General office support workers

Survey interviewers and statistical clerks

Production logistics workers

Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces

To work as a home child care provider in B.C., you may need to have basic first aid and CPR certification. Eligibility is achieved by completing a relevant course.

To work as a home child care provider in B.C., you are encouraged to register with the Child Care Resource and Referral office that's closest to you.

Home child care providers

To work as a student monitor, crossing guard, or in a related occupation in B.C., you may need to have basic first aid and CPR certification. Eligibility is achieved by completing a relevant course.

Student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations

Ground and water transport ticket agents, cargo service representatives and related clerks

Other customer and information services representatives

Service station attendants

Support occupations in accommodation, travel and facilities set-up services

Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners

Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators

Mail and parcel sorters and related occupations

Longshore workers

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a boat operator in B.C., you are required to complete essential marine safety training courses. You must complete a Marine Emergency Duties (MED) training course as well as one of the following: Master, Master Limited or Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) Certification. Visit the Transport Canada website to view available approved courses from recognized institutions in B.C. 

Boat and cable ferry operators and related occupations

Mine labourers

To work as a logging or forestry labourer in B.C., you may need the correct pesticide certification for the type of work you will be performing. Eligibility is achieved by passing the requisite exam through Service B.C.

To work as a logging or forestry labourer in B.C., you may need to complete the Resource Inventory Standards Course (RISC) in archaeology. 

To work as a logging or forestry labourer in B.C., you may need faller certification. Eligibility is achieved by successful completion of a faller training program, work experience under the supervision of a qualified faller, and a letter of recommendation from your supervisor that you are ready for certification.

To work as a logging or forestry labourer in B.C., you may need the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certification. Eligibility is achieved by completing the relevant course.

Logging and forestry labourers

Labourers in textile processing and cutting

Labourers in food and beverage processing

Labourers in fish and seafood processing

This instructional program class comprises any program that defines the prescribed requirements, specified by the appropriate jurisdiction, for academic subject matter designed to meet typical college and university entrance requirements. These programs can be taught at various educational levels. It also includes college/university preparatory programs that do not lead to a diploma or certificate.

College/university preparatory programs

This instructional program class comprises any program that defines the prescribed requirements, specified by the appropriate jurisdiction, for the completion of and graduation from a secondary school program of academic subject matter offered for adult learners outside of the regular secondary school program. This does not include adult compensatory education programs resulting in completion of a high school equivalency certificate or diploma.

Adult high school/secondary diploma programs

Adult Upgrading Education Programs

General office support workers prepare correspondence, reports, statements and other material, operate office equipment, answer telephones, verify, record and process forms and documents such as contracts and requisitions and perform general clerical duties according to established procedures. They are employed in offices throughout the public and private sectors.

Survey interviewers contact individuals to gather information for market research, public opinion polls or election and census enumeration. Statistical clerks code and compile interview and other data into reports, lists, directories and other documents. They are employed by market research and polling firms, government departments and agencies, utility companies, contact centres and other establishments. This unit group also includes clerks who observe and record information on traffic flow.

Production logistics workers expedite the flow of work and materials within an establishment and prepare merchandise ready for shipment. They are employed by manufacturing and construction companies, printing and publishing companies and other industrial establishments.

Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces provide operational support to soldiers including the proper functioning and testing of military equipment such as vehicles, ships and weapons. They follow the military and strategic policies established by the leadership of the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Airforce and the Royal Canadian Navy.

Home child care providers care for children on an ongoing or short-term basis. They care for the well-being and physical and social development of children, assist parents with child care and may assist with household duties. They provide care primarily in their own homes or in the children's homes, where they may also reside. They are employed by private households and child-care agencies, or they may be self-employed.

Student monitors, crossing guards and workers in related occupations supervise students to ensure their safety and monitor their behaviour during indoor or outdoor breaks and before and after school hours. School monitors are employed by public and private elementary and secondary schools. Crossing guards are employed by municipalities, public and private security agencies and schools.

Ground and water transport ticket agents, cargo service representatives and related clerks, quote fares and rates, make reservations, issue tickets, process cargo shipments, check baggage and perform other related customer service duties to assist travellers. They are employed by bus and railway companies, freight forwarding and shipping companies, boat cruise operators and other public transit establishments and by travel wholesalers.

Other customer and information services representatives answer enquiries, provide information regarding an establishment's goods, services and policies and provide customer services such as receiving payments and processing requests for services. They are employed by retail establishments, contact centres, insurance, telecommunications and utility companies and other establishments throughout the public and private sectors.

Service station attendants employed in automotive service stations sell fuel and other automotive products and perform such services as fuelling, cleaning, lubricating and performing minor repairs to motor vehicles. Those employed in marinas sell fuel, rent boats and related equipment, and maintain marina facilities.

Workers in support occupations in accommodation, travel and facilities set-up services escort guests to their rooms, carry travellers' luggage at airports, in railway stations and aboard ships, clean and maintain public areas and passengers' rooms aboard ships and trains, and set up rooms and associated furnishings, commercial displays, exhibits, equipment and booths in facilities and establishments. They are employed by hotels, conference centres, retail establishments, passenger transport companies and throughout the private and public sectors.

Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners clean and maintain the interior and exterior of commercial, institutional and residential buildings and their surrounding grounds. They are employed by office and apartment building management companies, condominium corporations, educational institutions, health care facilities, recreational and shopping facilities, religious, industrial and other establishments.

Supervisors of motor transport and other ground transit operators supervise and coordinate activities of truck drivers, bus drivers, delivery drivers, subway and other transit operators, chauffeurs and taxi and limousine drivers. This unit group also includes bus dispatchers who coordinate the activities of transit system bus drivers and subway traffic controllers who operate and monitor signal and track switch control panels. They are employed by motor transportation and ground transit companies and by urban transit systems.

Mail and parcel sorters and workers in related occupations process and sort mail and parcels in post offices, mail processing plants, warehouses and internal mail rooms. They are employed by Canada Post Corporation, courier and parcel express companies and establishments throughout the public and private sectors.

Longshore workers transfer cargo throughout dock area and onto and from ships and other vessels. They are employed by marine cargo handling companies, shipping agencies and shipping lines.

Boat and cable ferry operators and workers in related occupations operate lock gates, bridges and similar equipment along canal systems and operate cable ferries and ferry terminals. This unit group also includes boat operators, and owner-operators, who operate small motorboats or watercraft to transport passengers or freight. They are employed by the federal government, cable ferry companies, ferry terminals, marine companies and canal, port or harbour authorities. Owner-operators of small boats are self-employed.

Mine labourers carry out a variety of general labouring duties to assist in the extraction of coal, minerals and ore, and in other services in support of underground mining. They are employed by coal, metal and non-metallic mineral mines.

Logging and forestry labourers perform a variety of manual tasks such as attaching choker cables to logs, planting trees, clearing brush, spraying chemicals, cleaning up landing areas and assisting other workers in woodlands operations. They are employed by logging companies and contractors.

Labourers in textile processing perform a variety of manual duties to assist in processing fibres into yarn or thread, or to assist in weaving, knitting, bleaching, dyeing or finishing textile fabrics or other textile products. Labourers in textile cutting cut fabric, fur, or leather to make parts for garments, linens, shoes and other articles. Labourers in textile processing and cutting are employed by clothing and textile manufacturers and other manufacturers of fabric products such as leather and fur.

Labourers in food and beverage processing perform material handling, clean-up, packaging and other elemental activities related to food and beverage processing. They are employed in fruit and vegetable processing plants, dairies, flour mills, bakeries, sugar refineries, meat plants, breweries and other food and beverage processing and packaging plants.

Labourers in fish and seafood processing perform clean-up, packaging, material handling and other elemental activities related to fish and seafood processing. They are employed in fish and seafood processing and packaging plants.

The Canadian Employment Readiness (CER) micro-credential focuses on practical education with a deeper knowledge and practical skills to help them successfully obtain employment with Canadian employers. You will learn to identify cultural dynamics related to expectations, organizational culture, as well as Canadian legal compliance for foreign workers, and international you and graduates. You will apply employability strategies to better adapt and align with Canadian employer expectations during their process of searching and applying for work in their new careers in Canada.

Canadian Employment Readiness (CER) Micro-credential

The Student Mobility Preparedness (SMP) Microcredential provides a high-quality educational experience that supports students’ successful transition abroad and home again. Course design addresses pre-departure, intercultural skill building, and re-entry. Intercultural skill building develops students’ capacity to relate to alternate worldviews and engage in diverse cross-cultural experiences. Students’ experience in the program will be recognized with a Microcredential. The program supports the mitigation of risks to student safety and security of concern to administrators of institutions that conduct overseas work, study or internship experiences.

Student Mobility Preparedness Micro-credential

The Technology Entry (TE) program offers a broad introduction to post-secondary education in a focused and welcoming atmosphere. TE provides solid academic preparation to help you meet  Technology program entry requirements in core areas such as communication, mathematics, chemistry, and physics. An introductory course in computer applications, a learning skills seminar, and an overview of technology options and related careers, round out the traditional academic subjects. TE is also suitable for those who need B.C. educational equivalents to supplement credentials earned in other school systems.

