Certificate in Industrial Mechanic / Millwright

at Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology Canada

Develop the knowledge and skills you need for a range of career opportunities in Canada’s booming tourism sector— from front desk to housekeeping, food and beverage service to line cook duties—as well as an introduction to management training to position you for future career advancement.

Emerit training, which was developed and tested by tourism sector employees, employers, and educators from across Canada, ensures students meet internationally recognized standards of their profession; a work practicum allows you to test and refine your skills in a real workplace; and your participation in MITT’s Work Skills Series workshops ensures you bring a solid foundation of employability and essential skills to any career you pursue.

Students in the NSA program develop comprehensive skills in network infrastructure support using Cisco Systems and Microsoft products to create a secure enterprise network. Hands-on work in advanced labs outfitted with industry-grade hardware and software teaches students routing, switching, as well as firewall and server technologies to deploy a reliable and redundant network that also supports remote access and wide area interconnectivity.

NSA students are concurrently enrolled in the Cisco Networking Academy and completed credits can be used as prerequisites for further Cisco training. The program is a member of the VMWare IT Academic Program and is a CompTIA Associate.

Students in the NSA program are prepared to write the certification exams for Microsoft MCSE and MCSA, Cisco CCENT, CompTIA A+, Server+, Network+, and Linux LPI. The cost of certification exams is not included in tuition, but students are eligible for discount vouchers.

Whether you see yourself working with a registered nurse to help provide patients physical, emotional, and social support, or assisting a medical team of doctors and nurses through record-keeping, order processing, and supply preparation, MITT’s Health Care Aide and Unit Clerk program has you covered: it is the only program in Manitoba that integrates health care aide and unit clerk curriculum. Students sharpen their knowledge and skills through theory, practice, and the real-world experiences they gain through work practicum rotations and position themselves for multiple paths to employment in health care upon graduation. And participation in MITT’s Work Skills Series workshops ensure graduates enter the workforce with a strong foundation of employability and essential skills.

Do you want to take your professional experience to the next level? This foundational credential is designed for both internationally educated students and experienced Canadian individuals who do not have a background in business principles, and students who may need advanced skills to move into or expand on management careers. Students will examine introductory business, economics, finance and management practices, with an emphasis on applied concepts typically encountered in Canadian workplaces.

The Business Management certificate can be used as a prerequisite for admission to MITT Post-Graduate Diploma programs. Students that complete this 12-month program will receive advanced standing for the first term of a diploma. That means you will already have the credits for the first four courses, and will earn a one-term scheduled academic break before continuing your studies.

This makes it possible to apply for two post-graduate programs at once—the Business Management Certificate plus a diploma of your choice. Progression to the diploma is based on successful completion of the certificate.

Sales and Event Coordinator (SEC) is a new and innovative program MITT has developed in partnership with the Manitoba Tourism Education College (MTEC). The successful and long standing cross institutional partnership with the college and sector council benefits students in all areas of training and employment. Although students will receive the MITT credential upon successful completion, the 10 months of occupational specific, career development and technical courses are delivered by MTEC. MTEC's facility is located close to MITT, on Scurfield Blvd. At the end of the program, MTEC will connect eligible students with one of their numerous industry contacts to practice their skills in a 120 hour work practicum.

Upon successful completion, students will receive a MITT certificate and will have the confidence needed to excel in a fast paced and dynamic environment while building relationships with industry and customers.
Students will also have the opportunity to receive the following industry recognized certificates throughout the program including:

• Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate
• Emergency First Aid Level C and Level 1 AED
• Winnipeg Ambassador
• Manitoba Service Excellence
• Handling Difficult Situations
• WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials and Information Systems)
• Clean It Right

This program held at MTEC’s facility also includes:

• 4 hours of class time per day (Monday-Friday) for non-work practicum courses
• Industry experienced instructors
• Free parking
• Complimentary coffee, tea, water 

Whether your goal is to become a CEO, better manager or more effective team member, leadership is the key. This program will provide you the opportunity to develop your critical thinking and communication skills by focusing on essential knowledge of topics like ethics, project management and conflict resolution. As a graduate of this program, you will be well positioned to leverage your previous experience and newly acquired competencies into leadership and management positions in a wide variety of sectors and organizations.

For internationally educated students, the diploma is a great opportunity to build on an existing career in any professional field by obtaining Canadian education and social context that will make you more attractive to local employers.

Note: The Diploma is an enhancement of the former Leadership and Mangament Certificate program, designed to upgrade the quality of our leadership training and graduate outcomes.

Leaders and managers are instrumental to the success of any organization. Although a leader can manage and a manager can lead, leadership and management are not synonymous activities. This one-year program allows students to explore the dynamics and differences of leadership and management. 

Students will be provided with an opportunity to develop their critical thinking skills by focusing on knowledge that is critical to successful leadership and management. Graduates of this program will be well-positioned to leverage their newly acquired knowledge and skills for leadership and management positions in a wide variety of sectors and organizations.

This program is ideal for prospective students who enjoy working with people and helping them learn. In addition, this program may be ideal for educators interested in entering the Human Resources and/or Learning and Development fields or Human Resources professionals wanting to specialize and complement their existing experiences and competencies.

The Human Resources Learning and Development Post-Graduate Diploma program provides students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience essential to a successful career in the human resources learning and development field. Students learn the principles and practices as well as the practical skills needed to work as an HR generalist or advisor or to pursue work in the field of adult training and development.

Students will begin with an overview and understanding of core HR functions that exist in today’s workplace, and then build on these concepts by focusing on the knowledge and skills specific to adult learning and development, thus being ready for a broad array of opportunities in HR and learning, training, and talent development. As part of the program, students partner with industry to complete a valuable work integrated project.

Work-Integrated Project
The Human Resources Learning and Development Work-Integrated Project will pair students with industry partners to propose, plan and execute a project that contributes to a learning and development need within the industry partner’s organization. The project allows students to integrate their classroom learning with real-world experience and provides a meaningful and beneficial product to be implemented in the workplace.

The Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology (MITT) and the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT), a center of excellence for trade accreditation, have partnered and are now providing the Post Graduate Certificate in International Business (PGIB)  which will prepare up and coming trade practitioners for a successful career in International Business. This one year, multi-credentialed program explores the strategies needed to establish an enduring global presence.

MITT's Post Graduate Certificate in International Business prepares students for a successful career by broadening their knowledge, skills, and appreciation of the customs and practices that affect business activities when dealing with other countries. Students will be exposed to a wealth of topics related to international business, confront some of the dynamic issues and challenges of international business, and master strategies to establish an enduring global presence. This program is offered in partnership with the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT), global business experts established by industry and government.

The new Client Service Specialist Certificate (CSSC) is a distinctive program MITT has developed in partnership with the Manitoba Tourism Education Council (MTEC). Although students will receive the MITT credential upon successful completion, the nine months of occupational specific, career development and technical courses are delivered by MTEC in a classroom located in MTEC’s facility (Unit 3 -75 Scurfield Blvd). At the end of the program, MTEC will connect students with their numerous employer contacts for a one-month, unpaid work practicum.

Upon graduation, students will receive a MITT certificate and will be equipped with the transferable skills required for front-line employment in multiple industry-sectors. Students will also have the opportunity to receive the following industry recognized certificates in various courses and workshops throughout the CSSC program:

• Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate
• Emergency First Aid Level C and Level 1 AED
• Winnipeg Ambassador
• Handling Difficult Situations
• WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials and Information Systems)

This program held at MTEC’s facility also includes:

• 3.5 hours of class time per day (Monday-Friday) for non-work practicum courses
• Industry experienced instructors
• Field trips and guest speakers
• Free parking
• Complimentary coffee, tea, water (daily basis)

Work practicum

• Qualifying students apply skills learned in the classroom and develop new skills, during a full-time, four-week work practicum with a local business/employer that has been arranged by the Manitoba Tourism Education Council.

In modern pharmacy practice, the pharmacy technician’s role is essential to meeting the ever-increasing demands for health care efficiency and improved patient experience. Today, pharmacy technicians are entrusted with assisting in preparing medications, collecting medical histories, and educating patients – all of which allow the pharmacist more time to focus on patient care.

Since 1987, the MITT Pharmacy Technician Program has prepared students to work collaboratively and competently with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals in a variety of pharmacy practice settings.

The diploma program curriculum – designed by specialized pharmacy experts to reflect the current scope of practice, as well as emerging health care trends and technologies – focuses on the core competencies of everyday pharmacy technician practice. It also aligns with the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP) Accreditation Standards for Canadian Pharmacy Technician Programs. Through innovative curriculum and high-impact simulated learning experiences, students are prepared for career success in today’s ever-changing pharmacy environment.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

• Identify and implement sector-specific knowledge to day-to-day medication preparation and dispensing;
• Apply knowledge and research-based information while collaborating in the provision of safe, effective, and high-quality patient care;
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders;
• Act responsibly and professionally, and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development;
• Collaborate with pharmacists and members of intra- and interprofessional health teams in the promotion of a healthier workplace, community, and environment; and
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to pursue registration with the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) and listing with the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM) as a pharmacy technician.

SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF IDEAL CANDIDATES

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Technologically adaptable
• Able to follow instructions, retain information, and prioritize tasks
• Accountable
• Objective and factual
• Active listening skills, non-judgmental and empathetic
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong math skills are an absolute must for pharmacy technicians, which is why this program emphasizes a zero tolerance for math errors. An essential part of the job involves performing calculations to determine dosages and quantities to prepare and dispense medications. The following sample questions reflect the types of calculations associated with these tasks