PART-TIME | INTERLAKE CAMPUS UPGSP-NA Upgrading Skills

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
In addition to Transfer of Credit from a recognized post secondary institution, other RPL processes are available for RPL courses. Click here for more information. For courses with no RPL, please check www.rrc.ca/rpl for additional contact information.
ABOR-1051Aboriginal History & Life Skills
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You will learn life skills for self, family, job and native studies.  The goal of this course is  to assist students in becoming a balanced self-determined individual who is mindful and respectful of others, one who can communicate effectively and be balanced in the four aspects of self:  spirit, emotional, physical, and mental quadrants.  This approach supports the holistic approach to education.  Also, the behaviours related to historical intergenerational unresolved trauma will be covered including colonization, intergenerational effects of residential schools, land-based trauma, and lateral violence.

ABOR-1065Upgrading Skills
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Ensure you are on the right track as you prepare for post-secondary education. This course will include basic study skills, team building and life skills.

COMM-1099Reading and Study Skills
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COMM-1194Reading and Writing Skills
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This course will enhance and strengthen foundational reading and writing skills to support student success in College programs. Study reading strategies to support comprehension and gain an understanding of techniques and processes to improve writing skills pertaining to academic, research papers and other documents using APA format. Emphasis will be placed on grammar, spelling, structure and the correct use of grammar.

COMM-1195Study Skills and Upgrading
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This course will focus on study skills preparation and upgrading for entering into full-time programs.

COMM-1196Life Skills II
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This course will focus on life skills preparation to support students entering full-time programs.

ENGL-1004Technical English for Welding
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This English course is designed for persons who are currently employed as welders and would like to increase their knowledge of the technical terms and language of the trade. This course will assist persons with technical language skills needed to complete the welding supervisor courses.

ENL4-0002English 40S Language and Technical Communications
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This course equips students with the skills to write effectively for business and technical purposes. You will progress from writing simple letters of request and complaint to reports and proposals, and finally to a comprehensive original research report.

ENT4-0005English 40S Transactional Focus
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This course focuses on writing for practical purposes: persuasive and expository writing, research skills, analysis of writing style, basics of technical writing, as well as the study of media and literature.

MATH-1102Basic Math Review
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Review the four basic number operations.  Emphasis is on developing proficiency in using whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percentages, and ratios and proportions.

MATH-1103Pre-Trades Mathematics
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The purpose of this training is to enhance the opportunities of students for success in the trades mathematics.  Students who plan to enter the trades courses in the fall and who are weak in mathematics should consider taking this training.  Topics covered are: the manipulation of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percent, ratio and proportion, signed numbers, geometry (including calculation of volume), algebra (solving equations in one unknown), and problem solving.

MATH-1194College Mathematics
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This course will enhance and strengthen foundational mathematical skills to support student success in College programs.

MATH-9001Mathematics Refresher
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MATH-9147Pre-Trades Mathematics
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 You will review the four mathematical operations in concepts such as whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, with and without using a calculator. You will learn to apply principles of conversions, using metric and English (U.S. standard) measurements, principles of percent, ratio and proportion, and principles of right-angle triangles. You will also learn how to manipulate equations and formulae to solve shop-related problems as well as problems in basic geometry. You will be introduced to calculations involving perimeter, area and volume.

PDEV-1042Reading and Comprehension Preparation
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Develop and improve your reading skills and comprehension as well as expand vocabulary through a series of exercises .

PDEV-9001Preparation for GED
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These classes will you prepare for the General Education Development (GED) tests.  Topics include mathematics, writing, reading and comprehension skills, literature, science, and social studies.  Applicants must be at least 19 years of age to write the official tests.

PDEV-9044IELTS Preparation
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In this course you will learn how to improve your score on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).  You will become familiar with the structure of the test, learn test-taking strategies specific to the IELTS and practice with an instructor. The course will review all four components: listening, reading, writing and speaking. Special emphasis will be given to the grammar structures, vocabulary items and sentence patterns important to the IELTS. You will also get the opportunity to have an instructor give individualized feedback on student performance for the tested skills.

Computer/Laptop Requirements

Online learning is a critical component of course delivery in all Red River College programs. To ensure each student has the tools they need to achieve their academic goals, all Red River College students require, at minimum:

1.  Off-campus access to a current computer with a webcam

2.  A high speed internet connection

• Recommended minimum speed: 10 mbps for download, 3 mbps for upload
• Slower internet connection speeds may result in audio and video issues. Please keep in mind that if others in your home are using the same internet connection at the same time as you are, you may also experience audio and video issues.
• Please refer to https://www.rrc.ca/studentcomputing for further information on Computer Requirements for Students.


Please note that any anticipated costs are not included in Books and Supplies estimates.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which documents and compares an individual's prior learning gained from prior education, work and life experiences and personal study to the learning outcomes in College courses/programs. For more information, please visit www.rrc.ca/rpl.

Awards and Scholarships

A complete list of scholarships, bursaries and awards can be found at catalogue.rrc.ca/AvailableAwards

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Continuing Education Student Growth Award
Application Type:General RRC Polytech Application (Login Required)
Categories:General Awards (all programs), Financial Need Awards
An award valued at $500 has been established by RRC Polytech Continuing Education staff members and is available to any part time continuing education student with demonstrated financial need. The eligible candidate should submit a general application form, along with a short statement outlining how this award will make a difference. The award will be applied to the cost of an upcoming Continuing Education course.  The application deadline is November 15th. Please note the name of the award to enter on the application form. Once the application is submitted, instructions will be provided for submitting the required documents.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS) Award
Application Type:Specific Application
Categories:General Awards (all programs), Financial Need Awards
Two awards, valued at $500 each are available annually to assist students who are registered with DHHS and are experiencing a financial hardship or a complex situation that may place them at academic risk. Students must be eligible to continue in their program and demonstrate efforts in academic progress.  To apply, students must contact the DHHS manager and include an essay or summary describing the situation and/or need for financial support. Deadline for applications is October 15th for fall term and February 15th for winter term.
Emergency Loans and Bursaries
Application Type:Specific Application
Categories:General Awards (all programs)
Assistance is available for full-time students experiencing temporary financial difficulties that may prevent them from continuing their studies. Inquiries should be directed to the Student Service Centre. Funds available for this purpose are may also be provided from the following sources made available through The Winnipeg Foundation: A.J.S. (John) Taunton Fund and Ida Mary Trotter Fund, available to Indigenous students; Myrta & Bruce Moorhead Memorial Fund, Katherine Bender Bursary and Press Radio Fund, available to any student.
Gervin Alexander Dobbin Memorial Award
Application Type:General RRC Polytech Application (Login Required)
Categories:Students with Dependents Awards, Financial Need Awards
A $1000 award has been established to honour the memory of former Red River College Evening Program Supervisor, Gervin Alexander Dobbin. The award is available annually and is presented during the fall term to a part-time evening/Saturday program student who is a single parent with a financial need and who is currently registered in a Continuing Education program at RRC Polytech.  Application deadline is October 1st.  Please note the name of the award to enter on the application. 
Louis Riel Bursary
Application Type:General RRC Polytech Application (Login Required)
Categories:General Awards (all programs), Indigenous Student Awards, Financial Need Awards
Through funding provided by the Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) and matched by the Manitoba Scholarship and Bursary Initiative (MSBI), bursaries, valued a minimum of $1000, are available to eligible Metis students attending a certificate, diploma or degree program (excluding Apprenticeship and upgrading programs) at Red River College Polytechnic, who are maintaining satisfactory academic progress in their program.  There are two applications that must be submitted:  1. the Louis Riel Bursary online application is available from Louis Riel Institute; 2. the General RRC Polytech Application for Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships (link above) should be completed and submitted online. Only applicants who have submitted both applications by the application date will be eligible for consideration. Selection will be based on financial need (those receiving other funding, including MMF funding are still eligible to apply).  Applications will be accepted from August 1st to September 15th each year.  Applicants must be attending their program at the time of the application deadline.  Please note the name of the award to enter on the application.

Manitoba Hydro Bursaries
Application Type:Specific Application
Categories:General Awards (all programs), Indigenous Student Awards, Students with Disabilities Awards
Manitoba Hydro offers a number of awards, bursaries and scholarships to Red River College students who are of Indigenous ancestry or members of employment equity designated groups (women, Indigenous people, members of visible minority groups, and persons with disabilities).  A complete list including eligibility criteria, deadline dates, and application forms are available from their website https://www.hydro.mb.ca/careers/students/award_scholarship_bursary/ .  Manitoba Hydro reviews all applications and selects the recipients.  Those selected are generally notified by early December.  Completed application forms should be submitted directly to Manitoba Hydro by the indicated deadline date (October 1 in most cases).
Mary Guilbault Metis Award
Application Type:Specific Application
Categories:General Awards (all programs), Indigenous Student Awards
This award is available to Red River Metis students across Manitoba who excel in academics and show a strong connection to their Metis community.  Post-secondary students who have been a resident of Manitoba for the last 12 months may qualify for the Mary Guilbault Metis Award, administered by the Louis Riel Institute.  For further information and to apply, visit Louis Riel Institute (smapply.io).  Application deadline is October 1st.
Red River College Polytechnic Gold Medals
Application Type:Automatic Selection
Categories:General Awards (all programs)
The Red River College Polytechnic Gold Medals recognize students graduating from diploma or degree programs of two academic years or longer (excluding Apprenticeship programs).  Recipients are those who attain the highest cumulative grade point average at or above 3.80. The gold medal will be engraved with the recipient’s name, program of study and year and presented at the College's Convocation ceremony. Gold medals for programs which graduate students only between June and September will be presented at the Fall Convocation ceremonies.
Richard (Asher) Webb Social Justice Activist Memorial Award
Application Type:General RRC Polytech Application (Login Required)
Categories:General Awards (all programs), Financial Need Awards, Community Involvement Awards

This is an $1000 award given annually to a student who demonstrates exceptional effort and/or the ability to lead, organize and engage students or members of the community in embodying the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, multiculturalism and social justice.

The successful recipient will be a community activist, advocate or leader who has worked for systemic changes at various levels and with various social identities in mind. Their advocacy may involve (but is not limited to): human rights, LGBTT* issues, anti-racism, anti-poverty, public health, non-violence, community-building and student engagement, or encouraging others on issues of social justice that impact the lives of students and the broader community.

Applications will be evaluated by the Selection Committee, based on the following criteria:
• Making a significant contribution to equity, inclusion and social justice through community engagement, either in specific positions of responsibility or while involved in organizing activities. (Requirements: Student statement and at least one reference letter)
• Engaging and inspiring other students or members of the community to advocate on social justice issues that impact the lives of students or the general community.
• Financial need may also be considered. Applicants may choose to complete the financial section of the application, and/or include information.
All full-time and part-time Red River College students are welcome to apply. The general application form must be accompanied by a student statement and required letter(s) of reference in order to be considered. The deadline for applications is March 1st.  Please note the name of the award to enter on the application form. Once the application is submitted, instructions will be provided for submitting the required documents

RRC Polytech Adult Learning Centre Bursaries
Application Type:General RRC Polytech Application (Login Required)
Categories:General Awards (all programs), Financial Need Awards, Entrance Awards
Two bursaries valued at $750 each are available to students who have attended a minimum of four courses, achieved a minimum 75% average in their final term and graduated from an RRC Polytech Adult Learning Centre, who are continuing their education at RRC Polytech.  The bursaries are intended to assist with program fees for a certificate, diploma or degree program at the College and, as such, will be applied directly to those fees.  Students, whose fees are being covered by a sponsoring agency, will be eligible to receive the bursary to assist with other related costs.  Selection will be based on academic achievement and financial need.  Deadline for applications is October 15th.  Please note the name of the award to enter on the application. 
RRC Polytech Students' Association Chad Hildebrand Memorial Award
Application Type:General RRC Polytech Application (Login Required)
Categories:General Awards (all programs), Community Involvement Awards
Chad, a BA student, was a member of the Student Advisory Board (SAB) during the 1998-99 school year. He died in March of 2000 as a result of a hockey accident. The 1999-2000 SAB agreed to dedicate the Students’ Association Scholarship fund’s first award in Chad’s memory.  One $1,000 award shall be presented to a Red River College Polytechnic student, who is a current Student Association Board member, exhibits leadership qualities and is actively involved in the college and/or community. Applicants must submit a one-page statement describing their involvement in the college and/ or community.  The application deadline is February 15th. Please note the name of the award to enter on the application form. Once the application is submitted, instructions will be provided for submitting the required documents

RRC Polytech Students' Association Community Involvement Recognition Award
Application Type:General RRC Polytech Application (Login Required)
Categories:General Awards (all programs), Community Involvement Awards

One award of $1000 will be awarded annually to a Red River College Polytechnic student who can demonstrate exceptional involvement in their community and/or college. A letter of reference verifying the applicant's involvement must accompany the application.  The application deadline is October 15th. Please note the name of the award to enter on the application form. Once the application is submitted, instructions will be provided for submitting the required documents.

