Questions? Contact Mr. Tang via email (robert.tang@ocdsb.ca)

Overview

Upcoming Intake: Fall 2025 (Grade 11 only)

The ever-changing nature of aviation and aerospace, the complexity of supply chain dynamics, and the accelerated pace of change in the aerospace sector provide a variety of career opportunities for OCDSB students. 

Lisgar Collegiate Institute’s Exploration of Aviation and Aerospace Program key feature is a month-long cooperative education experience at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. At the museum, students will not only be immersed in Canada's rich aviation history but also take part in experiential learning activities related to Canada's modern aviation and aerospace industry.  Combined with this are projects and interactive field trips that allow students to interact with those in the Aviation and Aerospace industry.

What You Learn

• Introduction to Additive Manufacturing

• Introduction to Airport Operations

• Introduction to Air Traffic Control

• Introduction to Computer Aided Design Software (Fusion 360)

• Introduction to Drone Operation

• Introduction to Flight

• Introduction to Flight Simulator

• Introduction to Museum Operations

• Introduction to Space Exploration

• Create a robust resume and soft skills

Program Requirements

To be eligible to be part of the Aviation and Aerospace Specialist High Skills Major program, students have to complete the following requirements during grade 11 and grade 12.

• Four (4) Major Credits (see options below)

• One (1) English (Grade 11 or 12...see options below)

• One (1) Mathematics (Grade 11 or 12...see options below)

• Three (3) Other Required Credits (see options below)

• Seven (7) sector-recognized certifications and/or training courses/programs (done during Grade 11 Semester 1)

• Co-op in related sector (done during Grade 11 Semester 1)

Note: Students are required to start the program in grade 11

Curriculum

Grade 11 Semester 1 Timetable (September - December)

NBE3U/C (in the morning)

TDJ3M (in the morning)

Co-op class (in the afternoon)

Co-op class (in the afternoon)

Certificate Training (done during September - December)

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

• First Aid and CPR/AED

• 10 certifications for aviation and aerospace occupations conducted through the Canadian Council for Aviation and Aerospace

Field Trips

• A day at the Gatineau Airshow as volunteers for Vintage Wings (September)

• Visit the Ottawa International Airport Fire Department and Ornge Air Ambualnce Base (December)

Grade 11 Semester 1 Timetable (January)

Full Day Co-Op at the Aviation and Space Museum (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM)

Field Trips

• Rockcliffe Flying Club (January)

• Canadian North Maintenance Hangar at the Ottawa International Airport (January)

• CFB Petawawa to visit the 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron (January)

• Montreal to visit the CAE Flight Simulator Factory (January)

Fees

Grade 11: ~$250 Field Trip Fee

The field trips are an enhancement to the SHSM Program and are not compulsory. However, they will provide real-life applications of theoretical concepts taught in class. Financial support may be available if the field trip fee is a barrier to student participation.

(Note: Certification training costs are covered by Ministry of Education)

Certification/Accrediation

• A high school diploma with an embossed Specialist High Skills Major seal

• A Specialist High Skills Major record that has details of credit bundle, certifications, placements and other experiences

• Formal recognition on the Ontario Student Transcript