Make it great! 18-19PROGRAM GUIDE Table of contents Make your choice We offer certificate, diploma and degree programs from Western Trade Training Institute, colleges and universities. Our smaller class sizes make for a more personal, supportive and productive learning environment. In most programs, you gain real-world experience through practicums before you graduate. Make it great and use our programs to propel you toward a bolder and brighter future. 01 On campus 16 Apply 02 Spend-A-Day 17 English Language 03 Programs Training 10 Admissions chart 18 Safety Training 12 Athletics 22 Personal & Professional Development 13 Scholarships STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS 20 Connect with us There is a Student Association at each campus 14 Adult Basic location that organizes student involvement, Education engagement, leadership and good times. (Pre-12, Grade 12, Upgrading) SUNDOGS ATHLETICS HEALTH & DENTAL PLAN Our SunDogs Athletics program is a big draw If you are enrolled in a full-time student at the Swift Current Campus. The SunDogs loan-eligible program, we’ve got you covered Make it great compete in men’s and women’s volleyball. under a robust health and dental plan. SCHOLARSHIPS CHECK US OUT > Pick a program. > Receive a If you’re looking for something to do outside Attend a Spend-A-Day or Open scholarship. > Thrive in small the college, you’ll probably be House, book a tour or apply and come classes with quality one-on- able to afford that too, thanks to our see it for yourself. There’s no shortage of one learning opportunities. one-of-a-kind Entrance Scholarships information at greatplainscollege.ca and our > Figure out what “it” is. and Early Entrance Awards. social media channels. Great Plains College 2018-19 Program Guide Detailed information at greatplainscollege.ca PG. 1 Make a day of it Certificates (one year or less) Find out if one of our programs is right for you. Work to complete this program at your own pace. Full-time and part-time course loads are available. You will receive practical and applied training in word processing, accounting, spreadsheets, database and internet searches, office procedures, Take a guided tour of the college ADMINISTRATIVE communications and business calculations. ASSISTANT Classes start: September, November, January or March Receive program and career information (Full-time | Part-time) Locations: Kindersley, Swift Current, Warman After GPC: Work as an administrative assistant, data entry officer Meet the program instructors or general office clerk. Participate in classroom activities In less than three months, get the skills you need to begin your career as an operator. Work in high-paying industries such as Ask questions, enjoy good food and win prizes heavy construction, mining, oil and gas, which require crane and hoisting operations. Through Great Plains College you will receive BOOM TRUCK, the Western Trade Training Institute (WTTI) industry training CRANE & HOIST required to specialize in either boom truck or mobile crane operator Spend-A-Day at Or join us at an OPERATOR apprenticeships streams. Great Plains College Open House (Pre-employment, Location: Warman Register at Visit greatplainscollege.ca/oh 9 Weeks) After GPC: Work as an operator in the heavy construction, oil, gas and mining sectors. Continue with apprenticeship and greatplainscollege.ca/spendaday for more information. earn your journeypersons. November 16, 2017 - Biggar Program Centre At this information night, you will have a chance Join us in Biggar to learn about the Continuing Care to meet with student advisers and staff members Assistant, Electrician or Practical Nursing program. to find out more about the programs that interest Get your career in business started. Bring your business ideas you. Refreshments, tours and information on to life with the toolset needed to be an entrepreneur and start November 23, 2017 - Swift Current Campus scholarships, financial aid and the application your own business. If your goal is to pursue a professional Spend time in the Administrative Assistant, Business, process will be available. career or continue your education, this program transfers Electrician, Power Engineering, Practical Nursing, directly to a diploma at Great Plains College Swift Current Social Work, University or Welding program. January 17, 2018 – Swift Current Campus Campus or Saskatchewan Polytechnic. You can also apply BUSINESS credits toward a university degree. (includes a University presentation) April 7, 2018 - Kindersley Campus (Full-time | Part-time) Locations: Swift Current, Warman Spend your day becoming familiar with the Fourth March 14, 2018 - Warman Campus After GPC: Work in banking, human resources, investment and Third Class Power Engineering program or real estate. Start your own business. Choose an area of available