Skilled Futures Summer Camp

For the purposes of this documents the Camp provider will be recorded as NSCC For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Participant (and, if under 18 years of age, Participant’s parent or legal guardian) hereby agrees with and represents to NSCC, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, agents, successors and assigns (collectively, the “NSCC Parties”) as follows: I acknowledge and accept that in order for the Participant to be eligible to participate in summer camp activities, industry presentations, trade workshops, or other activities offered by NSCC Parties (each, an “Activity”) and to use NSCC facilities, equipment and services, as determined by NSCC at its sole discretion, I must first read, understand, agree to, sign and return this form as instructed.

I am aware and understand that certain risks, including risks of physical injury, accident, sickness, death or damage or loss to personal property are inherent to participation in the Activity and may occur. I acknowledge that Participant is voluntarily participating in the Activity. Some of the associated risks arise from and may include, but are not limited to: (i) risks directly associated with the Activity, including the use of the equipment and tools, such as hand tools, drills, saws, pipe cutters, and welding equipment; (ii) risks and dangers of accidents, serious personal and bodily injury, up to and including death; or (iii) risks associated with attending a large public gathering, including risk of collisions or contact with other participants, equipment, and the venue. I understand that injuries or damage sustained may be minor or serious and may result from Participant’s own actions or the actions or inactions of NSCC Parties or others, whether caused by negligence or otherwise, or a combination of any, and can occur without any fault of either the Participant or any of the NSCC Parties. While the NSCC takes reasonable steps to provide a safe environment, including to arrange reasonably safe facilities, I acknowledge and agree that the NSCC Parties have not made any warranties, guarantees or representations about the state or condition of NSCC facilities, equipment and services and that the NSCC Parties assume no responsibility for any injury or loss that may occur in connection with the Activities. I understand that the risks can be reduced by Participant carefully following the NSCC Parties’ or their representatives’ instructions at all times while participating in the Activity. I have considered and evaluated the nature, scope, and extent of these risks and voluntarily and freely choose to assume all such risks. I understand that I bear the responsibility for, and release the NSCC Parties from, any injury, accident, sickness, death or damage or loss to personal property that might occur as a result of participation in the Activity by Participant.

NSCC Parties shall not be liable or responsible for any tools, equipment, materials or other belongings owned or used by Participant. Secured storage areas will not be provided by NSCC Parties at Activities.

NSCC is committed to controlling the collection, use, and disclosure of the personal information provided by its Participants as stated in the Confidentiality of Student Information Policy. Access to Participant information is governed by the rules and regulations contained in this policy and by both the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act. Further, NSCC is also committed to the principle of informed consent and supports the individual right to know what is on file. Information provided by or concerning Participant will be used to deliver services, conduct Activities, administer events and to keep Participant informed and up-to-date on NSCC activities including, but not limited to, the Activities, services, fundraisers, and open houses through periodic communications.

NSCC will be required to collect and share the following demographic information and other relevant data from all camp participants with the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency. All data will be held in confidentiality between the participant, the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency and NSCC. Course Participants Shared Information: Name, Age, Gender Identity, Course Completion Information

SCC values a respectful learning and working environment. The Respectful Community Policy ensures the understanding and expectations of how NSCC defines safe and positive behaviors at their campuses. With your child, please read the following at their campuses. Please review the following Respectful Community Policy and the Skilled Trades Camp Guidelines and Procedures: https://www.nscc.ca/about/publications/policies-procedures/policies/respectful-community-policy.asp By signing below, you and your child are confirming you have read and will abide by the policy while participating in camps at NSCC Campuses.

BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT I CONFIRM THAT I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS DOCUMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENT AND VOLUNTARILY AGREE TO ITS TERMS. I understand that in participating (and as applicable, granting permission for Participant to participate) in the Activity, I am assuming the risks associated with doing so.

I represent that I am a Participant and I am at least eighteen (18) years of age (and, if under 18 years of age, Participant’s parent or legal guardian) and have full legal right and power to consent to the following. I give the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC), The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA) and all other Skilled Trade Camp partners permission and authorization to use, display and publish, for promotional purposes, in any medium or format and by any means, on any platform including on the NSCC website and for media release, and on any number of occasions: