Trades

What can you expect from this course?

Beyond Beginner- This two-day format that builds on the skills learned in the fundamental forging courses. The following weekend projects will help you get your own tools made for you to build your toolbox. These courses include discussion of techniques, demonstrations and lot of practice in front of the forge. You will go home with the tools that you made.

What can you expect from our program/course?

Olds College and Case New Holland Limited have teamed up to offer this unique program as a professional development stream for Case New Holland Technicians to become certified. The program is structured over four years with ten weeks of training at Olds College each year.

Applicants must be employed by a sponsoring Case New Holland dealer and be indentured as an agricultural equipment technician apprentice or a heavy equipment technician apprentice, or already have Journeyman status in either trade. You may only apply with employer permission. The program supplements apprenticeship training with specialty training on Case New Holland equipment. Case New Holland employed Journeymen may take the specialty training as a standalone program.

What can you expect from this program/course?

Learn basic blacksmith skills in a hands-on course. The course includes an overview of safety, tools, and forge management. You will go home with at least one finished project. This is a great opportunity for you to be creative and learn a heritage skill.

Fundamental Forging Dates: 

• Level 1 FUNdamental Forging - Key Holder: Stay tuned for future dates
• Level 1 FUNdamental Forging - Shepherd's Hook: February 20, 2021
• Level 2: FUNdamental Forging - Basic Tool Making: November 21, 2020

Costs: $199 + GST

What can you expect from our program/course?

Olds College and John Deere Limited have teamed up to offer this unique program as a professional development stream for John Deere Technicians to become certified. The program is structured over four years with ten weeks of training at Olds College each year.

You will benefit from studying in a facility specifically built and equipped with 1.5 million dollars of equipment to professionally develop John Deere technicians. John Deere supplies their most updated product line equipment such as combines, four-wheel tractors, balers, mower conditioners, forage harvesters, air seeders and sprayers.

What can you expect from this program/course?

Learn theory and techniques to diagnose and repair small engines such as motorcycles, lawnmowers, garden tractors, snowmobiles, and other small engines.

Tune up and Regular Maintenance: 

• March 8 - March 29, 2021
• May 3 - May 26, 2021 
  • (Weekly Mon, Wed from 6pm-9pm)
  • Register
    

Overhaul Procedures: 

• April 7 - April 28, 2021
  • (Weekly Mon, Wed from 6pm - 9pm)
  • Register

What can you expect from this program/course?

Utility Tree Worker and Utility Tree Trimmer certifications are valid for 5-years and expire on June 30 of the 5-year anniversary of registration. Register in this course if your Professional Vegetation Management Association (formerly Industrial Vegetation Management Association of Alberta - IVMAA) certificate expires in 2020.

At the conclusion of this course, the student will be up to date with the latest Electrical and Communication Utility Systems Regulations respecting Utility Tree Workers and Utility Tree Trimmers and be able to: