Winter/Spring 2010
Irrigated Crop Production Update – 2010 Conference
“Maximizing the Productivity and Profitability of Irrigated Agriculture”
Topics covered in 24 sessions.
- Agronomic Management
- Pest Management
- Irrigated Crop – Opportunities
- Irrigation Equipment
- Irrigation Water Management
- Financial Management
Date: Mon. & Tue. January 11 & 12
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Fee: $85/person prior to January 4 and $100 after January 4
Lunches & snacks included
Location: Lethbridge Lodge Hotel
Organized by: Alberta Agriculture & Rural Development Southern Applied Research Association Registration Deadline: January 4
Register with: By phone to: Bev at 403-381-5171 with Visa or Mastercard info OR
By mail to: Irrigated Crop Production Update, c/o Bev McIlroy, Agriculture & Rural Development, Agriculture Centre, $100, 5401 – 1 Ave. So. Lethbridge, AB T1J 4V6.
Make cheque payable to: Southern Applied Research Association.
Flag Person Training
This 5 hour course is designed for workers with no previous experience as flag persons. The course provides information about employer and worker responsibilities, equipment and personal protective equipment, practices and procedures, flagging, legislation, positioning and communicating with the motoring public and work crews. Upon successful completion of this course a three (3) year A.C.S.A. (Alberta Construction Safety Association) Certificate will be issued. Bring a bag lunch.
Date: Wed. February 3
Time: 6:00 – 10:30 p.m. (New time)
Fee: $90
Location: Raymond Fire Hall
Instructor: Lethbridge College
Minimum: 6
Maximum: 15
Registration Deadline: January 20
Register with: Carolyn/Lynette, Further Ed Office, 642-3635/1-888-642-2241 or 642-2134 (evenings).
Send cheque to Further Ed Office, Box 278, Warner, AB T0K 2L0.
Ground Disturbance – Trenching and Excavation
This course is recommended for persons working in construction, pipeline work, electrical, farming and ranching, landscaping, municipal, provincial and federal employees involved in digging and heavy equipment operation. The material covers soil types, excavation, shoring and back sloping, Alberta First Call, responsibilities and hazard management and controls. Bring a bag lunch.
Date: Wed. February 10
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Fee: $90
Location: Raymond Fire Hall
Instructor: Lethbridge College
Minimum: 6
Maximum: 15
Registration Deadline: January 27
Register with: Carolyn/Lynette, Further Ed Office, 642-3635/1-888-642-2241 or 642-2134 (evenings).
Send cheque to Further Ed Office, Box 278, Warner, AB T0K 2L0.
Confined Space Entry/Rescue includes Lockout & Tagout
This training program is designed to enable workers and employers to ensure existing and potential confined space work locations are identified, and that a written confined space entry program is developed and maintained by the employers. After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate and apply controls that prevent accidental exposure to hazards related
- to confined space entry
- Identify hazards; understand process isolation/lockout and tag out procedures
- Reference and apply applicable legislation
- Demonstrate application of controls
- Prepare and apply rescue plan
- Retain required documentation
Bring a bag lunch.
Date: Wed. February 24
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $160
Location: Warner Fire Hall
Instructor: Lethbridge College
Minimum: 9
Maximum: 12
Registration Deadline: February 10
Register with: Carolyn/Lynette, Further Ed Office, 642-3635/1-888-642-2241 or 642-2134 (evenings).
Send cheque to Further Ed Office, Box 278, Warner, AB T0K 2L0.
TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods)
Each year more and more dangerous goods are moved across Canada by road, rail, water and air. These shipments range from industrial chemicals to manufactured goods and they can pose a threat if not handled safely. The Transportation of Dangerous Goods course is required by anyone that transports dangerous goods. This 4 hour class deals with road transportation and teaches the basics. Students will learn about classifications of dangerous goods, emergency response assist and plan, identifying dangerous goods, responsibilities, incident reporting, training requirements and more. Upon successful completion of this course a three year certificate will be issued; it is not transferable between companies. Bring a bag lunch.
Date: Wed. March 3
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Fee: $90
Location: Warner Fire Hall
Instructor: Lethbridge College
Minimum: 8
Maximum: 15
Registration Deadline: February 17
Register with: Carolyn/Lynette, Further Ed Office, 642-3635/1-888-642-2241 or 642-2134 (evenings).
Send cheque to Further Ed Office, Box 278, Warner, AB T0K 2L0.
WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
WHMIS is a hazard communication system that is in effect across Canada. All employers require it. Our WHMIS is a core generic program that gives students a general understanding of WHMIS legislation and the three components: Labels, Material Safety Data Sheets and Worker Education. Students receive training in the WHMIS Hazard Classes, Symbols, Language and Definitions.
Bring a bag lunch.
Date: Wed. March 3
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $70
Location: Warner Fire Hall
Instructor: Lethbridge College
Minimum: 8
Maximum: 15
Registration Deadline: February 17
Register with: Carolyn/Lynette, Further Ed Office, 642-3635/1-888-642-2241 or 642-2134 (evenings).
Send cheque to Further Ed Office, Box 278, Warner, AB T0K 2L0.
Bobcat Operator Safety (Skid Steer)
The class will cover: Skid Steer loader design rated operating capacity, weight distribution, centre of gravity, attachments, drive train, safety features, controls, maintenance, entry and exit procedures, transportation and driving/operation. Generally this certification is required by individuals who are working in construction, landscaping, irrigation, farming and ranching. Bring a bag lunch.
Date: Wed. March 10
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Fee: $90
Location: Raymond Fire Hall
Instructor: Lethbridge College
Minimum: 6
Maximum: 12
Registration Deadline: February 24
Register with: Carolyn/Lynette, Further Ed Office, 642-3635/1-888-642-2241 or 642-2134 (evenings).
Send cheque to Further Ed Office, Box 278, Warner, AB T0K 2L0.
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