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webCampus Certification

Many of our members find the courses at webCampus as a way to develop their professional skills and add to their resume. For this reason, we have designed five certificate programs to assist our members with reaching their potential. There are no costs associated with these UFCW-recognized certificates. Click on the program’s name below to see the description and components of the program.

  • Human Rights Advocate Certificate

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  • Labour Activist Certificate

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  • Media & Communication Certificate

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  • Occupational Health & Safety Certificate

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  • Retail Sector Specialist Certificate

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Human Rights Advocate

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Program Description
Creating awareness of inequities, supporting human rights advocacy and allyship are core characteristics of human rights activists. This program, offered by UFCW Canada’s webCampus, prepares students to better understand Human Rights laws as they relate to minority and equity-seeking groups. Participants will be introduced to the challenges facing diverse communities such as LGBTQI2S workers, Migrant workers and Indigenous Peoples, which often intersect with other elements of identity. In learning of diverse human rights perspectives, participants will strengthen their advocacy toolbox to challenge the exploitation of human rights faced by equity-seeking groups.

Program of Study (POS)
This new skills-oriented program has 2 components:

  • Component 1 – The Academic Component focuses on increasing comprehension of equity-seeking groups, exploring the legal foundation for claims, uncovering ways to get politically involved and the workplace application of human rights.

    *Once you have completed the Academic Component, you can apply for your Research Component. Please e-mail us at [email protected] to indicate your interest in pursuing this Certificate.
  • Component 2 – The Research Componentbuilds on webCampus courses and asks participants to demonstrate their knowledge. The end product will be a Final Report which identifies the skills you have learned and presents your research in the Human Rights field with a union focus. Click here for a sample outline.

Please note: UFCW recognizes the skills gained through these programs. Some colleges and universities across Canada have a PLAR (prior learning assessment and recognition) program that people may apply for to find out whether a particular college or university will offer equivalencies for these courses.

Please use the checklist provided below, to ensure that you have met all the requirements to apply for the Human Rights Advocate Certificate.

Academic Component

  • Being Inclusive:LGBTQ

  • Communicating in Tough Moments

  • Human Resource Advocate Part 1

  • Human Resource Advocate Part 2

  • Human Rights & Diversity

  • Making a Difference: Canadian Activism

  • Mental Health Matters: Part 1 - The Mental Health Disconnect

  • Mental Health Matters: Part 2 - Focus on the Workplace

  • Mental Health Matters: Part 3 - Being the Support

  • Politics Matter: Women Matter

  • Restoring Human Dignity: The Aboriginal Legacy

  • Union Culture and Solidarity

Research Component

  • Final Research Report

This program is evaluated periodically and changes may occur.

It is important to e-mail [email protected] to indicate that you are interested in taking this certificate program and to ensure that you are notified if changes occur to this program.

If you have any questions please feel free to send us an e-mail at [email protected] or call toll-free: 1-866-865-0202.

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Labour Activist Certificate

Program Description

This program, offered by UFCW Canada’s webCampus, provides students with the tools needed to better understand the role and rights of being a labour activist. The courses examine the skills required to be an effective steward, and provide information that every member can use to become active in their workplace.

Program of Study (POS)

This program has 2 components:

  • Component 1 – The Academic Component offers courses that provide participants with a wide range of knowledge that an effective activist can utilize in the workplace.

    *Once you have completed the Academic Component, you can apply for your Research Component. Please e-mail us at [email protected] to indicate your interest in pursuing this Certificate.

  • Component 2 – The Research Component builds on webCampus courses and asks participants to demonstrate their knowledge. The end product will be a Final Research Project that identifies the skills you have learned and presents your research in the Labour Rights field. Click here for a sample outline.

Please note: UFCW recognizes the skills gained through these programs. Some colleges and universities across Canada have a PLAR (prior learning assessment and recognition) program that people may apply for to find out whether a particular college or university will offer equivalencies for these courses.

Please use the checklist provided below, to ensure that you have met all the requirements to apply for the Labour Activist Certificate.

