Components for the SHSM

1. A bundle of Grade 11 and Grade 12 credits that include:
   

i. 4 major credits that provide sector-specific knowledge and skills;

ii. 3 or 4 other required credits from the Ontario curriculum, in English and Mathematics, in which some expectations are met through learning activities contextualized to the sector;*

iii. 2 cooperative education credits that provide authentic learning experiences in a workplace setting, enabling students to refine, extend, apply, and practice sector - specific knowledge and skills

2. Sector-recognized certifications and training courses (some are compulsory, and a choice of additional training from a list of Ministry approved certifications and training courses. The requirement is different for each sector)
   

3. Experiential learning activities within the sector
   

4. “Reach Ahead” experiences in the area of the student’s post secondary destination of choice
   

5. Development of Essential Skills and work habits required in the sector, and use of the Ontario Skills Passport (OSP) for purposes of documentation