THE SCHOOL OF RMS 2014 SYLLABUS

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1 THE SCHOOL OF RMS 2014 SYLLABUS Training for Brokers, Customer Service Personnel, Fire Prevention Personnel, Industry Vendors, Loss Control Personnel, Risk Managers, Property & Casualty Underwriters

2 THE SCHOOL OF LOSS CONTROL TECHNOLOGY OUR SCHOOL Recognized as a world class training facility since 1961 No membership fees Enrollment in our Newsletter OUR COURSES Hands on practical experience relating to reallife situations Final examination to gauge success Results are distributed within 3 weeks of completion Upon completion, the participant is able to immediately return to his or her profession fully equipped with the skills acquired within the course Continuing education accreditation for various industry sectors in all provinces with a continuing education criteria Courses and manuals are reviewed and revised annually to current best practices, codes, standards and legislation OUR INSTRUCTORS Instructors are experts in their field Course and instructors are evaluated per course by the students OUR STUDENTS Teacher /student ratio of no more than 20:1 Our students say: Fun Real life examples All courses should be this way OUR PRICES Competitive course fees which include all materials and manuals No hidden or additional fees No examination fees Minimal examination rewrite fees Invoicing available for member companies CUSTOM COURSES Custom courses and seminars can be developed in a quick and efficient manner to meet the client s specific needs The RMS School operates within SCM Canada which is Canada s largest claims & loss control service provider which allows for on-going feedback and best industry practices REGISTER NOW!!! *REGISTRATION FORM ATTACHED

3 Please see below for the outlined courses and when they are being offered. A1 - Building Construction, Fire Protection and Basic Hazards (4 day course) (March 25, 26, 27 & 28) This 4 day course will provide an overview of current types of building construction, common fire hazards, methods of fire detection and types of fire protection. The practical, hands-on approach 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 claims, underwriting or loss prevention. Building construction Heating of buildings Electrical systems Flammable liquids Basic hazards Portable extinguishers Automatic sprinklers Automatic fixed extinguishing systems Insurance Institute of Canada- C36 RIBO- 16 hours Technical Insurance Council of BC- 24 hours Technical Supported by the Canadian Fire Safety Association Approved by Building Owners and Managers Institute International Inc. (BOMI) Ministry of Alberta Finance- 24 hours General, CHAD- 26 hours Technical $ plus HST/GST A2 - Special Hazards and Processes (4 day course) (April 22, 23, 24 & 25) This 4 day course 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. Those who would benefit most would include fire protection engineers, loss prevention inspectors, insurance underwriters, brokers and risk managers. Heating and cooling equipment Static and lighting Basic fire alarm systems Dusty occupancies Liquefied petroleum gases Flammable liquid occupancies Insurance Institute of Canada- C36 RIBO- 16 hours Technical Insurance Council of BC- 24 hours Technical Supported by the Canadian Fire Safety Association Approved by Building Owners and Managers Institute International Inc. (BOMI) Ministry of Alberta Finance- 24 hours General, CHAD- 26 hours Technical $ plus HST/GST

4 A3 - Liability Loss Prevention (3 day course) (May 27, 28 & 29) This 3 day course 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 in your daily work. Those who would benefit most from attending this course include underwriters, loss prevention personnel, claims handlers and adjusters and risk managers. Law pertaining to liability insurance Legal relationships Exit requirements Manufacturer s and Safety Association contractor liability Products liability Premises liability Insurance Institute of Canada- C36 RIBO- 16 hours Technical Insurance Council of BC- 24 hours Technical Supported by the Canadian Fire Safety Association Approved by Building Owners and Managers Institute International Inc. (BOMI) Ministry of Alberta Finance- 24 hours General, CHAD- 26 hours Technical $ plus HST/GST Automatic Sprinkler Systems (1 day seminar) (May 14) Courses on sprinkler system design, maintenance, and inspection are offered on a regular and custom basis throughout Canada. Depending on the topics covered, courses will vary in length from one to three days. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the basic origins of sprinkler systems to the wide variety of fire protection systems utilized today. Fire code and NFPA test requirements will be discussed including test frequency, procedures and relevancy. Students will complete sample calculations on high piled storage, rack storage and review water supplies, including how they are affected by factors such as friction loss and elevation. History of Sprinkler Systems Introduction to automatic sprinkler systems Quick opening devices Testing of automatic sprinkler systems Preaction and deluge systems Antifreeze systems and backflow prevention Sprinkler layout Basic Hydraulics High piled storage Rack storage Supported by the Canadian Fire Safety Association Approved by Building Owners and Managers Institute International Inc. (BOMI) $ plus HST/GST

