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Duration: 6.00 hours
Course Number: NC3330
This course allows participants to build on the basic concepts and applications of electronic spreadsheets. Participants will create, and format advanced worksheets and graphs. They will also use tables and data tools features to manipulate data. It is recommended that participants registering in the course are able to work with functions and lists, analyze and visualize data and use PivotTables and PivotCharts. These skills can be acquired through the completion of NC1375 - Microsoft Excel... Learn more
This course allows participants to build on the basic concepts and applications of electronic spreadsheets. Participants will create, and format advanced worksheets and graphs.... Learn more
Course Number: NC3331
This course allows participants to build on the basic concepts and applications of electronic spreadsheets. They will incorporate advanced formulas and functions into their spreadsheets. Participants will enhance spreadsheets using advanced charting and graphing techniques and they will summarize, consolidate, and analyze data using a variety of spreadsheet features. It is recommended that participants registering in the course are able to work with functions and lists, analyze and visualize... Learn more
This course allows participants to build on the basic concepts and applications of electronic spreadsheets. They will incorporate advanced formulas and functions into their... Learn more
Duration: 7.00 hours
Course Number: NC2233
In this seven (7) hour Arc Flash Awareness course, students will learn the damage electricity can cause to the human body and understand the basic principles of safety in normal and abnormal conditions.
In this seven (7) hour Arc Flash Awareness course, students will learn the damage electricity can cause to the human body and understand the basic principles of safety in normal... Learn more
Duration: 14.00 hours
Course Number: NC2232
The fourteen (14) hour Arc Flash Safety course focuses on workplace electrical safety and the identification of the electrical hazards of arc flash. Students will learn the damage electricity can cause to the human body and understand the basic principles of safety in normal and abnormal conditions. Additionally, topics related to transformers, substations, live and exposed lines, grounding, switching, clearance and lockout/tagout procedures, as well as work permits will be discussed.
The fourteen (14) hour Arc Flash Safety course focuses on workplace electrical safety and the identification of the electrical hazards of arc flash. Students will learn the... Learn more
Duration: 8.00 hours
Course Number: NC3651
Participants will learn the skills necessary to provide care for children. It emphasizes safety, responding to emergencies and developing leadership skills. It will also teach participants to recognize potential problems early on and manage them quickly. (8 Hours)
Participants will learn the skills necessary to provide care for children. It emphasizes safety, responding to emergencies and developing leadership skills. It will also teach... Learn more
Duration: 12.00 hours
Course Number: NC3656
This Beginner Rug Hooking course will cover basic rug hooking techniques to create and finish a hooked rug. Participants will learn how to design, hook, and finish a hooked rug using the appropriate tools and materials. No prior knowledge of rug hooking is needed. This course is for anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of rug hooking. (12 Hours)
This Beginner Rug Hooking course will cover basic rug hooking techniques to create and finish a hooked rug. Participants will learn how to design, hook, and finish a hooked rug... Learn more
Course Number: NC1100
The Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) teaches the basics of firearms safety and the laws related to firearms storage, handling and transportation. By completing the CFSC a person can apply for a Firearms Possession and Acquisition Licence to obtain non-restricted firearms. * Youth Rate (ages 12-17) $60.95 (taxes included)
The Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) teaches the basics of firearms safety and the laws related to firearms storage, handling and transportation. By completing the CFSC a... Learn more
Duration: 10.00 hours
Course Number: NC1103
The Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC) is intended for all new restricted firearms users and those individuals who wish to acquire restricted firearms. Individuals wishing to acquire restricted firearms must have taken the full classroom delivery of the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) and successfully passed all testing in that course.
The Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC) is intended for all new restricted firearms users and those individuals who wish to acquire restricted firearms.... Learn more
Duration: 2.00 hours
Course Number: NC3135
This Food First NL workshop describes the process of home canning and bottling for the purpose of preserving food for personal use. You will learn about a wide variety of local foods that are available for canning in Newfoundland and Labrador and how to safely preserve them.
