Part Time Studies - Fall 2011 Course Offerings
Develop your personal or professional skills through part-time studies at the Perth Campus. We offer personal interest courses in areas including French, woodworking, and gardening. Learn CPR and First Aid from our excellent trainers. Professional development courses cover areas such as Scocial Media for small business or improving your computer skills. Don't see what you're looking for? Give us a call and we'll try to accommodate your needs in our next semester or redirect you to one of the College's many online offerings.
Catagories
1. Computers
2. Gardening
3. French
4. Carpentry
4. Safety
Computers
DAT9029: Creating Your Own Wordpress Website
Mondays, Jan. 31st - March 28th
(No Class: February 21, 2011)
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 Cost: $150
Room: 18
Instructor: Shelley Montreuil
In this course you will learn how to create your own web site using the Wordpress content management website publishing system. Topics covered include planning the site, determining look and feel, loading the content, using dynamic features such as photo galleries and contact forms, interface with social media, and develop and manage content.
DAT9030: MS Word 2007 Desktop Publishing
Tuesdays Feb. 1st - April 5th
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 Cost: $160
Room: 18
Instructor: Anita Warwick-Wall
Already know how to use Word basic features? Now learn how to use it to create good-looking documents, flyers, business cards and more. Use Word 2007 to satisfy all of your needs rather than struggling with Publisher! Course participants should be proficient with Word basics and must bring a memory stick to store course documents.
DAT9031: Intermediate Excel 2007
Wednesdays Feb. 2nd - April 6th
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 Cost: $160
Room: 18
Instructor: Anita Warwick-Wall
Learn how to create charts and graphs from Excel spreadsheets, link to Word documents, and do so much more in your workplace. Course participants should be familiar with Excel basics and must bring a memory stick to store course documents.
DAT9033: Computer and Internet Basics
DAT9033: Computer and Internet Basics
Thursdays, Feb. 3rd - Mar. 24th
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 Cost: $150
Room: 18
Instructor: Tanya Gray
You have the hardware and the connections all set up, but you aren't sure how to start making use of your system. This course will teach you the basics of navigating through Windows, opening and saving files, creating folders, and using e-mail and the world wide web safely for work, communication, or entertainment. Participants must bring a memory stick (flash drive) to store files.
DAT9032: Social Media for Small Business
Mondays, April 11th - May 16th
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 Cost: $150
Room: 18
Instructor: Shelley Montreuil
In this class you will review social media and its place in your business' promotion strategy. We will take a close look at a few of the most common social media portals (Facebook, Linked in, Myspace, Youtube, Twitter) and explore their inherent business value. We will explore how to set up and use each account. Then, we will look at planning approach and automating content.
Using Google Calendar
Tuesdays, April 12th & 19th
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 Cost: $50
Room: 18
Instructor: Anita Warwick-Wall
Share your schedules and tasks with your family and friends online, without requiring special software. Sync your Google calendars with Outlook and phone calendars.
About Tanya Gray
Tanya is a graduate of the Office Administration -- Executive program who has put her skills to good use working for North Grenville Community Living and developing her expertise in computer use.
About Shelley Montreuil
Shelley has been building websites for ten years both in static and dynamic formats. Shelley's company, OnCouRSS Web Solutions, specializes in helping businesses to build websites which act as a tool rather than just an online brochure. As a professional musician, Shelley has been using social media to propel her online identity since the early days of myspace and e-mail newsletters.
About Anita Warwick-Wall
Anita is a graduate of the Office Administration -- Executive program with a background in administrative work and child care.
Master Gardener Workshops
Register for all 9 or select those of special interest to you.
Single workshops: $35.00;
Series: $280.00
Drought Tolerant Gardens
Thursday, February 3rd
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 Cost: $35 Room: 17
Instructor: Master Gardeners
Learn to select plants and get tips for keeping your garden growing and thriving in our long, dry summers.
Propagation
Thursday, February 10th
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 Cost: $35 Room: 17
Instructor: Master Gardeners
Learn to grow your plants from seed and how to increase your plants by taking cuttings.
Growing Vegetables
Thursday, February 17th
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 Cost: $35 Room: 17
Instructor: Master Gardeners
We have all heard of the 100 mile diet. How about the 100 foot diet. Learn to grow vegetables and maximize production with succession gardening, crop rotation, cost saving measures and raised beds. If you have a small yard, the Square Foot Garden may be for you.
