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(Updated for 2011/2012) Students interested in Dual Credit opportunities should speak with a Guidance Counsellor or Cooperative Education Teacher for further details.
If you are in Grade 12, you may be eligible for one of the following dual credits. Students earn a secondary school credit plus a college credit -- free. Transportation and course materials are provided. For more information on the dual credits visit, www.rockstart.ca.
Building Connections: Carpentry Level 1 In-School Interested in the construction sector? Considering an apprenticeship? As part of the Construction SHSM, you have the opportunity to enrich your studies by completing your Level 1 in-school apprenticeship. A Fleming College professor will team-teach with your grade 12 Construction teacher at the school. You’ll have the opportunity to complete some valuable certification and to get ahead in your chosen field. Visits to the college will be part of this course.
Students take four college courses which comprise the Level 1 in-school training:
Building Connections through Skilled Trades @ Fleming College, Frost Campus
Students in the Construction SHSM can apply for either of the following two dual credits.
Geotechnical Drilling (ZHW4T) This course introduces students to the soil testing and site investigation industry. Drill rig components, operation, servicing, maintenance and repair, drilling practices, and solving down-hole problems will be discussed. Standard procedures and safe work practices required to conduct the various sampling and testing techniques will be gained through hands-on experience in operating labs.
This course is part of a new program at Frost Campus, Fleming College which has great employment opportunities. Students interested in taking this dual credit course need to take full-day coop in semester two. You will travel to the college for eight full days in May/June – one day a week.
Basic Shop Practice (YHR4T) Basic Shop Practice is part of the Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate Program. Students in the Transportation SHSM are encouraged to apply. This introductory level course will consist of hands-on practice in maintenance and repair of engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and drive lines of heavy equipment. Air conditioning systems, climate control systems, ozone depletion prevention techniques and refrigerant handling will be the focus of this program. This dual credit is part of the well-established course at Frost Campus, Fleming College. Students interested in taking this dual credit course need to take either a half-day or full-day cooperative education course in Semester 1. You will travel to the college one half day a week in Semester 1.
Trades at Durham: Manufacturing I
Earn a college manufacturing credit that will be part of your Grade 12 Manufacturing (TMJ 4C) course. The college faculty will travel to the school to team-teach this course. You’ll take several trips to the college to work in their state-of-the-art shops. You’ll learn more about the opportunities at the college and careers in the field.
Building Connections to Apprenticeship @ Durham College Considering an apprenticeship in Manufacturing or Automotive? Earn a dual credit delivered at the Whitby Skills Centre. Select full-day coop in Semester 2. You’ll travel to the college 1-2 days per week where you’ll work in the college’s state-of-the-art facilities. Learn more about apprenticeships, related college programs and career opportunities in the trades. Transportation to the college will be provided.
Introduction to Manufacturing and Engineering Drawings Introduction to Manufacturing – this is a new course. When it has been approved, the course description will be on www.rockstart.ca. Engineering Drawings -- This lecture-based course introduces students to the foundations of engineering drawings. Topics include orthographic projection, auxiliary views, section views, freehand sketching, working drawings, dimensions and tolerances, specifications, notes and revisions.
Auto Basic Skills Topics include trade practices, safety, vehicle maintenance, measuring tools, and the location and identification of major vehicle parts.
Building Connections Health and Wellness II: Early Childhood Development (ZHT4T)
Interested in becoming an Early Childhood Educator? Fleming College in Lindsay offers the two-year Early Childhood Educator diploma program. Select full-day coop in Semester 1 and request a placement working with children. Grade 12 Health and Wellness SHSM students are encouraged to apply.
This course will provide the student with an understanding of the accepted theoretical approaches to childhood development and the normal patterns of growth and development from conception through to middle childhood. Students will be prepared to observe and assess child behaviours for the purpose of documentation.
Fleming College Reach Ahead - Math For Technology
Planning to take a technician or technologist course at a college – if so, this dual credit will help you to prepare to be successful. The Fleming college faculty will team-teach this course as part of your MCT 4C course. You will travel to the college several times to complete math labs. SHSM students considering college are strongly encouraged to take this course.
Applied Mathematics for Technology I This course is designed to prepare the student mathematically for a variety of technical areas. The intention is that students successfully completing the course: will make accurate calculations of applied problems involving approximate numbers using accepted engineering rules; perform basic algebraic operations involving fundamental concepts in order to properly manipulate algebraic formulae; recognize and solve technical problems requiring the concepts of ratio and proportion; identify mathematical functions and use EXCEL to prepare graphs of those functions; apply a basic routine to solve linear equations emphasizing the solutions of linear formulae; recognize and solve technical problems requiring quadratic equations. Emphasis will be placed on appropriate use of computer spreadsheets as a problem-solving tool.
Exploring New Pathways
If you are taking Workplace destination courses, you can go to college to do a certificate program. Select full-day coop in semester one and you can take part in one of these dual credits. Introductory Computing is part of many college programs. Digital Imagery is a general education credit – like an optional credit that will count for many college programs.
Introductory Computing (new Ministry course code) Working in the Windows XP environment, this computer course introduces the student to computer basics (computer terminology, e-mail, file management) and the application and use of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software using Microsoft Office 2007. Through the extensive use of hands-on activities, students will gain sufficient knowledge and experience to make productive use of computers as a tool in both college and workplace environments. Students will have the opportunity to attain the International Computer Driving License (ICDL) Start Certification if they attain 75% or more on each of the four ICDL Start Certification tests.
Digital Imagery (YTH4T) This course will enable students to explore their creative personalities. Modules of the course may include, but will not be limited to, an exploration of art, music, photography, and film, depending on the availability of faculty and content. The course will include seminars and hands-on labs. Students will work individually and in groups, with the final presentation (individual or group) based on the student’s or students’ interest and focus in course modules. The course will include weekly lectures and labs. Students will be assessed based on written work (including a 1000 word essay, film critiques, tests) and oral presentation(s).
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