Program Areas: Guelph Road School
Guelph Road School courses address a wide range of the technical and managerial skills needed to manage municipal road networks.
Basic Report Writing and Presentation Skills
By working through several examples, you will learn how to create crisp, concise and clear reports. You learn how to present reports persuasively, using common audio-visual aids.
Course Content
• What makes a good report
• How to write clearly and concisely
• How to organize your thoughts and materials
• How to give your report more punch
• How to deliver your presentation like a pro
• Getting comfortable with the use of audio-visual aids
• Tips for overcoming nervousness
Who Should Attend
CRS candidates and anyone who is asked to prepare and deliver brief reports to senior management and Council.
Format
Presentations, discussions and group assignments
Evaluation Process
Prepare and deliver a short report and presentation to a mock council plus a comprehensive final examination.
Accreditation
This course is recognized by:
- This course is a mandatory requirement for the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS) Certified Road Supervisors- Senior level (CRS-S) certification program.
- This course may be used for the technical specialist program only. Point Value = 5
- The Engineering Institute of Canada awards 2 Continuing Education Units to this course.
Bridge and Culvert Management
Effective Management
Fleet Management
Introduction to Plan Reading & Contract Interpretation
Managing Human Resources
Municipal Health & Safety
An overview of occupational health and safety issues and workplace hazards related to Public Works and Roads Departments, and how these hazards may cause injury or illness to workers is covered. Legislative requirements as well as best practices will be discussed with an emphasis on recognizing and effectively controlling these sector specific hazards. From legislation, regulations and enforcement programs to confined space entry, trenching, electrical safety, WHMIS, and workplace inspections.