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Course Information
All courses listed are subject to change without notice.

  • Some courses are scheduled public courses, see our course schedule for dates and times.

  • Please contact our office to inquire about availability and scheduling. Our staff of trained professionals will help you select courses that meet the needs of you and your company.

  • Clicking on any of the courses listed below will provide detailed information for that course.

Health and Safety Courses

Human Resource Development Courses

Accident Investigation
Course length:  6 hours (1 day) Usual times: 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Individual fee: $ 130.00 per person

This intensive workshop is recommended for any worker, supervisor or manager who will, or may be called upon to investigate a work site incident or accident, either alone or as part of an investigation team. Topics to be presented will include: accident causation; safety during the investigation; gathering evidence; recording the scene; photographing evidence; interviewing techniques; and preparing reports with effective recommendations. Students will have the opportunity to work through case studies.

This course is certified by ASTEC Safety Services Ltd. and is valid for three years.

 Confined Space Entry - Level I  OSSA Certified
(Pre-Entry and Working in Confined Spaces)
Course length: 8 hours (1 day) Usual times: 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Course fee: $ 155.00 (CS Monitor)  $200.00 (CS Monitor & CSE 1) per person;  Group & Client Specific pricing available: call ASTEC

This course is designed for workers who are, will be, or may be required to work in or around confined spaces. Topics presented will include Regulations and Legislation relating to confined spaces; hazard assessments; use of supplied air and self-contained breathing apparatus; control of hazardous energy; paperwork requirements; and hazardous atmospheres. Students will have an opportunity to practice using breathing apparatus during the course. This course is approved by the Oil Sands Safety Association .

This course is certified by ASTEC Safety Services Ltd. and is valid for three years.

Confined Space Monitor  OSSA Certified
Course length: 8 hours (1 day) Usual times: 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Course fee: $ 155.00 (CSE Monitor)  $200 (CSE Monitor and CSE1)  $100.00 (CSE Monitor Recertification) per person; 
Group & Client Specific pricing available: call ASTEC

This course is designed for workers and tending workers (Safety Watch, Monitor) who are, will be, or may be required to work in or around confined spaces. Topics presented will include Regulations and Legislation relating to confined spaces; hazard assessments; use of supplied air and self-contained breathing apparatus; control of hazardous energy; paperwork requirements; hazardous atmospheres; and Confined Space Monitor requirements. Students will have an opportunity to practice using breathing apparatus during the course. This course is approved by the Oil Sands Safety Association.

Certified by OSSA and ASTEC Safety Services Ltd. and valid for 1 year.

Confined Space Entry - Level II
(Rescue from Confined Spaces.)
Course length: 8 hours (1 day) Usual times: 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Course fee: $ 185.00 per person; Group & Client Specific pricing available: call ASTEC

An intensive course intended for workers, supervisors and safety personnel who work in or around confined spaces, or who may be called upon to rescue a worker from a confined space. The course includes information and rationale for safe rescues from confined spaces. Students will be required to perform actual rescues from a simulated confined space while wearing a self contained breathing apparatus. Prerequisite for this course is Confined Space Entry - Level I.

This course is certified by ASTEC Safety Services Ltd. and is valid for three years.

Confined Space Entry - Level III
(Planning and Managing Work in Confined Spaces)
Course length: 8 hours (1 day) Usual times: 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Course fee: $ 185.00 per person 

This course is designed for supervisors or managers who are required to plan, manage or supervise work in or around confined spaces. Participants will evaluate a typical confined space and develop a safe work plan for the work to be performed in that space. Topics presented and discussed will include: developing a safe work plan; permits; the pre-job meeting; confined space entry procedures; and closing out the job.

This course is certified by ASTEC Safety Services Ltd. and is valid for three years.

Standard First Aid & CPR 'A'
This course now includes "Certified" training & instruction on Automated External Defibulator (AED)
Course length: 14 hours (2 days) Usual times: 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Course fee: $ 189.00 per person;  Group & Client Specific pricing available: call ASTEC

This course is recognized by Alberta & Saskatchewan O. H. & S. as the minimum training requirement for a Standard First Aider (Alberta) and/or a Class A Attendant (Saskatchewan) as defined in the Regulations, and is intended for anyone who does not have immediate access to emergency medical services. Students in this course will learn artificial respiration as well as how to deal with choking; shock; unconsciousness; severe bleeding; head and spinal injuries; and fractures of the upper and lower limbs. Also included is Level 'A' CPR (one-rescuer, adult casualties).

This course is certified by St. John Ambulance.

Standard First Aid & CPR 'C' 
This course now includes training & instruction on Automated External Defibulator (AED)
Course length: 2 hours  Usual times: 5:00 p.m. until finish
Course fee: $ 50.00 per person;  Group & Client Specific pricing available: call ASTEC

NOTE: This training is in supplement to Standard First Aid Training. All students must have successfully completed Standard First Aid & CPR training prior to being eligible to participate in this course

This course covers the same topics as Standard First Aid & CPR 'A', and also covers two rescuer adult CPR and child and infant CPR. This course is required for child care workers, and is recommended for anyone with babies or small children.

This course is certified by St. John Ambulance.

Basic Fire Fighting (Live & Simulator)
Course length: 4 hours (1/2 day)
 Usual times: 8:00 a.m. until noon, or 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Individual Course fee: $ 155.00 per person;  Group & Client Specific pricing available: call ASTEC

LIVE FIRE

This course is designed for workers who may be required to use a 20 lb. or 30 lb. stored pressure or cartridge operated extinguisher to respond to a small fire. Participants will learn the theory of fire, the various types and classifications of fires and the proper use and handling of hand held fire extinguishers including monthly inspection procedures. The course includes approximately one and a half hours of classroom instruction and two and a half hours of practical hands-on exercises for each student including a least two discharges of fire expellant in a live fire situation.

FIRE SIMULATOR

This course is intended for workers who may be required to use a 20lb or 30lb stored pressure or cartridge operated extinguisher to respond to a small fire. Participants learn the theory of fire, various types and classifications of fires and the proper use and handling of hand held fire extinguishers including monthly inspection procedures. The course includes approximately one and a half hours of classroom instruction and two and a half hours of practical hands-on exercises utilizing a Fire Simulator. Students get all the aspects of a real fire (excluding heat) and fight the simulated fire with a compressed-air pressured extinguisher. The advantage of this course is that it can be held inside a building, and is Environmentally-Friendly as there is no reside or left over extinguisher repellant to clean up.

This course is certified by ASTEC Safety Services Ltd. and is valid for three years.

Safe Operation Of Lift Trucks (Forklift)
Course Length: 4 hours (Theory), 6 Hours (Theory and Practical)  Usual start times: 8:00 a.m.
Individual Course fee: $100 (Theory), $175 (Theory and Practical) Group & Client Specific pricing available: call ASTEC

The theory aspect of this course involves applicable Legislation; components, weights, stability, and characteristics of lift trucks; safe handling of fuels and batteries; Daily Maintenance; and Emergency Response. Included are a video and class discussion.
The practical aspect involves each student participating in a daily check and operating a forklift through an obstacle course.

This course is certified by ASTEC Safety Services Ltd. and is valid for three years.

Flagger Training     A.C.S.A Certified
Individual Course fee: $100.00 Course Length: 4-6 hours   Usual start times: 8:00 a.m.   

This is an Alberta Construction Safety Association course is designed for workers employed as flaggers. It involves information about worker and employer responsibilities, equipment, apparel, legislation, and safe work practices and procedures.

This course is certified by A.C.S.A. and ASTEC Safety Services Ltd.   

 

Defensive Driving
Course length: 8 hours Usual times: 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 pm.
Individual Course fee: $125.00 per person; Group & Client Specific pricing available: call ASTEC

This class is offered as a defensive driving / professional driver improvement training. Students training extends beyond basic tips and techniques necessary to becoming a defensive driver. Students will also learn the value of how proper driver attitude plays a significant role in being a good defensive driver. Classroom training includes PowerPoint and video presentations.
Students successfully completing this training, who hold a valid Alberta vehicle operators license may qualify for a reduction of up to three demerit points.
This class is certified by Attitude People Inc. and is recognized by the Alberta Government.

OSSA Regional Orientation
Course length: 1 hours Usual times: 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 pm.
Individual Course fee: $50.00 per person

This PowerPoint presentation  prepares students for working in and around Oil sands projects in the Fort McMurray, Alberta region by identifying hazards; policies; and practices associated to these worksites.
Upon successful completion of this course students will receive an OSSA orientation certificate.

This course is certified by the Oil Sands Safety Association (OSSA)

Detection of Gases & Nitrogen Safety
Course length: 6 hours Usual times: 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 pm.
Individual Course fee: $140.00 per person; Group & Client Specific pricing available: call ASTEC

This course is designed for personnel working with or near flammable or toxic substances in the oil and gas industry. It includes an introduction to flammable and toxic substances; principles of gas/vapour detection; proper operation, care and preparation of Tube-Type Detectors and Electronic Monitors; interpreting gas reading; and control methods. This course also includes an introductory orientation of the effects of Nitrogen gas/vapour concentrations in many atmospheres. Included in the course are lectures, demonstrations, class discussions, group exercises, hands on practice, and video.

This course is certified by ASTEC Safety Services Ltd. and is valid for three years.

All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Operator Course
Course length: 8 hours Usual times: 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 pm.
Individual Course fee: $180.00 per person; Group & Client Specific pricing available: call ASTEC

The ATV operator course is a nationally recognized program developed by the Canada Safety Council (CSC) and certified by the Alberta Safety Council (ASC). 
This one day course is designed to train the operator how to safely operate an ATV.  It includes classroom and practical training with the emphasis on operational skills.

Students will normally bring their own machine. In special circumstances, ASTEC can provide an ATV. We require a minimum 5 business days notice prior, to make these arrangements. Students who are provided an ATV for use during the course will be charged an additional $120.00. Payments for this service must be finalized prior to the course date. A valid credit card number must be provided to cover any damages incurred during the training activities. NOTE: Students can make their own equipment rental arrangements if they choose. In the Lloydminster area we can recommend Auburn Rentals. You can inquire to them regarding rental fees & rates.  PH: 780-875-5900

PRE-COURSE EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
All students participating in the ATV operator course are requested to check over their ATV "PRIOR" to attending the course. ASTEC will not postpone any course training events due to students' equipment failure. Be sure to check the following:

T= TIRES & WHEELS
C= CONTROLS & CABLES
L= LIGHTS & ELECTRIC WIRING
O= OIL; FUEL; AND COOLANT
C= CHAIN / DRIVESHAFT / CHASSIS / SUSPENSION.

    Some of the topics Covered:

  • Safe loading and unloading practices

  • Safe riding strategies

  • Pre-ride inspections

  • Quick stops and swerving

  • Riding over obstacles

  • Basic turning maneuvers

  • Traversing hills

PREREQUISITES

All students participating are required to meet the following prerequisites:

  • Wear a DOT approved safety helmet.

  • Students will supply their own ATV that must pass a pre-inspection prior to the start of the course.

  • Appropriate PPE must be worn and be of a minimum long-sleeve shirt & pants.  Riding gloves. CSA approved eye protection. Riding boots must provide ankle protection.

    If you require more detailed information, please click on the CSC ATV Rider Course Information Sheet for specific prerequisites & regulations for this training course.

  • ASTEC reserves the right to refuse training to any students who are unable to meet the minimum prerequisites for participation in this training course.

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