Employment Training and Preparation
"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.
Come out, meet our staff and learn about the programs at an Information Session.
- Looking to make a change?
- Do you need entry-level employment skills?
- Do you want training for a variety of work settings?
- Are you unable to meet the entrance requirements for other college programs?
Employment Training at Camosun can get you started!
Gain basic entry level work skills:
- the importance of taking positive action,
- good customer service,
- time management skills 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.
Employment Training programs start in September or January. All courses are self-paced, with a combination of classroom studies at our Interurban Campus and work experience on campus or in the community. You may enrol for full-time or part-time studies.
The Certificates in Employment Training Levels 1 and 2 lead to external certifications that may include First Aid/CPR, SuperHost, FoodSafe Level 1 and a modified WHMIS certificate. Once you've completed your training, you'll be prepared to find work in small kitchens or garden centres, and in retail markets.
January to April, 2010, we offer the following programs
Our employment training programs:
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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
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Customer Service Training
You'll learn and practice skills in:
- customer service skills
- the general operation of businesses in the retail industry
- retail equipment and telephone use
- merchandise handling
- cash register operations and related math skills
- teamwork and communication skills
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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
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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
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EARTH (Environmental Approaches for a Resourceful, Thoughtful Humanity) Gardening NEW
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
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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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