Red River College , Winkler Courses

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Business

Business studies offer programs that educate students in the fields of administration, accounting, insurance, marketing, international business, Mathematics, Business management, Records management, and Business software.

The students are trained in various skill sets including:

  • list items business office software
  • list items administrative procedures
  • list items communication
  • list items event planning
  • list items teamwork
  • list items bookkeeping
  • list items accounting
  • list items payroll
  • list items computer skills
  • list items general business practices
  • list items supervision
  • list items management
  • list items leadership.

The courses are offered full-time, part-time and online too.

The graduates are prepared to start their careers in positions like:

  • list items Administrative Assistant
  • list items Administrative Professional
  • list items Executive Assistant
  • list items Office Assistant, Receptionist
  • list items Data Entry Clerk
  • list items Entry-level accountant.

RRC also provides applied research initiative in the field of business that focuses on applying the business knowledge on the local community and regional businesses. Directions conference is held every year to connect students with industry experts. There are diploma and certificate courses available in the areas mentioned. 

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Community Services

Community Services offers programs that train the students for a rewarding career through which they can help and change the lives of people, including adults, seniors, and children. The University has one of the best community services across all the parallel universities.

The programs are offered in the fields of: American Sign Language, Child and Youth Care, Disability Support, Early Childhood Education, and Therapeutic Recreation.

The program offers extensive practical sessions and fieldwork in various community settings. Students are also trained in relationship development, family dynamics, and support and intervention courses. The graduates are trained to be job-ready. Courses are also offered in the field of library and technology management to impart to the students the necessary skills to become an employee of a library. The positions that graduates can opt for are interpreters, early childhood educators, and a library technician. 

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Computer and Information Systems Technology

Computer and Information Systems Technology offers programs that cover and include software, hardware and all the basic disciplines of Information Technology and Computer Science. Students are offered work experience in their chosen field of study. The work experience can either be a co-op placement or an industry project. Along with industry-relevant technical training, students are also trained in business understanding and management.

This department has affiliations with the many professional groups, namely:

  • list items Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS)
  • list items Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC)
  • list items Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC)
  • list items Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
  • list items Information and Communications Technology Association of Manitoba (ICTAM) 
  • list items Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL).

The laboratories are well equipped with all the advanced technologies and actual production access level switches, routers and firewalls along with a virtualized server network. Modern Networking labs and project space are also provided by RRC. The programs are accredited by the Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC).  

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Creative Art

Creative Arts offers programs in the fields of creative writing, designing, advertising, animation, and graphic design. It also offers advanced post-graduate certificate courses of an eighth-month duration.

 Graduates can get job placements in industries like visual effects, 3D imaging, printing, animation and graphics, advertising, marketing, journalism, broadcasting, social media, data analytics, and photography. An entrance portfolio has to be submitted for review by the students applying for the  postgraduate certificate courses.

The programs are associated with industries like the Graphic Designers Canada (GDC) and the Association of Graphic Designers Canada (RGD). There are digital lab and photography studio for the students enrolled in photography.

The photography skills that are focused on are

  • list items digital image manipulation
  • list items dSLR camera operation
  • list items lighting
  • list items composition
  • list items printing
  • list items exposure
  • list items processing
  • list items retouching
  • list items editing.

RRC also partners with Professional Photographers of Canada, Professional Photographers of Canada – Manitoba Chapter and Manitoba Camera Club.    

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Education

Education offers programs that train students in the essentials of teaching, supporting and guiding the next generation. The focussed fields of study include business, technology, and vocational trades. Diploma, integrated 5-year courses, and Bachelor of Education courses are offered by RRC.

The education imparted includes knowledge of a wide range of disciplines like management, marketing, information technology, accounting,  digital photography, animation, film, and multimedia. Students gain work experience by working alongside other trained professionals in various children centers and teaching facilities.

The graduates will be trained to plan, organize, communicate effectively, manage the learning environment, follow learning styles and teaching strategies and conduct assessments and evaluation of student’s performance.   

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Engineering and Construction Technology

Engineering and Construction Technology offers courses in the fields of engineering, manufacturing, and Computer-Aided Design.

The engineering subjects covered are architecture, manufacturing, civil, construction, mechanical and electrical disciplines. The first year is common for all; students are allowed to choose their special field of study in their second year. The final term of the program requires students to complete a project. Students are also offered opportunities to gain work experience through co-op placements. RRC provides advanced laboratories required for learning which include a fully furnished robotics laboratory. The courses are accredited by Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba (CTTAM) and the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT).

The programs offered in Construction Technology enables the students to apply for various external exams and assessments that include the Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal exams, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Green Associate exam and, National accreditation from the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS).

