Workforce Development
Safety, Equipment and Driver Training
For Information or to
apply: 780-644-6755
If you
need specific safety and industrial training for your job
or for employees in your organization, we can provide short
courses and a certificate upon successful completion. NorQuest
offers weekly safety training.
We offer company group rates and can deliver
many courses at your job site. We will accommodate
your schedule with convenient training times including days, evenings
or weekends. Call us for more information or to schedule
a course.
Accident Investigation for Companies
8 hours
This is a beginner course to help companies protect their interests in case of collision. It is
designed for drivers and supervisors. With the proper information
given to your insurance company you may eliminate a claim
against your company and cutting your operating costs
or out-of-pocket expenses.
Air Brakes and ABS Brakes
This course is approved by the provincial
government and can result in endorsement, which is a compulsory
requirement for anyone who operates air brake equipped vehicles.
This course will provide operators with the basic knowledge
and understanding of how an air brake system works to ensure
maintenance and effective operation. Students must have their
own vehicle.
Automatic Slack Adjuster
Mechanics and drivers of air equipped vehicles
will learn the proper way to adjust and install automatic
slacks.
Chainsaw
Learn the proper techniques and safety
procedures for operating a chainsaw. This is a four-hour course.
Must have own equipment.
Defensive Driving
This is an 8 hours course.
Driver Training Class-1
In this course you will learn the following:
- Basic habits
- Rules of the road
- Turning corners
- Shifting ability
- Load securement
- Use of mirrors and signals
- Circle check
- Parking
- Proper backing techniques
- Brake adjustment
Prerequisites:
- Class 5 drivers licence (cannot be Graduated Drivers Licence)
- Must have Air Brake Certificate
- Medical
Driver Training Class-3
In this course you will learn the following:
- Basic habits
- Clutch control
- Rules of the road
- Turning corners
- Shifting ability
- Lane changes and positioning
- Use of mirrors and signals
- Load securement
- Circle check
- Parking
- Preparation of Class 3 road test
Prerequisites:
- Class 5 drivers licence (cannot be Graduated Drivers Licence)
- Must have an Air Brake Certificate
Equipment Operator Training
Learn the proper safety and operating procedures
on the following equipment: loader, dozer, skid steer, and
backhoe.
Must have own equipment.
* Training provided on your site.
First Aid
Emergency First Aid and CPR
FAID-1000
Learn basic first aid for life-threatening emergencies and
CPR for adults. This is a one-day practical course.
Standard First Aid and CPR
FAID-1005
Learn basic first aid for life-threatening emergencies, head
and spinal injuries, upper and lower extremity fractures,
CPR, and more. This is a two-day course.
Flag Person Training
PRTD-1047
Learn the correct safety flagging procedures to protect workers
and the general public who come into contact with a construction
zone.
Continuous intake. Please call 644-6755 for the next offering.
Forklift Level 1 Certification
PRTD-1064
If you have never operated a forklift, this introductory course
allows you to learn about forklift safety and gain valuable
driver training on a counter-balance forklift and a narrow-isle forklift. Students will receive a forklift certificate
upon successful completion of this course.
14 hours
Forklift Level 2 Certification
PRTD-1065
If you are an experienced forklift operator, you will learn
the safe operating principles required on the job. This course
is available at your work site on a contract basis.
7 hours
Forklift Train-the-Trainer
PRTD-1099
This course will provide you with the necessary information
and materials to deliver in-house forklift training to employees.
Continuous intake. Call for the
next offering.
Heavy Duty Equipment*
Experienced - 30 hours
No Experience - 40 hours
Learn about heavy duty equipment safety.
* Must have own equipment.
*Training provided at your site.
For more information contact 644-6755.
Load Securement and Adjustment
This course covers Federal and Provincial
rules and regulations including proper tie-down procedures.
Students must supply their own equipment.
* Minimum of 5 students is required to run this course.
Log Book Training
This course covers all the new regulations
for the trucking industry including how to properly fill in
log books and precautions to take on the job.
Longer Combination Vehicles
This course covers how to pull two trailers
in excess of 25 meters long, including triple trailers, Rockys,
and turnpikes. Students must supply their own equipment.
Professional Driver Improvement
This course is designed to promote safe
and proficient driving. Drivers will be taught collision avoidance
and pitfalls to look for to avoid accidents. It also covers topics including attitude, image, customer service, public relations,
driver fitness, and more.
* Minimum of 5 students is required to run this course.
Road Tests and Evaluations
Tests can be done on any size vehicle. Students must have their own vehicle.
Safety Talks
This course consists of safety sessions delivered in 15-30 minute segments dealing with a wide
variety of topics. These sessions are provided upon request.
Topics range from vehicles, maintenance, accidents and accident
reporting, equipment use and rules-of-the-road changes.
Trailer Package
This course is for anyone pulling any type
of trailer, including equipment trailers, holiday trailers,
motor homes, etc. Students must supply their own vehicle.
TDG (Transportation of Dangerous of Goods)
PRTD-1059
TDG certification is for people who handle, offer for transport,
or transport dangerous goods.
WHMIS
PRTD-1001
If you work with or are in proximity to controlled products, we
can train and certify you in WHMIS.
This course is also available online.
WHMIS Train-the-Trainer
PRTD-1098
Receive the information that you need to become a WHMIS trainer.
This is a two-day course.
Continuous intake.
Please call 644-6000 for the next offering.
Last updated:
April 29, 2008
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