This 7-week training program is designed to develop foundational skills in scaffolding assembly, exterior painting, workplace safety, and essential workplace skills. The program combines theory-based instruction with practical, onsite experience to prepare participants for entry-level roles in the construction and trades industry.

You'll

• Learn the fundamentals of scaffold systems, erection, and dismantling
• Receive essential safety training and certifications
• Develop skills in tool use, measurement, and working at heights
• Understand scaffold inspection, hazard assessment, and load requirements
• Prepare for employment in construction, maintenance, or industrial projects
• Understand surface inspection and preparation (sanding, scraping, cleaning)
• Develop skills in caulking, priming, and sealing
• Understand brush, roller, and spray painting techniques

By the end of this program, you'll

• Be prepared for entry-level employment in scaffolding and construction
• Have essential safety certifications required by employers
• Demonstrate confidence and competence in scaffold setup and dismantling
• Understand scaffold inspection, hazard assessment, and load requirements
• Understand construction site expectations and job-site conduct

This program is open to members of George Gordon First Nation.

For more information contact: D'nita Kahnapace-Bird - lfd@ggfn.ca / 306-4229 and Angelisa Blind - saet@ggfn.ca / 306-835-4229