Adult Day School
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Program Summary
Adult Day School allows you to earn high school credits to complete your graduation, upgrade marks or take courses needed for future employment or post-secondary. There are no tuition fees and a new term starts every 9 weeks. Morning or afternoon classes are available and courses use a hybrid format (blend of face-to-face and online learning) allowing for flexible study options. When enrolled in Adult Day School, you can have a Mature Student Evaluation or a Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) done through the Guidance department.
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Program Overview Try on a Trade! Free! Dual credits are free college courses which also count towards your Ontario Secondary School Diploma. You have a college instructor and a high school teacher who assists your transition to college study with special supports and workshops. This upcoming Term 3 (Feb 1, 2024 – Apr 15, 2024), the course offering is a full-time day program consisting of two Durham College credits: Wood Framed Construction (RENO 1101/TSQ4T), and Basic Electrical Techniques (TFBE1301/TNC4T). Grade 12 Workplace Math (MEL4E) with a focus on construction math skills rounds-out the full-time program. Students may also participate in a Cooperative Education placement in the following term (Term 4) to consolidate skills, earn additional credits, and gain valuable employment connections.
Course Description The Wood Framed Construction course covers the fundamentals of wood framing structures and components integral to stick framed structures. Students will learn the basic building skills for new construction and almost every remodeling or addition project. The Basic Electrical course covers an understanding of electricity, basic wiring methods, components, tools, and authority standards associated with a single family electrical residential installation. Additional time will be spent on small construction projects, construction math, and safety. Certifications include: Standard First Aid & CPR, Working at Heights, Fire Extinguisher Training, and WHMIS.
College Program Benefits Free course tuition Earn two college credits Learn to use DC Connect (online college course platform) Free application voucher for those applying to an Ontario College Free Durham Region Transit pass for the duration of the classes
High School Benefits Earn up to 5 credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma Participate in Optional Co-op the following term Upgrade employment skills Transition to work or college Free First Aid & CPR, Working at Heights Certification, Fire Extinguisher Training and WHMIS
Potential Students Adult dual credit courses are intended for individuals who meet the student profile criteria as outlined by the Ministry of Education: - aged 21 or older, - working towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma - interested in the program content - capable of working at the college level academic programming This program would appeal to adults who want to explore the trades of wood framed construction and electrical, try out a college course for free, learn valuable hands-on skills, prepare for further college study, work, or apprenticeship. This term’s Wood Framed Construction course is part of the Carpentry and Renovation Technician Diploma program at Durham College. Basic Electrical is a course from the 1-year Trades Fundamentals program at Durham College.
Class Format In person, Monday to Friday from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Locations
Scheduling is being finalized. The program will take place between both Whitby Campus for Durham College and EA Lovell Adult and Continuing Education Centre. E. A. Lovell ACEC - Map
Durham College Whitby Skills Trade Centre 1610 Champlain Ave. Whitby, ON L1N 6A7
Application Form / Registration / Contact Information
Note: All requests for registration are reviewed to ensure that applicants meet the student profile criteria. Registration in the program is only finalized after all required documentation is received.
To begin the registration process, please complete the on-line Registration Form.
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E. A. Lovell ACEC - Map 120 Centre St. S. Oshawa, ON L1H 4A3 |
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If you were born outside of Canada, we will require your place of birth and the date of your landing in Canada for registration. All ID must be in the same name. If you have changed your name you must provide legal proof of the name change. It is recommended that you bring:
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