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This foundational course introduces the student to current learning, instructional design theories, and models used to guide the effective design of online learning environments. The student will analyze learning needs of their target audience/learner profiles/learner analysis and develop a design plan for a specific insturctional approach.

The legal requirements and food industry best practices are designed to ensure safety for consumers as food products transition from field to consumer. Learners will review the 24 sections of the current CanadaGAP Program manuals, write and critique relevant policies, and develop a pre-assessment for either vegetable or greenhouse production. Learning Outcomes: 1. Manage an agri-business...

Well-done make-up application can highlight attractive features and hide imperfections. Learn how to accentuate the positives in your own and others' appearance through this hands-on course. Students use proper safety procedures when learning day and evening make-up applications for various skin tones and facial features. This course is beneficial for beauty care professionals looking to add...

Students review the requirements for eligibility for retirement, survivors', childrens', and disability benefits. Students look at the applications for benefits, with special focus on the types of evidence and information that must be submitted with the application for disability benefits in order to meet the qualification standards. Students also look at avenues for appealing adverse decisions on...

The Residential Tenancies Act (which replaced the Tenant Protection Act effective 1/1/07) regulates the relationship between residential landlords and tenants. In these courses, we consider what is covered by the Act, breaking a lease, evictions, privacy issues, repairs and maintenance, rules relating to rent, and proceedings before the Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board. There are numerous ways...

In this course, participants are provided with tools to make their advocacy efforts more effective. We look at poor and marginalized persons who are most in need of advocacy. We explore informal networking, establishing contacts at government offices, and the power of persistence as important tools for advocates. Also, the importance of good negotiating skills is discussed and practical tips for...

This course provides a comprehensive review of the Ontario Works Act (OWA), including the application process, financial assessments and employment supports. The benefits available to successful OW applicants are discussed, and rights to appeal decisions of the OW staff are reviewed in detail with a particular focus on internal reviews. Finally, we take a critical look at the role of the community...

For most employees who work in a non-union setting, legal protections governing the basic terms of employment are found in the provincial Employment Standards Act. This law sets minimum protections regarding wages, overtime pay and hours, and vacation time, amongst others. The Ministry of Labour is responsible for enforcing this law. In this course, we review the coverage of the Act, its areas of...

Discuss application and interpretation of requirements within the following Ontario health and safety legislation: the Occupational Health and Safety Act; Regulation for Industrial Establishments, Construction Regulation, Health Care Regulation, Regulation for Mines and Mining Plants; WHMIS Regulation, Designated Substance Regulation, Regulation for Control of Biological and Chemical Agents; Noise...

Students focus on consumer protection laws aimed at collection agencies, credit reporting agencies, itinerant salespersons, and unfair business practices. Learners will look at various federal and Ontario statutes designed to protect consumers, including the Collection Agencies Act, the Credit Reporting Act, the Consumer Reporting Act, and the Consumer Protection Act. Students look at "hot" topics...