This microcredential focuses on the operation of mechanically driven boats as it pertains to the operator’s safety and the procedures to limit the impact of the equipment on the environment. This includes limiting air pollution and controlling and minimizing hazardous spills in the waterways in which we operate.
The microcredential is specifically designed to train Indigenous producers in Northern Saskatchewan. The design and delivery support, acknowledge, and respect the learners’ needs and time. To meet the needs of students, the online course has been designed to be user friendly, highly engaging, and interactive. Producers and boat users from all areas of Canada will benefit from taking the course.
Ecology, Biology, and Saskatchewan Wildlife Management: Water and wildlife are two of Canada’s most precious resources. It is important to understand the ecology of each. In this microcredential, participants will examine how wildlife populations relate to their environment. Participants will also learn the life history and biology of Saskatchewan wildlife and examine at-risk species in Saskatchewan.
The target audience is anyone wanting to enter the natural resource/environmental tourism sector or supplement their current training. Technicians who work in northern mines, or for environmental consulting companies, and do field sample collection, would benefit from understanding wildlife management techniques. The intended learners are Indigenous youth and adults. The earner of this micro-credential will be able to describe the ecological land classification system ecology of land associated with lake ecosystems and understand resource legislation relevant to Indigenous peoples and how these topics relate to conservation management.
Various sensors can be found in today’s agricultural operations. This microcredential provides a summary of the range of IoT sensors, the technology required to utilize the sensors, and collection and storage of data. The ideal learner will be looking to adopt sustainable farming practices using data and already be employed in the farming industry, either as an employee or owner. It is expected that the learner will have at least basic digital skills. The learners will complete the modules at their own pace. Therefore, this microcredential has been developed fully online.
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The Supervising Net-Zero and Passive House Construction microcredential is for individuals in the construction industry, or those who have recently completed a related construction program, who are seeking to gain the skills, knowledge, and tools unique to supervising construction on Net-Zero, Net-Zero-Ready, or Passive House construction projects.
Whether they want to coordinate and supervise smaller teams and sub-trades on smaller projects (Part 9 buildings) or work with larger teams on complex projects (larger Part 9 or Part 3 wood-frame buildings), learners will develop their ability to manage compliance with the performance requirements of BC Energy Step Code and Net-Zero Energy and Passive House standards and prepare for the upcoming changes to the National Building Code.
The microcredential consists of five courses that build upon each other in knowledge and focus on practical examples in wood-frame buildings. Upon completion, learners will have:
Sustainability Analytics explores ways organizations can maximize business value from sustainability efforts. Learn how to collect, analyze, and communicate insights from a wide-range of sustainability-related factors including energy and resource use, greenhouse gas emission, and supply chain performance to improve overall resource efficiency. Investigate how sustainability analytics can apply historical data to help organizations minimize price shocks and supply disruptions, create a competitive advantage, identify future risks, and model future sustainability landscapes involving economic, social, and environmental factors. Learn compelling ways to present and tell sustainability insights using visualization and data storytelling techniques and explore tools that support real-time sustainability analysis of historical behaviours, present situations, and future impacts.
This microcredential focuses exposing students to concepts on sustainability practices with the supply chain sector. By using the SCOR (Supply Chain Operations Reference) Model to help navigate all sectors of the supply chain and how implementing environmental controls through the supply chain will help sustainability by reducing carbon footprints, through the three pillars of supply chain sustainability: environmental, social and economic.
This microcredential will provide the knowledge and know-how for driving business performance through a focus on sustainability.
Building on a foundational understanding of sustainability and how it impacts business performance, you will learn proven strategies to address growing demands for enhanced environmental and social governance, while simultaneously improving business performance.
This microcredential is for graduates and working professionals, who wish to build their knowledge in sustainable business management to accelerate their careers.
This course focuses on what’s needed for an effective food distribution system. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of monitoring shipments with tracking and tracing practices, technology and transaction protocols.
You will examine the complexities of track and trace in relation to authenticity, safety and sustainability. You will also address issues related to environmental impact, social equity and economic viability. The course’s industry-focused curriculum will explore what’s needed to ensure a safe food supply.
The course offers hands-on learning through case studies, guest lectures and online collaboration.
This microcredential is for graduates and working professionals who are interested in enhancing their knowledge of sustainable supply chain practices or helping their organizations achieve environmental, social and governance related goals.
This microcredential will explore sustainability issues and solutions for small business. Topics will include carbon emissions, carbon tax, the three pillars of sustainability and their impact on business drivers, as well as leadership competencies to drive innovation. The content in this course will empower participants with the tools and knowledge to implement sustainability best practices that are not only meaningful to the environment but also to their small business.
