What’s Shaking with Earthquake Resistant Technologies
An expressway off-ramp that will bend in a strong earthquake but remain standing — and usable — is under construction as part of a huge bridge/tunnel project in downtown Seattle. Read more
CANS Welcomes CCA Board of Directors and Executives
On June 15, CANS President, Duncan Williams, and Chairman, Matt Brunt, will welcome the Board of Directors and Executive of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) with a Harbour Cruise Welcome Reception aboard the Tall Ship Silva.
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CANS OFFICE CLOSURE – Tuesday, February 9th
Due to weather conditions CANS has decided to delay opening Tuesday, February 9, 2016 until 10:00am. We apologize for any inconvenience. Stay tuned to our website for further updates.
PLEASE NOTE:All Industry Education and Training courses for the day have been rescheduled, Jessica McCall, Industry Education and Training Lead will be in touch with all those registered regarding new dates.
Adult Learning CANS Works Program – Earn your Grade 12 and Work Towards a Career in Construction
If you want to prepare for work in the construction industry and complete your high school diploma at the same time, you can do both with our Adult Learning CANSWorks Program at NSCC.
You will be able to complete the course credits you need to earn your High School Diploma, along with the essential hands-on skills and work experience to gain employment in a range of entry level construction positions such as Concrete Finisher, Asphalt Technician, Heavy Civil Construction, Drywall Finisher, General Labourer, Concrete Forming, Reinforcing Steel Rod Person and Restoration Stone Work.
In this program you gain valuable on-the-job work experience, up-to-date safety skills and training required for construction sites, and fundamental construction skills required for entry-level positions. In addition, this program prepares you with skills in critical thinking, professionalism, communication and teamwork, enabling you to be a valuable member of a construction crew.
The CANSWorks program is a partnership between the Construction Association of Nova Scotia, Department of Labour and Advanced Education, the Nova Scotia School of Adult Learning and NSCC.
Admission Requirements
- Applicants must be 19 years of age or older.
- Applicants must be out of school for at least 1 year and have not previously completed a high school diploma.
- Applicants must be Nova Scotia residents who have permanent resident, refugee with protected person, or Canadian citizen status.
- Applicants must be assessed to have the level IV pre-requisite skills or completed credits at the grade 10 level or equivalent (ex. ALP Level III or GED).
Program Requirements
An additional requirement for your participation in this program is a statement of understanding which you must review and sign before starting the program. This statement describes the work and learning environment and outlines what is expected of students to achieve success in the program and on the job. Details are provided with your acceptance notification from NSCC – CANSWorks Statement of Understanding
Why choose CANSWorks?
- You benefit from a hands-on approach to learning.
- You’ll learn the most-up-to-date safety skills and fundamental construction trades skills required to work in a variety of entry level commercial construction trades environments.
- Gain on-the-job work experience (up to 24 weeks) and connections to employers in the commercial construction trades.
- Gain an understanding of the construction industry and employment opportunities through presentations from employers, site visits and networking.
Employment Opportunities
The CANSWorks Program qualifies you for employment in entry-level construction. Employers are looking for employees in this sector that have high school graduation diploma, accredited safety skills training and basic industry training. In addition, employers are looking for employees with an attitude of safety first as well as, professionalism and a willingness to continue to learn new skills.
Other Info
- Tuition & Fees – There is no tuition for students accepted into this program. However, there are some additional program costs. Required textbooks are available for loan (at no charge to the student). Students also have the option to purchase textbooks. To help with your planning, view the detailed program costs on the NSCC website.
- Classes will begin in September 2015. After two terms of courses, work placements are scheduled to begin in April and May 2016 and will run up to 24 weeks, depending on the employer. Year two studies will resume in the Fall of 2016 and end in the Spring of 2017.
- Additional personal safety equipment is required. Some of the basic equipment will be supplied and students may be required to purchase (at discount) additional equipment, depending on the specific work placement. Students will be supported through this process by the Partners and the Project Lead.
- All mandatory ALP courses, trades electives, NS Safety Suite and Work Experience must be successfully completed in order to graduate.
- Employers will require an interview before accepting students for work placement.
- Students are required to provide their own transportation to and from the work placement.
Apply Now
To apply, download the CANS Works Application and submit the completed application to:
NSCC Admissions
P.O. Box 220
Halifax, NS B3J 2M4
Questions?
For more information, contact: Michelle Fievet – email mfi evet@cans.ns.ca or call 902-468-2267 Ext. 711.
