• Know your rights and responsibilities on any work site, and those of your co-workers and your employer.
• Learn the necessary communications to ensure the work gets done properly and safely.
• Recognize the measures you need to take off the job site to make sure you’re ready for work on the job site.
• Identify the personal protective equipment you’ll use on the job site and how to use it effectively.
• Know the precautions to take when working with workplace chemicals, including understanding the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and safety data sheets.
• Understand the importance of protecting the environment around your work site, and how to make that happen.
• Recognize the different types of hazards you may encounter on a job site, and how to assess and control them.
• Identify the tools, equipment, and vehicles you’ll use on site, and how to use them safely.
• Know precautions to take when working at heights, excavating and trenching, and working near power lines.
• Understand how regulations differ across Canada and across industries, and the importance of understanding processes and procedures at your own site.
• Recognize hazards that may be present in confined spaces, and how to ensure you work  safely under those conditions.

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In recognition of the need for greater awareness around this subject, BuildForce Canada has developed the Introduction to Understanding Systemic Racism e-learning course. Created with the input of an advisory committee composed of professionals from Black, Indigenous and People of Colour communities within the construction industry, the program is designed to help industry leaders and managers gain a better appreciation of the issues around systemic racism, and to furnish them with tools to recognize, mitigate and eliminate the influence of unconscious bias on decision making within their respective organizations.

For leaders and managers. Use the best practices of inclusive organizations around the world to address issues of systemic racism.

• Understand the concepts of racism, systemic racism, systemic bias, and unconscious bias.
• Understand the intent vs. impact dilemma.
• Recognize and reduce your unconscious bias as a leader and manager.
• Recognize different levels of systemic bias in your organization.
• Have a tool kit of strategies and supporting methods to eliminate/reduce systemic bias in your organization.

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• Describe key steps mentors can apply to help mentees gain knowledge and skills.
• Describe key skills that mentees can apply to make the most of their mentoring experience.
• Define and identify the importance of mentorship.
• Explain key strategies for effective communication to expand on the mentoring relationship.
• Recognize the difference between one-way and two-way communication.
• Recognize how cultural diversity affects the way you communicate with other workers.
• Identify techniques for continuing to build mentorship principles.
• Identify tools and resources that support continued improvement of your mentorship principles.

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• Understand what a contract is from a legal standpoint and what makes it valid and enforceable.
• Know some key legal principles regarding general contracts and construction contracts.
• Understand why contracts are important in the construction process.
• Learn the difference between a “bidding” contract and the actual construction contract.
• Be able to discern the difference between a letter of intent, a purchase order, and a construction contract.
• Learn about a major cause of construction disputes and why standard industry contract forms can reduce the risk of such disputes.
• Know the different types of construction contracts in terms of project delivery and pricing methods.
• Understand the structure, approach, and key provisions in a typical stipulated/fixed-price or lump-sum construction contract and subcontract.
• Know how to read and understand a typical construction contract and subcontract.

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For anyone working in the oil and gas pipeline construction industry. This course is designed to familiarize workers with the unique safety requirements associated with working in the pipeline construction industry, from construction to inspection.

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• Understand industry expectations and how a respectful and inclusive workplace can benefit everyone by eliminating discrimination and harassment.
• Be able to lead by example.
• Understand how inclusive communication, teamwork, and mentorship allow you to work more effectively with team members of different genders, backgrounds,
• and circumstances.
• Work more effectively in mentorship relationships with all team members.

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• Build supervisory skills.
• Understand the difference between leadership and management.
• Communicate effectively.
• Lead a work crew.
• Plan and schedule.
• Manage effective meetings.
• Understand the supervisor’s role in safety and due diligence.
• Develop and motivate teams.
• Handle disagreements and problems.
• Address personal problems and performance issues.

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• Understand the construction business and your role in it as a construction project manager.
• Know how to effectively communicate through listening, writing, and verbal communication.
• Know how to manage and maintain worksite relationships.
• Understand what happens at the project procurement stage.
• Know your roles and responsibilities at the pre-construction, construction, and close-out stages.

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• Understand the origins of law.
• Understand what a contract is and what makes it valid or invalid.
• Know the different types of construction contracts.
• Understand roles in the construction industry as they apply to contract law.
• Understand the liabilities and responsibilities of all parties to a contract.
• Be able to interpret contracts.
• Understand what defines a custom contract.
• Understand the principles of surety and different types of bonds.
• Know what type of insurance is required.
• Understand claims, the reasons for claims, and how to compile and submit proper extras and claims.
• Know the acts and regulations that are relevant to the construction industry.
• Develop strategies to avoid conflict with contracts, owners, trades, and labour.

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• Understand what is included in “ethical behaviour.”
• Be aware of the importance of ethics in business.
• Know how to make ethical decisions.
• Recognize ethics in the context of the law.
• Understand the direct link between ethics and a company’s success.

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