This Program is offered at the following campus locations: Dawson Creek
Description:
The Pre-Employment Workplace Essential Skills program offers pre-vocational training for youth and adults. The program includes the TOWES (Test of Workplace Essential Skills) to assess the student's essential skill level and a variety of learning opportunities designed to increase literacy, employability and essential skill levels of people preparing to enter the workforce..
Certification: Certificate in Pre-Employment Workplace Essential Skills
Program Contact: Carole Taylor
Dean: Kristina Van De Walle
Admission Requirements:
The student must:
- Be 17 years of age (or have a special arrangements with the School District(s) and/or Instructor) and have a minimum working literacy level of Grade 5
Program Length (Weeks): 15
Program Length (Hours): 230
Program Intake Start: September and February
Program Intake Finish: February and June
Available Seats: 15
Application Deadline: Up to one month prior to intake start
Career Prospects:
Students will exit the program with the qualifications for entry level positions in a variety of fields. In addition graduates from the program will have training in the nine essential skills to meet the requirement level of the Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) National Occupational Classification and the Conference Board of Canada Essential Skills.
Affiliations: Bow Valley College, Calgary, Alberta
Additional Requirements and Supplies:
- Application Fee (if applicable).
- Tuition for the 3 'ticket' courses for work experience:
- Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
- FoodSafe Level 1
- Please contact Student Services for current tuition fee information.
Eligibility for Canada Student Loans: No
Required Minimum Grade:
Pass - 50% for Literacy, Numeracy, Workplace Communications and Professionalism in the Workplace; 60% for Work Experience. See course outlines for pass points of WFTR courses.
Residency Requirements: Based on Assessment
Courses:
The WorkSafe courses are optional to complete the course: