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Transitional Vocational Program (TVP)

For Information: 644-6000 or

  • One-year certificate
  • Full-time studies
  • 48-week program
  • Fall intakes only
  • Combination of classroom and work experience

Program Overview

This 12-month program is designed to provide employment preparation training for adults with developmental disabilities. Our post-secondary setting enables individuals with learning difficulties to further their education beyond high school.

Through a combination of classroom and workplace training, students acquire marketable skills, training on current equipment and practices, and increased self-confidence while receiving ongoing, intensive support and mentoring from College staff. Join us and gain that extra edge on employment opportunities!

Admission Requirements

  • History of Special Education (school records, standardized testing, etc.)
  • Admission interview with a NorQuest counsellor
  • Ambulatory
  • Able to participate in a group setting
  • Able to function independently in class and at the work site
  • Employment readiness

Progression

Students must attain a pass grade in each course to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses.

Credential

After successfully completing this program, graduates will be awarded a NorQuest Transitional Vocational Program certificate.

Tuition and Fees

Click here for 2008/2009 Tuition and Fees

Funding Your Education

Students in this program may be eligible for Alberta government funding including costs for tuition, books and living expenses.

Program Outline (2008/09)

Year 1

Term 1 - 16 weeks

Course Code Course Title Credits
TRAN-1010 Interpersonal Skills I - TVP 3.0
TRAN-1020 Computer Literacy I - TVP 2.0
TRAN-1030 Employment Preparation I - TVP 3.0
TRAN-1040 Finance and Life Management Skills I - TVP 3.0
TRAN-1050 Community Development I - TVP 5.0
WORK-1011 Workplace Experience I - TVP 3.0
  Term 1 Total 19.0

Term 2 - 16 weeks

Course Code Course Title Credits
TRAN-1210 Interpersonal Skills II - TVP 3.0
TRAN-1220 Computer Literacy II - TVP 1.0
TRAN-1230 Employment Preparation II - TVP 3.0
TRAN-1240 Finance and Life Management Skills II - TVP 3.0
TRAN-1250 Community Development II - TVP 5.0
WORK-1012 Work Experience II - TVP 5.0
  Term 2 Total 20.0

Term 3 - 16 weeks

Course Code Course Title Credits
WORK-1230 Work Experience III - TVP 9.0
  Term 3 Total 9.0
  Program Total 48.0

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Last updated: April 29, 2008

   

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