OPERATING ENGINEERS TRAINING INSTITUTE OF MANITOBA

Since 1986, The Operating Engineers Training Institute of Manitoba (OETIM Inc.) has been offering high-quality instruction to Manitobans looking to increase their marketability within the construction industry.

This non-profit organization offers courses in heavy equipment and crane operation as well as online safety training. They also offer monthly courses in First Aid/CPR, Basic Rigging, Forklift, Zoom-boom, and skid steer operation.

OETIM Inc.'s emphasis on transferable skills and certification has made them one of the leading providers of both Red-Seal crane training and heavy equipment operator courses. Their holistic approach to training consistently turns out some of the most sought-after students as they leave equipped with well rounded skill sets and industry knowledge.

Having recently moved into a newly-renovated facility with state-of-the art classrooms and equipment, OETIM Inc. continues to grow in popularity and size while maintaining a razor-sharp eye on quality, safety, and the future prospects of all of its students.

The following informative video was designed to help trade contractors “get paid, and get paid promptly”, for work performed! The video will take you through a somewhat typical day in a trade contractor’s office. Starting with the ongoing issues of a current project and then… bidding for work with your best price, "negotiating" contract terms and conditions, getting the job at the “new negotiated" price, trying to keep things manageable on the job-site, dealing with the inevitable unforeseen issues, handling the reality of not receiving progress payments and ultimately, not getting paid at all!!!

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MCSC GENERAL TRAINING COURSES

As a member of the Alliance of Manitoba Sector Councils, MCSC is able to deliver a number of very interesting and informative training courses for a variety of components of your workforce and administrative personnel. These can be delivered at remote locations based on demand.

View a small sample of types of courses offered.

MANITOBA CONSTRUCTION SECTOR COUNCIL E-LEARNING CENTRE COURSES

The Manitoba Construction Sector Council is a local distributor of the following Construction Sector Council E-Learning Centre courses. If you are interested in purchasing one, some, or all of these courses please contact Chelsea Berezuk at MCSC (204 272-5092) to register and obtain your online PIN #.

Safety Courses:

1. Pipeline Construction Safety Training Course (PCST) - Course cost is $100 per registrant.
This course has been created for pipeline workers to enhance health and safety awareness and help prevent injuries to workers. This course is self-paced and is approximately 6 hours in length. Upon completion of the course, workers will have the tools to help them recognize, assess and control hazards. Workers will also learn how to operate a vehicle and equipment safely and to respond to emergencies. A final mark of 100% is required in order to receive a certificate of completion.

Management Courses:

The following courses have been created and geared towards estimators, superintendents and project managers who must deal effectively and professionally with employees, sub-trades, owners, clients, engineers and their employers. Each course is self paced and is approximately 6 hours in length. These courses have been accredited by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) for five (5) credits towards Gold Seal Certification upon successful completion of this course. A final mark of 75% is required to receive a certificate of completion.

1. Communication, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution Course (CNCR) - Course cost is $150 per registrant
This course has been designed to help improve written, oral and negotiating skills within the construction industry. This course will provide participants with the tools to help them

• define conflict
• identify the stages of conflict
• understand the importance of communication
• use assertiveness techniques to get their point across
• deal with difficult people more effectively
• recognize the criteria of an effective negotiator
• understand how power can be used/abused in negotiation
• identify when to close negotiations

• develop business cases
• develop scope of projects
• manage project procurement
• manage project risk
• manage the change process

• understand construction contracts
• recognize the different construction roles
• write contracts
• identify simple errors in construction contracts
• understand the claim process
• learn to solve construction disputes effectively

NEW COURSES:

The CSC's Construction e-Learning Centre now has five new courses available:

1. First Level Supervisor Program (Course cost is $400 per registrant)
This course will provide you with the tools to help you:

• Build your supervisory skills
• Lead a work crew
• Communicate effectively
• Understand the supervisor's role in safety and due diligence
• Develop and motivate teams
• Address performance issues.

• Define the key rights and responsibilities that you, your co-workers and your employer has on any worksite.
• Identify the communications that must take place on any job site to ensure safe work practices.
• Identify the measures you need to take off the job site to make sure you're ready for work on the job site.
• Identify the Personal Protective Equipment you'll be using on the job site, and how to use it effectively.
• Identify the precautions you need to take when working with workplace chemicals, including understanding WHMIS and MSDS.
• Identify the types of hazards you may encounter on a jobsite, and how to recognize, assess and control them.
• Identify the tools, equipment and vehicles you'll be using on site and how to use them safely.
• Identify the precautions to take when working at heights, excavating and trenching, and working near powerlines

• Identify the types of confines spaces
• Recognize the potential hazards
• Assess and control the hazards
• Understand your roles and responsibilities prior to entry, while working, and on leaving a confined space.

• Have a good understanding of estimating practices;
• Know site-specific conditions and regulatory requirements;
• Know how to handle the purchasing and logistics associated with materials on the job;
• Know how to manage materials on site;
• Organize cost data in a clear and logical manner;
• Have the ability to keep historical information related to costs, (including those associated with labour, material, overhead, equipment, availability of required items);
• Know how and when to update historical information related to costs;
• Assemble bids and meet bid closure deadlines;
• Provide on-site solutions to work-related problems in relation to equipment and material placement.

• Know what BIM is
• Understand the full potential of BIM technology
• Understand the philosophy behind BIM
• Be aware of how BIM can assist at all stages of a construction project
• Appreciate existing and potential new uses for BIM
• See the value of new technologies such as BIM.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT DEGREE PROGRAM FACT SHEET

In September 2010, Red River College will begin offering the Construction Management degree program to help support Manitoba's construction industry. It is the first degree program approved by the provincial government since Manitoba colleges were given degree-granting authority in 2009. This program focuses on heavy construction, industrial/commercial construction, and residential construction, and is designed to help those in the skilled trades and engineering or engineering technologies bridge into further post-secondary education.

Download the complete Fact Sheet here

CANADIAN MECHANICAL CONTRACTING EDUCATION FOUNDATION’S (CMCEF)

The Canadian Mechanical Contracting Education Foundation’s (CMCEF) mandate is to ensure a stronger Mechanical Contracting Industry by initiating and conducting essential educational and research programs which enhance the industry's ability to operate efficiently and economically for the benefit of those served by the industry. CMCEF is offering a number of courses in Winnipeg.

To learn more and to register please go to www.cmcef.org

BUILDING  SUPERVISORS  FOR  TOMORROW COURSE

“Building  Supervisors  for  Tomorrow” has  been  designed  to  prepare  first  time  supervisors  on  their journey  into  management.  Understanding  how  busy  people  are  with  work  and  family  time, this program  has  been  developed  in  module  size  chunks, each  module  running  anywhere  from  4  hours  to 12  hours  depending  on  the  topic.  This  delivery  system  is  more  flexible  than  any  other  program currently  being  offered.  It’s  affordable  and  upon  completion  of  80  module  hours  a  certificate  will  be earned  and  awarded.

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CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA

The Construction Safety Association of Manitoba (CSAM) is a non-profit organization developed by and for the construction industry. Initiated by the Winnipeg Construction Association in 1989, CSAM has a mandate to design and implement a safety program for the construction industry with the objectives to:

• Provide information regarding accident prevention methods and changes to health and safety regulations
• Develop resources, tools and training programs to enable contractors to meet their legislated responsibilities
• Provide guidance with respect to establishing comprehensive safety programs tailored to meet the needs of individual companies both large and small
• to act as the Authority Having Jurisdiction to grant COR™ Certification & Small Employer COR™ Certification

Our course calendar link is as follows: www.constructionsafety.ca/courses/TrainSeminarSched.htm

BRITISH COLUMBIA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SKILLS IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL - SKILL PLAN

A joint labour and management initiative of the BC construction industry. They have a website which is dedicated to providing an inventory of essential skills resources. E.g. "Tools for the Trade and Numeracy Rules".

www.skillplan.ca

CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION OF RURAL MANITOBA TRAINING PROGRAM

The Construction Association of Rural Manitoba provides a training program for carpenters and welders wishing to upgrade their skills and prepare themselves for challenging the interprovincial examination to obtain their Red Seal designation.

The Red Seal Program provides for standardization of training and certification programs across Canada and indicates that the worker has qualified by passing industry developed interprovincial examinations that are based upon nationally validated occupational analyses. A Red Seal designation allows the worker the mobility to work anywhere in Canada but also ensures better wages wherever they work.

A significant number of workers who challenge the Red Seal Exam are not successful and it is our intention to provide the necessary training under this preparation program to ensure workers have the skills needed to be successful with the examination.

The program will accommodate a maximum of 15 students and provide 100 hours of training (approximately 12 weeks) with classes being held in the evening and/or Saturdays during the winter months (January - March) at the Assiniboine Community College.

MANITOBA JOB FUTURES

Getting Started with Manitoba Job Futures
This site provides a wealth of information on selected occupations in the Manitoba workforce. This includes wages and salaries, employment requirements, skills, education and training course availability, the future employment outlook, and more. Review a detailed listing of the information elements in each occupational profile.

Manitoba Job Futures currently consists of 203 occupational profiles. These provide detailed information on employment prospects, wages and salaries, skills, working conditions, and education/training routes. The profiles address current and anticipated conditions in the Manitoba labour market and are developed for students, guidance counselors, parents, or anyone choosing or changing a career.

www.mb.jobfutures.org

CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION.CA (CONSTRUCTION SECTOR COUNCIL OF CANADA)

Careers in Construction.ca is designed to be a one-stop-shop with information on careers in construction. Students, parents and educators are encouraged to visit the site regularly. In addition to information on what the work is like, where the jobs are, how to choose a career path, how to enter an apprenticeship program and how to earn while you learn, the site will feature more than 60 trade and occupation profiles, all with updated wage information. New profiles include those for home inspectors and home appraisers, safety officers, contract administrators, purchasing agents and more - all at the click of a mouse!

www.careersinconstruction.ca

TRADE UP! CAREERS IN MANITOBA CONSTRUCTION

A website sponsored by a number of Manitoba Construction Associations and individual companies that provides information for those interested in pursuing a career in the construction industry.

www.tradeupmanitoba.com

CANADIAN CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION GOLD SEAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

“The CCA Gold Seal Certification Program is a national certification program for construction Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators and Owners’ Project Managers. Certification is based on the candidate's education, experience and their ability to satisfy the rigorous standards of the Program. This may mean the successful completion of a Gold Seal exam. The Gold Seal Certificate was developed by the industry for the industry and is a voluntary certification program for the individual. The Certificate signifies that the individual has attained a nationally recognized level of experience and competence as a Project Manager, Superintendent, Estimator or Owners’ Project Managers.”

www.goldsealcertification.com

MERIT CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA

Offers a series of courses. For more information visit www.meritmb.com, or the Course Calendar section of the website.

APPRENTICESHIP MANITOBA

With apprenticeship, you get paid to learn valuable, in-demand skills on your way to a rewarding career in the skilled trades.

On this website, you'll find out what apprenticeship has to offer from real people involved in the skilled trades. Read their blogs to follow them on their journey, as they share their experiences getting hands-on training in actual workplaces.

www.apprenticemanitoba.ca