1. Vocational Education

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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