Trades Exploration and Preparation for Women
School of Science, Trades & Technology
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Ph: 867-668-8760 Fx: 867-668-2935
Program Overview
The practicum portion of the Trades Exploration & Preparation for Women Program is designed to provide safety education for a commercial/industrial setting as well as introduce students to several occupational areas within the Trades and Technology sector. The program is designed to aid students in the decision-making process to determine if a Trades and Technology career is suitable for them. The program also provides a foundation in the concepts of Mathematics and Science and a practicum as an introduction to the Trades. The applied approach to the delivery of this program material will provide an integration of mathematical and scientific concepts with the trades.
Required Courses
- AUTO 001 Intro to General Mechanics
- CULA 005 Intro to Culinary Arts
- ELEC 001 Intro to Electrical
- FA 003 First Aid
- GSTD 001 Gender & Workplace Issues
- H2S 001 H2S Alive
- HLTH 004 Foodsafe
- MATH 053 Apprenticeship Preparation Math
- PIPE 001 Intro to Pipe Trades
- RIGG 001 Rigging & Hoisting
- SAFE 001 Industrial Safety
- SCI 053 Apprenticeship Preparation Science
- TDG 001 Transportation of Dangerous Goods
- WELD 001 Intro to Welding
- WHMS 001 Workplace Hazardous Materials Info System
- WOOD 001 Intro to Carpentry
Admission Requirements
- Grade 9 Math and English OR
- Mature student status with acceptable scores on the college placement test OR GED OR
- Yukon College Level 2 completion
Duration
17 weeks
General Outcomes
Upon the completion of Trades Exploration & Preparation for Women Program, the student shall:
- demonstrate the skills necessary to successfully complete the Trade Entrance Exam
- demonstrate an awareness of a variety of trades
- work effectively as a member of a team
- handle equipment in a safe and effective manner with regard to their own safety and the safety of others
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate, students must successfully complete all courses in the program. Graduates of the program will receive a Yukon College Certificate.
