Credentials for Academic Upgrading
Academic Upgrading is offered in a progressive stream through Fundamental, Intermediate, Advanced, Provincial and College Preparatory levels.
Certificate in Fundamental Academic Upgrading
The Certificate in Fundamental Academic Upgrading is designed to help you obtain or refresh your basic reading, writing, math and computer skills. Completion of this certificate prepares you for academic upgrading courses at the Intermediate level, to meet the prerequisites for the GED Prep course and, in some cases, provides direct entry into some college programs. For a full understanding of how this certificate can lead to other programs, you are encouraged to contact Enrolment Services
Completion requirements
To be eligible for the Certificate in Fundamental Academic Upgrading, you must complete:
- at least two (2) of the fundamental academic upgrading courses as follows:
Fundamental-level Courses | |
|---|---|
| ENGL 033 | Fundamental English 6 |
| or equivalent | |
| And one (1) of | |
| MATH 026 | Fundamental Mathematics 6 |
| MATH 034 | Fundamental Mathematics 7 |
| MATH 037 | Math for Professional Cook |
| MATH 038 | Fundamental Math for Trades |
| or equivalent | |
Certificate in Intermediate Academic Upgrading
The Certificate in Intermediate Academic Upgrading is designed to help you obtain or refresh your English and math skills, or undertake career exploration combined with academic preparation. Completion of this certificate prepares you for English courses at the Provincial level, math courses at the Advanced level, and for direct entry into trades (except electrical), Health Care Assistant, and Business Access, Sport & Excercise Education Access, and Engineering Technology Access programs. For a full understanding of how this certificate can lead to other programs, you are encouraged to see an Academic Advisor.
Completion requirements
To be eligible for the Certificate in Intermediate Academic Upgrading, students must complete:
- at least three (3) of the Intermediate courses*, or,
- two (2) of the Intermediate courses* plus the BEST (Building Employment Success for Tomorrow) program.
*One course must be one of ENGL 050, ENGL 057, ENGL 058 or ENGL 059 or equivalent; and one course must be one of MATH 053, MATH 057 or equivalent.
Intermediate-level Courses | |
|---|---|
| ENGL 050 | Intermediate English |
| ENGL 057 | Intermediate English/Professional Cook |
| ENGL 058 | Intermediate English/Trades |
| ENGL 059 | Intermediate English/HCA |
| MATH 052 | Intermediate Mathematics 1 |
| MATH 053 | Intermediate Mathematics 2 |
| MATH 057 | Intermediate Math for Trades |
Camosun offers the BC Adult Graduation Diploma which provides you with a provincially recognized diploma to meet a secondary school graduation requirement.
Last updated: March 6, 2013 4:04 pm