Academic Component

Complete EIGHT courses from the following selection:

  • Advanced Stewarding

  • Better Note Taking

  • Communicating with Confidence

  • Communicating in Tough Moments

  • Effective Meetings

  • Fear & Intimidation in the Workplace

  • Handling Tough Issues @ Work

  • Investigations

  • Preparing for Arbitration

  • Problem Solving

  • Steward Essentials

  • Understanding Arbitration

  • Understanding Collective Bargaining

Complete TEN courses from the following selection:
  • Being Inclusive:LGBTQ

  • Everyday Leadership

  • Human Rights and Diversity

  • Influencing Democracy

  • Introduction to Canadian Politics

  • Introduction to the Union and Stewardship

  • Labour History Part 1

  • Labour History Part 2

  • Making a Difference

  • Politics Matter, Women Matter

  • Proud to be Union

  • Restoring Human Dignity: The Aboriginal Legacy

  • Together Fairness Works

  • Understanding Political Campaigns

  • Union Culture and Solidarity

  • Unions and the Global Economy

Research Component

  • Final Research Project

This program is evaluated periodically and changes may occur.

It is important to e-mail [email protected] to indicate that you are interested in taking this certificate program and to ensure that you are notified of any changes that may occur to this program.

If you have any questions, please feel free to send us an e-mail at [email protected] or call toll-free at 1-866-865-0202.

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Media & Communication Specialist

 Click here for a short introductory video.

Program Description

This program, offered by UFCW Canada’s webCampus, trains students in multimedia and communication skills. With these skills, participants may open doors to various roles in marketing and communication within the union, business and non-profit sectors. Participants may also use these courses as a springboard to further education as freelance communication professionals.

Program of Study (POS)

This new skills-oriented program has 2 components:

  • Component 1 – The Academic Component  includes courses in computer training, media literacy, Microsoft Word & Excel, along with other offerings that will help to enhance your media and communication skills.

    *Once you have completed the Academic Component, you can apply for your Research Component. Please e-mail us at [email protected] to indicate your interest in pursuing this Certificate.

  • Component 2 – The Research Component builds on webCampus courses and requires the participants to demonstrate their knowledge. The end product will be a Final Report which identifies the skills you have learned and presents your research in the Media & Communication field. Click here for a sample outline.

Please note: UFCW recognizes the skills gained through these programs. Some colleges and universities across Canada have a PLAR (prior learning assessment and recognition) program that people may apply for to find out whether a particular college or university will offer equivalencies for these courses. 

Please use the checklist provided below, to ensure that you have met all the requirements to apply for the Media & Communication Specialist Certificate.

Academic Component

Foundation Courses. Complete ALL of the following:

  • Exploring Digital Skills

  • Media Literacy

  • Microsoft PowerPoint

  • Microsoft Word

  • Microsoft Excel

  • Microsoft Outlook

  • Communicating with Confidence: Public Speaking

Section Two: Select five from the following:

  • Windows 10 Essentials

  • Evernote

  • Google Docs

  • Microsoft Access

  • Skype for Business

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Microsoft Publisher

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • GoToMeeting

Research Component:

  • Final Research Report

This program is evaluated periodically and changes may occur.

It is important to e-mail [email protected] to indicate that you are interested in taking this certificate program and to ensure that you are notified if changes occur to this program.

If you have any questions please feel free to send us an e-mail at [email protected] or call toll-free: 1-866-865-0202.

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Occupational Health & Safety Certificate

Program Description

This program, offered by UFCW Canada’s webCampus, provides students with the knowledge and power to ensure their Health and Safety Rights are protected. Educated workers who know these rights would positively influence not only their own, but also their coworkers’ lives for the better.

Program of Study (POS)

This Occupational Health and Safety program has 2 components:

  • Component 1 – The Academic Component (minimum of 168 hours of courses) includes 132 hours of mandatory courses and 36 hours of courses chosen from the Sector Two Foundation & Workplace Essentials.

    *Once you have completed the Academic Component, you can apply for your Research Component. Please e-mail us at [email protected]  to indicate your interest in pursuing this Certificate.

  • Component 2 – The Research Component is dedicated to developing your skills and applying your knowledge for the benefit and general well-being of the Health & Safety community. The end product will be a Final Research Project that identifies the skills that you have learned and presents your research in the Occupational Health & Safety field. Click here for a sample outline.

Please note: UFCW recognizes the skills gained through these programs. Some colleges and universities across Canada have a PLAR (prior learning assessment and recognition) program that people may apply for to find out whether a particular college or university will offer equivalencies for these courses.

Please use the checklist provided below, to ensure that you have met all the requirements to apply for the Workplace Rights Occupational Health & Safety Certificate. Keep in mind that a course may appear on more than one list, but it can only be taken once for credit toward the certificate.

Academic Component

Foundation Courses. Complete ALL of the following:

  • Health & Safety – Level 1 - Part 1

  • Health & Safety – Level 1 - Part 2

  • Health & Safety – Level 2 – Law - Part 1

  • Health & Safety – Level 2 – Law - Part 2

  • Health & Safety – Level 2 –Committees - Part 1

  • Health & Safety – Level 2 –Committees - Part 2

Sector One Foundations. Complete ALL of the following:

  • Applying Ergonomics to Prevent Musculoskeletal Injuries

  • Emergency Preparedness & Pandemic Planning

  • Globally Harmonized System / WHMIS

  • Personal Protective Equipment

  • Stress in the Workplace

  • Workplace Violence

Sector Two Foundations. Complete SIX courses from:

  • AIDS Awareness

  • Biological Hazards

  • Critical Incident & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

  • Dusts & Fibre Hazards

  • Dyes & Fabric Treatments

  • Hazards of Mould

  • Heat and Cold Stress

  • Hours of Work

  • Infectious Diseases

  • Lighting Hazards

  • Man Made Mineral Fibres

  • Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

  • Pesticides

  • Solvent Exposures

  • Vehicle Driving Hazards

  • Work Organization

Workplace essentials. Complete SIX courses from the following:

  • Confined Spaces

  • Confined Spaces Plan & Program

  • Conveyor Systems

  • Electrical Hazards

  • Fire & Explosions

  • Flammables & Combustibles

  • Hand Tools

  • Lockout

  • Moving Machine Parts

  • Propane Handling

  • Solvent Exposures

  • Welding Hazards

Research Component

  • Final Research Project

This program is evaluated periodically and changes may occur.

It is important to e-mail [email protected] to indicate that you are interested in taking this certificate program and to ensure that you are notified of any changes that may occur to the program.

If you have any questions, please feel free to send us an e-mail at [email protected] or call toll-free at 1-866-865-0202.

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Retail Sector Specialist

Program Description
This program, offered by UFCW Canada’s webCampus, provides exposure to and involvement with the practical aspects of the retail sector. In addition, students are asked to focus on specific areas within Retail that will provide a more comprehensive understanding of department-specific topics.

Program of Study (POS)
This program has 2 components:

  • Component 1 – The Academic Component recognizes the importance of both health and technical sections to better understand the various structures within the retail sector.

    *Once you have completed the Academic Component, you can apply for your Research Component. Please e-mail us at [email protected] to indicate your interest in pursuing this Certificate.

  • Component 2 – The Research Component builds on webCampus courses and requires the participants to demonstrate their knowledge. The end product will be a Final Report which identifies the skills you have learned and presents your research in the Retail Sector. Click here for a sample outline.

Please note: UFCW recognizes the skills gained through these programs. Some colleges and universities across Canada have a PLAR (prior learning assessment and recognition) program that people may apply for to find out whether a particular college or university will offer equivalencies for these courses.

Please use the checklist provided below, to ensure that you have met all the requirements to apply for the Retail Sector Specialist Certificate.

Academic Component

Complete ALL of the following:

  • Dealing with Customer Rage

  • Ergonomics for Retail Workers

  • Food Safety: The Next Steps

  • Health & Safety in the Food & Service Sector Part 1

  • Health & Safety in the Food & Service Sector Part 2

  • Intro to HACCP (Hazard analysis and critical control points)

Choose ONE of the following and complete ALL parts:

  • Retail Communication Skills Part 1
  • Retail Communication Skills Part 2

or

  • Developing Sales Skills

or

  • Human Resource Advocate Part 1
  • Human Resource Advocate Part 2

Specialty Courses. Choose ONE of the following and complete ALL parts

  • Cosmetic Technician – Part 1
  • Cosmetic Technician – Part 2

or

  • Culinary Skills: Cooking Foundations
  • Culinary Skills: Intro to the Industry
  • Culinary Skills: The Chef’s Knife

or

  • Floral Design – Part 1
  • Floral Design – Part 2
  • Floral Design – Part 3

or

  • Food Nutrition Specialist - Part 1
  • Food Nutrition Specialist - Part 2

or

  • Garden Foundations
  • Gardening Design

or

  • Health Food Clerk - Part 1
  • Health Food Clerk - Part 2

or

  • Health & Fitness Specialist- Part 1
  • Health & Fitness Specialist - Part 2

or

  • Shelf Management - Part 1
  • Shelf Management - Part 2

or

  • Pharmacy Assistant - Part 1
  • Pharmacy Assistant - Part 2
  • Pharmacy Assistant - Part 3

Research Component:

  • Final Research Report

This program is evaluated periodically and changes may occur.

It is important to e-mail [email protected] to indicate that you are interested in taking this certificate program and to ensure that you are notified of any changes that may occur to the program.

If you have any questions, please feel free to send us an e-mail at [email protected] or call toll-free at 1-866-865-0202.

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