| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 71.36 |
| Liaison | Michael Chapman |
| Submission Date | Sept. 20, 2023 |
Nova Scotia Community College
EN-12: Continuing Education
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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5.00 / 5.00 |
Anna
Jessop Sustainable Development Coordinator Facilities and Engineering |
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Part 1 . Continuing education courses in sustainability
36
Number of continuing education courses that are sustainability course offerings:
15
Percentage of continuing education courses that are sustainability course offerings:
41.67
Course Inventory
Institution’s inventory of its continuing education sustainability course offerings and descriptions:
See attached spreadsheet
Do the figures reported above cover one, two, or three academic years?:
One
Part 2. Sustainability-focused certificate program
Yes
A brief description of the certificate program(s):
The Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) Training
This certification is part of NSCC's Continuing Education offerings, it teaches participants how to identify physical barriers people with disabilities face and how Universal Design principals can promote increased access. The implementation of this certification leads to more sustainable communities and reduced inequalities. Participants will learn:
-The impact of the social and physical environment on people with disabilities;
Relevant legislation, regulations, and standards needed when planning and executing a rating;
-Universal Design principles and standards when planning and executing a rating;
-How to interpret and navigate a set of construction drawings; and
-How to communicate and support rating findings to clients, and prepare a recommendation report, reflecting compliance and gaps related to relevant human rights and accessibility legislation, regulations, and Universal Design standards.
Participants must have a diploma of two years of post-secondary education in architecture, engineering, urban planning, interior design or a related program or a Journeyperson Certificate of Qualification.
This certification is part of NSCC's Continuing Education offerings, it teaches participants how to identify physical barriers people with disabilities face and how Universal Design principals can promote increased access. The implementation of this certification leads to more sustainable communities and reduced inequalities. Participants will learn:
-The impact of the social and physical environment on people with disabilities;
Relevant legislation, regulations, and standards needed when planning and executing a rating;
-Universal Design principles and standards when planning and executing a rating;
-How to interpret and navigate a set of construction drawings; and
-How to communicate and support rating findings to clients, and prepare a recommendation report, reflecting compliance and gaps related to relevant human rights and accessibility legislation, regulations, and Universal Design standards.
Participants must have a diploma of two years of post-secondary education in architecture, engineering, urban planning, interior design or a related program or a Journeyperson Certificate of Qualification.
Optional Fields
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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