Provost & District Adult Learning

2010 Employability Courses

 

GED Prep:         12 week Online Course:  Norquest College
Students study on their own schedule, in their own home and at their own pace.  GED Prep prepares you for the General Educational Development Test, which is a high school equivalency exam.  You will receive instruction in basic math and geometry, essay writing, grammar, reading, science and social studies.

A tutor is available online to students at no cost, both during the day and evening, but must be booked ahead of time.

No formal pre-requisite; however, grade 10 greading and math skills are recommended.  Grading is Complete/Incomplete.  Credits (Academic):  3:00.

Date:     Online self-paced           Time:  Self-paced   
Fees:     $357.99 (Course:  $333; Tech Fees:  $24.99) + Book:  Complete Canadian GED Preparation-             Steck-Vaughn, cost approximately $25.

Note:  GED Test at Lakeland College - Lloydminster Campus.  Call 753-2822 for details/registration.

 

Simply Accounting Level I:      This computer accounting program can be used for home and small business needs.  Students will be exposed to all applications of Simply Accounting by use of examples and hands-on experience.  All introductory accounts payable and receivable, project distribution, and payroll functions will be covered.  Students should be familiar with basic accounting principles and comfortable with computers.  Book included in fee.  (18 Hours)  Certificate of Completion.

Date:     Taking names              Time:    TBA              Fee:       $150        
Prerequisite: Bookkeeping or equivalent experience.

 

Bookkeeping:      This basic bookkeeping program will teach you the basics and prepare you to work with computer accounting programs.  You will cover debits and credits, bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, and cash and accrual accounting.  (18 Hours)  Certificate of Completion.

Date:       Taking names            Time:    TBA              Fee:       $150

 

“Computer Tutor” Drop In:      Open-to-the-public computer lab and 1-on-1 computer tutoring to the community.  Coaching and assistance in basic computer literacy, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Email, Facebook and using the Internet.  No appointment is necessary.

Dates: Tuesdays       Time:  1:30—3:30 PM                        Dates: Fridays      Time:  9:30—11:30 AM

Cost:     There is no cost, but donations are always appreciated.

 

“Computer Tutor” Drop In Evenings:         Evening 1-on-1 computer tutoring sessions to the community.  Coaching and assistance in basic computer literacy, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Email, Facebook and using the Internet.  No appointment is necessary.

Dates:   Tuesdays Oct 5, 12, 19, 26; Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30     Time:  7—8:30 PM

Cost:     There is no cost, but donations are always appreciated.

 

Standard First Aid Recertification:       Is your certificate about to expire?  Why take the whole course over?  Take this eight hour course.  This course is available to anyone who currently has a valid First Aid Certificate.  You must bring your current First Aid Certificate St. John or Red Cross.

NOTE:  MUST BE TAKEN BEFORE CURRENT CERTIFICATE EXPIRES
Date:  Thurs Sep 30       Time:  5:30 — 11:30 pm    Registration:  $115

              

Standard First Aid:       Injuries can happen at any time, anywhere.  This Standard Level First Aid course includes:  child/infant resuscitation, wound care, burns, eye injuries, poisons, bites, stings, medical conditions and much more.  Course includes book, lessons and final exam.

Date:  Sat/Sun Oct 2 & 3     Time:  8:30 am — 5:30 pm (Both days)  Registration: $150

 

Standard First Aid Recertification:       Is your certificate about to expire?  Why take the whole course over?  Take this eight hour course.  This course is available to anyone who currently has a valid First Aid Certificate.  You must bring your current First Aid Certificate St. John or Red Cross.

NOTE:  MUST BE TAKEN BEFORE CURRENT CERTIFICATE EXPIRES
Date:  Wed Nov 10         Time:  5:30 — 11:30 pm    Registration:  $115

              

Standard Child Care First Aid:       This First Aid course is required for child care providers according to Alberta Family Services.  It is the recommended First Aid course for all persons who work with children.  Course includes book, lessons and final exam.

Date:  Sat/Sun Nov 13 & 14      Time:  8:30 am — 5:30 pm (Both days)        Registration: $150

 

Food Safety:          ONLINE COURSE (NAIT):  FNM90       Combine the skills you bring to the table with certification in product and workplace safety.  Whether you work in a commercial kitchen, production plant or restaurant, you will benefit fro learning guidelines and procedures for keeping your work area clean, sanitized and safe for others.  Food safety courses will also prepare you for government regulated certification and will often satisfy employer requirements.

Date:  4 weeks, self-paced           Time:  Self-paced               
Registration: $160             Technology Fees:  $8.33           Mandatory Course Materials:  $11.67

NOTE:  Exam invigilation at EEOC by Gordon Corcoran - By Appointment, call 753-2822.

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