital; how planning policy, politics and participation approaches may differ in a rural context compared to an urban counterpart; and how regional and global policy frameworks will affect rural land use planning in the future.

SPECIAL ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY PLANNING ISSUES – EXLUP 4109 (14 HOURS) Due to the nature of the issues, the topic of this course will change annually and will reflect themes discussed throughout the field of planning and the environment. Contemporary and current planning/environmental planning issues, either municipal or regional, will be covered.

A NEW topic is coming for 2016.

Visit www.extension.ualberta.ca/alup for details.

“My experience with the Applied Land Use Planning program was fantastic! The program is directed towards people working full-time in the industry, so the courses provided reasonable deadlines for papers or projects. It provided an amazing opportunity to meet people within the same field or scope of work which allowed us to learn from each other’s experience as much as from each of the instructors. The program provided me the necessary information I required for my employment, and also allowed me to network with other students!”

Julie Steeper

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sChedule AT A GLANCE

Please note that dates, times, and location are subject to change. Every effort will be made to notify students in a timely manner. The program office reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient enrolment. Early enrolment is encouraged.

FALL 2015 COURSE CODE TITLE DAYS DATES

TIME

FEE**

EXLGP 8209 (FA1)

Citizen Engagement and Consultation

EXLUP 4104 (FA1)

Environmental Review of RF Nov 5–6 8:30 am–4:30 pm F2F/ Subdivision Applications Web-enhanced

$485

EXERM 4274 (FA1) Fundamentals of GIS TWR Sep 15–17 8:30 am–4:30 pm F2F/

Web-enhanced

$595

Term

Sep 14–Dec 11

Online

$765

EXLGP 8200 (FA1)

Local Government

Term

Sep 14–Dec 11

Online

$765

EXLUP 8215 (FA1)

Municipal Planning I

Term

Sep 14–Dec 11

Online

$765

EXLUP 8217 (FA1) Planning Law RF

Oct 1–2 & 8:30 am–4:30 pm F2F/ Nov 12–13 Web-enhanced

$895

EXLUP 8219 (FA1) Urban Environments WRF

Sep 23–25 8:30 am–4:30 pm F2F/ Field Trip: Web-enhanced Walking site tour is one of these days.

$645

M= Monday; T= Tuesday; W= Wednesday; R= Thursday; F= Friday; S= Saturday; D= Sunday

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WINTER 2016 COURSE CODE TITLE DAYS DATES

TIME

FORMAT*

FEE**

EXERM 4268 (WI1) Environmental Impact

Assessments

RFS

Feb 25–27

8:30 am–4:30 pm F2F

EXLUP 8216 (WI1) Municipal Planning II

Term

Jan 11–Apr 8

Online

$765

EXLUP 8220 (WI1) Regional Planning

Term

Jan 11–Apr 8

Online

$765

EXLGP 8212 (WI1) Sustainable Communities

Term

Jan 11–Apr 8

Online

$765

$595

M= Monday; T= Tuesday; W= Wednesday; R= Thursday; F= Friday; S= Saturday; D= Sunday

SPRING 2016 COURSE CODE TITLE DAYS DATES

TIME

FORMAT*

FEE**

EXLUP 4107 (SP1) Introduction to Municipal MT May 9–10 8:30 am–4:30 pm F2F/

Economic Development Web-enhanced

$485

EXLUP 4103 (SP1) Land Use and

Subdivision Design

WRF May 25–27 8:30 am–4:30 pm F2F/

Web-enhanced

$645

EXLUP 8215 (SP1) Municipal Planning I

Term

Apr 25–Jun 30

Online

$765

EXLUP 8218 (SP1) Municipal Planning

Management

Term

Apr 25–Jun 30

Online

$765

EXLUP 8222 (SP1) Rural Environments

Term

Apr 25–Jun 30

Online

$765

M= Monday; T= Tuesday; W= Wednesday; R= Thursday; F= Friday; S= Saturday; D= Sunday * For information on course formats, see page 5. ** Courses are GST-exempt.

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UALBERTA EXTENSION PROGRAMS

The University of Alberta’s Faculty of Extension offers lifelong learning and professional development to those seeking to change or renew their careers, update their skills, and enrich their personal and professional lives.

Applied Land Use Planning 780.492.6914 // 780.492.5532 extension.ualberta.ca/alup

Leadership 780.492.3027 // extension.ualberta.ca/advlead Management Development 780.492.3027 // extension.ualberta.ca/mgtdev

Business Analysis 780.492.5066 // extension.ualberta.ca/ba Business Seminars 780.492.5066 // extension.ualberta.ca/seminars

National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration 780.492.4315 // extension.ualberta.ca/naclaa

Change Management 780.492.5066 // extension.ualberta.ca/changemgt

Occupational Health and Safety 780.492.3037 // extension.ualberta.ca/ohs

Communications & Technology Graduate Program 780.492.1538 // mact.ca

Project Management 780.492.5066 // extension.ualberta.ca/projectmgt

Community Engagement Studies 780.492.7237 // extension.ualberta.ca/ces

Residential Interiors 780.492.3034 // 780.492.2408 extension.ualberta.ca/ri

Construction Administration 780.492.5532 // extension.ualberta.ca/cst

Risk Management 780.492.3027 // extension.ualberta.ca/riskmgt

English Language Program 1.780.492.5530 // elp.ualberta.ca

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