Vocational Education

Prepares individuals for jobs that are based on manual or practical activities related to a specific trade/occupation Sometimes referred to as technical education because it develops expertise in a particular group of techniques or technology (skills on how to do something) Vocational programs are offered both at the secondary or post-secondary level and can interact with the apprenticeship system

Apprenticeship: Method in which trainees learn a trade by hands-on experience while working with a skilled worker, usually under a written or implied agreement, after completing a program or on the job training.

At the post-secondary level, vocational education is provided by an institute of technology or by a local college (ex. Champlain, Dawson, Vanier) Programs are divided into modules, each representing a competency. You are considered to have acquired a specific competency when you have passed a given module. Length of programs: 3 to 18 months. *Prerequisites: Sec. 4 English, French, Math. Some programs available at the Sec. 3 level

Diploma in Vocational Studies DEP/DVS: This first level offers complete professional training in a particular field of study which allows the graduate to quickly access the labour market. The length of DEP/DVS varies from 6 to 18 months.

Attestation in Vocational Specialization AVS: This second level of training opens doors to a specialty allowing a student to deepen his knowledge in a given trade and, at the same time, meet particular demands in the related work field. A DVS is a prerequisite to register for an AVS. Length of an AVS is 3 to 8 months.

Vocational Sectors 1. Administration, Commerce and Computer Technology 12. Forestry and Pulp and Paper 2. Agriculture and Fisheries 13. Communication and Documentation 3. Food Services and Tourism 14. Maintenance Mechanics 4. Arts 15. Mining and Site Operations 5. Woodworking and Furniture Making 16. Metallurgical Technology 6. Chemistry and Biology 17. Transportation 7. Building and Public Works 18. Fashion, Leather and Textiles 8. Electro-technology 19. Health Services 9. Land Use Planning and the Environment 20. Social, Educational and Legal Services 10. Motorized Equipment 21. Beauty Care 11. Mechanical Manufacturing and Processing