BuildForce Canada Construction e-Learning Centre:
MCAS is proud to partner with BuildForce Canada and their E-Learning Centre to offer our members access to first-class online courses. If these courses ar of interested to you, register through Nicole Kelly at the MCAS office and you will be provided with a PIN# to access the course through the e-Learning Centre website.
Introduction to Construction Estimating$150 + gst This training program will provide you with the knowledge and skills to visualize the scope and magnitude of a construction project and produce reliable estimates. This is accomplished by reviewing drawings through various phases of a project with the aim of determining the quantity and type of materials required for the project. After completing this course, you will be able to:
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Construction Project Management$150 + gst The information presented in this course will help you to understand the construction business and what you can do to successfully administer projects while providing you with the necessary tools to help manage a project. After completing this course, you will:
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Construction Law$150 + gst This course is designed to teach and familiarize owners, managers, supervisors and project managers with construction contracts and contract law, liabilities and responsibilities of all parties to a contract, compiling and submitting proper extras and claims, and ways and means for leaders to avoid conflict with contracts, owners, trades and labour. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
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Communication, Negotiation, and Conflict Resolution$150 + gst This course has been designed to help improve written, oral and negotiating skills within the construction industry. The course contains interactive elements, case studies, practical examples, a search function, course glossary and reference library. Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
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Intro to BIM$150 + gst As Building Information Modeling (BIM) is adopted by more and more companies in the construction industry, its usefulness has expanded beyond the original design phase activities. This course positions BIM in the context of all phases of construction illustrating how to maximize BIM as a tool for the entire construction team. You will see how BIM fits into the construction workflow. It introduces the BIM philosophy in design, bidding, construction, commissioning, delivery, and as-built stages of construction. After completing this course, you will:
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Confined Spaces Safety & Awareness$100 + gst Confined spaces can be hazardous if not approached with an understanding of how to prepare for entry, how to enter and work safely, and what to do if an incidence occurs. You will learn about the activities within a confined space and codes of practice. Different types of hazard controls are presented, including engineering, administrative and protective equipment. Confined space entry procedures, including the rescue plan and evacuation (escape) plan, are explained. After completing this course, you will be able to:
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Construction Industry Ethics$200 + gst The Construction Industry Ethics course has been designed to help you understand ethics as it relates to the construction industry. The course contains interactive elements, case studies, practical examples, videos, and a course glossary. Upon completing this course, you will:
See full course outline HERE.
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First Level Supervisor Training Program$400 + gst This course will introduce you to the supervisor’s role and the skills required, leadership vs. management, due diligence, communication skills, meetings, and handling disagreements and problems. The course then examines the supervisor’s role with respect to safety, looking at inspections, investigations, training, and Human Resource management including addressing personal problems and performance issues. The course covers planning and scheduling, productivity, and quality, including problem solving for quality outcomes. This course will provide you with the tools to help you:
See full course outline HERE. |
Working in a Respectful and Inclusive Workspace
This course looks at how a respectful and inclusive workplace can benefit everyone by eliminating discrimination and harassment, and how everyone can create respect through inclusive communication, teamwork, and mentorship. This course uses interactive elements, scenarios, videos, and quizzes to reinforce the learning. By the end of this course you will:
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Pipeline Construction Safety Training$100 + gst This course has been designed and developed by the construction industry to address health and safety issues specific to pipeline construction in the oil and gas industry. After completing this course, you will:
See full course outline HERE.
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Virtual Training Resources:
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Other Affiliate Training Available:
MCAS Affiliate Members offer training courses and demonstrations that can be brought right to you and your shop. Get hands on training or keep up to date on products by having them come to you.
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System 636 Flue Venting Training |
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This presentation includes an overview of the product line, best practices, and is concluded with a quick quiz for the attendees. What you will learn:
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Location: Your Shop | |
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Member Price: FREE | ||
Non-Member Price: Contact for Details | ||
Length of Course: 45 mins - 1 Hour | ||
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Solvent Cementing Seminar |
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COURSE DESCRIPTION | ||
This presentation includes the best practices for Solvent Cementing. It also includes a hands-on portion where attendees are provided the opportunity to solvent cement a PVC pipe and fitting joint, following the best practices reviewed in the presentation.
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Location: Your Shop | |
COST | ||
Member Price: FREE | ||
Non-Member Price: Contact for Details | ||
Length of Course: 45 mins - 1 Hour | ||
To book this course contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |