Overview:

The SHSM–Manufacturing enables students to build a foundation of sector-focused knowledge and skills before graduating and entering apprenticeship training, college, university, or an entry-level position in the workplace. Students are exposed to a wide variety of careers in the manufacturing sector, from broad areas such as programming, operation, service, and repair to more specific areas such as robotics and advanced manufacturing.

Courses:


Compulsory:

  • CPR – C with AED
  • Compass/map global positioning system (GPS)
  • Standard First Aid
  • WHMIS – generic (i.e., not site-specific) instruction

Elective:

  • First aid/CPR/AED awareness
  • Advanced training in a technology
  • Portfolio development
  • Advanced training in a technique
  • Health and safety – basic
  • Basic electrical safety
  • Propane safety
  • Anti-oppression and allyship training
  • Infection control
  • Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) – flat scaffold safety
  • Basic Safety Orientation (BSO Plus)
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Confined space awareness
  • Sector-specific vehicle operation and safety
  • Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing CAD/CAM)
  • Personal protective equipment – manufacturing
  • Elevated work platforms
  • Transportation of danger
  • Customer service
  • Project management
  • Fire safety and fire extinguisher use
  • Fall protection
  • Safe lifting
  • Handling dangerous substances
  • Sector-specific software 1
  • Hoisting and rigging
  • Specialized skills training program/competition (e.g., Skills Canada provincial level)
  • Leadership skills
  • Working at Heights
  • Lockout/tagging

Flashpoint Certification

  • Customer Service
  • Leadership
  • Portfolio Development
  • Project Management
  • Ergonomics and Safe Lifting
  • CPR Level C/AED
  • Standard First Aid
  • WHMIS