ObjectivesThe Pre-Occupational Skills Training program provides both technical knowledge and personal and practical skills training through a combination of classroom theory and on-the-job experience.
Practical experienceFor work experience, we have teamed up with a number of leading retail and service-related businesses offering on-the-job experience and customer service training.
Academic titleCertificate in Pre-Occupational Skills Training
Course descriptionRequired Courses:
Title Credits
OCTR 001 Occupational Aptitudes and Strategies 2.00
OCTR 002 Occupational Health and Safety 3.00
OCTR 003 Employability Skills 4.50
OCTR 004 Customer Service 4.50
OCTR 005 Occupational Training 9.00
Total Credits: 23.00
OCTR 001 Occupational Aptitudes and Strategies
2.00 credits (13,0,0) hrs 03 wks
Participants will engage in assessment inventories leading to specific employment training opportunity identification.
OCTR 002 Occupational Health and Safety
3.00 credits (12,0,0) hrs 05 wks
The purpose of this course is for students to identify safety signs, symbols and equipment. Basic safety measure procedures to follow in case of an accident and the role of the Workers' Compensation Board will be emphasized. This course is a combination of in-class and on-site exploration.
OCTR 003 Employability Skills
4.50 credits (8,0,0) hrs 11 wks
This course is designed to raise students' awareness of the employability skills required to obtain successful employment. Students will identify and address personal and employment barriers.
OCTR 004 Customer Service
4.50 credits (9,0,0) hrs 10 wks
Students will learn skills and techniques required for effective customer service delivery and industry specific materials.
OCTR 005 Occupational Training
9.00 credits (14,0,0) hrs 16 wks
This course is designed to provide students with practical skills training and work experience with ongoing evaluations.