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Flooring, paint, wallpaper, mouldings and other materials are products used to create style and enhance the home. In this course, students will discuss various products available on the market, including their merits in different environments, what works well in one setting may be a disaster in another. Students will learn how to calculate the amount of product needed for a space and how to...

This course covers the basic principles and elements of design, the importance of room decor and the major categories of style types. We review the types of career options in the field of design, the components of a professional portfolio and the assessment of client needs. Basic knowledge of floor plans, window treatments, lighting, colour schemes and styles will be examined and implemented in a...

This course will cover the details required to plan and design kitchens and bathrooms for today's homes. The history of these two rooms will be reviewed and how they have changed in importance in our homes. The student will learn the basics of cabinet styles, lighting requirements, appliances and current trends in kitchen and bathroom design. Through learning minimum space requirements, counter...

In this course, students use methods, concepts and theories to understand and develop floor plans and read blueprints. Students use drawing room dimensions and wall elevations to scale and learn to identify blueprint symbols. Through hands-on assignments and practice, students experiment with furniture layouts, room settings and presentation boards, enhancing their knowledge of standard industry...

Learn about the most influential elements of design, through the use of colour and its application. Study the principles of colour in relation to psychology and design communications and learn how this theory relates to physical space and the world around them. Cover an historical period of colour trends, interior space, pop culture and its political influences, colour is studied from a practical...

In this course, students will integrate and apply the knowledge and skills they have learned from previous courses to create a final project that will enhance their portfolio. Tips to hone professional and business relationships that are critical to grow in the field of interior decorating are discussed. Students will apply the profession's code of ethics and learn how to analyze a variety of...

Students will develop the necessary interviewing skills required to obtain information from clients to assist with: program intake, establishing professional relationship, and rapport building. Differentiating between questioning techniques such as open vs. closed ended questions, and when to use these techniques will be examined. Other topics covered include non-verbal communication, and managing...

Youth in Canada today are the first generation to grow up in a digital world and they are transforming our culture and institutions. This course looks at the Internet and its role in shaping recent history and society. It examines the impact of digital media that empowers our youth to communicate, learn, play, shop and work differently from previous generations. It also provides analytical tools...

This MTO (Ministry of Transportation) approved 24 hour course prepares you to safely operate an "F" licence vehicle. Your driving skills will progressively develop through defensive driving, skid avoidance and classroom. This course covers the safe operation of an ambulance, pre-trip checks and 10 hours of one on one in vehicle training. The 'F' driver's licence training program was developed to...

This course prepares you to ride a motorcycle safely and enjoy the experience. This is a Canada Safety Council program sanctioned by the Ministry of Transportation. This intensive practical course is designed to progressively develop your riding skills. At the end of the course, you will be tested and if successful will receive the documentation for your M2 license. Students must obtain an M1...