2011 – 2012 School Year Deadline: September 9th, 2011

If you fit the following criteria, you may be able to enroll in the course of your choice free of charge.

• 19 years or younger and have graduated prior to the July 11, 2011, or;
• You haven’t graduated

Call our offices to learn more today!
Dianne Parkinson, Enrolment
dianneparkinson@seabirdisland.ca

Trades

Carpentry

Level 1 teaches safe work practices related to shop, site, and personal safety plus WHMIS and Fire Safety, as well as the use of documentation and organizational skills, use of hand tools portable power tools and shop equipment, survey instruments, site layout footings and wall forms, residential house framing and building science. 

Level 2 teaches safety committees, excavation shoring and building demolition practices, use of portable power tools, the use of construction drawings, interpreting building codes and bylaws, manufacturer and supplier documentation, survey instruments, rigging and hoisting equipment, site layout and concrete formwork.

Program Costs
Tuition   $7,811.13
Registration Fee $250.00
Textbooks  $746.25
Supplies/Materials $526.34
Lab Fees  $1,025.00
Uniforms  $228.80
*Other Fees  $950.00
 
TOTAL COSTS  $11,537.52

*Other Fees include the Student Fee, Elder’s Advisory Costs, First Aid Certificate, WHIMIS Certificate, learning assessments, and to cover the costs of ceremonies

Career Opportunities
Carpenters can work for a wide array of employers, including construction firms, building owners, building developers and government departments. A significant number of carpenters are union members or may be self-employed. Experienced carpenters may advance to foreman and construction super-intendent, may become contractors, inspectors or instructors.

Admission Requirements
Grade 10 or equivalent or permission of the institution.  Grade 12 preferred.

Learning Objectives/Outcomes
To complete level 1 and 2 of the Carpentry program.  The program is structured to provide, in addition to technical training, the work based training that would be available to an apprentice. The program is also structured so that students will achieve the majority of hours required for level one of the apprenticeship program. 

Participants will leave work ready, with level 1 and 2 technical training for the Carpentry trade and the ability to safely frame a house from foundation to lockup.

Plumbing

Level One of the Plumber program gives the trainee a firm understanding of the safety practices required in the Plumbing industry and includes OHS Regulations, WCB Standards, WHMIS, personal protective equipment, control of workplace hazards and fire prevention techniques.  Trainees also receive a firm foundation in the se of hand tools, portable power tools, stationary power tools, measuring and leveling tools, cutting, brazing and soldering equipment, ladders and platforms, rigging and hoisting equipment. 

Students will also learn to organize their work by developing their skills in the areas of Math and Science, reading Drawings and Specifications, use of odes, regulations and standards, and use of manufacturer and supplier documentation,  In Level 1, trainees will also learn tin install pipe, valves, fittings and to penetrate structures.

Level Two of the Plumber program reviews the use of measuring and leveling tools, reviews how to read drawings and specifications, and then moves into planning a project, installing sanitary drains, installing waste and vent systems, installing storm drainage systems, testing and commissioning sanitary and storm drainage systems, maintaining and repairing sanitary and storm drainage systems, installing fixtures and trims, installing appliances, testing and commissioning fixtures and appliances, and maintaining and repairing fixtures and appliances.  The program then moves to understanding hydronic heating and cooling piping systems, installing hydronic systems, testing and commissioning hydronic systems and maintaining and repairing hydronic systems.  The last unit of the Level 2 program deals with specialized systems including installing medical gas and compressed air systems, testing and commissioning specialized systems and maintaining and repairing specialized systems.

A final exam mark of 70% or better is required to receive credit for the course.

Program Costs
Tuition   $8,547.17
Registration Fee $250.00
Textbooks  $653.10
Supplies/Materials $680.83
Lab Fees  $1,100.00
Uniforms  $174.90
*Other Fees  $950.00
 
TOTAL COSTS  $12,354.00

*Other Fees include the Student Fee, Elder’s Advisory Costs, First Aid Certificate, WHIMIS Certificate, learning assessments, and to cover the costs of ceremonies

Career Opportunities
Plumbers are employed by plumbing contractors, maintenance departments of manufacturing, commercial, health care and educational facilities, and by plumbing service companies. They may also be self-employed. Plumbers install piping and equipment in residential, commercial, institutional and industrial buildings. They may also install specialized equipment such as medical gas equipment, compressed air equipment, residential fire systems, water conditioners, sewage and water treatment, and storage and flow systems for toxic waste. With experience, plumbers may act trainers to apprentices in the trade. They may move into other positions such as instructors, estimators and project managers.

Admission Requirements
Grade 10 or equivalent or permission of the institution.  Grade 12 preferred.

Learning Objectives/Outcomes
To complete Levels one and two of the Plumbing program at a 70% or better level.  The program is structured to provide, in addition to technical training, the work based training that would be available to an apprentice. Trainees will achieve the majority of hours required for one level of the apprenticeship program.  Participants will leave work ready with Modules1 & 2 technical training for the Plumbing trade.