Southern Chiefs’ Organization Every Child Matters Scholarship
Application Type:General RRC Polytech Application (Login Required)
Categories:General Awards (all programs), Indigenous Student Awards, Community Involvement Awards

The Southern Chiefs’ Organization Every Child Matters Scholarship was created in honour of the children who attended residential schools and those who never made it home. Southern Chiefs’ Organization recognizes that all First Nation people, families, and communities have been impacted by the residential schools. The $2000 scholarship is intended to support Survivors and their descendants, as well as descendants of the families of the children who died.  The scholarship is to be awarded on the basis of academic merit to a status citizen of one of the Southern Chiefs’ Organization member First Nations (Berens River, Birdtail Sioux, Black River, Bloodvein, Brokenhead, Buffalo, Canupawakpa, Dakota, Dauphin River, Ebb and Flow, Gambler, Hollow Water, Keeseekoowenin, Kinonjeoshtegon, Lake Manitoba, Lake St. Martin, Little Grand Rapids, Little Saskatchewan, Long Plain, O-Ch-Chak-Koo-Sipi, Pauingassi, Point Pegui, Pinaymootang, Plains Pine Creek, Poplar River, Rolling River, Roseau River, Sagkeeng, Sandy Bay, Skownan, Tootinaowaziibeeng, or Waywayseecappo), who is a full- or part-time continuing student at the Red River College Polytechnic, who has successfully completed at least 12 credit hours, and who has made contributions to their school community or their community at large.  Applicants must submit a letter describing their school or community involvement.  The contact information of the chosen recipient shall be disclosed to the donor each year. Southern Chiefs' Organization Inc. observes an annual commemoration of all successful applicants. By submitting an application for the scholarship, the recipient of the Scholarship consents to be contacted through electronic mail or telephone for a brief interview with a member of Southern Chiefs’ Organization.  In the unlikely event of a mitigating circumstance, such as a protection order or equivalent, anonymity will be granted to the recipient of the Scholarship.  Application deadline is January 31st. Please note the name of the award to enter on the application form. Once the application is submitted, instructions will be provided for submitting the required documents. 

Student Accessibility Services Award
Application Type:Specific Application
Categories:General Awards (all programs), Students with Disabilities Awards, Financial Need Awards

One award, valued at $1500 is available annually to assist a student with a disability or disabilities (documented physical, mental health, learning disabilities, chronic medical conditions as well as a vision and hearing loss). Students who are experiencing significant financial need, and are maintaining satisfactory academic progress, may be eligible to receive this award.  Students may apply by speaking with an Accessibility Specialist in Student Accessibility Services or the Manager, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services. The application must include a letter of support from the Manager/Accessibility Specialist the student is working with and an essay or summary from the student describing their situation/need.  Submit the application to the Manager, Student Accessibility Services.  Deadline for applications is December 5th.

Student Accessibility Services Crisis Bursary
Application Type:Specific Application
Categories:General Awards (all programs), Financial Need Awards
Bursaries are available annually to assist students who are clients of Student Accessibility Services. Students who are experiencing financial hardship may be eligible to receive a bursary.  Criteria:
•The student is eligible to continue in program
•The student has significant financial need that without assistance, may place them at risk for withdrawing from their program
•The student demonstrates efforts at academic progress
Maximum bursary is $500. Students may apply one time per year for a crisis bursary.  No deadline date. Bursaries are available until limited funds expire. Inquiries should be directed to the student's Accessibility Specialist or Manager, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (when applicable).
Student Counselling Services Award
Application Type:Specific Application
Categories:General Awards (all programs)
One award, valued at $1500 is available annually to assist a student who is a client of Student Counselling Services who is experiencing a complex situation, and where issues resulting from this situation may place the student at academic risk.  The student must be eligible to continue in their program.   Students may apply by speaking with a counsellor in Student Counselling Services.  The application must include a letter of support from the counsellor the student is working with, and an essay or summary from the student describing their situation/need.  Submit the application to the Manager, Student Counselling Services. Deadline for applications is December 5th.
Student Counselling Services Crisis Bursaries
Application Type:Specific Application
Categories:General Awards (all programs), Financial Need Awards

Bursaries are available annually to assist students, who are clients of Student Counselling Services. Students who are experiencing financial hardship may be eligible to receive a bursary.  Criteria:
•The student is eligible to continue in program
•The student has significant financial need that without assistance, may place them at risk for withdrawing from their program
•The student demonstrates efforts at academic progress
Maximum bursary is $500. Students may apply one time per year for a crisis bursary.  No deadline date. Bursaries are available until limited funds expire. Inquiries should be directed to a manager or counsellor in Student Counselling Services.

UFCW Local 832 Annual Scholarship Award
Application Type:Specific Application
Categories:Entrance Awards
Scholarships are available for those who are UFCW members employed by companies that contribute to the Education and Training Trust Fund. Students enrolling in both full-time and part-time studies are eligible. Application deadline is June 1. For further information, contact the UFCW Training Centre.
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