Transportation
NEW to SBA: Transportation SHSM
Interested in a career in a trade, engineering, or another related career? This SHSM might be for you.
About the program
The demand for jobs in this sector is increasing. The SHSM–Transportation provides students with an opportunity to specialize in this area by earning industry related certifications, experiences and focusing their knowledge in this sector. This SHSM is for any student entering an apprenticeship program, college, university or entry-level position post secondary.
Some of the career pathways include but are not limited to are: Automotive Service Technicians, Electrical Engineer, Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics, Small Engine and Small Equipment Repairer, Air Pilots, Flight Engineers, Industrial Designers, Machine Operators and Inspectors, Mechanical Engineering Technologist, Aerospace Engineers, Urban and Land use Planners, Railway yard and Track Maintenance Workers, Aircraft Assemblers and Aircraft Assembly Inspectors etc.
Why enroll in the program?
Graduate with a SHSM seal of designation on your secondary school diploma
Earn a Specialist High Skills Major designation on OSSD transcript
Gain valuable industry specific work experience and knowledge
Program Requirements
The following credits are completed in Grade 11 & 12:
4 Major Credits
1 English Credit
1 Math Credit
1 Science/Business credit
2 Co-operative education credits
Additionally, students will have opportunities for Certifications and Training including:
4 Compulsory Certifications: CPR-C, Standard First Aid, WHMIS (Generic) and Health and Safety- Basic
3 Elective Certifications
Examples of possible elective Certifications include but are not limited to: Working at Heights, Basic Electrical Safety, Customer Service, Leadership, Project Management, Specialized Skills Training Program/Competition, Computer-Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) etc.
Reach Ahead Experiences, Experiential Learning and Sector Partner Experiences