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Personal & Professional Development

Great Plains College works with the community and businesses to deliver Personal & Professional Development courses and workshops.

Courses we have offered in the past cover a variety of areas of learning such as Microsoft Excel, Bookkeeping, Crucial Conversations training and Mental Health First Aid.

If you have a desire to do some Personal & Professional Development training please contact a Great Plains College location nearest you to find out what options are available.

Ground Disturbance - Levels 1 & 2 (Global)

This one-day course is the most widely recognized Ground Disturbance course by industry in Saskatchewan and Alberta and is considered the leader in the field of ground disturbance training. The course deals with the primary pitfalls which result in illegal and dangerous strikes. Students are trained in accordance with regulations of the Pipeline Act and Regulations with cross-reference to other legislation as applicable. Students receive both Saskatchewan and Alberta regulations. The course meets IRP#17 requirements.

Foundations of Sociology

You will examine how to practice sociology, and learn about the importance of culture and socialization. You will discuss social inequality in Canada, the power of mass media and the dualism of sex and gender. You will examine race, ethnicity, social control, and deviance. Your studies will also include a discussion of collective behaviour, social movements, and social change.

Dozer

On an actual work site under supervision, you will operate a dozer to perform construction tasks and will learn and practice basic skills. You will perform daily safety inspection and routine maintenance on the machine and will have opportunity to operate and to observe on the machine.

Front End Loader

On an actual work site under supervision, you will operate a front end loader to perform construction tasks and will learn and practice basic skills. You will perform daily safety inspection and routine maintenance on the machine and will have opportunity to operate and to observe on the machine.

Excavator (Track hoe)

On an actual work site under supervision, you will operate an excavator to perform construction tasks and will learn and practice basic skills. You will perform daily safety inspection and routine maintenance on the machine and will have opportunity to operate and to observe on the machine.

Motor Grader

On an actual work site under supervision, you will operate a motor grader to perform construction tasks and will learn and practice basic skills. You will perform daily safety inspection and routine maintenance on the machine and will have opportunity to operate and to observe on the machine.

Heavy Equipment Safety

Learn proper safety procedures on the site such as required personal protective equipment, hand signals and safe use and storage of fluids. Perform routine safety inspections and maintenance checks such as checking fluid levels, brakes, tires and tracks.

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