Events
Virtual Open House - Tuesday, October 15, 2024
- Check with your Guidance and Co-op departments for more information.
- See more information about the Accelerated OYAP and Apprenticeship Information Night.
- View Open House Slide Deck from the October 15th virtual open house.
- View Recordings from the Colleges and Trade Union Sessions form the October 15th virtual open house.
Dual Credit Accelerated OYAP Program
Students in their last semester of high school, can earn their high school credits, register as an apprentice, complete all or part of their Level One Apprenticeship schooling in this specific trade, and earn hours/competencies towards their apprenticeship.
This program is intended to assist secondary students in their final year of high school with an interest and a demonstrated aptitude in this specific trade to complete their OSSD and to support their successful transition to college and apprenticeship programs. Students must:
- be a minimum of 16 years of age
- earned all compulsory courses required for an OSSD
- completed one of the following math courses: MAP4C, MCT4C, MHF4U
- completed a co-op or work experience previously in the interested skilled trade sector
- completed all required community service hours
- completed OSSLT requirements
- excellent problem solving skills, attendance and commitment and passion for the trades
Please see your Co-op Department for detailed information sheets on the Individual Dual Credit Accelerated OYAP programs. Some general information for each program is available on the accordian chart below.
- Through Co-op, students will earn up to 4 (four) Co-op credits towards their OSSD.
- Through Dual Credit, students may earn 1 - 3 additional elective dual credits towards their OSSD.
*note - programs and seat allocations to the board change year to year - please check with your co-op and guidance departments to confirm the program running for each school year.
| Course | Course Code |
|---|---|
Centennial College - Ashtonbee Campus Automotive Service Technician 310S Does working on cars work into your career plans? Students will combine theoretical classes and hands-on labs to learn the basics of automotive service including how to diagnose, service and repair motor vehicles. Course Delivery: Hands-on opportunity, where students begin and earn their Level 1 Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship Certification. SHSM Sector: Transportation. | TTE4Y - up to 2 dual credits |
Centennial College - Ashtonbee Campus
Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer 310B
Does working on cars work into your career plans? Students will combine theoretical classes and hands-on labs to learn the basics of repairs and/or replacing frame and structural components, mechanical components, interior components, electrical components, plastic and composite panels and sheet metal panels.
Course Delivery: Hands-on opportunity, where students begin and earn their Level 1 Autobody Apprenticeship Certification
SHSM Sector: Transportation.
| Course | Course Code |
|---|---|
| Humber College - North Campus | |
Level 1 App: Baker 423 A Do you smell what's baking? | TUD4Y - up to 3 dual credits |
| Course | Course Code |
|---|---|
College of Carpenters and Allied Trades General Carpenter 403A Are you ready to become a Carpenter? Students will begin to develop the skills of an Apprentice General Carpenter including: using hand and power tools; calculating and layout; millwork and joinery; erecting foundations, steel and wood framing; interior and exterior finishing; install doors and windows; build stairs and welding. Course Delivery: Hands-on learning where students begin and earn their Level 1 Carpentry Apprenticeship Certification. | TSA4Y - up to 2 dual credits |
| Course | Course Code |
|---|---|
Centennial College - Ashtonbee Campus Child and Youth Worker 620A Are you interested in working with children and families? Child and Youth Worker works to improve the physical, emotional, intellectual and social development of vulnerable children, youth and families. They focus on the growth and development of children and youth based on direct, day-to-day work with children and youth in their environment and develop relationships with children, their families, their communities and other inter-disciplinary team members. Course Delivery: Hands-on opportunity, where students begin and earn their Level 1 Child and Youth Worker Apprenticeship Certification. SHSM Sector: Health & Wellness and Non-Profit | TOE4Y - up to 1 dual credit |
| Course | Course Code |
|---|---|
Liuna 183 - Kleinberg Training Centre Construction Craft Worker 450A Demolition and Construction? Construction craft workers (CCW) erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalk, shoring and barricades required at construction sites. They mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt. They are employed by construction, demolition, utilities,and civil and engineering construction companies. Course Delivery: Hands on delivery where students will earn learn Level 1 Certification of Apprenticeship in Construction Craft Worker. SHSM Sector: Construction | TSY4Y - up to 2 dual credits |