The graduates can apply for positions such as architects, engineers, interior designers, home builders, contractors, and fabricators.  

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Health Sciences

Health Sciences offers programs that train the students to obtain a successful career in the medical and pharmaceutical fields. The programs are divided into allied health science, life sciences, and nursing.

They are provided in various fields including:

  • list items cardiac sonography
  • list items medical laboratory sciences
  • list items medical radiologic technology
  • list items MRI
  • list items spectroscopy
  • list items occupational health and safety
  • list items paramedicine
  • list items biology
  • list items chemistry
  • list items dental assistants
  • list items health information management
  • list items veterinary technology
  • list items nursing.

The programs have been recognized by the Canadian Forces. The courses mandate a 44-week practical training that provides an opportunity for the students to work with health care professionals in a health care setting.

The program also trains the students to become a Canadian Medical Laboratory Technologist by enabling them to appear for the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Sciences Certification (CSMLS) examination. The nursing programs offer training in a private clinic and community service experiences in the second year. 

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Hospitality 

Hospitality offers courses that focus on the fields of:

  • list items culinary arts
  • list items hospitality
  • list items tourism managementprofessional
  • list items baking pastry.

The programs include two paid co-op work placements during the study period to emphasize industry-relevant learning experiences.

The programs have various industry partnerships including:

  • list items Bothwell Cheese
  • list items Granny's Poultry Farmers Cooperative
  • list items Callebaut
  • list items Garland Canada and, Rational.

Additional skills such as safety equipment usage, sanitation, and inspection are also focused upon by the programs offered by RRC.  

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Indigenous Education

Indigenous Education offers courses and support services for students who self-declare themselves as indigenous. The ACCESS Model Program and Indigenous student resource center are especially designed for the indigenous people. Various pathway programs are offered to make the students ready both academically and financially. The pathway programs mainly focus on areas like engineering technology, health sciences, trade, business, and creative arts.

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Skilled Trades

Skilled Trades offers courses that meet the labor and training needs to create a well trained job-ready workforce. The programs cover basic trades such as carpentry, welding, electrical, plumbing, precision metal machining, and cabinetry. The Government of Manitoba, Entrepreneurship, Training, and Trade provides apprenticeship opportunities for students to learn industry-relevant skills and experience working in a real environment.

The main skills focused on are:

  • list items safe operation of tools and equipment
  • list items safe and proper use of woodworking machines
  • list items working with pipes as per specifications
  • list items reading blueprints
  • list items fundamentals of electricity and wiring
  • list items welding processes. 
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Transportation Technology

Transportation Technology provides programs related to designing, manufacturing and maintaining various transport systems. The main areas of focus are aerospace and railways. The graduates opt for positions like technicians, engineers, manufacturers, and mechanics. Aerospace Manufacturing was developed by Boeing Canada, Bristol Aerospace, and RRC to train students to be skilled on-demand production workers.

The programs involve 25% theory and 75% practical sessions. An exclusive diesel mechanics workshop is available for training. The practical work includes working on engines, automatic transmissions, standard transmissions, basic electric and brake systems. The program assesses the students before admission with the help of a math and reading skills diagnostic testing session.

The areas of expertise of the programs are:

  • list items metalworking
  • list items spray painting
  • list items repairing
  • list items restoring damaged vehicles
  • list items auto body repair and painting
  • list items adjusting and repairing heavy mobile equipment
  • list items magnetic particle and liquid penetrant inspection
  • list items repairing and servicing gasoline-powered equipment like Lawn and garden equipment
  • list items chainsaws and All-terrain vehicles
  • list items applying hand brakes on stationary and moving equipment
  • list items switching and sequencing cars.
Is Red River a good college?
 
Red River College (RRC), is among the largest applied learning and research institute in Manitoba. It prepares its graduates to become leaders in their fields and is well recognized for the same. Around 200+ full-time and part-time courses are offered which include undergraduate, postgraduate degrees, and diploma and certificate courses.
Does Red River College give work permit?
 
Yes, the college is eligible for a work permit for postgraduate students. Students might choose to submit an application for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) if they intend to continue working in Canada for up to three years (depending on the length of your program).
How much does Red River College Cost?
 
Indian students at the college pay about 6.8 lakhs annually on average on the course expenses. Students must also pay an additional 4-5 lakhs for housing in addition to their tuition costs.
How long does it take to get accepted into Red River College?
 
After receiving the supporting documents by mail, Red River College typically processes applications in up to four weeks. Red River College should receive all paperwork within 30 days of the online application being submitted.  
 
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