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| Special Events Please check out our Courses page for a list of upcoming Courses. E-Mail the office to have your event listed on this page. Please notify us at least 2 working days prior to the event. All submissions are subject to approval by the AARFP.
Canadian Playground Safety Institute Course
The Canadian Playground Safety Institute (CPSI), in association with the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA), is offering a four day course for participants who wish to complete playground inspector certification training.
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Please click here to access the full CPSI Certification brochure.
This training is designed for owner/operators, health inspectors, daycare staff, maintenance/public works staff for schools, municipalities, housing complexes, and other areas that contain public playspaces, private inspectors and contractors, manufacturers, installers, parks staff, insurance agents, etc. This playground safety education program helps individuals thoroughly understand the Canadian playspace safety standard from CAN/CSA Z614 "Children's Playspaces and Equipment" and teaches participants how to conduct a hands-on inspection/audit of a playspace.
The Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA) currently offers a Canadian Certified Playground Inspector certification through the CPSI for individuals who complete the CPSI Theory and CPSI Practical Courses and achieve passing grades on both exams. The certification is valid for a three year period and can be renewed by completing a re-certification exam either online or in the classroom. These courses are also open to participants outside of Alberta.
Individuals who only want to take the Theory Course are welcome to attend. However, the Theory Course is a prerequisite for the Practical course, whether you complete it during this session, online or elsewhere at any time within the 12 months prior to the course. Inspectors with recently, or soon to be, expired certifications, may re-certify by taking the Practical Course and rewriting the classroom re-certification exam. If you are re-certifying, please indicate your intent by marking the re-certification box on the registration form.
If you have questions about these courses or certification, please contact CPSI by email at cpsi@cpra.ca, by phone toll-free at 1-877-536-2338, or visit the training and education/playground safety website pages at www.cpra.ca.
Tree Pruning
Do you prune trees? Have you ever wondered if your cuts were correct, or if what or how you pruned harmed the tree?
In Tree Pruning, you will learn about how trees respond to wounding, and the effect that pruning has on trees both biologically and mechanically. You will learn about the correct equipment and techniques to use, related to pruning trees from an urban landscaping perspective from their youth to maturity.
8 CEU’s are awarded for ISA Certified Arborists.
Each one day module regular cost is $325 plus GST. A 10% discount is given when registering for two or more courses.
Please view the full training schedule across Canada at www.arborcanada.com and register online, or by calling our office at 1-877-268-8733.
Chainsaw Safety & Cutting Techniques
Is basic chainsaw use a regular part of your work? Do you and your staff have the required documentation showing chainsaw training?
Chainsaw safety, basic maintenance, practical cutting, bucking, and felling techniques are all key components of this very popular chainsaw short course.
8 CEU’s are awarded for ISA Certified Arborists.
Each one day module regular cost is $325 plus GST. A 10% discount is given when registering for two or more courses.
Please view the full training schedule across Canada at www.arborcanada.com and register online, or by calling our office at 1-877-268-8733.
Free ACE Communities podcast January 29th
Free Professional Development!!
As the result of funding from Rural Alberta's Development Fund, EnCana, and Cenovous Energy, ARPA and ACE Communities are pleased to invite you to participate in a series of 6 free podcasts beginning Friday, January 29th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. (MST).
ACE Ambassador Ian Hill and guests will discuss community leadership and the competencies needed to ensure active, creative and engaged communities. This series of podcasts will take place on the last Friday of each month at 10:00 am on January 29, February 26, March 26, April 30, May 28, and June 25.
For a preview and more information about what to expect see: http://www.viddler.com/xplore/aceleader/videos/23/
Please visit the ACE Communities website to obtain the link for viewing: http://acecommunities.ca/announcements/.
TECHNICAL NEEDS
If you have any questions about this event, Ian can be reached at ian@thechangingpoint.com.
IAN HILL'S BIOGRAPHY
Today, Ian's main focus is His humanitarian effort, "Let Them Be Kids", of which he is the founder and volunteer CEO. Let Them Be Kids is a Canadian wide all volunteer non-profit organization created to build community capacity on the grassroots level, while building playgrounds, skate parks and fitness parks in areas of need. In 2009, with the help of Kool-Aid there will be 40 LTBK projects completed across the Country. September 26th 2009 will be Let Them Be Kids Day across Canada with 13 projects being done in one day, one in every Province and territory.
He has been recognized for his commitment to positive change by the National Council for Community and Justice and the Martin Luther King Jr. Commission, which both named him Humanitarian of the Year. The Stand for Children Organization named Ian its Child Advocate of the Year, and most recently Canadian business legend Harry Rosen presented Ian with the Adler Business leader's award.
2011 Canada Winter Games Sport Coordinators
Team Alberta is seeking energetic and enthusiastic individuals to participate as Mission Staff for the 2011 Canada Winter Games being held February 11 - 27, 2011 in Halifax, NS. The Canada Games is are our nation's largest amateur multi-sport event and plays a prominent role in developing some of Canada's premier athletes.
If you believe you are qualified, and are interested in becoming a member of Team Alberta's Mission Staff for the 2011 Canada Winter Games. The Mission Staff application is also available on our website at www.teamalberta.org.
Applications including a resume and a letter of support must be received by Wednesday, March 31, 2010.
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please don't hesitate to contact Pat Lechelt at (780-422-8309, pat.lechelt@gov.ab.ca) or Scott Fraser, Assistant Chef de Mission (780-422-8310, scott.c.fraser@gov.ab.ca).
Tree Disease Management Course
Does your job include diagnosing and identifying diseases in trees? Would you like to refresh and improve your ability to assess and recommend treatments for diseases in trees?
In Tree Disease Management you will expand your knowledge and ability to identify and recommend treatments for tree diseases and educate you about the newest and latest threats faced by our urban and regional forests.
16 CEU’s are Awarded for ISA Certified Arborists.
Each two day module regular cost is $595 plus GST. A 10% discount is given when registering for two or more courses.
Please view the full training schedule across Canada at www.arborcanada.com and register online, or by calling our office at 1-877-268-8733.
Tree Insect Management Course
Does your job include diagnosing and identifying insects in trees? Would you like to refresh and improve your ability to assess and recommend treatments for insects in trees?
In Tree Insect Management you will expand your knowledge and ability to identify and recommend treatments for tree insects and educate you about the newest and latest threats faced by our urban and regional forests.
16 CEU’s are Awarded for ISA Certified Arborists.
Each two day module regular cost is $595 plus GST. A 10% discount is given when registering for two or more courses.
Please view the full training schedule across Canada at www.arborcanada.com and register online, or by calling our office at 1-877-268-8733.
Western Canada Fire & First Aid Inc. Safety Courses
Visit www.wcff.ca/courses.htm to view course outlines.
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