Aviation and Aerospace
SHSM Policy And Implementation Guide - Aviation and Aerospace
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 Ontario students.
Core industries in this sector include:
maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for aircrft, engines, avionics, systems, and equipment
design and manufacturing of commercial aircraft, engines, systems, avionics, equipment, and components
flight operations (e.g., pilot training, airport services, air traffic control, and space and equipment handling)
Required Certifications for the SHSM - Aviation and Aerospace
Required Courses for the SHSM – Aviation and Aerospace
These credits make up the bundle:
four aviation and aerospace major credits that provide sector-specific knowledge and skills. The four courses can be any combination of Grade 11 or 12 credits (including all four credits in Grade 11 or all four credits in Grade 12). This may include up to three cooperative education credits related to the sector to count as the major credits (in addition to the two required cooperative education credits in the bundle).
three other required credits from the Ontario curriculum. Schools may commit to including a contextualized learning activity (CLA) for the aviation and aerospace sector in each of the three credits. In each credit, some of the course expectations are then met through the CLA. (Schools that do not formally commit to including CLAs are still free to offer them in one or more of the credits.) The three credits include:
one in English;1
one in mathematics; and
one in business studies or Canadian and world studies or science (or a cooperative education credit related to the sector, which would be additional to the two cooperative education credits required in the bundle; see below); *note: allow an additional major credit to replace the business studies, Canadian and world studies or science credit, see below;
two cooperative education credits that provide authentic learning experiences in a workplace setting, enabling students to refine, extend, apply, and practise knowledge and skills outlined in the cooperative education curriculum as well as sector-specific knowledge and skills.
Required Experiential Learning and Career Exploration for the SHSM – Aviation and Aerospace
Experiential learning and career exploration opportunities relevant to the sector might include the following:
one-on-one observation of a cooperative education student at a placement in the aviation and aerospace sector (an example of job twinning)
a day-long observation of an aviation and aerospace sector worker (e.g., turbine engine technician) (an example of job shadowing)
a one- or two-week work experience with a member of an industry association or a professional in the aviation and aerospace sector (e.g., aircraft maintenance engineer) (an example of work experience)
attendance at an aviation and aerospace sector trade show, a conference, a symposium, or a job fair
participation in a local, provincial, or national contest or competition with a focus on aviation and aerospace
a tour of a local aviation museum, air force base, airport, or manufacturing facility
Required Reach Ahead Experiences for the SHSM – Aviation and Aerospace
Students are provided one or more reach ahead experiences – opportunities to take the next steps along their chosen pathway – as shown in the following examples:
Apprenticeship: visiting an approved apprenticeship delivery agent in the sector
College: interviewing a college student enrolled in a sector-specific program
University: observing a university class in a sector-related program
Workplace: interviewing an employee in the sector
Required Sector-Partnered Experiences for the SHSM – Aviation and Aerospace
All students pursuing an SHSM must complete at least one sector-partnered experience (SPE). SPEs are learning experiences tied to a student's chosen SHSM sector, developed and delivered by sector partners in tandem with teachers. All SPEs focus on one of the following:
innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship (ICE)
coding
mathematical literacy
The concepts of innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship (ICE) are inextricably linked. Innovation is the generation and realization of a new idea in the world; this means that innovation contains within it elements of both creativity and entrepreneurship. Creativity comes into play in the generation of ideas to meet a need in the world, based on a fundamental belief that there is more than one right answer to a given problem. Entrepreneurship is the set of activities aimed at building, scaling and sustaining the new ideas into an organization, whether extending an existing organization or creating a new one.
ICE, coding (computer programming), and mathematical literacy are all areas of knowledge that are key to a wide variety of 21st century careers. An SPE is designed to support students in cultivating the mindset that is needed for success in any of these areas of focus – a mindset that includes proposing ideas and solutions, taking smart risks in a safe environment, studying the results, and applying critical thinking.
Future Career Paths
Graduates with an SHSM in Aviation and Aerospace will not only finish with an enhanced resume of experiences but they will also be provided with a strong understanding of the many aspects of the Aviation and Aerospace sector. A small sample of careers in this field includes:
Aircraft instrument, electrical, and avionics mechanics, technicians, and inspectors 2244
Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors 7315
Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors 7231
Sheet metal workers technician 7233
Welders and related machine operators 7237
Aerospace engineers 2146
Electrical and electronics engineers 2133
Industrial and manufacturing engineers 2141
Mechanical engineers 2132
Air pilot, flight engineer, and flying instructors 2271
Air traffic controllers and related occupations 2272
Aircraft instrument, electrical, and avionics mechanics, technicians, and inspectors 2244
Electronic service technicians 2242
Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians 2232
Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians 2261
Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters 7235
Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology 2255
Air traffic controllers and related occupations 2272
Air transport ramp attendants 7437
Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors 9521
Airline ticket and service agents 6523
Material handlers 7452
Transportation route and crew schedulers 1526
Dual Credits
SHSM students are automatically eligible to enrol in dual high school/college credit courses during their co-op placements. These courses are taught on a college campus. Choosing this option will reap several benefits:
Aviation and Aerospace related dual credits are considered a grade 12 SHSM major
Taking a dual credit at a college campus is also considered a reach ahead activity
Students earn a free post-secondary credit and a high school credit before graduating from high school and gain access to all campus resources for the entire semester
The courses offered may vary. Find updated Dual Credit information at WWW.YCDSB.CA