This Food First NL workshop describes the process of home canning and bottling for the purpose of preserving food for personal use. You will learn about a wide variety of local... Learn more
Duration: 4.00 hours
Course Number: NC1445
The Chainsaw Safety (Awareness) course ensures that participants are aware of how to safely operate and maintain a chainsaw. The topics covered include the history of chainsaws, protective clothing, basic maintenance, and operating a chainsaw safely. Participants will also have hands-on experience with working with a chainsaw in a safe environment. (4 Hours)
The Chainsaw Safety (Awareness) course ensures that participants are aware of how to safely operate and maintain a chainsaw. The topics covered include the history of chainsaws,... Learn more
Duration: 21.00 hours
Course Number: NC9637
The Climbing Techniques training is a course designed to teach the fundamentals of wooden pole climbing techniques and safety procedures. It is suitable for any individual in a job requiring ascending to and working in high locations. This training would also be beneficial to those working as oil rig derrick persons, utility line workers, ironworkers, involved in construction of high-rise structures, tree trimming around transmission lines, servicing of telecommunication tower, rigging on... Learn more
The Climbing Techniques training is a course designed to teach the fundamentals of wooden pole climbing techniques and safety procedures. It is suitable for any individual in a... Learn more
Duration: 16.00 hours
Course Number: NC2418
This 2-day (16 hr) confined space awareness training program is for any worker who works in a confined space, who has the potential to enter a confined space to attend to workers, or has a role in CSE, as required and prescribed by the Commission as outlined in Section 511 (3) of the Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2009. The course consists of the theory related to confined space awareness, as well as the opportunity for the application of practical... Learn more
This 2-day (16 hr) confined space awareness training program is for any worker who works in a confined space, who has the potential to enter a confined space to attend to... Learn more
Duration: 256.000 hours
Course Number: GI1103
The Creative Writing Workshop course provides participants with an opportunity to develop their creative writing skills in two major genres: fiction and poetry. Participants will learn the writing, editing, and critiquing skills required to ensure that they produce their best work. All writing projects will be completed outside of class time and submitted for collegial critiqued during class time. Finally, participants will explore how to get their work published by reviewing the submission... Learn more
The Creative Writing Workshop course provides participants with an opportunity to develop their creative writing skills in two major genres: fiction and poetry. Participants... Learn more
Duration: 25.00 hours
Course Number: NC3730
This course is designed to provide participants with entry-level experience with practical applications through hands-on use of word processing, spreadsheets, collaboration software, e-mail and generative artificial intelligence (AI) for work purposes. (25 hours)
This course is designed to provide participants with entry-level experience with practical applications through hands-on use of word processing, spreadsheets, collaboration... Learn more
Course Number: NC1256
In this 8-hour course, students will cover the principles of basic electricity and learn how to recognize potential electrical hazards. Students will also learn to distinguish the difference between voltage levels above and below 425v, develop an appreciation as to how power is distributed, and learn to recognize various types of power equipment and their function. In addition, students will learn about specific plant construction including standard construction and non-standard construction,... Learn more
In this 8-hour course, students will cover the principles of basic electricity and learn how to recognize potential electrical hazards. Students will also learn to distinguish... Learn more
Duration: 3.00 hours
Course Number: NC1696
Electrical Safety Practices and Awareness for Disconnection/Reconnection of Electrical Services Training or Electrical Safety Workshop Training will review policies, overview of Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, Basic Electrical Safety Concepts and Pre-Job Hazard Assessment. The training will demonstrate Tools and Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment and Procedures a person must follow to work in a safe environment.
Electrical Safety Practices and Awareness for Disconnection/Reconnection of Electrical Services Training or Electrical Safety Workshop Training will review policies, overview of... Learn more
Course Number: NC1045
The Emergency First Aid and CPR course is an external certification course which teaches participants the basics of lifesaving first aid and CPR skills for the workplace or home. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines. (8 Hours)
The Emergency First Aid and CPR course is an external certification course which teaches participants the basics of lifesaving first aid and CPR skills for the workplace or... Learn more
Course Number: NC3803
Course Number: NC2782
This 1-day (8 hour) fall protection training program is required for any worker who is required use fall protection equipment as prescribed by the Commission, outlined in Section 139 of the Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2009. The course consists of the theory related to fall protection systems and equipment, as well as the application of practical training in the use of fall protection systems and equipment. NOTE: In order to participate in this... Learn more
This 1-day (8 hour) fall protection training program is required for any worker who is required use fall protection equipment as prescribed by the Commission, outlined in... Learn more
Course Number: NC1915
This 2-day (16 hour) fall protection training program is required for any worker who is required use fall protection equipment as prescribed by the Commission, outlined in Section 139 of the Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2009. The course consists of the theory related to fall protection systems and equipment, as well as the application of practical training in the use of fall protection systems and equipment.