Annuals
Thursday, February 24th
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 Cost: $35 Room: 17
Instructor: Master Gardeners
Annuals can provide colour all season long. Learn how to grow, plant and maintain them. Learn to create a beautiful container garden that will draw "wows" all season.
Landscape Design
Thursday, March 3rd
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 Cost: $35 Room: 17
Instructor: Master Gardeners
Learn to apply some basic principles to making your lawn and gardens visually appealing. Place plants properly to bring out the best in your yard.
Pruning
Thursday, March 10th
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 Cost: $35 Room: 17
Instructor: Master Gardeners
Your trees and shrubs will benefit from judicious pruning. This seminar provides you with a chance to observe various specimens and then learn how, where and when to prune them. Please bring in photos of the shrubs or trees you are planning to prune.
Lawn Care
Thursday, March 17th
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 Cost: $35 Room: 17
Instructor: Master Gardeners
I fought the lawn and the lawn won. If this has been your theme song, this seminar will help you grow a happy, healthy lawn pesticide free, naturally.
Perennials
Thursday, March 24th
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 Cost: $35 Room: 17
Instructor: Master Gardeners
Properly maintained perennials can bring joy and beauty for a life time. Learn to select the best perennials for your garden, how to divide them and, most importantly, how to care for them after they have bloomed.
Specialty Plants
Thursday March 31st
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 Cost: $35 Room: 17
Instructor: Master Gardeners
Want to add more colour to your small garden? Consider going upwards. Learn how to plant vines and creepers and to select the appropriate plant for your space. Have you been afraid to try roses, for example? This session will explain how to grow roses in our climate.
About The Master Gardeners
Since 1987, Lanark County Master Gardeners have answered gardening questions, manned advice tables at farmers' markets and fairs, written articles and made horticultural presentations to various groups across Lanark County. These trained, experienced gardeners are excited to share their expertise to help you plan your own lawn and gardens.
Simply French
GEN9017: Simply French!
Wednesdays, Feb. 2nd - April 6th
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 Cost: $180
Room: 9 Instructor: Johanne Lacroix
Come and learn or renew your basic French in a relaxed setting. Short lessons are mixed with creative, interactive exercises designed to develop skill in speaking French in day-to-day situations.
About Johanne Lacroix
Originally from Quebec, Johanne has worked for over 20 years as a professional in the world of bilingual communications, as a graphic designer and writer. She brings strong language skills and a dynamic classroom energy which will engage class participants.
Carpentry
WOO9008: Women Building Projects - Woodworking II
Tuesdays, Feb. 1st - Apr. 19th Time: 6:30 - 9:30 Cost: $280 Room: 22
Instructor: Tamar Tsun
Build on the skills from Woodworking I by completing a more complicated project and using a wider variety of woodworking tools. Work boots and safety goggles required. All other tools and materials will be supplied.
WOO9009: Interior Finishing and Trim
Tuesdays Feb. 1st - Apr. 19th Time: 6:30 - 9:30 Cost: $280 Room: 26
Instructor: Shawn Thompson
Planning to build, remodel or repair cottages or homes? This course covers modern and traditional materials using current trade practices and methods to finish floors, walls, ceilings and openings. Topics include installing windows, doors and hardware, applying interior trim and laying hardwood flooring; preparing the base and laying out materials. The safe and efficient use of hand and portable power tools will be emphasized. Work boots and safety goggles required. All other tools and materials will be supplied.
About Tamar Brasset
Tamar is a graduate of the Heritage Carpentry program who has put her skills to good use working in the carpentry trade and developing her expertise in joinery.
About Shawn Thompson
Shawn is a graduate of the Heritage Carpentry program with significant and varied experience in historic renovation and new construction. Shawn has a particular interest in Canadian architecture and timber framing. He brings to his teaching a strong commitment to traditional carpentry techniques.
Safety
Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (W.H.M.I.S.)
Saturday, February 12th
Time: 8:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. Cost: $40 Room: 6
Independent Safety Associates
This system informs individuals to understand, monitor and control hazardous materials in the workplace. Describes to individuals the controlled products they are exposed to, injury and damage that can result if hazards are left uncontrolled, and most importantly methods utilized to control them and measures taken if controls fail. WHMIS provides individuals with the proper information to use, handle, store or dispose of hazardous materials.
