Skills & Training
We provide services through our Gitxsan Learning Centre and as the South Hazelton Contact North BC office to help members of our local community upgrade their education and skills through thousands of courses available in person and online. If you’re interested in getting a certificate, diploma, degree or you just want to learn a new skill, we can help.
Open 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday-Friday
1425 Aldous St., South Hazelton, BC.
More than 1,000 programs and 5,000 online courses are offered.
Contact North BC
Post Secondary: Get access to online courses with 25 of BC’s public post-secondary schools.
Trades: Learn about starting a lucrative career in trades. In 2022, BC’s Labour Market Outlook found more than 83,000 job openings in a wide variety of skilled apprenticeable industries.
High School: Get your high school diploma or GED. Alternatively, improve your grades in past courses, so you can go on to higher level education.
Other Services
Financial Aid Guidance: Learn about financial aid options from the BC Government and get help filling out forms by our knowledgeable staff.
Computer Lab & Study Room: Need a computer or a quiet place to study? Drop ins are welcome. Our room is equipped with computers, printers, scanners and laminators. There is also a microwave, fridge, water cooler as well as free coffee, tea and snacks for visitors.
Upcoming In-Person Courses
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Location: GDC Office (1425 Aldous St, South Hazelton)
Security professionals working in the province of British Columbia are required to complete mandatory training to qualify for provincial licensing.
This course provides this basic training and covers key topics including:
Introduction to Private Security
Legal Issues
Documentation and Personal Safety
Prerequisites:
Completion of Grade 10 and good reading skills
You must be 19 years of age to apply for their Security Worker License
You must complete an application form from Northern BC Guard Academy before securing your seat in the training
Passport photos & fingerprinting will be done in class.
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Start Date: TBD
Location: GDC Office (1425 Aldous St, South Hazelton)
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Occupational First Aid must be taken before Transportation Endorsement (TE) certification.
OFA1 is designed to teach you how to respond to the most common and most life-threatening workplace first aid emergencies, including CPR, bleeding, shock, and sudden medical emergencies.
TE is focused on developing practical skill in patient handling techniques and patient securing procedures.
Prerequisites:
Must be at least 16 years old
Must be in good physical shape
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Date: TBD
Location: GDC Office (1425 Aldous St, South Hazelton)
TIme: 8:30 to 4:30
Occupational First Aid Level 3 is the most comprehensive of the introductory first aid courses. During this 70 hour (two week) session, participants will gain both theoretical (classroom) and practical (hands-on) training in a wide variety of medical emergency scenarios. They will also learn all the basic emergency medical techniques that fall under the responsibility of an Occupational First Aid attendant.
There is no previous first aid training required (OFA Level 1 or 2 is NOT required). Candidates must be able to comprehend the information presented and be physically capable of performing the required skills to be issued an OFA certificate.
Initial certification requires full participation & course attendance.
Prerequisites:
Must be at least 16 years old
Must be in good physical shape
Must be committed and have perfect attendance for the full two weeks
It is recommended that individuals complete OFA Level 1 and TE prior to taking OFA3 if they have no experience with First Aid
Additional Training:
To be eligible to be put onto the Gitxsan Safety Services dispatch roster, you must have a valid Driver’s Licence & take online training for:
Pipeline Construction Safety Training
WHMIS
ICS100
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Date: TBD
Location: TBD
This course provides rescue training within moving water. Learn to identify risks, rescue yourself, and explore different methods for saving others. Develop the decision-making abilities to select the best rescue approach.
Prerequisites:
Basic Swimming Ability
18 years or older
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Start Date: TBD
Recertification & Upgrading funding can be accessed up to $1500 for tuition, textbooks, materials, etc. We do not give a living allowance.
Training and courses must be completed by December 31, 2024
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Date: TBD
Location: New GDC Office (1425 Aldous St, South Hazelton)
The First Nations Stewardship Technicians Training is an intensive program in tne growing field of indigenous resource stewardship.
Attendance is mandatory from Monday to Friday, seven hours a day or applied learning from September 2023 to March 2024. Tuition fees and learning resources are fully covered as is most travel and accommodations along with a living allowance (eligibility rules apply) during project timeframe.
To apply you will need a resume and cover letter explaining why you’re interested in the program and two reference letters.
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Land Guardian 101 Training
Date: May 7-9, 2024
Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: GDC Office (1425 Aldous St, South Hazelton)This course offers insights into stewardship, indigenous perspectives, and holistic land management.
S-100 and S-185 Training
Date: May 14-15, 2024
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pmS-100 lays the foundation in basic fire suppression and safety, while S-185 sharpens skills in fire entrapment avoidance and safety measures.
Apply Now
Complete this application form to be eligible for Skills & Training Support. If you have any questions about your application please contact training@gitxsanbusiness.com
The Government of British Columbia provides funding for the Indigenous skills training and education programs, administered by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training ("AEST").
All personal information related to your participation in an Indigenous skills training and education training opportunity ("Personal Information") is collected pursuant to sections 26(c), 26(e) and 27(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act ("FOIPPA”). This information will be used for administrative, evaluation, accountability, and reporting purposes.
Your personal information will be used to create reports about the Indigenous skills training and education program and will be provided to AEST in aggregate form only. No personally identifiable information will be disclosed to AEST for this purpose.
If you have any questions about the collection, use or disclosure of your Personal Information, please contact the Director, Indigenous Programs Unit at (250) 475-7472, or by mail at: Director, Indigenous Programs Unit, PO Box 9189 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC, V8W 9E6 or by submitting an email to AEST.IndigenousPrograms@gov.bc.ca.
