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AI-101 Trax

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how we work - but you don’t need to be a tech expert to understand and benefit from it. Whether you are new to AI or are already using it, this practical, hands-on course is designed for professionals working with regulations, such as building officials, inspectors, planners or fire prevention officers who want to explore what AI can (and can’t) do in their professional context. Through case studies and guided activities, you’ll learn how to approach AI tools informed, critically, and responsibly. Along the way, you’ll gain the experience of effectively collaborating with an AI tool, through designing and refining effective ‘prompts’, AI-powered permit reviews, and AI-assisted cross-checking for building code compliance. Learners will build a personalized plan for actionable use of AI in their professional context.

FN101 Construction Estimating

Construction Estimating: This is a basic level estimating course focuses on construction estimating for residential construction. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills required to perform an estimate for a residential home through a series of estimating activities and a final project. All the skills and competencies attained in this course will assist those in the estimating sector to support and advance their estimating skills for the 2nd level of estimating. 


FN102 Construction Administration

Construction Administration: This course focuses on practical applications and administration of construction contracts from the contractual viewpoint. Participants will learn about some of the contractual relationships found in the building industry and gain an understanding of the crucial role that a contract administrator plays in all construction projects.


FN 103 Maintenance & Repairs

Maintenance & Repairs: This course is delivered through a series of system based topics with a focus on home maintenance. The responsibility for housing upkeep and maintenance varies from community to community. All homes require maintenance and you may have to remind the occupants of its importance and a general knowledge and understanding of how some systems work. These may fall upon the occupants or a housing maintenance department. One of the key elements is helping to increase the lifespan of a home through periodic maintenance. This element is directly related to a proactive approach of putting into action the importance and value of general home maintenance.


FN 104 Inspections & Reviews

Inspections & Reviews: This course will begin with an overview of building inspections. The purpose of an inspection is to ensure that work and or building conditions meet a specific health and safety standard. The inspection topics will also include those regulated by public law and regulation as well as those with respect with contractual requirements. The course will highlight the importance of conducting inspections as well as recognizing risk and how to manage it.


FN105 Contractors & Build Projects

Contractors & Build Projects: This course focuses on the topic of dealing with contractors and project builds. The responsibility of a contractor in construction is the execution of the work activities that are required for the completion of the project. The roles and responsibilities of contractors may be slightly different from one project to another. Regarding construction projects, there are many different factors to consider. This course covers the important things to keep in mind when choosing a contractor for a construction project.


FN106 – Project Costs & Procurement Management

Project Costs & Procurement Management: Procurement functions are about much more than bringing goods and services into an Indigenous community. It comes with huge expectations especially when you’re spending the community’s money. You need to operate transparently – dealing with dynamics of Chief and Council – all while navigating a web of procurement policies, procedures and legislation. This course focuses on the main principle of procurement, describe the key stages in the procurement cycle, and how to develop your own procurement policies and procedures.


FN107 Print Reading for Building Construction

Construction Drawing Print Reading: Print reading for building construction is essential for professionals in the industry to interpret and visualize construction prints accurately. Construction drawings are graphic tools that communicate what needs to be built or made, what materials are needed and what specifications are required. This course begins with an overview of the language of architecture and construction drawing and continues through a series of common plans primarily for a residential project.