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WCA Seminar Series

The WCA distributes an Education update on member education and training opportunities. In this document you can find out what courses and seminars are available, locations, times etc. Registration forms for all courses are included for all those currently scheduled.

WINNIPEG CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION PRESENTS 2010

 

Winnipeg Construction Association along with Red River College is pleased to present the following courses.

CONSTRUCTION BLUEPRINT READING – Introduction

Two Day Course:  May 25-26, 2010

QUANTITY TAKE-OFFS – Introduction

Two Day Course:  May 27-28, 2010

BIM WITH AUTODESKS’S REVIT

Three Day Course:  June 1-3, 2010

For more information:  REGISTER HERE

 

NEW! LEED for Sub-Contractors - Date:  Thursday, April 29, 2010  -  FULL

Location:  Hilton Suites, Winnipeg Airport - NEW LOCATION

1800 Wellington Avenue, Rooms BC

Understanding the Paperwork and Getting it Right! - This session will be presented by local Prime Contractors with first hand knowledge of LEED projects and experience with problems related to trade and supplier specific responsibilities. If you are a subcontractor or supplier to a LEED project – you need to attend this seminar.  

 

 

“Building Supervisors for Tomorrow” has been designed to prepare first time supervisors on their journey into
management. Understanding how busy people are with work and family time, this program has been developed in modular hours, each module running anywhere from 4 hours to 8 hours depending on the topic. This delivery system is more flexible than any other program currently being offered. It’s affordable and upon completion of approx 60 module hours a certificate will be earned and awarded. Upon completion of the 14 modules and the required mentorship period, the individual will attain a Building Supervisors for Tomorrow Certificate.

For more information contact Kelly Thiessen at WCA.

 

                                         

 

Gold Seal" Online Training for Managers, Supervisors & Estimators (5 gold seal credits for each course)

E-Learning by Construction Sector Council and Winnipeg Construction Association presents three online e-learning courses all worth five gold seal credits each.

1. Communication, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (CNCR)

This course has been designed to help improve the written, oral and negotiating skills for estimators, superintendents and project managers who must deal effectively and professionally with employees, sub-trades, owners, clients, engineers and their employees. This course is self-paced and is approximately 8 hours in length.

Communications, Negotiations and Conflict Resolution (CNCR) - REGISTRATION

2.  Construction Project Management  (CPM)

This course is designed for project managers, superintendents and estimators. The course covers business case development, procurement, contracting, risk management and project close-out. 

Construction Project Management (CPM) - REGISTRATION

3.  Construction Law (CL)

The Construction Law 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.

Construction Law (CL) - REGISTRATION

For more information Contact Kelly Thiessen at kellythiessen@winnipegconstruction.ca

Interested in e-Learning? Visit the Construction Sector Council Web site at www.elearning.csc-ca.org.

Above photo courtesy of Winnipeg Airports Authority.


MEMBER SERVICES & EDUCATION

:: Overview

:: Joining WCA
:: Structure
:: Application & Fees

:: Member Services
:: Guaranteed Plan Deposit
:: Notary & Commissioner of Oaths

:: Education
:: WCA Seminar Series
:: Gold Seal Certification