Participants learn to understand: Reasons behind legislation; Relevant parts of legislation; Responsibilities of each party; Classifications and symbols of each hazardous category; Supplier and workplace labels; Material safety data sheets (M.S.D.S.).
Basics of Fall Protection
Saturday, February 12th
Time: 1:30p.m. - 5:30p.m. Cost: $50 Room: 6
Independent Safety Associates
The "Basics of Fall Protection" provides training to personnel that assist them to overcome hazards associated with working at heights. This training is a must in construction and in other industry where height is an issue.
This course introduces participants to controls put in place if a worker may be exposed to a hazard of falling. These elements will include both types the "Basics of fall Protection" employs, fall prevention and fall arrest systems.
Topics of Fall Prevention include
Ladders; Scaffolds; Powered Elevating Work Platforms; Protective Covers; Warning Barriers and Bump lines; Guardrails; Travel Restraint.
Topics of Fall Arrest include: Safety Net Systems; Fall Arrest Systems; Fall Arrest Components; Fall Arrest Planning; Eliminate Bottoming out and Pendulum Swing; Emergency Rescue Requirements.
Note: Participants will learn how to inspect and properly don gear.
Chainsaw Awareness
Saturday, February 19th
Time: 8:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. Cost: $50 Room: 6
Independent Safety Associates
Chainsaws are convenient, efficient tools. However, in the hands of an untrained or careless person, they are extremely dangerous. Chainsaw Awareness training introduces participants to proper procedures to follow to help reduce these dangerous situations.
This course will include crucial elements of the chainsaw, such as: responsibilities and legislation; associated hazards; personal protective gear; pre-start operation including cleanliness, maintenance, safety features, fuelling & oiling; starting and operation involving proper control, preventing kickback and proper cutting.
HLT9002: Standard First Aid + CPR - C & AED Training
Saturday & Sunday, March 26th & 27th
Time: 8:30 - 4:30 Cost: $130 Room: 6
Open Door Development
Learn how to provide care for adults, children and infants in distress! This course covers immediately life-threatening emergencies including asthma, anaphylaxis, angina, heart attack, stroke, transient ischemic attacks, and deadly bleeding, as well as non-immediately life-threatening emergencies such as spinal injuries, sprains/strains, fractures, diabetic shock, imminent childbirth, hypothermia, heat stroke and more. Hands-on practice is provided with professional equipment and constructive feedback from the facilitator. All successful participants will receive a nationally recognized Canadian Red Cross certificate. This course is WSIB compliant. Manual included. Delivered in partnership with Open Door Development. Minimum age: 16
About Open Door Development
Open Door Development exists to provide opportunities for personal and professional development. We believe that all human beings have the potential for growth and are worth being invested in, therefore all programs are tailored according to the needs and goals of the participants so that they get the most out of their course or workshop.
Our training is interactive and engaging with professional and creative tools that provide hands-on opportunities. Many participants are pleasantly surprised to discover how much fun they had while learning in-depth skills that help themselves or their workplace. Because course material is presented frankly with openness and the ability to address real-life situations, participants leave with effective tools in their back pockets that really work.
Our Objectives:
To see participants empowered as they grow in their knowledge and skills
To be a company known for authenticity, frankness, and relevance in addressing real-life situations
To be a company known for its creative and engaging programming
To provide diverse growth opportunities through a variety of programs and workshops
To encourage team and community development
To make program options available to people of all educational and financial backgrounds
To make program options accessible to populations both urban and rural
About Independent Safety Associates
Independent Safety Associates, based out of Brockville, is a premier developer and provider of health and safety training products. ISA provides training and development to companies, organizations, municipalities, and government agencies. The company also partners with Ontario’s colleges to develop learning modules and to train students to enter the workforce.
Registration
Enrolment Policy - Registration takes place on a first come, first serve basis. Algonquin College reserves the right to cancel or alter courses as deemed necessary. We will make every effort to telephone you at the home or business number provided at the time of registration. You will have the choice to register in another course, if applicable, or receive a full refund. Please refer to the Refund Policy for information on refunds http://extraweb.algonquincollege.com/refundPolicy.aspx.