Second Languages

French 10 - French 10 is an introductory course in the French language, designed for students who have little to no prior experience with French. The course covers basic grammar and vocabulary, and provides an overview of French culture.  

French 20 - French 20 is an intermediate-level course in the French language, designed for students who have some prior experience with French. The course builds on the basic grammar and vocabulary covered in French 10 and provides a deeper understanding of the language.

French 30 - French 30 is an advanced-level course in the French language, designed for students who have a solid foundation in the language. The course is designed to help students refine their language skills and develop a more nuanced understanding of French culture.

Spanish 10 - Spanish 10 is an introductory course in the Spanish language, designed for students who have little to no prior experience with Spanish. The course covers basic grammar and vocabulary, and provides an overview of Spanish-speaking cultures.

Community Care Services 

CCS3110 – Early Learning and Child Care 1 - Students investigate the roles and responsibilities of a childcare worker, and develop communication, observation and skills for guiding behaviour.  Access to children between the ages of 0–5 in any of the following ways: a licensed child care centre; a licensed preschool; a licensed or approved family day home; a licensed out-of-school care program; or, a school-based pre-Kindergarten program

CCS3120 – Early Learning and Child Care 2 - Students will develop skills to assist in promoting the physical, intellectual and language development in children from birth to age six.

CCS3130 – Early Learning and Child Care 3 - Students will develop skills to assist in promoting the social-emotional and creative development with children from birth to age 6. Students also will examine the development of learning through play

CCS3140 – Early Learning and Child Care 4 - Students will examine family dynamics and issues, as well as the cultural diversity of the children and families under their care. Students also will develop skills to support and promote the cultural identity of children

CCS3150 – Early Learning and Child Care 5 - Students will learn appropriate practices related to routines in a child care program. Students also will plan for the health, safety and well-being of children in child care programs

IMPORTANT – THE ABOVE FIVE COURSES HAVE TO BE TAKEN SEQUENTIALLY AND UPON COMPLETION, STUDENTS CAN APPLY FOR THEIR DAY CARE WORKER 1 CERTIFICATION WHICH ALLOWS THEM TO WORK IN ANY DAYCARE IN ALBERTA. 

Financial Management

FIN1010 – Personal Financial Information - allows students to explore such concepts that affect the finances of an individual, including budgeting for living on their own, income and expenditures and more.

FIN1015 – Accounting Prep - Accounting Prep introduces students to accounting and terminology unique to financial accounting.  Students become familiar with financial statements, generally accepted accounting principles and how to prepare for the process of starting up a business.

Health Care Services

HCS3000 – Workplace Safety Systems - students will gain knowledge, skills, and attitudes in workplace health and safety preparing them for workplace orientation to off-campus education learning experiences, and the transition to the world of work.  This course is required for all off-campus courses such as RAP and Work Experience. Students will receive a certificate upon completion with a 70%+.

HCS3010 – Workplace Safety Practices - This course will benefit the academic growth of students as well as keep them safe as they begin their working lives.  In Workplace Safety Practices, students explore workplace safety principles and practices, and apply these principles and practices to a variety of contexts. Students will receive a certificate upon completion with a 70% +.

HCS1010 – Health Services - students examine fundamental attitudes, knowledge, and skills to prepare for further study in career pathways in health, recreation, and community services.  Concepts related to the determinants of health, the dimensions of wellness, basic principles of anatomy, physiology, and disease, and basic safety and reporting protocols for providing care to individuals in health, recreation, volunteer, and community support settings are reviewed (mandatory for HSS3020).

HSS3020 – Mental Health and Wellness – with mental health being so important after the past pandemic, students will acquire the attitude, skills, and knowledge necessary for achieving and maintaining mental health and wellness.

HSS1020 – Nutrition and Wellness - Students learn the importance of nutrition and hydration for the promotion and maintenance of physical, emotional and social health and wellness throughout life. Students evaluate food and supplement choices, the effects of activity on nutritional requirements and the use of labels to improve daily nutritional intake at all ages.

Information Processing

INF1030 – Word Processing 1- Students are introduced to the proper use of word processing software, including document creation, editing and printing of properly formatted documents.

INF1060 – Spreadsheeting - Students develop skills in the proper use of spreadsheet software through general data manipulation and personal record keeping.

INF1070 – Digital Presentation - Students develop skills with tools used for computerized presentations involving text, data, graphics, sound and animation.

INF2020 – Keyboarding - Students enhance their occupational level keyboarding competence of all keystroke functions, using unedited, edited and straight copy material. Students will have to achieve a WPM between 30 and 50 and a numerical keystroke speed between 100 and 125.