About the Program
The Construction/Tech Design Specialist High Skills Major is an innovative, integrated Architectural Design and Building Construction program that allows the student to progress through the construction process from the design and drawing stage, to the actual construction of a variety of structures.
Construction HVAC-Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Program Overview
The HVAC Program is an innovative program allowing students to experience the opportunities available in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning. It will give these students a hands on approach to learning and look at a rewarding career in this field.
Who would be interested in the program?
Students who would like to pursue a career in Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning. Students who would like the opportunity to work with Gas fitting and haven an introduction to the working conditions in the HVAC field.
Students Will:
Course Package:
The HVAC program will allow students to complete:
2 Grade 11 HVAC courses
2 Grade 12 HVAC courses
1 Contextualized unit in Grade 12 English
2 Contextualized units in Grade 11 and 12 Math
2 Co-op credits
2 Other electives such as Science or Business to meet the SHSM requirements
Requirements for HVAC SHSM program:
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Apprenticeship Training
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College
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University
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Workplace
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Gr. 11
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Gr. 12
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Gr.11
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Gr.12
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Gr.11
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Gr.12
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Gr.11
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Gr.12
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Construction Major
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2
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2
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2
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2
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2
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2
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2
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2
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Other required credits
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English
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1
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1
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1
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1
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Mathematics
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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Science or Business
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1
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1
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1
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1
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Cooperative Education
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2
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2
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2
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2
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Total number of credits
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10
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10
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10
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10
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Program Delivery Schedule:
Grade 11: TCH3EB- a two credit grade 11 HVAC
1 credit in:BDI3C1, BMI3C1, BAF3M1, SVN3E1, SVN3M1, SBI3C1, SCH3U1, or SPH3U1,
Grade 12: TCH4EB-a two credit Grade 12 HVAC
1 credit in: BAF4M1,BBB4M1, BOH4M1,BOG 4E1, SBI4UI, SCH4C1, SCH4U1,SPH4C1 or SPH4U1
2 Co-operative Education credits.
Why get involved?
- Design and develop a construction project
- Fabricate a variety of structures
- Experience the design or construction environment through work placements
- Relate their studies in core subject areas to chosen interest area
- Graduate with a SHSM seal of designation on your secondary school diploma
- Earn a Specialist High Skills Major designation on OSSD transcript
- Gain valuable industry specific work experience and knowledge
What can I do to prepare?
- Plan accordingly: take the Grade 9 and Grade 10 courses that will lead into this SHSM.
- Attend a Parent/Student School to Career Information Evening. See your guidance department for dates.
- Visit your guidance counsellor at your home school for further information.
- Complete the application process found on schooltocareer.ca
When can I get started?
- This is a limited enrollment.
- Apply in your Grade 10 year.
- To register, log onto onsorts.ca using your OEN number and birth date. OEN numbers can be found on report cards, student cards, credit counselling summaries.
More Information
Visit your School Guidance Counsellor. Your Guidance Counsellor will provide information about:
- SHSM Print materials
- SHSM Parent-Student Information Evenings.
- The application process
What do I select on my option sheet?
See your School Guidance Counsellor
Programs & Locations
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Program Name
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Location
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City
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Program Teacher
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Further Information
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Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
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MM Robinson.
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Burlington
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Matt Rippon
ripponm@hdsb.ca
905 335-5588 X240
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Program Brochure
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Process:
To learn more about the process or to start the process you can download the following document. This document is designed to help you through the process of being accepted into a SHSM program.
Downloads:
You may also pick up a complete package from the School to Career Guidance contact at your present school to book a visit or interview.
For the name of the School to Career Contact at your school go to our Contact Us page.