5 Solid Fuel Burning Appliances (1/2 day seminar) (April 17-8:30 am - 1:30 pm) This 1/2- day seminar will provide Brokers, Agents and Underwriters alike with a detailed review of wood heat. Emphasis will be directed toward safety concerns, code compliance and a hands-on approach to this viable heat source. The knowledge obtained from this session will allow participants to better understand the workings of a solid fuel burning system and provide confidence to make informed underwriting decisions. Wood and Pellet appliances Wood burning furnaces/boilers CSA B-365 requirements Minimum requirements Floor protection Shielding Chimney and venting RIBO- 4 hours Technical Insurance Council of BC- 4 hours Technical Insurance Council of Manitoba- 4 hours Technical Alberta Insurance Council- 4 hours General, $ plus HST/GST Residential Systems (1 day seminar) (May 22) This one day seminar will provide Brokers, Agents and Underwriters alike with insight into the systems of a house including the electrical, plumbing, and heating systems as well as roof coverings. Discussion will focus on code compliance providing those with limited knowledge in this area sufficient information and confidence to make informed underwriting decisions. Major changes to the building code over the years Main electrical service Overfusing Aluminum wiring Knob & Tube wiring Forced air heating systems Hydronic heating systems Chimneys and vents The plumbing system Roof coverings Private Protection Systems RIBO- 4 hours Technical Insurance Council of BC- 4 hours Technical Insurance Council of Manitoba- 4 hours Technical Alberta Insurance Council- 4 hours General, $ plus HST/GST

6 Fuel Storage Tanks (1/2 day seminar) (April 30-8:30 am - 1:30 pm) This 1/2- day seminar will provide Brokers, Agents, and Underwriters with an insurance perspective of domestic fuel storage tanks, giving insight into failures that not only affect the environment, but also property owners and insurance companies. Proper installation of domestic oil tanks, as well as, propane tanks will be reviewed. Topics for discussion will include signs of deterioration, code compliance, proper installation and potential exposure to the insurer. Oil heat statistics Types of tanks Short-term corrosion Indication of failure Code requirements Installation practices RIBO- 4 hours Technical Insurance Council of BC- 4 hours Technical Insurance Council of Manitoba- 4 hours Technical Alberta Insurance Council- 4 hours General, $ plus HST/GST Evaluation Systems (1/2 day seminar) (May 8) This 1/2- day seminar will provide Brokers, Agents, and Underwriters alike with a detailed look into replacement valuation issues. The participants will finish with a better understanding of residential construction costs and its relationship to insurance value. Topics for discussion will include factors affecting replacement costs, a review of evaluation systems and an overview of home construction specific to the variables in structure types. Market Value Construction Cost Replacement Cost Guaranteed Replacement Cost Number of storeys explained Types of construction Calculating living area Case studies The High Value Home RIBO- 4 hours Technical Insurance Council of BC- 4 hours Technical Insurance Council of Manitoba- 4 hours Technical Alberta Insurance Council- 4 hours General, $ plus HST/GST

