The SHSM–Environment 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. Where local circumstances allow, boards may elect to offer one or more variants of the SHSM in a given sector, each with a particular area of focus. This SHSM may be designed to have a particular focus – for example, on environmental science or environmental studies. This focus is achieved through the selection of the four major credits in the bundle.

Compulsory

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

Electives

Advanced training in a technique (e.g., knots techniques), Introduction to stream assessment protocol tourism – basic habitat restoration, Animal and plant management, Land and forest survey skills, Watershed management, Infection control, Approaches to healing, Leave No Trace, Wilderness survival, Ladder safety training, Below Zero Ontario Hunter Education, Advanced training in a technology, Leadership skills, Customer service, Pleasure Craft Operator, Anti-oppression and allyship training, Life-saving (Bronze Cross or higher), Fire safety and Fire extinguisher use, Project management, Bear safety, Paddling techniques, Geographic information system (GIS), Radio operator, Chainsaw safety, Portfolio development, Hike Ontario, Sector-specific Vehicle operation and Safety fall protection, Project Wild, Search and rescue, First aid/CPR/AED awareness, Sector specific regulations and legislations, Species identification (e.g., fish, birds, plants, trees, small mammals), Seed saving

Flashpoint Certifications

Customer Service
Leadership
Portfolio Development
Project Management
CPR Level C/AED
Standard First Aid
WHMIS