LKDSB - Specialist High Skills Majors

 

 

 

Specialist High Skills Major - ENVIRONMENT

 

The Environment SHSM allows students to build a foundation of sector-focused knowledge and skills before graduating and entering apprenticeship training, college, university or an entry-level position in the workplace.

 

Enrollment in the environment sector has boomed in recent years, and according to industry experts, existing labour shortages in this sector are expected to increase as regulations to meet Canada's goals regarding climate change come into effect.

 

Environment SHSMWhat is required?

 

1) A bundle of nine (9) Grade 11 and Grade 12 credits that comprises:

  • Four (4) environment major credits (see guidance counselor for complete list).
  • Three (3) other required credits from the Ontario curriculum, in English and Mathematics.
  • Two (2) cooperative education credits tied to the sector.

2) Seven (7) sector-recognized certifications and/or training courses/programs

(Four [4] compulsory and a choice of three [3] electives).

 

3) Experiential learning and career exploration activities within the sector to assist with identifying and refining career goals.

 

4) Reach ahead experiences connected with the student’s postsecondary plans.

 

5) Development of Essential Skills and work habits required in the sector, and documentation of them using the Ontario Skills Program.

 

Credits Apprenticeship
Training		 College University Workplace
Gr 11 Gr 12 Gr 11 Gr 12 Gr 11 Gr 12 Gr 11 Gr 12
Environment Major 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
includes content delivered
in the sector's context		 English 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Mathematics 1   1   1   1  
Cooperative Education 2 2 2 2
Total Number of Credits 9 9 9 9