Precision Agriculture (PA) is a method of measuring and managing variability to ensure the right products at the right rates are applied in the right place and at the right time. This is known as 4R nutrient stewardship.
In this microcredential, learners will explore precision agriculture tools and make data-informed decisions for a farming operation. Learners will participate in real-world demonstrations of data collection using PA tools and technologies and access sources of existing data. Learners will explore how data informs applications using VRA-capable equipment such as fertilizer spreaders, sprayers with nozzle control, or VR-capable planters
In this microcredential, participants will learn about the stages of the consultation framework including initial assessments, financial documents, and communication with Indigenous communities, provincial governments, and proponents. This microcredential is open to participants from all sectors and communities. They will work in groups to develop an initial assessment, a consultation budget, and research the relevant laws, principles, policies, and protocols and obligations for an assigned project. Participants will compile a final report with recommendations and present their work to their peers. Upon successful completion of this microcredential, participants will be able to navigate a consultation process.
Participants will work in groups and will learn about the stages of the consultation framework including initial assessments, financial documents, and communication with Indigenous communities, provincial governments, and proponents. Upon successful completion of this microcredential, participants will be able to navigate a consultation process.
The course introduces the fundamental concepts of electrical underground distribution systems and design. Based on previous working experience and education, and knowledge from the first two courses in the microcredential: Fundamentals of Distribution Design and Overhead Distribution Design, it provides an overview of electrical underground distribution systems and develops concepts of underground distribution design. Topics include components, design considerations, standards, cables, cable pull calculations, vaults, trenches, transformers, grounding, loads (residential, commercial, industrial), applications, and safety and economical considerations. Software tools will be used for modeling and simulation throughout this course.
Electric vehicles are a great option for reducing the carbon footprint of vehicles. But where do you start? If you’re a consumer or someone in retail automotive sales who is interested in EVs, this microcredential is a good place to start. In this microcredential, you will examine the positive aspects of running an EV and gain an understanding of the general maintenance involved with an EV.
The intended audience is anyone working in the retail automotive sector such as car dealerships, parts stores, and automotive repair shops. The intended audience also recognizes the need for consumer education, therefore, this microcredential is for consumers interested in learning about EVs and their impact.
LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) is an optical remote sensing technology that uses laser pulses to determine the distance between the sensor and a surface or object. LiDAR has emerged as one of the most important sources of data for topographic mapping, vegetation analysis, and 3D modeling of infrastructure. Specific uses of this technology include floodplain mapping, transportation planning and design, resource and environmental management, and emergency response. New uses for LiDAR data are emerging. A thorough understanding of LiDAR technology and its application in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) will assist watershed and conservation professionals to be on the leading edge of data-driven adaptations for the changing natural environment.
This microcredential is an introduction to the capabilities of LiDAR and associated technologies to support watershed resilience. Learners will use data sources in a broad range of applications to understand ecosystems and build watershed resilience.
This training may be of interest to individuals working with watershed organizations, public school teachers, environmental organizations, and anyone interested in environmental sustainability.
This course covers how refinishing products affect the environment and how to minimize those effects. Course content includes safe handling, storage, and disposal methods of products containing volatile organic compounds (VOC) as regulated by GVRD Automotive Refinishing Emission Regulation Bylaw No. 1296, 2019 and GVRD Air Quality Management Bylaw No. 1086, 2008.
This course builds on and provides updates on GVRD Automotive Refinishing Emission Regulation Bylaw No. 1296, 2019, and GVRD Air Quality Management Bylaw No. 1086, 2008. It examines past applications of the regulation and best practices for implementing it in collision repair shops. Participants in this course should have the foundational knowledge of air contaminants as covered in the prerequisite VOC-Clearing the Air course.
This course prepares learners for the low-carbon economy by introducing them to the principles of a circular economy and waste management. By understanding and applying technologies and strategies for waste reduction, diversion, and sustainable practices, students are equipped to contribute to reducing environmental impacts and fostering a low-carbon future.
Venturing into data analysis can be daunting. However, much of the analysis required for agriculture operations may be less complex. For example, regression analysis can provide insight into production levels based on single focus items such as rainfall for the year. However, analyzing combinations of factors such as rainfall, soil condition, hours of sunlight, seed density and fertilizer application rates requires machine learning (ML)/AI to provide a more in-depth picture of what is happening. This microcredential introduces participants to analyzing data and format approaches, algorithms for decision-making, and interpreting results of compiled data.
The ideal learner will be looking to adopt sustainable farming practices using data and already be employed in the farming industry, either as an employee or owner. It is expected that the learner will have at least basic digital skills. The learners will complete the modules at their own pace. Therefore, this microcredential has been developed fully online.
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