Employment Training and Preparation

Come out, meet our staff and learn about the programs at an Information Session.

We are offering the following programs in Winter 2012:

EARTH Gardening,
Applied Workplace Literacy and Numeracy. and
Employment Training and Preparation Level 2

Are you

needing entry-level employment skills?
seeking training for a variety of work settings?
unable to meet the entrance requirements for other college programs?
looking to make a change?

Employment Training at Camosun can get you started!

Employment Training and Preparation (ETP) programs prepare you for entry-level employment in:

customer service
food service
gardening and food production
construction, materials handling

Learn

the importance of taking positive action
good customer service
time management and communication skills
how to deal with common workplace problems
telephone and interview skills—how to ask questions that will help you when looking for work
how to prepare a resume, and how to undertake an effective job search
basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills

Employment Training and Preparation—Levels 1 and 2 programs lead to external certifications that may include:

First Aid/CPR
WorldHost (formerly SuperHost)
FoodSafe Level 1 and
a modified WHMIS certificate.

Once you've completed your training, you'll be prepared to find work in a wide variety of settings including construction companies, retail businesses, office reception, food services and gardening enterprises.

"I got so much from this program. The course on the financial aspects of living independently helped me to take better care of myself, and work experience allowed me to achieve my career goals.” ~ Adam T.

Employment Training programs start in September or January and primarily take place at our Interurban campus. All courses are self-paced, with a combination of classroom studies, and on- and off-campus work experience. Courses may be taken full- or part-time.

Secondary school students may learn more about Employment Training and Preparation by enrolling in Sample the Campus through LYNC (Leading Youth to New Careers).

Our employment training programs include:

	Construction Materials Handler You'll learn and practice skills in: safe work practices identifying, handling and operating tools and materials safely the applications of construction materials participating in construction and construction-related tasks
	Customer Service Training You'll learn and practice skills in: customer service the general operation of businesses in the retail industry retail equipment and telephone use merchandise handling cash register operations and related math teamwork and communication
	Food and Customer Service You'll learn and practice food service skills in: cold food preparation garnishing receiving and storing bussing and dishwashing serving customer relations retail sales
	Gardening and Customer Service You'll have the opportunity to develop entry level employment skills for the gardening and retail industries. You'll study and practice: gardening customer relations retail sales cash register operations
	EARTH (Environmental Approaches for a Resourceful, Thoughtful Humanity) Gardening You'll have the opportunity to learn skills to produce and preserve your own food. This program can lead to entry-level employment in the food production industry or can be used as personal development. You'll study and practice: all aspects of food production resume preparation, job search, interview skills effective communication and interpersonal skills Either a work experience or directed study component is required to complete the program.
	Workplace Literacy and Numeracy You will acquire basic literacy and numeracy skills to help you succeed in the workplace. You’ll study and practice: basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills

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