Eastern Region Solid Waste Management: Quick Reference Guide for Management Guide for Construction and Demolition Debris
To go along with the Management Guide for Construction and Demolition Debris, Eastern Region Solid Waste Management recently developed a quick reference guide for C&D disposal/transfer sites within each NS Region. The main guide can be found here.
Tech start-up Converge to Bring ‘Internet of Things’ to Construction Sites
A technology start-up run by two Cambridge physics graduates is working with a major UK-based international contractor to develop a method of testing concrete strength using “Internet of Things” sensors and processing. Read more.
3D Printing Takes Shape in Construction
Not many people even raise an eyebrow at the mention of 3D printing a house or an apartment. After all, people in the construction industry know these things have been done, and that other, more ambitious projects are under way. Read more.
Changes on the Gold Seal Website
The Gold Seal Certification website has undergone some changes:
– New information on the training requirements for applicants.
– New information on the accreditation program for course providers.
– New link to accredited training courses.
A Building Material That Reacts to Weather and Is Inspired by Pinecones?
Looking at a simple pinecone, Chao Chen, a Royal College of Art student, envisioned a building material that can shapeshift to the weather around it. Read more.
Adult Learning CANS Works Program – Earn your Grade 12 and Work Towards a Career in Construction
If you want to prepare for work in the construction industry and complete your high school diploma at the same time, you can do both with our Adult Learning CANSWorks Program at NSCC.
You will be able to complete the course credits you need to earn your High School Diploma, along with the essential hands-on skills and work experience to gain employment in a range of entry level construction positions such as Concrete Finisher, Asphalt Technician, Heavy Civil Construction, Drywall Finisher, General Labourer, Concrete Forming, Reinforcing Steel Rod Person and Restoration Stone Work.
In this program you gain valuable on-the-job work experience, up-to-date safety skills and training required for construction sites, and fundamental construction skills required for entry-level positions. In addition, this program prepares you with skills in critical thinking, professionalism, communication and teamwork, enabling you to be a valuable member of a construction crew.
The CANSWorks program is a partnership between the Construction Association of Nova Scotia, Department of Labour and Advanced Education, the Nova Scotia School of Adult Learning and NSCC.
Admission Requirements
- Applicants must be 19 years of age or older.
- Applicants must be out of school for at least 1 year and have not previously completed a high school diploma.
- Applicants must be Nova Scotia residents who have permanent resident, refugee with protected person, or Canadian citizen status.
- Applicants must be assessed to have the level IV pre-requisite skills or completed credits at the grade 10 level or equivalent (ex. ALP Level III or GED).
Program Requirements
An additional requirement for your participation in this program is a statement of understanding which you must review and sign before starting the program. This statement describes the work and learning environment and outlines what is expected of students to achieve success in the program and on the job. Details are provided with your acceptance notification from NSCC – CANSWorks Statement of Understanding
Why choose CANSWorks?
- You benefit from a hands-on approach to learning.
- You’ll learn the most-up-to-date safety skills and fundamental construction trades skills required to work in a variety of entry level commercial construction trades environments.
- Gain on-the-job work experience (up to 24 weeks) and connections to employers in the commercial construction trades.
- Gain an understanding of the construction industry and employment opportunities through presentations from employers, site visits and networking.
Employment Opportunities
The CANSWorks Program qualifies you for employment in entry-level construction. Employers are looking for employees in this sector that have high school graduation diploma, accredited safety skills training and basic industry training. In addition, employers are looking for employees with an attitude of safety first as well as, professionalism and a willingness to continue to learn new skills.
Other Info
- Tuition & Fees – There is no tuition for students accepted into this program. However, there are some additional program costs. Required textbooks are available for loan (at no charge to the student). Students also have the option to purchase textbooks. To help with your planning, view the detailed program costs on the NSCC website.
- Classes will begin in September 2015. After two terms of courses, work placements are scheduled to begin in April and May 2016 and will run up to 24 weeks, depending on the employer. Year two studies will resume in the Fall of 2016 and end in the Spring of 2017.
- Additional personal safety equipment is required. Some of the basic equipment will be supplied and students may be required to purchase (at discount) additional equipment, depending on the specific work placement. Students will be supported through this process by the Partners and the Project Lead.
- All mandatory ALP courses, trades electives, NS Safety Suite and Work Experience must be successfully completed in order to graduate.
- Employers will require an interview before accepting students for work placement.
- Students are required to provide their own transportation to and from the work placement.
Apply Now
To apply, download the CANS Works Application and submit the completed application to:
NSCC Admissions
P.O. Box 220
Halifax, NS B3J 2M4
Questions?
For more information, contact: Michelle Fievet – email mfi evet@cans.ns.ca or call 902-468-2267 Ext. 711.