CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN CAREER EDUCATION

 

The certificate programs in career education are designed for those who wish to enter a trade but who also wish to broaden their education and open the possibility of future study. In these programs the emphasis will be on practical training designed to satisfy the requirements of the basic and intermediate skill levels as specified under the Pacific Regional Trade Testing Scheme and administered by the Trade Training and Testing Unit. The program will be offered in a partnership agreement between that body and the College. Depending on the trade area chosen, the title of the Certificate conferred will be followed in brackets by the relevant identifier as set out in the Technical Requirements section below.

 

Program Learning Outcomes

 

Upon program completion the successful graduate will be able to competently perform the following skills:

 

1. Identify safety and occupational health requirements in the specific trade area being studied.

2. Use specified hand and power tools.

3. Read and interpret information from technical drawings related to the respective trade.

4. Perform hand skills in their respective trades.

5. Participate in the respective trade.

6. Successfully pass the theoretical and practical exams (Basic and Intermediate Level) as specified under the Pacific Regional Trade Testing Scheme.