Have you been impacted by the Neucel curtailment?

Have you been impacted by the Neucel curtailment?
You do not want to miss the following information session if you have been:
o Directly impacted by the market-related downtime at the Neucel Mill.
o Indirectly impacted by the Neucel Mill market-related downtime.
North Island College will be joined by North Island Employment (NIEFS) and Amber
Education Services Ltd. to provide information regarding upcoming training
at NIC; process and application requirements; and potential
financial supports for eligible participants.
Information Session 1:
Date:
Monday, June 15, 2015
Time:
2 – 4pm
Location:
Port Alice Community Centre
Information Session 2:
Date:
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Time:
2 – 4pm
Location:
North Island Employment (NIEFS) – 870C 13th Ave, Campbell River
Registration is required for both information sessions.
Please phone the local WorkBC Employment Service Centre (NIEFS)
in Campbell River at 250-286-3441 to register.
Available Training Programs:
Coastal Forest Resource Program August 24 – December 11, 2015
This program is designed to prepare students to work in the Forest Industry in an entry level capacity. Students will
participate in classroom and field activities spanning a broad spectrum of topics and a wide range of hands on tasks.
Health and safety in a forest environment, field skills necessary to work in the forest industry, environmental concerns,
timber cruising knowledge and skills, and worksite readiness sessions are covered during the program. Industry
certifications will be earned in Occupational First Aid Level 1; Transportation Endorsement; WHMIS; Transportation of
Dangerous Goods (TDG); Power Saw Certification; Fire Suppression; Wildfire Entrapment Avoidance; Pumps and Water
Delivery Systems; and Restricted Operator Certificate – Aeronautical (ROC-A). There are admission requirements for
this credentialed program. Visit our website at www.nic.bc.ca for additional program information.
Tuition: Contact North Island College for details.
Marine Training - July 13 - 29, 2015
North Island College will be delivering Marine Training in-community for qualified individuals who require all of the
following courses for employment purposes. Courses included are Marine Emergency Duties Small Passenger Vessel
Safety (MED A2); WHMIS; Transportation of Dangerous Goods; Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP); Restricted
Operator Certificate - Maritime (ROC-M); Marine Basic First Aid and FoodSafe Level I.
Tuition: $575.00
Building Service Worker Levels 1, 2, 3 - July 13 – 21, 2015
This is a comprehensive set of courses beginning with an introduction to the skills required to work in the Building
Service Custodial field. Topics include: attitudes, ground rules, WHMIS, blood borne pathogen and sharps safety, hanta
virus awareness, basic cleaning chemistry, and cleaning procedures for a variety of settings. You will received further
instruction in hard floor care and commercial carpet cleaning. Certifications will be earned in Occupational First Aid
Level I, WHMIS and FoodSafe Level I.
Tuition: $425.00
Resource Industry Certification Series- August 4 - 14, 2015
The Industry Certification series is designed for individuals who do not presently hold any of the outlined credentials
and are seeking industry certification to pursue employment. Training is designed for individuals with limited
experience, who have a desire to work in industry. The program is delivered over two consecutive weeks and may
include weekend studies. The training consists of Occupational First Aid Level 1; Transportation Endorsement; WHMIS;
Forklift Training; Hazard Recognition; Fall Protection; Personal Protective Equipment; Confined Space Pre-Entry;
Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Basic Fire Safety.
Tuition: $425.00
Training is subsidized by the Ministry of Advanced Education and is aligned with BC’s Skills for
Jobs Blueprint