Employment Training
Banking — Sales and Service
Prerequisite: Must have good written and verbal English skills
This course, designed for those with no previous bank training, covers the basic skills needed for a bank teller position. Topics include financial industry overview, banking terms, products and services, operating cash and balancing, and customer relations. A mark of 75% must be achieved to receive a letter of completion.
ABBOTSFORD — Marshall Road annex
(80046 STT BNK2 A5A) Kathleine Emerson and Kristy Emms, 10 sessions, Tues, Thurs, 6:30–9:30 pm, $289. Starts Sept 22, 2009.
CHILLIWACK campus
(80047 STT BNK2 C5A) Melody Baker, 10 sessions, Tues, Thurs, 6:30–9:30 pm, $289. Starts Oct 6.
Cashier Training
Prerequisite: Must have good written and verbal English skillsThis hands-on course will allow students to train on up-to-date, user-friendly alphanumeric electronic cash registers. Students will also have the opportunity to work with a hand-held single-line laser scanner as well as a point-of-sale (POS) terminal. Other topics will include GST and customer service. This course will benefit anyone wanting to work in a retail store, restaurant, grocery and hardware store, hotel, etc.
ABBOTSFORD — Marshall Road annex
(20154 STT CASH A5A) Michelle Elliott, 2 sessions, Sat, 9 am–4 pm, $140. Starts Feb 20
CHILLIWACK campus
(20126 STT CASH C5A) Michelle Elliott, 2 sessions, Sat, 9 am–4 pm, $140. Starts Mar 20
Fundamentals of Insurance
This basic qualification and licensing course developed by the Insurance Brokers’ Association of Canada touches on all areas of insurance including Autoplan theory. It is approved by the
governing body in BC (and other provinces) as an acceptable licensing course. Fee includes materials and exam. No class Apr 3.
ABBOTSFORD — Marshall Road annex
(20127 STT INS05 A5A) Dodi Mesenchuk, 10 sessions, Sat, 9 am–3 pm, $930. Starts Mar 6
General Insurance Salesperson/ Adjuster Level I License — New
This course is recommended for newcomers to the industry who have not yet made a definite career commitment. It is also for those employed in insurer, agency, broker, or adjuster
offices in clerical or other positions who want an overview of the insurance industry with some detail about actual coverages and attendant claims routines. It’s also appropriate for those who have been away from the educational process for some time and are looking for an entry-level program to start their insurance education. You will acquire a solid understanding of the principles and practices of property and casualty insurance in this program. Learn about the
fundamentals quickly and easily. Textbooks available at UFV bookstore.
ABBOTSFORD — Marshall Road annex
(20231 STT INS04 A5A) TBA, 7 sessions, Sat, 9 am–3 pm, $699. Starts Mar 6
Interior Design Basics
Learn interior design fundamentals. Topics include colour
schemes, accessories, space planning, furniture arrangement,
window treatments, and lighting.
ABBOTSFORD — Marshall Road annex
(20128 STT INT01 A5A) Bea Hildebrand, 8 sessions, Tue, 7–9:30 pm, $225. Starts Jan 26
ReDesign Your Home for Living or Selling
Staging is fast becoming the secret weapon for homeowners preparing their home for sale, whether it’s a slow or booming market. This workshop will cover empty lot and business enhancement; trends in design, colour, and flooring; inexpensive kitchen and landscape improvement; small-space staging; and vacant versus lived-in staging. This workshop will include professionals within the industry to enhance the presentation as well as before-and-after photography.
CHILLIWACK campus
(20272 STT HM01 C5A) Louise Henry, 4 sessions, Thu, 6:30–8:30 pm, $99. Starts Feb 25
Home Staging
This intensive hands-on training program is designed to provide you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to assist you in the start-up phase of your own redesign and home-staging business. The course includes three full days of actual redesign and/or staging work, on site in real client homes, with the opportunity to apply what you learn. Topics include practical skills to apply to your business start-up, sales and marketing, networking and self promotion, the
step-by-step redesign process (includes consultation and follow up), and home-staging principles. Upon successful completion you will automatically become a member of the
Canadian ReDesigners Association and will receive your certification as a certified redesign and staging specialist.
CHILLIWACK campus
(20232 STT HM02 C5A) Louise Henry, 5 sessions, Sat, 9 am–4:30 pm, $2,400. Starts Apr 17
Interior Design Advanced
Work through a home one room at a time. Produce floor plans, choose styles, and add your character by the use of accessories and finishing touches. Emphasis will be on long-term plans to create an effective design.
ABBOTSFORD — Marshall Road annex
(20129 STT INT02 A5A) Bea Hildebrand, 6 sessions, Tue, 7–9:30 pm, $165. Starts Mar 30
Wedding Essentials Workshop
Whether you’re planning a wedding for yourself or for others, this workshop covers the specific details of the wedding planning process and its many possibilities. Get started on the right path to save time and money with insider tips and tricks from experienced wedding planner, Magna Goerke. You will also network with other local brides and planners to share ideas and resources. Instead of spending hours on the internet researching, get answers to your specific questions and enjoy the wedding of your dreams. Purchase the Wedding Essentials workbook from the instructor at first class.
ABBOTSFORD — Marshall Road annex
(20131 STT WED01 A5A) Magna Goerke, 2 sessions, Wed, 6:30–9:30 pm, $79. Starts Feb 17
Wedding Essentials for Event Planners
Prerequisite: Wedding Essentials Workshop
Building further on what you’ve learned at the Wedding Essentials Workshop, this extended course will give you what you need to understand the business of planning weddings. Whether you work at a wedding venue that provides in-house coordination or you want to run your own company, this course will get you up-to-speed on the many details of wedding planning. You’ll learn event planning essentials, marketing techniques, financial aspects, wedding planner
responsibilities, how to network and build your business. This highly interactive course is project-based.
ABBOTSFORD — Marshall Road annex
(20132 STT WED02 A5A) Magna Goerke, 6 sessions, Wed, 7–9:30 pm, $199. Starts Mar 17
Last Updated December 7, 2009