7 CUSTOM COURSES In addition to the standard courses offered in this Syllabus, The RMS School can customize learning programs with courses and seminars which can be developed in a quick and efficient manner to meet the client s specific needs. The following are some of the previous custom courses developed and offered: GenRe: Special Hazards and Fire Protection - (Worldwide attendees) AGF: Navigating NFPA Standards - (Presented in Paris, France to worldwide attendees) Parks Canada: Sprinkler Systems and Maintenance - (Presented in Bonavista, Nfld.) USF&G: Building Construction and Special Hazards - (Presented in Baltimore, MD) The Government of Yukon: Sprinkler Systems - (Presented in Whitehorse, YK) CGU: Underwriter Property Training REGISTRANTS PLEASE NOTE: All courses and seminars are Webinar based Manuals will be sent out to registrants prior to the date of the course. Manual included in course price. Open book test will be sent out to registrants after the webinar has taken place. (A week to return the test). Webinar will be based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Full day seminars and courses are 6 hours per day in length, Half day seminars are 3 hours in length Therefore, depending on what region you are located in, your start time will begin as follows: Atlantic Noon Eastern 11:00 am Central 10:00 am Mountain 9:00 am Pacific 8:00 am FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Bernadette Corless (bernadette.corless@scm.ca) Frank Sabo (frank.sabo@scm.ca)

8 COMMERCIAL INSTRUCTOR Andrew Steeves P.Eng. Risk Control Specialist & Instructor, RMS School of Loss Control Technology Mr. Steeves areas of specialty include Fleet Surveys, Car Dealership Security Inspections, Product Liability, Contractor Liability, Basic Premises Liability, Sprinkler Inspections, Sprinkler Plan Checks, Fire Pump Testing, Fire Hydrant Flow Tests, Crime Surveys, Gymnasium and Science Lab Liability Studies, Chemical Stores Surveys, Manufacturing Surveys, Conducting Seminars, Marshall and Swift Evaluations, Infrared Surveys plus Training of Engineer-in-Training and New Loss Control Consultants. Mr. Steeves history of experience includes projects such as: Canadian Universities Reciprocal Exchange (CURIE), Hospital and Nursing Home Inspections, Lumber and Forestry Operations, Province of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island Inspections for Self-Insurance Risk Management Fund, Nova Scotia School Board Inspections and Nova Scotia School Insurance Program Inspections, and Roman Catholic Episcopal Church Inspections (property/crime/liability). RESIDENTIAL INSTRUCTOR Gary Faber B.A. Technical Team Leader, Auditor & Instructor, RMS School of Loss Control Technology Mr. Faber brings over 26 years of experience to this field including thousands of hour of Technical Training Courses taught. His areas of specialty include High Value Home Valuations, Risk Control Assessments including Water Damage Prevention, Solid Fuel Inspections, Fossil Fuel Tank Inspections, Basic Hazards and Field Underwriting, plus training of New Loss Control Consultants. Mr. Faber has completed inspections in almost every province in Canada. Education Bachelor of Arts, Political Science University of Calgary, 1981 Professional Affiliations Wood Energy Technical Training (WETT ) certified Inspector Education Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil), University of New Brunswick, 1993 Professional Affiliations Registered Professional Engineer in the Provinces of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island Level 1 Infrared Certified and Certified C.S.A. Playground Inspector

9 RMS SCHOOL OF LOSS CONTROL TECHNOLOGY REGISTRATION FORM Please check the course(s) that you would like to include in your training: A1- Building Construction, Fire Protection and Basic Hazards... $ applicable taxes A2- Special Hazards and Processes... $ applicable taxes A3- Liability Loss Prevention... $ applicable taxes Automatic Sprinkler Systems... $ applicable taxes Solid Fuel Burning Appliances... $ applicable taxes Residential Systems... $ applicable taxes Fuel Storage Tanks... $ applicable taxes Evaluation Systems... $ applicable taxes REGISTRANTS INFORMATION: Name: Title: Company: Company s Address: City: Province: Postal Code: Tel: Fax: ATTENDANCE AUTHORIZED BY: Name: Title: Tel: Fax: COURSE(S) INFORMATION: Course Name(s): Course Date(s): Course Fee: (HST # ) (QST # ) Total: PAYMENT CHOICE: Invoice Company Visa Cheque Enclosed MasterCard Card Number: Expiry Date: Signature: PLEASE RETURN THE REGISTRATION FORM TO THE FOLLOWING CONTACT: Bernadette Corless, Registrar 150 Commerce Valley Dr. West Markham, ON L3T 7Z3 E: bernadette.corless@scm.ca T: ext F: