New Course at Parkland College Prepares Workers for Construction Industry Jobs

Feb. 17, 2010 - PRLog -- You can get job training and preparation NOW with Parkland College's new Industrial Utility Worker course, being offered in Yorkton, Saskatchewan.   There are currently 23 entry-level construction jobs available on Saskjob's website in Yorkton and area, and you can be prepared for your employment!

This 8 week course will include 6 weeks of classroom theory and training in:
 -  Construction Safety
 -  Blueprint Reading
 -  Building Materials
 -  Scaffolding
 -  Rigging and Slinging
 -  Hand and Power Tools
 -  Structural Steel, Concrete, Insulating and Cladding of Buildings

Completion of the classroom portion will include training and certification in several Construction Safety tickets and certifications including OH&S  legislations, CSTS training, First Aid and CPR, WHMIS, Fall Protection for Industrial, Confined Space Entry and Rescue, Fire Safety and Fire Extinguishers, Power Mobile Equipment (PME), Tag-Out/Lock-Out Systems, Overhead Crane Signals and Safety, and Hazard Identification.

Most construction jobs available today require the above safety tickets and classes prior to starting work at a project site.  The various building materials used in industry construction will be covered as well as basic blueprint reading and trades math.  Completing this program will give all job-seekers a great advantage when applying for employment in mines, mills, plant and facilities expansions or new construction.

Thanks to many area industries, a 2 week Industry Placement Program will give students the onsite and hands-on experience needed to further enhance their training.  The program is scheduled to start on March 22nd, 2010 and runs Mondays through Fridays until May 14th, 2010.  For complete program outlines and admission requirements, as well as an application form, visit:    http://www.parklandcollege.sk.ca/programs_courses.php?sec...

Parkland College offers a full range of programs and courses to all businesses, industries and students.  Visit the Parkland College website at:  http://www.parklandcollege.sk.ca   today to find the programs you are searching for.

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Parkland College, located in East Central Saskatchewan, has a strong committment to students, community and business needs. Our enrollment has grown to over 9000 people and delivers over 800 courses to students and businesses every year.