| Course | Course Code |
|---|---|
Humber College - North Campus Level 1 App: Cook 415 A Do you smell what’s cookin’? | TKA4Y - up to 3 dual credits |
| Course | Course Code |
|---|---|
Humber College - Centre for Trades and Technology Level 1 App: Electrician: Construction and Maintenance 309A Are you shocked by the great jobs in the trades? Students will learn to calculate voltage, current, resistance, and power in electrical circuits; differentiate between circuits; install common devices; identify & determine appropriate usage of common wiring materials; and identify common distribution systems & service entrances in residential units. Course Delivery: Hands-on opportunity, where students begin and earn their Level 1 Electrician: Construction and Maintenance Apprenticeship Certification. SHSM Sectors: Construction and Energy. | TNA4Y - up to 2 credits |
| Course | Course Code |
|---|---|
Interior Finishing Systems Training Centre (IFSTA) Drywall: Acoustic and Lather 451A Can you hear me? A drywall, acoustic and lathing applicator erects exterior structural steel studs and sheeting, shaft wall systems, installs and finishes lath and drywall, partition wall and furring, ceiling systems and access flooring types as well as applies thermal and sound insulation. Course Delivery: Hands-on opportunity, where students begin and earn their Level 1 Drywall: Acoustic and Lather Apprenticeship Certification. SHSM Sector: Construction | NOTE: no dual credits |
| Course | Course Code |
|---|---|
| College of Carpenters and Allied Trades | |
Floor Covering Installer 448A Do you want to get floored Course Delivery: Hands-on learning where students begin and earn their Level 1 Floor Covering Installer Apprenticeship Certification. | TCV4Y - earn up to 3 dual credits |
| Course | Course Code |
|---|---|
Studio 500 in Collaboration with TDSB Hairstyling 332A Are you interested in colour techniques, styling and cutting hair? Students will combine theoretical classes and hands-on labs to learn the basics of sanitization techniques, hairstyling, haircutting, colouring and perming. Course Delivery: Hands-on opportunity, where students begin and earn their Level 1 Hairstyling Apprenticeship Certification. SHSM Sector: Hospitality & Tourism, Health & Wellness | TXF4Y - up to 2 credits |
| Course | Course Code |
|---|---|
| Humber College - Centre for Trades and Technology | |
Level 1 App: Plumber 306A Are you looking for a job you can plunge into? Students will learn: plumbing theory; Plumbing Practical; Trade Calculations (math), Trade Documentation (drafting), Health and Safety and Code, Computer Skills, and Welding Course Delivery: Hands-on learning where students begin and earn their Level 1 Plumbing Apprenticeship Certification. SHSM Sectors: Construction and Energy | TSB4Y - up to 2 dual credits |
| Course | Course Code |
|---|---|
George Brown - Casa Loma Campus Level 1 App: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanics 313A How cool is cool? Students will learn the basics of air-conditioning, including how to read a mechanical drawing for a building, how to measure pipe, and how to use tools safely. Course Delivery: Hands-on learning opportunity, where students begin and earn their Level 1 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanics Apprenticeship Certification. SHSM Sectors: Construction, Energy and Environment | TZB4Y - up to 2 credits |
| Course | Course Code |
|---|---|
Centennial College - Ashtonbee Campus Truck and Coach Technician 310T Does working on Trucks and large motorized vehicles work into your career plans? Students will combine theoretical classes and hands-on labs to learn the basics of truck and coach service including how to diagnose, service and repair large motor vehicles. Course Delivery: Hands-on opportunity, where students begin and earn their Level 1 Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship Certification. SHSM Sector: Transportation. | TTD4Y - up to 2 dual credits |
How to Register
To register, students need to complete the following steps:
- Pre-select four credit co-op for Semester two in your graduating year on My Pathway Planner and speak with their home-school guidance counsellor and co-op teacher.
- Ensure that you have completed your compulsory courses, OSSLT and community service hours before the beginning of this program in semester two.
- Attend the orientation session in the fall, Complete the application process. Interviews take place the semester prior to beginning the program.
- Accelerated OYAP Application Form - http://www.yrdsb.cc/OYAPapplication
- Application due date is Friday, November 8, 2024.
