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Is your child interested in earning some extra money through babysitting? This course, open to youth aged 11–14, will teach general first-aid, basic childcare, what to do in an emergency, crafts, games and more.

Bring lunch, snacks and drink that do not require refrigeration or heating up.

* Parents or guardians must bring their child into the classroom to sign them in upon arrival and provide written authorization for anybody else to pick the child up at the end of the class. 

**To receive proper certification, the registration MUST be under the name of the child/student (not the parent).  If you require assistance with registration, please contact the enrollment officer at 250.354.3220 or by email.

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Begin your online course any day with 30 days to complete. Cover key safe food handling information including the cause of foodborne illness, receiving and storing food, serving food, and cleaning/sanitizing. The certificate is valid for five years and is not eligible for a recertification course.

**Please be advised that using mobile devices such as smartphones during the final food safety exam will be interpreted by the electronic proctoring system as a violation of rules (use of an outside source of information) and will result in an instant failure. Students should turn their phone off and preferably put it in another room before beginning the exam. No access to any outside source of information is permitted. This includes browsing to another website during the exam and even looking at books or papers that are nearby. The student must remain in the webcam field of view throughout the exam.**

The certificate is valid for five years.

Tuition for online courses is non-refundable or transferable.

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This 6-week online course provides a foundational introduction to vacuum systems. It is designed to address a growing need for technicians who can understand and support increasingly sophisticated vacuum-dependent operations. It is ideally suited for individuals in mechanical, electrical, or other technical trades who want to enter fields such as advanced manufacturing, materials processing, thin-film deposition, semiconductor fabrication, and other environments where vacuum systems are integral to daily operations.  

Learners will explore essential topics including pressure and vacuum ranges, gas behaviour, standard vacuum components and their functions, pumpdown characteristics, system geometry, and the general effects of gas load, contamination, and leaks. Emphasis is placed on interpreting basic schematics, recognizing equipment, and describing vacuum behaviour in clear, practical terms. By the end of the course, learners will be able to explain key vacuum concepts, interpret general system behaviour, identify common components, and communicate effectively about factors that influence vacuum performance, enabling them to assist qualified technicians in these tasks. This course is not hands-on; it focuses on building the conceptual foundations learners need before developing practical skills in system assembly, cleaning, and leak detection.  

For a full, detailed list of competencies developed through the course, please contact Selkirk Innovates.

Cost, Registration and Format

Cost

• Special introductory fee for March 2026: $200 (fee waived for students in need of financial assistance)*

*This special introductory fee is being offered for students who enrol in the first instance of this course. Students will be asked to provide feedback about their learning experience. To access a fee waiver, contact Selkirk Innovates.

Dates

• March 16, 2026–April 24, 2026 (6 weeks)

Format

• The Vacuum Technology Fundamentals course is delivered fully online via a combination of asynchronous and synchronous components. Learners should expect to engage in approximately 6-7 hours of learning per week, structured as follows:  
  • Self-Paced Preparation (2-3 hours):  
    • Learners will prepare for synchronous sessions by reading online content covering theoretical concepts and contextual background.  
  • Facilitated Online Sessions (2 hours)
    • Learners will attend weekly, instructor-led sessions that will focus on clarifying core concepts and developing key skills (such as reading and interpreting schematics, analyzing pumpdown behaviours, and identifying indicators and sources of contamination) through scenario-based activities and group discussions.  
  • Self-Directed Practice and Assignments (2 hours)  
    • Learners will complete short exercises and assignments to reinforce skills and demonstrate competence.  

Tech Requirements

• Computer, internet

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