Camosun College

Employment Training and Preparation

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We are offering the following programs in Winter 2012:

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

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Employment Training at Camosun can get you started!

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

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

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

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

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

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 & Customer Service

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
Gardening and Cukstomer Service

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.

Literacy and Numeracy

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

Last updated: 2-Dec-2011 4:59 pm