Gaia College - Growing Food This is a comprehensive course for students wanting to grow their own food. You will learn organic gardening principles, applied permaculture, harvesting and food preservation. Successfully grow an abundance of healthy, nutritious and delicious fruits and vegetables. Dates: May 9 - August 12, 2022 Time: Asynchronous access Location: Online Cost:…  Read more

Gaia College - Organic Horticulture Specialist This is a foundational course for organic horticulture. Students will see the world in a new way, learning the connections between soil, plant, environmental and human health. This course is intended for the professional gardener. Dates: May 9 - August 12, 2022 Time: Asynchronous access Location: Online Cost: $795…  Read more

Gaia College - Organic Master Gardener This is a foundational course for organic horticulture. Students will see the world in a new way, learning the connections between soil, plant, environmental and human health. This course is intended for the amateur gardener. Dates: May 9 - August 12, 2022 Time: Asynchronous access Location: Online Cost: $795…  Read more

Gaia College - Rainwater Harvesting and Management This course introduces the principles of rainwater harvesting and management. As well, it covers implementing key components of rainwater systems. Professionals and trades practitioners will be able to design, create and manage quality systems in a sustainable and environmentally ethical manner. Dates: May 9 - August 12, 2022…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Mental Health First Aid The 12-hour course provides general information about what is meant by mental health problems and illnesses, how to identify signs of mental health problems in yourself and others, effective interventions and treatments, and how to support an individual and help them find out about and access…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Electrical Blueprint Reading Participants will learn how to read a set of electrical construction blueprints, drawing specifications and general notes. Using various samples of electrical blueprints, participants will gain experience and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work on construction projects. Date: May 10, 2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Effective Construction Meetings & Meeting Minutes Construction meetings are critical to successful management of construction projects. Regular site meetings on a project with well documented minutes can facilitate communication and produce better results - making it more likely that the project will be completed successfully. Effective construction meeting management is…  Read more

Passive House Canada - Achieving the Passive House Standard for Existing Buildings Buildings shape the lives, health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. Unfortunately, too many of the buildings across Canada often have significant problems: from drafty building envelopes, to mold and moisture problems, to inefficient HVAC systems. The Passive House standard has evolved over…  Read more