This 2-day (16 hour) fall protection training program is required for any worker who is required use fall protection equipment as prescribed by the Commission, outlined in... Learn more
Duration: 18.00 hours
Course Number: NC9961
The Firearms Safety - Hunter Education Safety course is an external certification course combining both courses. The Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) is an introductory course designed for novice and experienced firearms users. Firearms safety courses are intended to help reduce firearm-related incidents and increase safety for the user and the public. It offers training in safe operating, carrying, displaying and transporting firearms. This course is required for individuals wishing to... Learn more
The Firearms Safety - Hunter Education Safety course is an external certification course combining both courses. The Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) is an introductory... Learn more
Course Number: NC3319
Food Safety covers competencies required to meet NL's "Food Premises Regulations" (effective May 1, 2020). These regulations require owners and operators of certain types of food premises to have at least one employee, with current food safety training, to be present in the food premises while it is in operation. In addition to stressing the importance of high standards of personal hygiene, and proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures for surfaces, equipment, and utensils, this course... Learn more
Food Safety covers competencies required to meet NL's "Food Premises Regulations" (effective May 1, 2020). These regulations require owners and operators of certain types of... Learn more
Course Number: NC1556
While forklifts offer a practical materials handling solution for many businesses, each year they continue to be associated with workplace deaths and injuries. Forklift incidents can be prevented, with the proper training and awareness. The eight (8) hour Forklift Operations and Safety course is comprised of a theoretical classroom session and a practical forklift driver training component giving the participant the necessary skills to safely operate a forklift.
While forklifts offer a practical materials handling solution for many businesses, each year they continue to be associated with workplace deaths and injuries. Forklift... Learn more
Course Number: NC2925
The Hazardous Areas Equipment Recurrent two (2) day refresher course provides designated personnel with the theory and principles used to protect electrical equipment in hazardous areas and in the design of electrical systems for use in hazardous areas. It covers electrical equipment in a potentially explosive environment giving a better understanding of the relevant standards, the code rules and general engineering practices relevant to these hazardous area locations. The appropriate locally... Learn more
The Hazardous Areas Equipment Recurrent two (2) day refresher course provides designated personnel with the theory and principles used to protect electrical equipment in... Learn more
Duration: 35.00 hours
Course Number: NC1078
This 5-day course is designed to increase the competence, to nationally accepted levels, of personnel carrying out installations, inspections and maintenance of electrical apparatus in explosive gas atmospheres. It is mandatory for electrical personnel working in the offshore industry. 35 Hours Total (Course Hours - 28, Lab Hours - 07)
This 5-day course is designed to increase the competence, to nationally accepted levels, of personnel carrying out installations, inspections and maintenance of electrical... Learn more
Use these study types to understand how programs are delivered across CNA. Some options help you learn on campus, some online, and some through flexible workforce-focused formats.
Courses are delivered onsite at a CNA campus or approved location, with access to instructors, facilities, and campus supports.
A mix of in-person and online learning, with some courses delivered onsite and others online for added flexibility.
Complete coursework on your own schedule while meeting course deadlines and timeframes.
Courses include scheduled virtual class times with live sessions, regular interaction, and real-time support.
Build trade certification and industry-recognized skills through apprenticeship and Red Seal pathway opportunities.
Gain focused, in-demand skills through short learning experiences designed for career growth and upskilling.
Upgrade your skills, explore new interests, or advance your career with flexible short-term learning opportunities.
Access training designed to meet workforce, industry, and organizational needs through targeted professional learning.