In this concentration, you develop the knowledge and skills needed to work as a child and youth care worker. You bring a high level of respect for children and youth to your study and are committed to helping them see their strengths and develop to their full potential. In this field, you often work with teams to design recreational, therapeutic, and social programs for troubled youth. In addition to being compassionate, you must also be firm enough to facilitate therapeutic programs and interventions.
In this concentration, you develop knowledge and skills to work as front line/entry level professional helpers support clients in a range of human service settings. Community Services professionals work with individuals in need of various support and advocacy services. This type of service can involve working with youth from age 7-21 and / or individuals of any age category with mental, intellectual, or developmental disabilities.
If you like to work with people, value healthy living and well-being and are interested in improving the quality of life for others then you should consider the Human Services program.
Many companies say, "Our people are our greatest asset." As a Human Resource professional, your job is to help the company succeed by helping its greatest asset, its people, succeed. This requires that you represent both management and employees fairly, equally, and respectfully. This program prepares you for that role by giving you a strong generalist portfolio of skills.
The Operations Concentration is an option of the Horticulture & Landscape Technology diploma program. You start this concentration in the 2nd term of your first year and continue throughout the second year of the program.
The Landscape Concentration is an option of the Horticulture & Landscape Technology diploma program. You start this concentration in the 2nd term of your first year and continue throughout the second year of the program.
This program brings together the study of science, your creativity and love of the outdoors to prepare you for a challenging and rewarding career. You develop an in-depth knowledge of plants and an understanding of the horticulture industry. You also build strong technical skills, leadership and interpersonal skills and learn to apply them working with industry partners on various projects.
The demand for carpenters is rapidly growing, and the need for special skills in the area of restoration and renovation is growing even faster. After learning the basic skills for carpentry, you learn the unique skills required for the more rigorous tasks used in renovations and the preservation of historic buildings – for example, how to use recycled materials and frame a roof without using pre-made trusses. Quality and craftsmanship are the cornerstones of the program.
This program provides you with the skills and knowledge to diagnose and repair faults in mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic/electrical systems used in a diverse range of Heavy Duty Equipment and Truck and Transport vehicles. The equipment and vehicles you learn to repair and maintain range from heavy duty off road equipment to transport trucks and from farm equipment to marine engines. Workplace safety is an important aspect of your training. You learn how to maintain a safe shop environment and become aware of how to safely handle hazardous products.
This program provides you with entry level skills and a working knowledge of fundamental shop skills, welding, electrical, hydraulics, braking systems and wheels and tires used on Heavy Duty Equipment and Truck and Transport vehicles. Workplace safety is an important aspect of your training. You learn how to maintain a safe shop environment and become aware of how to safely handle hazardous products.
