Course Planning - Post Secondary Info Feb 2013

COURSE PLANNINGFEBRUARY 2013

CAREER ADVISOR: MS. [email protected]

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LADDERING YOUR WAY TO APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRADES

Post Secondary education that combines paid, work-based training with technical training in a classroom or shop setting

Apprenticeships can range from 1 to 5 years but most require 4 years to complete

Beginning Your ApprenticeshipDURING HIGHSCHOOLo ACE IT programs = School based trainingo SSA (Secondary School Apprenticeship)

AFTER HIGHSCHOOLo A Pre-apprenticeship Foundation program or

training with an Employero Trade programs (BCIT) have continuous

enrolment, waitlists should be researched. Students may want to consider writing Pre-tests in Grade 11 or 12 to enhance wait list opportunities

District Career ProgramsSSA

ACE IT

Industry TrainingUp to 16 creditsOpportunity to receive $1000

scholarship

Construction – North Delta Secondary

Electrician – North Delta Secondary (BCIT Satellite

Campus)Auto Service Technician 1 –

SeaquamProfessional Cook – Seaquam

Carpenter – North Delta SecondaryBaking & Pastry Arts – VCC

Horticulture Technician – KwantlenMetal Fabricator – BCITMillwright – Kwantlen

Motorcycle Technician – BCITPlumber – KwantlenWelder - Kwantlen

Auto Refinishing Prep – VCCMason/Bricklayer – KwantlenPainter Decorator – Kwantlen

Roofer – RCABC Roofing Institute

See Mr. De Pieri for more

information

PRE APPRENTICESHIP FOUNDATION PROGRAMS AFTER HIGHSCHOOL

What is it?Training to prepare students for entry-level employment in a trade area of their choice.

Where can I apply?Most schools offering trade programs have FOUNDATION programs:o BCITo Kwantlen Polytechnic Universityo Vancouver Community College

ApprenticeshipUpon completion of a program, students may seek employment as apprentices. Also receive their Level 1 training certification

Trades Discovery Program at BCIT for men and women16 week training program in approximately 20 different technical

and trades fields

University of British ColumbiaEnglish 11

Language 11Pre Calculus 11 OR Foundations

Math 12Science 11

English 123 Approved

academic Grade 12 courses

Faculty of Arts

Minimum English grade for admission70% either

English 11 or English 12 (includes

provincial exam)

UBCFaculty of Science

English 11Language 11Pre Calculus

11Chemistry 11

Physics 11

English 12Pre Calculus 12

Science 12 (Physics, Chem, Bio, Geology)

One approved academic Grade 12

course

Faculty of Applied Science

English 11Language 11

Pre Calculus 11Chemistry 11

Physics 11

English 12Chemistry 12

Physics 12Pre Calculus 12

Calculus 12 recommendedMinimum 67% Math 12

Students attending school across Canada will most

likely require Calculus 12 for the Engineering program

and for some Science programs

UBCFaculty of Commerce


Language 11Science 11


2 approved academic Grade

12 courses

Faculty of Education (School of

Kinesiology


Language 11Science 11

English 12One of Pre Calculus 12, Bio 12, Chem 12,

Geology 12, Physics 121 approved academic

Grade 12 course

Approved Academic Grade 12 coursesAdvanced Placement coursesBC First Nations Studies 12Biology 12Calculus 12Chemistry 12Computer Information Systems 12 (except UBC Vancouver)Computer Programming 12 (except UBC Vancouver)Economics 12English Literature 12English 12 or English 12 First PeoplesFrançais Langue 12 or French 12 (not both)Geography 12 (SFU, UBC O, UVIC will accept as an approved Science but not UBC Van)Geology 12German 12, Japanese 12, Mandarin 12, Punjabi 12, Spanish 12History 12Language 12 taught in any BC school but not challenge examsLaw 12Pre-Calculus 12Physics 12Social Justice 12 (except UBC Vancouver)Sustainable Resources 12 (except UBC Vancouver)

SFU – Add to the listAny Challenge Exam 12Comparative Civilizations 12Philosophy 12 (must be a 4

credit course)

Foundations Math 12

UVIC – Add to the listAny Challenge Exam 12Comparative Civilizations 12Foundations of Math 12 Fine Art 12 (for the Fine

Arts Faculty only

Universities in BC require English 12 and 3 additional Grade 12 courses however, some universities across

Canada require 4 additional courses

UBC

UBC Okanagan

Faculty of Arts

English 11Science 11

Any Math 11No second language

requirement

English 123 approved


Faculty of Science

English 11Chemistry 11

Pre Calculus 11No second language

requirement


1 approved course from Physics 12, Chem 12, Bio

12, Geology 12, Geography 12 and 1

approved academic grade 12 course

SFUFaculty of Arts

English 11Language 11 (can

be beginners)Pre Calculus 11 OR Foundations Math

11Science 11



Faculty of Science


Language 11Chemistry 11

Physics 11


Two of: Bio 12, Chem 12, Physics 12, Geology 12,

Geography 12

SFU will accept a beginners language 11

SFUFaculty of Applied Sciences


Language 11Physics &

Chemistry 11


Physics 12Chemistry 12Calculus 12

recommended

Faculty of Business


Pre Calculus 11Science 11


2 approved academic Grade 12 courses

SFU Math RequirementTo satisfy the quantitative skills requirement all applicants

must present a minimum grade of 70% in the applicable math course required for admission.

Applicants with a grade of 60-69% must either:

Score a 70% (20/30) on a Diagnostic Skills Exam

Or

Achieve at least a “C” grade in a Foundational Course within the 1st 30 credits at SFU.

Students with less than 60% will be denied admission

SFU Literacy RequirementAll students must demonstrate their competence in English

literacy as part of the admission process. This can be demonstrated through achievement in grade 12 courses, transfer courses or by other means. Students who do not meet these targets may still be accepted but will be required to take a foundational learning course to review and improve their skills.

A grade of 75% or higher in Eng 12 (after provincial exams) or Eng lit 12, you have met this requirement.

A grade of 60-74% before you are admitted to SFU, you must score a 4 or better on the essay portion of the LPI and 50% on parts 1-3, or be required to take a Foundation of Academic Literacy course once you are at SFU.

Note: Students with below 60% will not be admitted

UVIC

Faculty of Social Sciences

English 11Pre Calculus 11 or Foundations Math

11Science 11



Faculty of Science

English 11Pre Calculus 11Chemistry 11

Physics 11


2 approved Science 12 courses (Bio, Physics, Chem,

Geology, Geography

No second language requireme

nt

UVIC

Faculty of Humanities


Pre Calculus or Foundations Math

11Science 11



Faculty of Engineering


Physics 11Chemistry 11

English 12Pre Calculus 12 (73%)

Physics 121 approved academic

Grade 12 course (Chemistry

recommended)

DOUGLAS COLLEGE

Students are accepted with general entry requirements (English 12 “C” or its equivalent). Students registered for the Associate of Arts degree limited program, course selection will be based on your GPA: Eng 12, Pre Calculus or Foundations of Math 11 and one academic grade 12 course. Career Programs will have additional pre-requisites

Students can transfer to a University after 24 credits

SFU/DOUGLAS Degree Program: areas of study – Arts, Social Sciences, Environment, Science

LANGARA COLLEGE

Students are accepted with general entry requirements (English 12 “C” or its equivalent) for the Arts and Science (General) University studies. Career programs will have additional pre-requisitesStudents can transfer to a University after 24 credits

SFU/LANGARA Degree Program: move between both institutions to complete a BA or BSC

KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

Students are accepted with general entry requirements (English 12 “C” or its equivalent). Students will need to obtain a “B” in English 12 and a C in Pre Calculus or C+ Foundation of Math 11 in order to be admitted directly into a Bachelor of Arts Program. Career programs will have additional pre-requisites

Students can transfer to another Post Secondary Institution after 24 credits

CAPILANO UNIVERSITY

University Transfer Students are admitted based on their GPA of English 12 and three other academic grade 12 courses. Minimum 60% is requiredCareer programs will have additional pre-requisites

Students can transfer to another Post Secondary institution after 24 credits

BCITEach Technology Programs has specific requirements. Entrance is competitively based.

Bachelor of Science in Nursingo English 12 – B, Chemistry 11 – C+, Biology 12 C+, Pre-Calculus

11 C+ or Pre Calculus 12 C or Foundations Math 11 B or Foundations Math 12 C+ PLUS 30 Post Secondary credits

Civil Engineeringo English 12 – C+, Chemistry 12 C+, Physics 12 C+, Pre-Calculus

12 C+

Some programs are not accessible to students directly from high school

.

ADMISSION AVERAGESFor all Faculties, students must obtain a minimum gpa of 85% +Personal Profile: used to assess preparedness for university• Personal Profile allows you to tell UBC

about the things that are important to you: significant achievements, what you have learned from your experiences, and challenges you’ve overcome.

• Along with your academic achievements the profile will be used to determine your admissibility to UBC undergraduate programs

General Admission75%Nursing 88%Engineering 83%

If there is a big difference (20% or more) between the English 12 course grade and the provincial exam grade, UBC reserves the right to use the exam grade only when calculating gpa

Arts & Social Science 82%Business 83%Education87%Science 85%Applied Science 84%Communication, Art, Tech 78%

Conditional offers were made on first term grades of 88%

Humanities & Social Sciences75%

Engineering 80%Computer Science

75%Sciences 75%Fine Arts

70-87%Human & Social Development

75%Business 80%Health Info Science

75%

UBC VancouverUBC Okanagan

UVICSFU

Post Secondary OptionsAssociate Degree in Arts & ScienceFulfills the first 2 years of a 4 year undergraduate degree at a UniversityDouglas, Langara, Kwantlen, CapilanoTransfer to a university 3rd year

Kwantlen Polytechnic UniversityBusiness Administration DiplomaTransfer to SFU 3rd year

Langara CollegeHuman Kinetics DiplomaTransfer to UBC, SFU, UVIC 3rd year to complete a degree in Kinesiology

SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)The SAT is intended for students applying for admission to

college or university in the USThe SAT measures verbal reasoning and mathematical

problem solvingThere are two tests: SAT for admission and the Subject test

for placement. Contact the colleges you are thinking of attending to find out what tests to take

Register on line at www.collegeboard.comTest dates: March 9, May 4, June 1 2013

Plan on taking the test at least 2-3 timesShould take the test at least once by the end of Grade 11

What Do students do Now?

Career CentreMake an appointment to go over course

selectionSign up sheet available at the Career CentreMore information available on my websitewww.deltasecondarycareercentre.weebly.comOffice hours: Tuesday to Friday 8:15-3:15

604-946-4194 Local 258 Email address: [email protected] Power point available on my website

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