Overview
There are three courses available through the School of Continuing Education.
The complete Disability and Community Support Diploma program is available through Red River College's full-time program.
Courses and Descriptions
(Click the course name to view the description of the course)
In addition to Transfer of Credit from a recognized post secondary institution,
other RPL processes are available for
RPL courses.
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For courses with no
RPL, please check
www.rrc.ca/rpl for additional contact information.
DCSP-1021Values and Issues in Disability
More InformationStudents will be introduced to the role that values and attitudes play in the development of services and support for people with disabilities. The history of North American disability services and support (1800s – present) is presented, including the implications of institutionalization, eugenics. In addition, students will explore current topics that potentially have a heightened effect on individuals who have a disability.
DCSP-2034Leadership and Teamwork in Human Services Settings
More InformationThis course prepares students for meaningful work, by providing them with information and techniques to engage effectively in collaborative and dynamic human service settings. Students will develop skills aimed at increasing their confidence and ability to contribute to a team environment. The concept of ‘leadership at all levels’ is woven through the topics, with emphasis on self-awareness, constructive communication and team building.
DISA-1001Foundations in Disability & Community Support
More InformationAn entry level course at the new employee requiring an introduction and orientation to the field of Developmental Services. New employees require basic skills training, and information to do their job safely and effectively. Areas to be addressed would include but not be restricted to: communication; planning and programming; health and safety issues; documentation; and a variety of areas viewed as essential by employers. They will recognize the value in providing services that are value based, respectful of individuals and their rights, and consistent with the new Vulnerable Persons Legislation in Manitoba. They also need basic knowledge in understanding the overall service delivery system and the role they will play in the organization they will be employed in.
As of Fall 2022, this course will no longer be offered and will be replaced with
DCSP-1021 Values and Issues in Disability. Please click
here to see information and schedule of this course.
DISA-1005Direct Support Worker
More InformationThis course develops the knowledge and skills students will need to work as a Direct Support Worker or a Direct Support Provider. Students will become familiar with the expectations and responsibilities of the role and the knowledge and skills required to work in a variety of direct support settings. This will include such topics as interpersonal communications, attitudes about disability, legislation and regulations, services settings and models of support and assisting people with intellectual disabilities through all stages of adulthood.
MGMT-1067Supervision in Human Service Settings
More InformationLearn how to manage the work of others and supervise staff effectively in human service settings. The course covers leadership, teamwork, the role of the supervisor, effective communication, problem employee behaviour, and correction and reinforcement. Students will gain competency in the effective review of employee behaviour, and follow-up in the appraisal process, and will understand the negative outcomes of conflict-avoidance.
MGMT-1067 Supervision in Human Service Settings will be replaced with DCSP-2034 Leadership and Teamwork in Human Service Settings, which will be available in Winter 2023. Please check back for more information at a later date.
Students enrolling in Part-Time and Online Education courses may be required to purchase textbooks and materials at participating Campus Store locations or online at bookstore.rrc.ca. Student booklists will be available approximately 3 weeks prior to scheduled course start dates. Please ensure materials are purchased in advance, to be available for the start date.
Note: Courses requiring a textbook will show "TR" in the Delivery field.
These courses will be available at a later date. Please check back again.
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/future-students/computer-requirements/ 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
Currently displaying 6 results.
Gervin Alexander Dobbin Memorial Award
Gervin Alexander Dobbin Memorial Award
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.
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
Louis Riel Bursary
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.
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.
Richard (Asher) Webb Social Justice Activist Memorial Award
Richard (Asher) Webb Social Justice Activist Memorial Award
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 and have required supporting document ready. The confirmation email you receive for the application will provide instructions for submitting the required documents.
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 and have required supporting document ready. The confirmation email you receive for the application will provide instructions for submitting the required documents.
RRC Polytech Students' Association Chad Hildebrand Memorial Award
RRC Polytech Students' Association Chad Hildebrand Memorial Award
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 and have additional required documents ready to upload.
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 and have additional required documents ready to upload.
Southern Chiefs’ Organization Every Child Matters Scholarship
Southern Chiefs’ Organization Every Child Matters Scholarship
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 and have additional required documents ready to upload.
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 and have additional required documents ready to upload.
UFCW Local 832 Annual Scholarship Award
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.
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.
