Northern Training Division
General & Special Interest Courses
Firearm Safety & Hunter Education
1-3 Day in Person Courses
Timmins, Kirkland Lake, Haileybury
The Ontario Hunter Education Program will assist participants to understand the natural world and become a knowledgeable and responsible hunter.
Fitness Courses
1-Hour Classes
Timmins, Kirkland Lake, Haileybury
Classes for Yoga, Barre, Spin, Pilates are not currently running. If you would like to be notified when additional dates are available, please send an email to training@northern.on.ca.
Pottery
3-Hour Classes for 8 Weeks
Timmins
Our Pottery class is welcoming of all students, of all skill levels. If you have never tried pottery before we encourage you to join. We also welcome experienced potters looking to further their skills and try some new techniques.
First Aid & CPR Training Courses
Standard First Aid & CPR/AED
Two Day in Person Course
Timmins, Kirkland Lake, Haileybury
Our two day in-class course for Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Adult, Child, Infant (Formerly Level C) with optional BLS (Basic Life Support) component for Health Care Providers (formerly HCP) provides participants with the knowledge needed to manage choking, breathing and heart-related emergencies such as heart attack, stroke and cardiac arrest.
We also offer recertification courses.
Standard First Aid & CPR/AEDRecertification
Mental Health First Aid
1-Day in Person Course
Haileybury, Kirkland Lake, Timmins
Mental Health First Aid is intended for adults interacting with adults (18 years and older). This courses focuses on the four most common mental health disorders. Participants who take this course are well prepared to interact with confidence and competence about mental health with loved ones, friends, general public, and workplaces.
Babysitter Training
6-Hour in Person Course
Haileybury, Kirkland Lake, Timmins
This course enables participants ages 12 and up to demonstrate their capabilities and maturity under the responsible direction of the instructor. They will be taught how to prevent injuries and how to manage of common situations that may arise while children are under their care, including handling emergencies and basic first aid.
Home Alone Course
3-Hour in Person Course
Haileybury, Kirkland Lake, Timmins
This course is designed to provide children with the necessary skills and knowledge to be safe and responsible when home alone for short periods of time. Participants must be a minimum of 10 years of age (or turning 10 within the current calendar year).
Health & Safety Courses
Joint Health & Safety Certification & Refresher
2-Day / 3-Day In-Person
Timmins
Part 1 is a 3-day workshop for Basic Cerfitication. Training is generic to all workplaces that require both employer and worker certified members, regardless of workplace sector.
Part 2 is a 2-day workshop for Workplace Specific Hazards Certification.
We also offer a Refresher Certification, which is required to be completed prior to the expiration of your 3-year Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification.
Occupational Health & Safety Programs at the University of Fredericton
At Your Own Pace
Online
The School of Occupational Health and Safety programs at the University of Fredericton consist of high quality courses in specialized managerial, professional, technical, and service areas that are created for working professionals.
Program and courses offered include Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental Systems (COHSES), Safety, Health and Environmental Management (SHEM), Psychological Health & Safety in the Workplace, Integrated Disability Management, and Ergonomics.
Confined Space Safety
1-2 Days In-Person
Kirkland Lake
The Confined Space Entry & Confined Space Rescue courses will guide you through all aspects of working in a confined space, entry and exit, to safe work and rescue procedures. This courses are based on the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and CSA Z1006-16 Standards.
Industry Training & Specialized Workplace Skills
Security Guard
40 Hours
Online
Northern College has partnered up with Ontario Security Hub to provide Security Guard training that prepares participants to write the Provincial Exam and apply for an Ontario Security Guard License.
Maintenance Management Professional
240 Hours
Online
The Maintenance Management Professional certification consists of 8 modules teaching participants the tools and techniques for effective management of a business’s existing physical assets.
Fire Brigade
1-3 Days In-Person
Kirkland Lake
Our Fire Brigade courses for Industrial Incipient and Advanced Levels meets or exceeds all requirements set by the National Fire Protection Association Standard 1081 certification.
Phlebotomy
2 Days In-Person
Haileybury, Kirkland Lake, Timmins
The Phlebotomy course teach participants how to draw blood and obtain specimens promptly, efficiently, and safely from patients. Participants will learn how to use the vacutainer system, prepare the patient, dispose of contaminated supplies and much more. Certificates will be issued to participants who attend all instructional hours and successfully complete two venipuncture’s and one capillary draw.
Ozone Depletion Prevention
1 Day In-Person
Timmins
The Ozone Depletion Prevention course is a one-day environmental awareness program that teaches the proper handling of CFC/HCFC/HFC.
Asbestos Abatement Training
1 Day In-Person
Timmins
We offer courses for Type 1 & 2 Asbestos Abatement Worker Training as well as Type 3 Asbestos Abatement for both Worker and Supervisory Training.
Environmental Monitor
1 Week In-Person
Timmins
The 5-day Environmental Monitor course is designed to train field monitors hired by industry to monitor environmental management practices in Ontario.
Water Operator & Treatment Training
1-2 Day Courses
Kirkland Lake
Courses for water-wastewater operators include Basic Lab Procedures for Water Operators (WT-68-CT), EChlorination & Disinfection Refresher, Pumps and Pump Hydraulics, and more.
Employer Compliance & Workplace E-Learning Courses
Our e-Learning courses includes common worker and employee training courses that can be completed online an at your own pace.
Courses Include:
- Worker Health & Safety Courses: WHMIS, Lockout / Tagout, Fall Protection, and more
- Training for Supervisors: Due Diligence for Supervisors, Incident Investigation, Workplace Inspections, and more
- Medical Terminology & Bloodborne Pathogens
- Canadian Indigenous Culture Training – Truth and Reconciliation Edition
- LGBTQ2+ Diversity and Inclusion Training for Workplaces
- Basic Finance for Volunteers
Microsoft Office Suite
At Your Own Pace
Online
Courses can be completed in less than a day while giving you in-depth and robust training and practice in the many functions of each Microsoft Office software program.
Courses available include Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Teams, SharePoint, and Planner.
Workplace Soft Skills
1-Day Courses
Timmins, Online
Courses offered include Effective Time Management Skills, Communication Management, Conflict Management & Dealing with Difficult Behaviours, Crisis Intervention Skills, and Workplace Diversity and Inclusion for Today’s Leaders
Intro to Supervisory Management
1-Day Course
Timmins, Kirkland Lake, Haileybury, Online
Introduction to Supervisory Management will help you transition from being a team member into a role of added responsibility. It will give you the skills needed to prepare for and make the transition into management a positive experience. It is offered as a hybrid course with options to attend in-person training sessions at our campuses or to attend online.