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Propelling to the Future with Transportation SHSM. Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) in Transportation Starting September 2012 at Philip Pocock CSS.
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Propelling to the Future with Transportation SHSM
Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) in Transportation Starting September 2012 at Philip Pocock CSS A ministry approved specialized career-focused program that allows students to focus their learning on a specific career PATHWAY in the Transportation Industry Apprenticeship Training College University Training for the Workplace
POSSIBLE CAREERS IN EACH PATHWAY Apprenticeship Training Certificate of Apprenticeship / Certificate of Qualification College Diploma / Degree Programs University Degree Programs Training for the Workplace Certificate • Automotive Service Technician • Auto Body Repairer • Automotive Painter • Alignment and Brakes Technician • Heavy Duty Equipment Technician • Motorcycle Technician • Truck and Coach Technician • Parts Technician • And more … • Applied Business – Automotive Management (Degree) • Automobile Production Manager • Industrial Designer • Industrial Engineering Technician • Marine Engine Mechanic • Navigation Officer – Water Transport • Transportation Manager • And more … • Automotive Engineer • Mechanical Engineer • Aerospace Engineer • Electrical Engineer • Tire and Rim Technician • Lube Technician • Small Business Manager • Aircraft Assembler and Inspector • Boat Assembler and Inspector • Boat Operator • Transit Operator • Air Transport Ramp Attendant • Railway Track Maintenance Worker
Bundle of 9 Grade 11 & 12 Credits Essential Skills and Work Habits 7 Sector-Recognized Certification and Training Programs 5 Components Specialist High Skills Major in Transportation “Reach Ahead” Experiences Experiential Learning and Career Exploration
Bundle of 9 Grade 11 & 12 Credits 7 Sector-Recognized Certification and Training Programs Experiential Learning, Career Exploration and Reach Ahead Experiences Essential Skills and Work Habits • Four Major Credits • Up to 4 credits in Transportation OR • 2 credits in Transportation and 2 choices from Science, Design Technology, Construction Tech. depending on selected pathway • Three Other Credits • Contextualized learning activities in Grade 11 English, Grade 12 Math and Grade 11 or 12 Science or Business Studies • Two Co-op Credits • Four Compulsory • Standard First Aid • CPR • WHMIS • Health and Safety • Three Electives • Vehicle Lift Safety • Lift Truck Safety • Fire Safety and Fire Extinguisher Use • Options in electives may change based on recommendations by business partners, interest and availability • Presentations by college and university representatives • Presentations by individuals from our business partners • Skills Canada presentations • Participation in skills competitions • Tour college and university campuses • Tour automotive assembly plants • Job shadowing • Trade show, Auto show, Job fair … • Development and documentation using the Ontario Skills Passport (OSP) • Reading Text • Writing • Document Use • Computer Use • Oral Communication • Numeracy • Thinking Skills • Work Safety • Teamwork • Reliability • Organization • Working Independently • Initiative • Self-Advocacy • Customer Service • Entrepreneurship
The benefits of an SHSM is phenomenal. The program helps students become better prepared for their post-secondary endeavours Students who successfully complete an SHSM will receive: an Ontario Secondary School Diploma with an embossed red seal an SHSM Record documenting his/her achievement formal recognition on his/her Ontario Student Transcript