Certificate in Collision Repair and Refinishing

at Red River College Polytechnic - Notre Dame Campus Canada

This program will provide you with a fundamental understanding of occupational health and safety. The program addresses the role and responsibilities of an occupational health and safety practitioner including:

• Risk management
• Hazard recognition, control, and prevention
• Safety management systems in the workplace

The program incorporates a multi-disciplinary appr

This program will provide you with a fundamental understanding of occupational health and safety. The program addresses the role and responsibilities of an occupational health and safety practitioner including:

    Risk management
    Hazard recognition, control, and prevention
    Safety management systems in the workplace

The program incorporates a multi-disciplinary approach in contributing to the development of a health and safety culture.

Red River College is continually evaluating programs to ensure that the program best meets student needs and industry standards. See Recent Changes section regarding revisions to the full-time program.

oach in contributing to the development of a health and safety culture.

Prepare for a career as a Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machinist or general machinist.  Learn to set up and operate CNC and manual metal cutting machines, interpret engineering drawings, apply geometric dimensioning and use CAD software.

Graduates will be competent in the following:

• Applying safe and correct practices when handling tools and equipment
• Setting up and safely operating manual milling machines, lathes, and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining and turning centers
• Interpreting engineering drawings
• Applying geometric dimensioning to verify component parts
• Using basic Computer Aided Design (CAD) software
• Studies consist of theory and practical training.

Graduates of the program may find career opportunities as CNC operators or machinist apprentices in a wide variety of industries including:

• Aerospace
• Medical research
• General manufacturing
• Repair
• Mining
• Transportation manufacturing
• Research and development

This program is specifically targeted to students with technical diplomas and degrees. The program offers a condensed, accessible solution to the demand for advanced management training by providing technologists and others with the knowledge and skills required to perform as supervisors or managers in technical organizations.

The program complements your current technical skills with important managerial skills. After successfully completing this program you will demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the following:

• Adapt to changing technological environments
• Develop management strategies and business plans
• Identify market opportunities and develop and implement marketing strategies
• Manage research and development or technical projects
• Understand organizational diversity, manage it effectively, and build multi-disciplinary teams
• Create budgets and apply the principles of economics, accounting, and finance
• Apply oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Benefits of the full-time program include:

• Flexible entrance requirements providing access to a management program designed specifically for technologists and technology-intensive environments
• Affordability by offering a comprehensive program at a fraction of the cost of other post-graduate management training
• Condensed timelines, as the program can be completed in just eight months (one academic year) of full-time study

Prepare for a range of career opportunities while exploring advanced technologies, including computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) programming, advanced multi-axis CNC machining, additive manufacturing (3D Printing) and robotics and automation. You will be able to gain hands-on training through a work practicum elective.

CO-OP/Practicum Information
An optional work integrated term that integrates classroom theory and shop experience with related on-the-job training. This program includes two weeks of unpaid work experience. This work integrated learning experience will help you to have credible experience in your profession before graduation.

This program gives you an understanding of the basic purpose, construction, operation, and service of component parts and assemblies of an automobile.
You will develop the knowledge and skills required to disassemble, inspect, machine, calibrate and reassemble motor vehicle units and components. You will study internal combustion engines, automatic and standard transmissions, brakes, steering, electrical circuits, wiring, and fuel systems.
Most training will take place at RRC’s auto mechanics workshop, an environment that will give you the practical experience required for industry employment. You will also acquire industry work experience as part of this program.
Prior to starting the program, you will be invited to attend a program overview information session. You will also be invited to participate in a math and reading skills diagnostic testing session that will advise you of your program readiness.

Magnetic resonance uses magnetism, radio waves and computers to acquire medical images. Although still a young technology, it has become firmly rooted in medical practice, particularly for:

• Studying the cardiovascular system 
• Detecting tumours, especially in the brain and spinal column
• Studying body chemistry and functions
• Imaging soft tissues, such as muscles, tendons or arteries

The unique nature of this technology presents special imaging, patient care, and safety requirements. Since magnetic resonance does not involve the use of ionizing radiation, radiation protection is unnecessary.
Magnetic resonance scans require sliding patients into a body-length tunnel - the core of the magnetic field. The image obtained from magnetic resonance scan generally appears on a computer monitor, or as a photograph or computer printouts.

This program develops the skills you require to assist dentists using four-handed dentistry techniques.
As a dental assisting student, you will learn about dental procedures, including the instruments, materials, and equipment used for each.  You will also learn how to prevent the transmission of disease/infection through infection control techniques, e.g. sterilization.  You will also learn basic laboratory skills, e.g. pouring models.  The program will also prepare you to work as an intra-oral assistant by developing skills to perform the following procedures:

• Polishing of teeth
• Application of fluoride
• Exposing radiographs
• Placement and removal of dental dam
• Placement of sealants
• Taking impressions
• Placement of matrices and wedges
• Application of liners, bases, topical anesthetic, and desensitizing agents
• Removal of sutures
• Fabrication and delivery of whitening trays and mouth guards

To broaden your skills and knowledge of business related procedures, you will study basic accounting, records maintenance, business correspondence, billings, and appointment control.
During the practicum, you will have the opportunity to work with dental students at the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Dentistry and in a private general dental office, performing the skills you learned in the classroom, lab, and clinic.
The Notre Dame Campus program includes a practicum during which you will work with dental students at the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Dentistry and in a general dental office.

Develop your distinctive style and technical skills with RRC's Professional Photography program. This program provides the knowledge and skills required to develop the technical and creative aspects of digital imaging and processing. Students will develop skills in digital image manipulation, lighting, SLR operation, exposure, composition, printing, editing, retouching and processing as well as foundational business skills. Through classroom discussions, projects, guest lecturers and field experiences, you will become knowledgeable in all areas of digital imaging and processing.

You will acquire hands-on skills in the following:

• Digital image manipulation
• Lighting
• SLR (Single-lens reflex) camera operation
• Exposure
• Composition
• Printing
• Editing
• Retouching
• Processing

The Truck Transport Technology program gives you the necessary skills required to diagnose and repair today’s truck transport vehicles. Training alternates between in class, live shop and work experience. Classroom instruction will broaden your knowledge in truck transport electronics as well as strategies required for diagnosis of engine management systems, fuel injection and abs brakes.

• Main subject areas include electrical diagnosis, electronics, ignition systems, engines, drive-lines, steering and suspension, brakes and fuel system.
• Second-year students will have the opportunity to be involved in chassis and engine dynamometer projects in areas of emissions analysis, cold weather testing of hybrid and electrical vehicles and engine performance.
• Upon graduation, students will receive a level two apprenticeship accreditation.

This program prepares you for a career as a manufacturing technician with knowledge of manufacturing processes including conventional machining and metal forming operations, composites, and advanced manufacturing methods.

Heavy emphasis is placed on:

• Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine operation and programming
• Computer Aided Design (CAD)/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
• Jig and fixture design

The program also gives you an introduction to robotics and automation, non-destructive testing, dimensional metrology, and quality inspection methods.
Upon completion of the program you will receive a Manufacturing Technician Diploma.
Prior to starting the program, you will be invited to attend a program overview information session. You will also be invited to participate in a math and reading skills diagnostic testing session that will advise you of your program readiness.