ENTRY LEVEL TRAINING FOR WORKERS IN THE NATURAL RESOURCES SECTOR

WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE TRAINING

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Learning OutcomesAt the end of the training program, participants will be able to:

• Identify and select projects

• Establish a project framework to complete projects

• Develop a project/communication plan

• Identify project risk and mitigation strategies

• Manage routine projects

• Appreciate the human impact of the project

• Understand how health and safety relate to workplaceproductivity

• Identify workplace risks and know the means to addressthem

• Establish communication strategies to maintain safeworkplaces

• Identify the top 5 health and safety factors within aworkplace

• Interpret risk assessments

• Utilize risk controls and management

• Identify group skill sets and individual skills within a team

• Identify personal skills, and strategies to overcomestressors/challenges

• Develop effective workplace communication skills

• Identify group dynamics and how to maximizeeffectiveness

• Determine teams vision, mission

• Identify team members roles and responsibilities

• Develop team protocols

• Measure team success

• Cultivate Productive Communication Strategies

Dates: Friday, September 20 from 8:00am - 4:30pm Saturday, September 21 from 8:00am - 4:30pm Sunday, September 22 from 8:00am - 4:30pm Friday, September 27 from 1:00pm - 4:30pm Saturday, September 28 from 8:00am - 4:30pm Sunday, September 29 from 8:00am - 4:30pm

Location: UNBC Campus, Prince George

Cost: Free

This program is sponsored by the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism, and Skills Development and the University of Northern British Columbia.

OpportunityIf you are in the Natural Resource Sector and looking to advance your career or upgrade your skills, UNBC Continuing studies has your solution! We are offering 3 sessions of Workplace Excellence Training for free Staring June 21st. Registration is limited to 12 participants per session for eligible participants. To register, please contact Continuing Studies at cstudies@unbc.ca. Registration deadline is September 14, 2013. This program is sponsored by the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism, and Skills Development and the University of Northern British Columbia.

EligibilityTo determine if you are an eligible participant for this training program, a Program Coordinator from UNBC will facilitate a Test of Workplace Essential Skills (TOWES) Assessment. Participants whom skill levels are identified at a pre-defined level will be accepted into training. Eligibility requirements also include

• Employed in the Natural resource Sector

• NO Prior industry/post-secondary certification (trades certificates/academic degrees)

• Approved score on TOWES Assessment

• NO prior post-secondary courses

Training ProgramThe Workplace Excellence Training will provide a total of 35 hours of training to all participants. The training provided by UNBC Continuing Studies provide the following courses: Fundamentals of Project Management, Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety, Effective Workplace Communication and Empowerment in the Workplace.

Fundamentals of Project ManagementFundamentals of Project Management, is a two-day introductory course, that enables new project managers and project team members to deliver successful projects on time, on budget and within scope. You will maximize your time in this course by having the option of working on components of your own project or a real life case study that is provided.

Introduction to Occupational Health and SafetyThis course provides an overview of the Occupational Health and Safety field and discusses how health and safety relate to an organization’s overall management system. Over 2 days, students will be introduced to topics such as leadership commitment, open communication, and legal accountability as core concepts that form the basis for effective safety programs.

Effective Workplace CommunicationThis course will provide participants with the skillsets necessary to effectively express their opinions and ideas, receive information equally and openly, and ensure that their voice is heard within the workplace. Participants will learn how to develop effective listening skills, establish and enhance conversation skills, and increase their ability to communicate their intended message.

Empowerment in the WorkplaceEmpowerment in the workplace is a half day course, led by two business professionals, specializing in self-empowerment, and the roles of individuals within a team. Students will learn, understand and engage in personal workplace stress factors, and learn the strategies to address challenges and limitations effectively.