Training
The Guysborough County Inshore Fishermen’s Association coordinates and partners with other training institutions to deliver industry regulated or requested training in and around the fishing communities. Training is offered at the GCIFA training facility in Canso to reduce travel time and expenses for fishermen. Occasionally, courses are offered at a reduced rate when the GCIFA staff completes the coordination and administration work.

The GCIFA partners with:
Nova Scotia Community College - School of Fisheries (http://www.nscc.ns.ca/marine/sof/index.html)
Nova Scotia Sector Council (http://www.nsfsc.ca/)
Nova Scotia Department of Education – Workplace Education (http://www.ednet.ns.ca/)
Transport Canada (http://www.tc.gc.ca/en/menu.htm)
Canadian Council of Professional Fish Harvesters (http://www.ccpfh-ccpp.org/)
Guysborough County Adult Learning Association (http://www.nald.ca/gala/)
St. John Ambulance (http://www.sja.ca/splash.aspx)
Local community groups

Courses offered include:
Marine Emergency Duties A1
Marine Advanced First Aid
Fishing Master Class IV
Digital Radio Operators Certification
Navigation
WHIMIS
Safe Boating
Community training programs
Basic Computer and other Essential Skills Training
Fishermen’s Income Tax Preparation

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