SCM - The School of Loss Control Technology
SCM Risk Management Services has a long and proud tradition of providing loss control training to inspectors, underwriters, risk managers, brokers and agents in Canada. We offer accredited courses along with seminars customized to meet your specific technical training needs.
Upcoming Courses
NEW: The mark previously required to challenge the insurance Institute examination was 68% or above. All students completing Standard Course A-1; A-2; A-3 and A-4 examination at The School with a pass mark of 60% or above (not 68%), are eligible to write the Institute examination. This applies to everyone who attended Standard Courses at The School from August 1, 2009 onwards.
SPACES AVAILABLE ON ALL COURSES
Electrical, Heating, Plumbing Systems
August 23, 2010
Markham ON
Commercial Cooking Systems Seminar
August 25, 2010
Markham ON
Building Construction, Fire Protection, and Basic Hazards - Course A-1
September 7 - November 23, 2010
Ontario - Location to be advised
Liability Loss Prevention - Course A-3
September 8 - November 24, 2010
Ontario - Location to be advised
Liability Loss Prevention - Course A-3
September 27 - 30, 2010
Markham ON
Building Construction, Fire Protection, and Basic Hazards - Course A-1
October 4 - 8, 2010
Markham ON
Special Hazards and Processes - Course A-2
October 18 - 22, 2010
Markham ON
Crime Loss Prevention - Course A-4
November 1 - 4, 2010
Markham ON
A Wide Range of Courses Available in 2010
2010 Course Schedule for courses held in Ontario and Nova Scotia
* For course information and enrollment, please contact:
Registrar, The School of Loss Control Technology
Yvonne Lincoln
Tel: 905-882-6300 x5404
Toll free: 1-800-268-8080 x5404
Fax: 905-695-6543
E-mail: yvonne.lincoln@scm.ca
Commercial Courses
A-1 Building Construction, Fire Protection and Basic Hazards (Insurance Institute of Canada CIP Course C36)
- This five day course including examination, will provide you with valuable information on building construction, common fire hazards and fire protection techniques.
- The practical information derived from this course will improve your understanding of risk analysis and provide you with essential information that you can apply on a day-to-day basis, whether you are involved in underwriting, claims or loss prevention.
A-2 Special Hazards and Processes (Insurance Institute of Canada CIP Course C37)
- This five day course including examination, will explain many of the hazards found in industry today. You will review different types of industrial processes, learn how to assess various associated hazards and gain insight into effective methods of protecting against costly losses.
- The knowledge gained in risk assessment and loss control will assist you in improving underwriting profitability.
A-3 Liability Loss Prevention (Insurance Institute of Canada CIP Course C38)
- This four day course including examination, will improve your understanding of liability hazards and offer solutions to complex and potentially costly liability loss exposures in today’s litigious society. You will learn how to protect against unforeseen losses and minimize unavoidable risks.
- Using case studies, you will learn valuable techniques to help you make informed decisions to minimize and prevent liability losses.
RESCUE – Residential Education Seminars Concerning Underwriting & Evaluation
These seminars provide participants with insight into current underwriting issues and include an overview of the inspection process.
Systems of Evaluation – Replacement Cost Issues Made Easy
This seminar takes a detailed look into replacement valuation issues. Participants will come away with a better understanding of residential construction costs and their relationship to insurance value.
Topics for discussion include factors affecting replacement cost, a review of evaluation systems and an overview of home construction specific to the variables in structure types.
Residential Systems – An Overview of the Mechanics of a Home
This seminar provides insight into the internal mechanicals of a house, including the electrical, plumbing and heating systems, as well as roof coverings.
Discussion is focused on code compliance, providing attendees with limited knowledge in this area sufficient information and confidence to make informed underwriting decisions.
Solid Fuel Burning Systems – From Floor Pad to Chimney: The Visual Inspection of a System
This seminar provides a detailed review of wood heat. Emphasis is directed toward safety concerns, code compliance and a hands-on approach to this viable heat source.
Topics covered include an overview of wood and pellet burning appliances, combination furnaces, venting, shielding and floor protection. The knowledge obtained from this session will allow participants to better understand the workings of a solid fuel burning system.
Fuel Storage Tanks – From Installation to Failure
This seminar provides an insurance perspective of domestic fuel storage tanks giving insight into failures that not only affect the environment, but property owners and insurance companies alike. Proper installation of domestic oil tanks as well as propane tanks will be reviewed.
Topics for discussion include signs of deterioration, code compliance, proper installation and potential exposure to the insurer.