Wall and Ceiling

Module A of the Wall and Ceiling Installer program gives students a firm understanding of the career they are about to begin and starts by firmly grounding trainee in the safety practices of the industry and the safety and use of the equipment they will encounter. It also introduces students to codes, standards and material documentation, issues around mould, blueprint reading and estimating and project planning. 

Mathematics for the trade runs throughout both Modules A & B. In Module B the real hands on work begins as students learn to install various types of insulation, learn to install non-load bearing metal framing,  including installation of metal doors and window frames. They will also learn to install gypsum wallboard, security mesh, drywall beads and moulding, and fireproofing and soundproofing. 

Students will also cover Module A of Drywall finishing but will not be able to register as an apprentice or take the final exam in this trade as they can only be registered as an apprentice in one trade at a time.

A final exam mark of 70% or better is required to receive credit for the course.

Program Costs
Tuition   $7,004.80
Registration Fee $250.00
Textbooks  $100.00
Supplies/Materials $357.70
Lab Fees  $4,000.00
Uniforms  $174.90
*Other Fees  $950.00
 
TOTAL COSTS  $12837.40

*Other Fees include the Student Fee, Elder’s Advisory Costs, First Aid Certificate, WHIMIS Certificate, learning assessments, and to cover the costs of ceremonies.

Admission Requirements
Grade 10 or permission of the institution.  Grade 12 Preferred.

Painting and Decorating

Level One of the Painter and Decorator program gives trainees a firm understanding of the safety practices required in the Painting and Decorating industry and includes OHS Regulations, WCB Standards, Confined Space awareness, fall protection systems and equipment, personal protective equipment, control of workplace hazards and fire prevention techniques and will receive certification in First Aid and WHMIS.   Trainees receive training in the selection of hand and power tools; will learn to organize their work by developing their skills in the areas of Mathematics, interpreting Drawings and Specifications, and communicating with others.  In the second half of Level 1 trainees will learn to prepare and prepare drywall, plaster and metal surfaces, prepare wood surfaces, treat and repair concrete and masonry surfaces, power wash, apply paint, correct paint failures, use airless spray equipment, apply caulking, apply graphics and use colour theory.

In Level Two  trainees will learn to use hoisting and lifting equipment, will continue with mathematics , will again prepare and repair metal surfaces, perform abrasive blasting and hydro cleaning, will apply industrial coatings and materials, correct paint/coating failures, use air spray equipment, prepare and install wall coverings, apply wood finishes, mix and match colours.

A final exam mark of 70% or better is required to receive credit for the course.

Program Costs
Tuition   $8,000.00
Registration Fee $250.00
Textbooks  $547.34
Supplies/Materials $257.50
Lab Fees  $1,400.00
Uniforms  $174.90
Other Fees*  $950.00

TOTAL COSTS  $11,579.74

*Other Fees include the Student Fee, Elder’s Advisory Costs, First Aid Certificate, WHIMIS Certificate, learning assessments, and to cover the costs of ceremonies.
 
Career Opportunities
Painters and decorators are employed by construction companies, painting contractors, building maintenance contractors or are self-employed. They work on projects such as home interiors and exteriors, residential high rises, wall covering work, industrial tanks and plants, bridges, airports, institutions, marine and offshore projects, and other commercial and industrial projects. Experienced painters and decorators may advance to supervisory positions for painting contractors or to other related fields such as construction management, instructing or inspection.

Admission Requirement
Grade 10 or equivalent or permission of the institution. Grade 12 preferred.

Graphic Arts / Computer Graphics

Graphic Arts/Computer Graphics is designed to create graduates that are designed to work in the pre-production sector of the Print industry.  Graduates will have a firm grasp of the principals of design and will have extensive practice in both creating and manipulating images, for a specific effect.   Students will become well versed in the use of graphics software and will also learn to create a personal and a commercial website.

• Media Arts Level 1
• Media Arts Level 2
• Modular Survey
• Modular Survey Level 2
• Studio Arts Level 1
• Studio Arts Level 2

Program Costs
Tuition   $7,087.00
Registration Fee $250.00
Textbooks  $708.00
Supplies/Materials $230.00
Lab Fees  $2,300.00
*Other Fees  $950.00

TOTAL COSTS  $11,525

*Other Fees include the Student Fee, Elder’s Advisory Costs, First Aid Certificate, WHIMIS Certificate, learning assessments, and to cover the costs of ceremonies.

Career Opportunities
Computer Graphics leads to work in pre-print and print-production, including estimating a projects total cost and matching project requirements to a client’s budget.  Work may include publications including books, magazines, annual reports and directories.  It may also include illustrations, corporate identity, packaging, advertising, web design and multimedia design. 

Experienced graphic designers can become production designers, head graphic designers, art directors and instructors.

Admission Requirements
Grade 10 or equivalent or permission of the institution.  Grade 12 preferred.

Information Technology

• Applied Digital Communication Level 1
• Applied Digital Communication Level 2
• Computer Information Systems Level 1
• Computer Information Systems Level 2
• Computer Programming Level 1
• Computer Programming Level 2
• Digital Media Development Level 1
• Digital Media Development Level 2

Program Costs   
                            Full Time Students  Individual Course Costs
Tuition                  $7,340.00                $821.15
Registration Fee     $250.00                   $31.35
Textbooks             $1,000.00                $125.00
Supplies/Materials  $200.00                   $25.00
Lab Fees               $1,500.00                $187.50
*Other Fees           $950.00                  $60.00 
TOTAL COSTS        $11,240.00             $1,250.00

*Other Fees include the Student Fee, Elder’s Advisory Costs, First Aid Certificate, WHIMIS Certificate, learning assessments, and to cover the costs of ceremonies.

Admission Requirement
Grade 10 or equivalent or permission of the institution. Grade 12 preferred.

Business Administration and Technology

Business Technology is a program that allows students to specialize based on their choice of courses within the program. Students will choose from courses including the use of Microsoft office, Records Management, Accounting, Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Management. The program offers eleven courses from which to choose and students can mix and match courses to meet their specific needs.  The program will be offered after 4:00 pm so that employees of band offices can access the program which will be available both onsite and online.

• Accounting Level 1
• Accounting Level 2
• Business Information Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Financial Accounting
• Management Innovation
• Marketing Level 1
• Marketing Level 2
• Microsoft Office Level 1
• Microsoft Office Level 2

Career Opportunities
Graduates can expect to find work in Small business offices, corporations, and Band Offices.  Many participants will be currently employed and looking to upgrade their skills.

Admission Requirements
Grade 10 or equivalent.  Grade 12 preferred.

Program Costs
Full Time Students        $11,140.00

Individual Course Costs   $1,250.00

Early Childhood

Aboriginal Responsible Adult

The program provides a general overview and working knowledge of early childhood and is designed to meet the child care licensing regulations for Responsible Adult positions and volunteers in Early Childhood Programs.

• Understanding of Child Development Overview
• Understanding and Guiding Childhood Behaviour Overview
• Creating A Safe and Healthy Environment For Children Overview
• Developing and Promoting Inclusion Overview

Admission Requirements
Participants in this program should be responsible individuals who want to work in the child care field. 

Career Opportunities
Completion of this certificate will enhance the graduate’s employment opportunities as Support Personnel in Preschools, Daycares and Out of School Care.

Fees and Additional Costs
The program fee is $125.00.

Fees must be paid in full by the start of the course.

Program Duration
3 classes for a total of 21 hours.

Aboriginal Speech and Language Assistant

The Speech and Language Assistant Certificate is designed to improve the individual’s knowledge of how to support children who have speech and/or language needs. Through this program the adult will learn special techniques of how to encourage the development of communication in the early years.

• Story Telling
• Language and Pre Literacy Development
• Learning Language through Play, Music and Art
• Receptive & Expressive Language Assessment and Planning
• Teaching Strategies for Language and Articulation
• Articulation and Phonology
• Communication for Diverse Populations

Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Speech and Language Assistant Certificate Program could become:
• Speech and Language Assistants;
• Supported Child Development Consultants and Support Workers;
• Teachers Assistants; and
• Preschool, Daycare, Kindergarten or Head start Employees.
 

Admission Requirements
Grade 9 or equivalent, or age 16+, unless with permission of parent or guardian. English as a first language or for students whose primary language is not English, prior approval is needed.

Fees
The cost for the program is $1,400.00. Participants can also sign-up for single courses at the cost of $250.00 per course.

Aboriginal Support Worker

The Aboriginal Support Worker Certificate is designed to improve the individual’s knowledge of working with children with special needs. Through this program participants will learn special techniques of how to encourage the development of children.

• Developing And Promoting Inclusion
• Atypical Development Module
• Communication Delays Module
• Behavioural Challenges
• Assessment And Individual Family Service Plans

Admission Requirements
Grade 12 graduation or GED
English as the first Language (for students whose primary language is not English need prior approval).

Fees and Additional Costs
The program fee is $900.00.

Health

In Home And Community Care For Aboriginal People

Please note, if you are looking for any of the following courses please click Lalme’ Iwesawtexw Adult Education to be redirected.

• Community Support Worker
• Dental Assistant / Chairside
• Hair Stylist
• First Nations Provincial Instructors Diploma
• Professional Cook, Level 1
• Power Line Technician
• Heavy Equipment Operator
• Mobile Electronics (Audio)
• Aboriginal Practical Nursing
• Aboriginal Early Childhood Education
• Education Assistant