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Math for Trades Volume 2

CC BY (Attribution) 5 H5P Activities English (Canada)

Author(s): Chad Flinn, Mark Overgaard

Subject(s): Applied mathematics, Mathematics, Mathematical foundations, Building skills and trades, Traditional trades, crafts and skills

Institution(s): Nova Scotia Community College

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Publication date: 2021-06-21

Last updated: 2026-02-18

The Math for Trades: Volume 2 textbook continues where the first volume left off. Volume 2 increases the challenge with topics such as converting units, working with equations, perimeter, area and volume. Once again the material is presented from a trades perspective with easy-to-understand examples and videos explanations accompanying questions. The goal of this volume is to take the material you learned in Math for Trades: Volume 1 and apply it to more advanced topics that you may encounter during your trades training.

Business Computer Applications

CC BY (Attribution) 10 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Amy Savoury, Abigail Rusu, Joy Perrin

Editor(s): Jessica Parsons, Aleta Butler, Andrea Long, Heather Maye, Jennifer Evans, Amy Ledgerwood

Subject(s): Word processing software, Office and workplace

Institution(s): Nova Scotia Community College

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Publication date: 2022-07-01

Last updated: 2026-02-18

This book introduces students to Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email management. The text covers basic concepts of creating word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation materials for the workplace.

NSCC OER by Subject -- Curated Lists of Resources to Consider

CC BY-SA (Attribution ShareAlike) 13 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Nova Scotia Community College

Subject(s): Library and information services

Last updated: 2026-02-17

This resource book (when completed) will provide information about OER resources for NSCC faculty organized to match NSCC Programs.

Math for Trades Volume 1

CC BY (Attribution) 5 H5P Activities English (Canada)

Author(s): Chad Flinn, Mark Overgaard

Subject(s): Mathematics, Applied mathematics

Publisher: BCcampus

Publication date: 2020-09-08

Last updated: 2026-02-17

The Math for Trades: Volume 1 textbook represents the building blocks for math training. The book includes whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents. The material is presented from a trades perspective with easy-to-understand examples and video explanations accompanying questions. The goal of this volume is to get students prepared for the more advanced topics that they will encounter during their trades math education.

See also Math for Trades: Volume 2

Introduction to Psychology & Neuroscience (2nd Edition)

CC BY (Attribution) English

Editor(s): Jennifer Stamp, Leanne Stevens, Kevin LeBlanc

Subject(s): Psychology, Neurosciences

Institution(s): Dalhousie University

Publisher: Dalhousie University Libraries Digital Editions

Publication date: 2020-09-01

Last updated: 2026-02-13

Canadian Legal Citation and Style Handbook

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) 1 H5P Activities English (Canada)

Author(s): Hannah Rosborough, Lowell Mclaughlin

Subject(s): Reference works, Legal skills: drafting and legal writing, Legal skills: research methods, Educational: General studies, educational skills and competencies

Institution(s): Dalhousie University

Publisher: AtlanticOER

Publication date: 2024-10-10

Last updated: 2026-02-10

Note: A limited selection of chapters of the Canadian Legal Citation and Style Handbook are currently available to students at the Schulich School of Law for assistance in writing major papers during the winter 2026 term. It will be published in full by Spring 2026.

The Canadian Legal Citation and Style Handbook offers clear guidance on proper citation practices and the standards for formatting different types of legal writing. Tailored for law students, legal professionals, and academics, the handbook addresses the distinct formatting conventions applicable to practitioner documents and scholarly writing. It covers the citation of cases, legislation, and secondary sources by providing detailed explanations and examples of complex citation rules, helping users accurately reference legal authorities and supporting materials. By promoting consistency, clarity, and professionalism across both legal practice and academic writing, the Handbook serves as a valuable resource for mastering Canadian legal citation and style.

Fire Safety for Trades

CC BY (Attribution) 4 H5P Activities English

Author(s): NSCC, Camosun College

Subject(s): Fire protection and safety

Institution(s): Nova Scotia Community College

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Publication date: 2026-01-26

Last updated: 2026-02-10

A general fire safety resource that covers Common Core Competency A-5.

Adapted from Trades Access Common Core Competency A-5: Describe Fire Safety by Camosun College published with a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Licence.