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Management/Supervisory Training

©Better SuperVision

©Better SuperVision is a comprehensive skills training and development process designed to improve and enhance the abilities of union construction supervisors. This industry-specific learning experience focuses on:

  • enhancing supervisory competencies which industry and union professionals associate with supervisory excellence;
  • meeting needs identified by the purchasers of union construction services;
  • capturing the input and expertise of union tradespeople directly involved in the construction process;
  • creating opportunities to improve quality and productivity by improving work procedures;
  • making job site safety a top priority and a well-supervised action item on the job.

The ©Better SuperVision program consists of six modules, each comprised of three to six lessons. A total of 72 hours of instruction are provided in 22 lessons. Upon completion of the classroom component, participants advance to three months of field performance evaluation under the guidance of an assigned mentor, applying the skills and techniques learned and practiced in the classroom, to real work situations.

Candidates who successfully complete the ©Better SuperVision program are eligible to apply for credits in the Canadian Construction Association's Gold Seal Program.

Courses run October to December, and January to March. Depending upon demand, courses are run in the Lower Mainland and/or other major centres throughout the province (i.e. Victoria, Nanaimo, Prince George).

The Six Modules:

1. Supervision and Leadership
2. Labour Relations
3. Planning and Scheduling
4. Productivity and Quality
5. Effective Work Teams

6. Leadership for Safety Excellence

For more information on the ©Better SuperVision program, contact Dave Earle at davee@clra-bc.com

CSABC STAR COR Training

The CSABC Certificate of Recognition (COR) Program

WorkSafe BC has partnered with the Construction Safety Association of BC (CSABC) to offer a 10-15% rebate to companies that complete the CSABC STAR COR safety programs and become COR certified. The COR program was developed for the construction industry by CSABC, and offers courses for workers, supervisors, owners/managers; COR stands for Certificate of Recognition. COR represents the next generation of safety training for the industry, with a goal of assisting companies to develop and maintain a culture of safety via state-of-the-art instruction and financial incentives. This program is aimed at reducing accidents and injuries on BC Construction sites.

CLR is an authorized CSABC training provider to assist CLR Member’s firms in maintaining a safer workplace and at the same time, meeting criteria necessary to qualify for the rebate opportunity. (There is no course fee for CLR Members attending CLR-delivered COR program elements).

For more information please contact Dave Earle at davee@clra-bc.com or visit the CSABC website at www.csabc.ca.

Acklands-Grainger Supplies Online

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CLRA / ACKLANDS GRAINGER Inc SUPPLY PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT        

CLR and Acklands Grainger have entered into a Partnership Supply Agreement. This agreement offers all CLR Building Trade Contractors in good standing considerable discounts and services for all their small safety tools, equipment and supplies needs.

This partnership has been designed to leverage the CLR Building Trade Contractor’s buying power and help lower their overall purchasing costs. Acklands Grainger’s extensive branch network and service capabilities allow contractors to consolidate vendor base, reduce on-site inventory, standardize products and receive consistent and competitive pricing – all with local branch service and support.

BUILT-IN SAVINGS ON MORE OF THE SAFETY PRODUCTS YOU NEED EVERY DAY.

CLR Building Trade Contractor benefits include:

  • Local Product Availability – 28 Branches in BC
  • Easy Ordering (phone, fax, e-mail, walk-in, online ordering)
  • On line Catalogue at www.acklandsgrainger.com
  • Open Line of Credit
  • Technical Training and Support
  • New Product Technology
  • Specialists
  • On-Site Services ( NTS)
  • Gas Detection Equipment Service

Acklands Grainger CatalogueNeed a catalogue? No Problem.  Refer list of 28 Branches in B.C., we would be glad to give you a free copy.

How to participate – All CLR Building Trade Contractors in good standing will each receive a Partnership Supply Agreement Benefits Guide. This guide outlines the highlights of the agreement, provides ordering information and a branch contact directory. For those contractors with web access, log on to www.acklandsgrainger.com, register on-line and start saving today.

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