Program Courses

AGRC 20 - INVASIVE, NATIVE,
LOCAL AND IMPORTED PLANTS

Invasive, Native, Local and Imported Plants in

our Community I connects students to the local
community to learn about local agriculture, invasive
and native plants, and food security. Students will
research local agriculture and meet with local
community agencies to build upon their knowledge
and understanding of food, agriculture and related
relevant issues. Students will develop positive
communication techniques, build confidence and
demonstrate positive behaviours essential for
building successful workplace relationships.

AGRE 20 - EXPLORING GARDEN BASICS

Exploring Garden Basics I introduces students

to basic gardening techniques and gardening
knowledge. Students will identify plants, common
weeds, garden techniques, types of gardens and
learn how to design a basic garden to achieve
seasonal sustainability. Furthermore, students will
develop skills and habits essential for employment,
demonstrate safe work practices, and practice
effective workplace communication.

AGRS 20 - PLANTING GARDENS

Planting Gardens - Skill Building I provides students
with the opportunity to build garden planters and
plant flowers, herbs, and vegetables. The focus will
be on gaining the specific skills associated with
gardening, safety and tool usage. Students will also
learn problem-solving strategies, self-management
skills, workplace etiquette for task completion, and
awareness of quality workmanship.

ARTC 20 - ART APPRECIATION AND
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS |

Art Appreciation and Community Connections

I provides students the opportunity to conduct
research in the local community to learn how their
art of choice is relevant and impactful. Students will
find out about the local (or provincial or national) art
scene and reach out to artists to learn about their
lives, their craft, and what it means to be an artist.
A focus will be on exploring introductory mentorship
connections.

ARTE 20 - EXPLORING THE ARTS |

Exploring the Arts I explores art and the area of art
as per the determined theme of the class, or as per
discussion with the instructor. Students will have
the opportunity to distinguish the unique aspects of
the art form, practice and learn skills, and practice
evaluation and interpretation skills. The focus of this
course is exploration of skills and interests.

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CART 20 - CREATING ART

Creating Art — Skill Building I explores a specific
type of art so that students learn skills beyond a
more basic level, as their abilities allow them to at
this time. The intention is that once students have
gathered an overall appreciation of art in a general
sense within a theme, they can now begin to explore
a selected type of art within that theme. The focus
of this course is to develop a mastery of skills and
ensure quality production.

CASH 20 - CASH FLOW, MONEY
AND INVENTORY

Cash flow, Money and Inventory I focuses on the cash
flow and movement of inventory within a business.
Students will work at the cashier, count money, make
change, total sales, create bank deposits, count
floats, and monitor inventory flow.

COMU 15 - EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION I

Effective Communication I explores the various
elements of communication. Students will examine
the different ways in which we communicate and
participate in communication with others. Topics
include: elements of communication, questioning
techniques, active listening, and basic technological
skill development.

CPR] 20 - COMMUNITY PROJECT 1

Community Project I provides students with an
experiential learning opportunity. Students will
collaborate together to design and execute a
community-based project. The project will highlight
skill areas in teamwork, communication, community
connections, budgeting, project planning and project
completion.

CUST 20 - CUSTOMER SERVICE 1

Customer Service I provides students with the
knowledge and skills associated with customer
service. Topics include: aspects of the retail sector,
communication skills, conflict resolution strategies
and principles of customer service excellence.

DISC 15 - DISCOVERY OF SELF,
OTHERS AND COMMUNITY I

Discovery of Self, Others and Community I provides
students with the steps and processes required to
assess their skills, abilities, habits, areas of excelled
performance, compatibility with others and job roles,
and areas for growth and development. Throughout
the course, students will have the time to reflect upon
self, others and the many opportunities available
within their community. Students will research
resources for self-advocacy, education, employment
and social opportunities that can heighten their lives.

ADULT SPECIAL EDUCATION (ASE)
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EMPS 15 - EMPLOYABILITY AND
WORKPLACE SKILLS I

Employability and Workplace Skills I provides
students with hands-on learning opportunities for
developing essential employability skills. Students
will practice valuable workplace skills that are
transferrable to any work place. Topics include:
feedback reception, cooperative work habits, and
asking for help.

ENTB 20 - MY BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT - SKILL BUILDING I

My Business Development — Skill Building I offers
students the opportunity to explore a specific area

of business and learn skills beyond a more basic
level, as their abilities allow them to at this time.

The intention is that once students have gathered an
overall appreciation of business, they can now begin
to explore the business model and skills associated
with that field. The focus of this course is to develop a
mastery of skills and to ensure quality production.

ENTC 20 - CONNECTING TO
COMMUNITY MEMBERS |

Connecting to Community Members I offers students
the opportunity to research how their business idea

is relevant and impactful within the local community.

Students will find out about the local business scene,
and reach out to business leaders to find out what

it means to be a business-person. A focus will be on

mentorship exploration and connections.

ENTE 20 - EXPLORING THE MARKET 1

Exploring the Market I explores the current market
related to the students’ business ideas. Students
will have the opportunity to distinguish the unique
aspects of the market and how it is successful,
what skills are associated, and what level of quality
expected. The focus of the course is the exploration
of skills and interests.

FSWF 20 - FOOD HANDLING 1

Food Handling I focuses on the aspects of food
handling and preparation skills. The course topics are
food knowledge and food preparation techniques.

FSWS 20 - SPACE MANAGEMENT |

Space Management I explores the layout of the
food service area and the management of kitchen
activities. Students will work together as a team to
set up the buffet table, patron tables, and kitchen
and food preparation area, and task flow between
the kitchen and service areas. The course highlights
the importance of a clean kitchen and space
management.

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