Recreation & Community Development (Year 1)
Leadership, volunteerism, social awareness—these are characteristics shared by people working in recreation and community development. It’s a growth industry, and Saskatchewan Polytechnic&...
IATEC (Indigenous Access & Transition Education Certificate)
Take the next step towards a university degree! Enroll in the Indigenous Access and Transition Education Certificate (IATEC) program offered in Nipawin starting October 2017. This 8-month ...Health & Safety
Let our trained instructors take you through the basics and beyond of how to keep yourself, your family and your co-workers healthy and safe in any situation!
Choose from the following course offerings:
- Red Cross Standard First Aid/C.P.R./AED Combo
- Red Cross Standard First Aid/C.P.R. Recertification
- Confined Space Entry
- Construction Safety Training (Online)
- Fall Protection Awareness
- Food Safe Handling
- Ground Disturbance
- H2S Alive - Hydrogen Sulfide Gas
- Petroleum Safety Training (Online)
- PMEO (Power Mobile Equipment Operator)
- TDG - Transportation of Dangerous Goods (Online)
- WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (Online)
Basic computer skills are recommended for all online courses.
All of our courses can be customized to meet your needs. If you require training for your business or organization, training can be set up just for you at our location or on-site.
If you are interested in any of the courses listed above or in Health and Safety programming not listed, please contact your local programmer.
Melfort: email or phone 306.752.8109
Nipawin or Tisdale: email or phone 306.862.9849
NOTE: Registration deadline is 1 week prior to course start date. Minimum enrollment is required to run all Continuing Studies classes. Full payment or sponsorship is required to secure your spot in the class.
Refund Policy:
ORIGINAL RECEIPT MUST BE RETURNED BEFORE REFUND WILL BE ISSUED.
- A full refund will be issued if the student withdraws 3 days prior to the start of the course.
- 20% or $25 (whichever is greater) will be withheld if the student withdraws within 2 days prior to the start date.
- No refund will be issued after the course start date.
- Full refund will be provided if Cumberland College cancels the course.
Courses available:
PART (Professional Assault Response Training)
PSTS (Petroleum Safety Training)
Petroleum Safety Training (Enform accredited) is an interactive multi-media program with video, audio and interactive lessons. This safety training program has been designed and produced for all workers in the petroleum industry. It is user friendly and has been specifically designed so learners do not need significant computer skills. Learners can relax and enjoy the training process, as they are easily guided through each lesson.
Total running time of the program is approximately four hours. Topics include regulations, WHMIS, personal protective equipment (PPE), hazard recognition and control, common workplace hazards and control, oil and gas industry hazards and control, gas hazards and control measures, exploration hazards and control, rig hazards and control, oilfield trucking hazards and control, production and plant hazards and control, work procedures and safety communication.
This is a web-based course that can be completed at your convenience at one of our campuses. Basic computer skills are recommended.
Please contact your local programmer to book an appointment:
Tuition: $100.00
Red Cross Standard First Aid/C.P.R. Recertification
This program is intended for those who have taken the Red Cross Standard First Aid/C.P.R. combo course within the past three years and need to renew their certification.
Level C Standard First Aid/CPR/AED includes:
- Adult/child/baby CPR - one rescuer
- Adult/child/baby choking
- Barrier devices/pocket masks
- AED where legislation permits
- Adult/child 2-rescuer CPR
Note: Red Cross First Aid Recertification requires a current certificate from a recognized provider. The Red Cross will not recertify if the candidate has expired even one day.
Tuition: $115.00
Red Cross Standard First Aid/C.P.R./AED Combo
This comprehensive program includes instruction on the prevention, recognition and treatment of life-threatening emergencies plus certification in CPR as well as an introduction to AED.
Level C Standard First Aid/CPR/AED includes:
- Adult/child/baby CPR - one rescuer
- Adult/child/baby choking
- Barrier devices/pocket masks
- AED where legislation permits
- Adult/child 2-rescuer CPR
Please note that this is a 20-hour course that generally runs over 2-3 days. Please contact one of our offices to confirm the times for your session.
Tuition: $169.85
Books & Supplies: $23.95
SCOT (Saskatchewan Construction Orientation Training)
The Safety Construction Orientation Training (SCOT) program is an interactive, online-training course composed of 13 modules, each focused on a different fundamental aspect of worksite safety.
SCOT is convenient, easy-to-use, easy-to-understand, and is interactive and accessible as the program is available on the web.
This is a web-based course that can be completed at your convenience at one of our campuses. Basic computer skills are recommended.
Please contact your local programmer to book an appointment:
Tuition: $65.00
TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods)
This complete course is designed for supervisors, managers, drivers, handlers and shippers who need to understand TDG regulations. The course fulfills general training estrablished by Transport Canada and teaches the trainee how to be in compliance with regulations and consequently avoid fines for non-compliance.
This is a web-based course that can be completed at your convenience at one of our campuses. Basic computer skills are recommended.
Please contact your local programmer to book an appointment:
Tuition: $50.00
Transfers, Lifts & Repositioning (TLR)
You will participate in activities to move and position clients/objects in health care settings using minimal physical effort and maximizing the use of mechanical aids and equipment. The course focuses on client/caregiver safety. You will receive a Transferring Lifting Repositioning (TLR®) © certificate from Saskatchewan Association for Safe Workplaces in Health (SASWH) upon successfully completing the course.
WHMIS
This WHMIS course is an effective and interactive way to keep you and your employees up-to-date with WHMIS training requirements. This course meets the needs of both first time and refresher training. A training certificate is issued and emailed to the Account Supervisor upon completion.
The course covers:
- WHMIS Introduction & Regulations
- WHMIS Roles & Responsibilities
- WHMIS Symbols
- WHMIS Labels
- Controlled Products
- MSDS Forms
- Interactive exercises, tests & certificate
This course is offered by web delivery, at your convenience. Please apply online or contact your local programmer.
Tuition: $50.00