in Kindersley. specialization, continue your education and complete a Business diploma or degree. Diploma in Accounting, Human Resources and Management are available through the Swift Current Campus. PG. 2 Great Plains College 2018-19 Program Guide Detailed information at greatplainscollege.ca PG. 3 Begin a career in Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S). This six-week, industry-recognized training will provide Powered Mobile Equipment Develop your ability to identify, prioritize and manage workplace certification on two pieces of heavy equipment. Learn operation techniques for two machines risks. This certificate prepares you for a leadership role by in the controlled environment of a state-of-the-art simulator lab and on an actual work site. providing you with advanced process and critical thinking skills. HEAVY EQUIPMENT You will operate, observe, learn and practice basic skills required to perform construction The range of skills and knowledge taught in this program will OPERATOR tasks. Equipment options may include motor grader, excavator, front-end loader and dozer. CERTIFICATE IN effectively equip OH&S practitioners with necessary and relevant Location: Visit greatplainscollege.ca/heo (6 weeks) HEALTH, SAFETY & competencies. After GPC: Begin working with a construction company, heavy equipment ENVIRONMENTAL Classes start: Whenever the time is right for you. contractor, public works department or mining company. Work toward becoming an PROCESSES Location: Online independent business owner. (Full-time | Part-time) After GPC: Advance your career in industries such as mining, construction, health care, OH&S consulting or inspecting. Prepare YOUTH CARE WORKER for the Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (CRSP) POWER designation exam. Continue to complete a diploma in the field (Full-time | Part-time) and/or pursue a related degree and MBA online. ENGINEERING (Full-time) Learn about the various aspects of growth and development, including how to develop therapeutic relationships with youth, their families and other informal Fourth Class: Learn the basic helpers. The program includes a variety of practicum placements and community outreach activities. Placements may be in group homes, community agencies, CONTINUING CARE ASSISTANT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION principles of mathematics, mechanics, thermodynamics and community schools or residential treatment facilities. (Part-time) (Part-time) various component of boilers such Location: Warman as construction, combustion, design, After GPC: Work in outreach programs, community school classrooms, group compression, refrigeration and homes and non-profit organizations. Continue your education and complete the operations. You will learn through Learn to function as a team member in home and special Develop an understanding of children’s varying physical, Youth Care Worker diploma through Saskatchewan Polytechnic. care. Through a combination of hands-on classroom learning social, cognitive, creative and emotional development theory and hands-on experience in and practicums, you will receive clinical experience in home stages and learn about the importance of play as a vehicle a lab setting or on a work practicum. and long-term care settings. This program focuses on for learning. As an early childhood educator, you plan and Be prepared to write the provincial working with the elderly, but you will be prepared to work organize activities for preschool and school-aged children. licensing exam. WELDING with clients of all ages. You also lead children in activities to stimulate and develop Third Class: Receive training (Full-time) Locations: Biggar, Kindersley, Swift Current their intellectual, physical and emotional growth. in high and low-pressure boiler operations, water treatment After GPC: Enjoy a high employment rate and begin a Locations: Swift Current, Warman, Whitecap Dakota First Nation systems, pump operations, air Learn on state-of-the-art equipment and one-of-a-kind projects in our Canadian career as part of a health-care team. You might work in a After GPC: Work in childcare centres, preschools or private conditioning and refrigeration, Welding Bureau (CWB) certified shops. You will train in multiple welding processes, home care setting, long-term care facility, private care home, homes. Continue your education and complete the Early monitoring plant operations, plant operating fabrication equipment, using blueprints, general shop practices and shop acute care facility, integrated facility, supportive housing or Childhood Education diploma at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. safety and environmental (pollution) safety. Before you graduate, you will have the opportunity to take the CWB test. special needs classroom. management. Be prepared