June 23, 2020
Nautisme Québec in collaboration with the CQRHT, offers marina managers free training lasting 1 hour 30 minutes divided into 3 sessions of 30 minutes. Over the past few weeks, many of you have reviewed the layout and work procedures to limit the risk of the spread of COVID-19. Whether you are implementing measures, or want to validate and refine them, this training is relevant to you! Be equipped to put in place realistic and effective solutions, then transmit these new ways of doing things to employees.
The time slot below is reserved for managers of marinas and members of the nautical industry.
• June 23, 1:30 to 2 p.m.
• June 25, 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
• June 26, 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Hurry, places are limited and it's free!
Registration link: https://cqrht.vivadminsys.com/students/courses/available?session_id=35645
Other training is available. You will find all the details on the Alliance website.
NAUTISME QUÉBEC FREE TRAINING: PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR COVID-19
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