Great Plains College is here and ready!
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Great Plains College is committed to being a leader in post-secondary and labour market development in Saskatchewan. Over the past number of years, the college has strived to become a responsive, innovative and results-oriented institution committed to meeting the needs of learners, employers and communities in Saskatchewan.
Great Plains College offers post-secondary certificate, diploma, degree and graduate degree programs, as well as university, safety training, Adult Basic Education and English language training at locations across western Saskatchewan. Campus locations are available at Kindersley, Swift Current and Warman, with additional programming available at Biggar, Maple Creek, Martensville and Rosetown Program Centres.
The program and course offerings include a wide variety within the themes of Business & Administration (Administrative Assistant, Business, Master of Business in Community Economic Development), Health Care & Humanities (Continuing Care Assistant, Early Childhood Education, Practical Nursing, Youth Care Worker), Trades & Power Engineering (Electrician, Heavy Equipment Operator, Occupational Health & Safety, Power Engineering, Welding) and University.
The college is proud to offer one of the most competitive scholarship programs among regional colleges. Students are automatically considered for an Entrance Scholarship of $500-$5,000 when they apply to a full-time student loan-eligible program before the scholarship deadline (April 30 for September entry, or October 31 for late fall or winter entry). Grade 11 students applying to a full-time student loan-eligible program are also considered for an additional Early Entrance Award of $1,000. More information can be found at www.greatplainscollege.ca/scholarships.
Great Plains College makes safety training easy. We truly believe safety training doesn’t cost…it pays. Proper safety training helps keep workers safe and companies productive, but finding time for all the required courses and certifications amongst a busy work environment can be a challenge.
That’s where Great Plains College comes in. As a trusted partner in safety training, the college prides itself on working alongside industry to ensure quality safety training opportunities are readily available so that all jobs can get done safely.
Safety training courses are scheduled across the college locations and are based on regional industry demand. Training can be provided at college location or onsite at the workplace, offering companies and individuals a chance to choose the most convenient option for them. The college recognizes the specialty course needs of the energy industry in western Saskatchewan and works to ensure classes are available in unison with industry’s cycles.
Some regularly scheduled safety training options available at the college include: ATV and UTV training, Chainsaw Safety, Class 1 Truck Driver MELT theory (distance and in-person options), Confined Space Entry and Rescue, Fall Protection for Rig Work and Rig Rescue, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid/CPR, Global Ground Disturbance Levels 1 and 2, H2S Alive, Power Mobile Equipment (Forklift, Scissorlift, Skidsteer, Telehandler and Articulating Manlift), Special Oilfield Boiler Operator, and Workplace Fall Protection. A full listing of course options and a safety training calendar is available online at www.greatplainscollege.ca/safety-training.
The college also offers custom training options for special course needs. To arrange specialty courses, please contact the college at 1 (866) 296-2472 to speak with one of the safety training coordinators.
There is so much to appreciate about Great Plains College and we encourage you to contact us to find out more about the many options available for you. We offer quality education in a variety program areas, provide quality instructors with field and industry experience and offer one of the most robust scholarship programs in the province - all of this with the ability to access those opportunities close to home.
Check us out – visit www.greatplainscollege.ca, attend an online interactive webinar or open house event, access our campus virtual tours, or contact a student adviser at 1-866-296-2472 to discuss the many options available. Follow us on our social media channels to keep up-to-date on the latest news and events.
We look forward to meeting you – Great Plains College is here and ready!
