Registrations are processed on a first come (with payment), first served basis. A 7-day cancellation policy is in effect, unless otherwise stated. 

To Register: Call 867-993-8800 or email dawsoncampus@yukonu.ca 

Red Cross Standard First Aid / CPR-C

Wed/Thurs, January 22 & 23  | 9m - 5pm | $270 (no gst)

First Aid skills are applicable in your daily life, both at home and at work, to prepare you to act on, control, and manage life's emergencies. Our certified Canadian Red Cross First Aid training will give you a plan of action for emergencies, and give you the confidence to act.

Comprehensive two-day course offering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need training due to work requirements or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies at home.

Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.

Registration and cancellation deadline for a full refund is January 10.
Registration following this date will be subject to the availability of seats.

Firearms Safety (Non-Restricted)

Sat, Feb 8 | 8:30am - 5:30pm | $170 + gst

Topics covered in this course include: the evolution of firearms, major parts, types and actions; safe handling and carrying procedures; safe firing techniques; care of firearms; responsibilities of the firearms owner or user; and safe storage, display, transportation and handling of firearms.

Individuals must complete the course and pass a written and practical test to be eligible to apply for a firearm license.

Please bring your photo ID to the course.

Registration and cancellation deadline for a full refund is January 31. Registration following this date will be subject to the availability of seats.

Conscious Aging: Aging with Passion and Purpose

Tues/Wed, Feb 4-5  |  9am - 4pm | $99 + gst
Instructor: Larry Gray, B. Sc., M.E.S., M.Ed.

Join our introductory workshop to explore transformative practices like life review, legacy work, and reflective exercises. These methods will help you clear outdated beliefs and embrace a new chapter in your life with clarity and purpose. Discover your unique potential and path for the elder stage of life. Continue your journey with support from an ongoing Wisdom Circle.

Registration deadline is January 24, 2025. Registration after this date is subject to availability.

Air Brakes Endorsement

Tues-Thurs, February 11-13 | 9am - 5pm | $525.00+gst
 

This 24-hour course is designed to give students the knowledge & skills to operate equipment fitted with air brake systems and to maintain that system in a safe operating condition. Students will learn the principles of the various components, correct maintenance and trouble-shooting procedures and the correct adjustment procedures for these components.

Participants of this course will be able to write the government examination during the course. Successfully completing the course, exam and having a Yukon Drivers License will earn a Yukon Government Air Brake Endorsement.

The course follows the format and subject matter that is approved by the Government Motor Vehicle Branch.

Registration deadline: Monday, Feb 3. Registration after this date is subject to availibility.

FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder): Informed Support

Mon, Feb 17   |   9am - 4pm  |  COST TBD
Presented by Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Society Yukon (FASSY)

FASD has been a topic of discussion for the last 50 years yet remains shrouded in questions. This 1-day introductory course seeks to answer some of the uncertainties around this misunderstood disability. Anyone wanting to learn the basics of how this disability occurs, how it impacts people in various ways, and how to best respond to someone who may or may not have FASD, is encouraged to register.

This course approaches FASD with respect, dignity, and a commitment to uphold inherent human worth for all people impacted by prenatal alcohol exposure. Dispel the myths and learn the most up to date research around Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in this full day learning opportunity.

The expected outcomes for participants are: to better understand why FASD is not “100% preventable; to know the volume of people impacted by FASD; to gain an understanding of how to create more productive environments for people impacted by this disability.

Red Cross Wilderness First Aid

Mon-Fri, March 17-21   |   8:30am-5:30pm  |  COST TBD
 

Ever wonder what to do if help is not immediately available if someone is ill or injured?

Whether working or enjoying recreational time in the Yukon, learn to apply Standard First Aid/CPR-C skills in remote environments. Understand the perspective of applying these skills in a rural setting versus an urban environment. Focus on shifting your understanding of the environment, decision making and limited resources. Remote First Aid also offers strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours. Suitable for those who work, live and adventure in remote locations.

Please note that this course is taught in a 50% indoor and a 50% outdoor setting, regardless of weather. It will require greater physical activity than typical first aid training, you may wish to wear old clothes.

There is no prerequisite, although we encourage participants to have taken first aid training prior to this course.

Registration deadline is February 3. Registration after this date is subject to availability.

From the Northern Institute of Social Justice (NISJ) at Ayamdigut Campus:

• JUST CE130 - Intimate Partner Violence & Family Law - Part 2 - January 15, 2025
• JUST CE132 - Beyond the Binary: The Evolution of Gender - January 23, 2025
• JUST CE135 - Leading Through Fatigue, Complexity and Uncertainty - February 12, 2025
• JUST CE141 - Moving with Children in Situations Involving Intimate Partner Violence - March 27, 2025

For more information: Northern Institute of Social Justice | Yukon University

Project Management Skills Program

All courses are offered in partnership with National Project Management Inc. Fall courses include:

• PROJ 002 - Project Management Professional (PMP®) Exam Preparation - February 26, 2025
• PROJ CE02 - Project Management for Administrative Professionals - April 24, 2025
• PROJ CE06 - Project Communication & Stakeholder Management - May 29, 2025

For more information: Project management | Yukon University

From Continuing Studies at Ayamdigut Campus:

Introduction to Global Society and Climate Change| Online | FREE

A primer course for future climate change training. It explains key terminology, reviews climate change science, and describes different responses to climate change including adaptation and mitigation strategies. For more information and to register: Climate change | Yukon University

Climate Change and the Yukon | Online | FREE

Focuses on climate change impacts, risks, and responses specific to the Yukon. It also highlights organizations, groups, and policies that are relevant to climate change in the Yukon. For more information and to register: Climate change | Yukon University

Northern Energy Innovation | Online | FREE

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of energy literacy. Exploring how the electric energy grid functions and the challenges and opportunities being experienced during our current energy transition. For more information and to register: Energy Literacy | Yukon University

Yukon First Nations 101 | Online | $129 + gst

Yukon First Nations 101 has been developed to educate students, employees, and the public about the history and culture of First Nations in the Yukon. The course also touches on the cultural values shared among Yukon First Nations today and how to communicate respectfully with First Nation individuals and communities. For more information and to register: Yukon First Nations 101 | Yukon University

Yukon Water and Wastewater Operator Program

The Yukon Water and Wastewater Operator program (YWWOP) offers a range of courses designed to meet the needs of new and prospective water and wastewater operators, as well as current operators working within governments (municipal, territorial, federal or First Nation) and the private sector (e.g. mining, water delivery). Our courses are also relevant to any health professional, supervisor, technician or homeowner involved with or interested in water and wastewater.

Our ‘Core’ courses are designed to prepare the participant to write a related Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) exam. ‘Elective’ courses are designed to develop technical and workplace essential skills related to the water and wastewater sector and offer continuing education units (CEUs). ‘Specialized’ courses can be developed to meet the needs of a specific group.

For more information: Yukon Water and Wastewater Operator | Yukon University