Blue Seal Approved Areas of Study - Option 2
Applications under Option 1 who have not completed a program may submit proof of completion of at least 150 hours of study in a selection of the following areas:
Accounting
- Preparation of financial statements and reporting
- Accounting issues related to business
- Analyze key financial information related to business
- Prepare accounting documentation for payroll
- Interpretation of financial data
- Record business transactions
- Prepare cash flow statements
- Evaluate assets, liabilities in a business entity
- Introduce financial tools and their application to corporate financial management/income tax accounting
Administration
- Planning
- Staffing
- Budgeting
- Provide Direction
- Business Office Technology
- Setting company policy
- Outlining company objectives
- Information management
Business Law
- Understand legal issues facing business such as liability
- Contract law
- Employment law
- Human rights
- Credit collection
- Insurance
Business Mathematics
- Basic principles of business math
- Estimate and evaluate answers to business math problems
- Apply math skills to budgets and banking
- Use graphs and charts
Communications
- Written business communication skills
- Oral business communication skills
- Electronic business communication skills
Economics
- Understand overall economic, financial and monetary conditions to analyze economic activity and forecast trends
- Perform cost benefit analyses and feasibility studies
- Provide advice on the financing of capital requirements
- Understand consumer behavior of humans
- Analyze government and global forces affecting business
- Understand sustainable business practices
Entrepreneurship
- Take a business idea from creation to implementation
- Leadership Skills
- Risk Analysis
- Securing venture capital
- Develop a financial business plan
Finance
- Management of money and other assets
- Financial planning and decision making
- Analyze business problems
Human Resource Management
- Attract and retain employees
- Employee performance management
- Conflict management
- Employee relations
- Motivating and team building
- Interpersonal communication in the workplace
Industrial Relations
- Labour relations
- Conflict management
- Labour law
- Collective bargaining process
- Understand the nature and administration of collective agreements
Leadership
- Innovation and creativity in the workplace
- Leaders as coaches
- Art of motivating employees toward growth
- Influencing others
- Maintaining morale
- Leading teams for high performance
- Lead change
Management
- Organizational performance improvement
- Decision making
- Risk management
- Ethics
- Supervision of business
- Time management
Marketing
- Customer relations
- Principles of marketing
- Advertising and promotion
Project Management
- Planning, organizing and executing a project
- Cost estimates
- Budget project management and cost control
- Team building
- Productivity improvement
- Tools for project management
- Project risk management
- Managing projects from start to finish
Public Administration
- Public finance
- Governance leadership
- Government management
Operations Management
- Manage an operation and improve the operation
- Manage inventory
- Source out products and raw materials
- Develop a facilities plan
Organizational Behavior
- Understanding multigenerational issues in the workforce
- Understanding organizational behaviour
- Organizational dynamics
Supervision
- Effective leadership skills
- Employee relations
- Understanding diversity in the workplace
- Conflict management
- Develop work scheduling
- Employee training
- Manage productivity
PROGRAMS OF STUDY FOR PARTIAL CREDIT TOWARD THE BLUE SEAL CERTIFICATE
Each of these programs, or two in combination, must be taken with other approved Blue Seal program(s) to accumulate the total of 150 hours of study necessary to apply for the Blue Seal Certificate.
- Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA)
– Leadership for Safety Excellence – 16 hours - Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC)
– Supervisor Training – 39 hours - Construction Labour Relations – An Alberta Association (CLRA)
– Better Supervision Training Program – 54 hours - Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta
– Professional Electrical Contractor Program – 90 hours - Grande Prairie Regional College
– Business Foundations of Leadership Certificate Program – 72 hours
– Business Basic Bookkeeping Certificate Program – 78 hours - MacEwan University
– Business Analysis Professional Development Certificate – 119 hours
– Leadership Essentials Professional Development – 56 or 63 hours (depending upon electives)
– Management Essentials Professional Development Certificate – 70 or 77 hours (depending upon electives)
– Managing Conflict Professional Development Certificate – 42 hours
– Project Management Professional Development Certificate – 112 hours
– Supervisory Essentials Professional Development Certificate – 70 or 77 hours (depending upon electives) - Mechanical Contractors Association of Alberta (Canadian Mechanical Contracting Education Foundation)
– Mechanical Contracting Project Management Course – 70 hours - Open Circle
– Project Management Program – 65 hours
– Supervisory Training Program – 39 hours
– Advanced Supervisor Training Program – 33 hours - Mount Royal University
– Entrepreneurship Certificate of Completion – 56 hours
– Pillars of Management Certificate of Completion – 60 hours
– Project Management Program – 90 hours
– Change Management Extension Certificate – 135 hours
– Leadership Development Extension Certificate – 135 hours - Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
– Project Leadership Certificate Program – 84 hours - Red Deer College
– Leadership Development Certifcate Program – 80 hours
🎉 Celebrating 25 years as the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission!🎉
This milestone marks a quarter century of dedication, innovation and growth. Since 1999 when the apprenticeship act was passed, the SATCC has been an industry-led force driving success in the apprenticeship system of training.
From its roots in 1944 to its transformation in 1999, apprenticeship in Saskatchewan has evolved into a proven, sustainable system of education, growing hand-in-hand with our province’s economy.
Here’s to 25 years of empowering skilled trades and shaping the future. Together, we’re building a stronger Saskatchewan! 🛠️✨
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👏 A huge congratulations to Jordan Kerr, Outstanding New journeyperson award for Refrigeration & AC Mechanic!
Jordan's journey into the trades began with projects at home alongside his dad, sparking an interest that grew into a passion during high school construction classes. Reflecting on this achievement, Jordan shares, 'I am incredibly honored and humbled. This award represents years of hard work and dedication. 'I want to thank my wife Mickaela, my parents and extended family, Mason Resch, Steve Blehm, all the Journeypersons I've worked with, and every instructor who guided me along the way.'
For those starting out in the trades, Jordan offers this advice: 'Don’t give up and always go above and beyond. Early in my career, there were tough days when I wanted to quit, but the support of those around me kept me going. Now, I couldn’t be happier with where I’ve ended up.'
Your dedication and perseverance are truly inspiring, Jordan. Here's to your continued success!
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Way to go stud!
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