Technology Entry (TE)

This Academic Upgrading Certificate offers programs from basic literacy through high school upgrading. The Foundations Academic Upgrading program is designed for students who want to upgrade their basic reading, writing, and math skills, while the certificate in Intermediate Academic Upgrading is designed for students requiring upgrading in math and English, as well as students who wish to undertake career exploration combined with academic preparation. Completion of this certificate prepares you for courses at the Advanced (math) and Provincial levels (English) with ENGL 050, and for direct entry into Technology Access Programs, Health Care Assistant, as well as the math for the Electrical Foundation Program.

Academic Upgrading Certificate

This program gains admission requirements or finish grade 12 requirements for students. Get ready to enter the trades, career training, college or university programs with upgrading courses in English, mathematics, biology, chemisty, and physics. 

College Preparatory

This Indigenous College Prep Certificate program prepares you to enter college and pursue university-level studies. Taught at the Saanich Adult Education Centre near Brentwood Bay, you get the best of both the community and college worlds. Acquire the academic skills, knowledge and credentials to move towards higher education and/or a career in the field of human services. This certificate program prepares you to earn the admission requirements you'll need to pursue college or university-level studies.

Indigenous College Prep Certificate

The Adult Basic Education program offers prerequisite courses in math, English, biology, chemistry, physics, computer studies and history. They can help you: complete your high school diploma courses and achieve your BC Adult Dogwood Graduation Diploma; improve your marks in Grade 11 or 12 courses needed as prerequisites for post-secondary studies; improve your GPA in college programs; complete university prerequisites; and get your English 100 credit and English 12 in the same semester.

Adult Basic Education Program

The University One for Indigenous Learners Certificate is designed for Indigenous students who want help getting writing, math and study skills up to speed for a post-secondary course. Each course features Indigenous content, including storytellers, guest speakers, field trips and support from Elders. Completing University One will give you 12 100-level credits toward degree, diploma and certificate programs at CapU. The courses cover writing strategies, mathematics and study skills, and include a 100-level elective.

University One for Indigenous Learners Certificate

The Adult Graduation Diploma Pathway offers upgrades to high school courses that are pre-requisites to many programs at Coast Mountain College.

Adult Graduation Diploma Pathway

The Career & College Preparation program allows you to complete your adult dogwood, prepare for future career opportunities, improve grades on courses you have already finished, and complete prerequisites for post-secondary programs. 

Career and College Preparation (CCP) Certificate or Adult Graduation Diploma

 For information and how to apply visit the institution's site: 

[Individual Courses in Upgrading](https://coastmountaincollege.ca/programs/discover/continuing-studies/english-pathway-program)

Individual Courses in Upgrading

Complete pre-requisites for the Applied Coastal Ecology (ACE) program at Coast Mountain College.

Pre-Applied Coastal Ecology Pathway

 Complete pre-requisites for Coast Mountain College's Business Administration programs.

Pre-Business Pathway

For international students interested in starting the Business Administration program at Coast Mountain College but do not meet the English language entry requirements. 

Pre-Business Program

Complete pre-requisites for Coast Mountain College's Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) and Education Assistant programs.

Pre-Education Pathway

Complete pre-requisites for the Engineering program at Coast Mountain College. 

Pre-Engineering Pathway

Complete pre-requisites for the First Nations Fine Arts programs at the Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art. 

Pre-First Nations Arts Pathway

Complete pre-requisites for Health Care programs at Coast Mountain College.

Pre-Health Care Pathway

Complete pre-requisites for Coast Mountain College's Social Service Worker (SSW) program.

Pre-Social Services Pathway

 Complete pre-requisites for Trades programs at Coast Mountain College. 

Pre-Trades Pathway

Complete pre-requisites for Coast Mountain College's University Credit Associate of Arts & Associate of Science degrees. 

Pre-University Credit Pathway

You can use Academic Upgrading courses as prerequisites to other college courses, or to obtain Adult Basic Education (ABE) certificates - Fundamental, Intermediate, or Advanced. You can also use them to gain a BC Adult Graduation Diploma (formerly known as an Adult Dogwood).

Academic Upgrading (BC Adult Graduation Diploma)

Access Upgrading

The Academic Upgrading and B.C. Adult Graduation Diploma is a first step to prepare for post-secondary education. Whether you need to complete prerequisites, finish your high school diploma, or are looking to upgrade your skills for a job or promotion, or you need to to enter into another College program, COTR's upgrading program can get you there.

Academic Upgrading & BC Adult Graduation Diploma

The Academic Foundations Certificate is designed for maximum transferability to programs at Douglas College or other institutions. You'll take part in classroom discussions and give presentations, experiment in the lab and attend lectures to develop and enhance your critical-thinking, writing, research and presentation skills, competencies that are crucial to success in your future career or further education. 

Academic Foundations Certificate

The BC Adult Graduation Diploma (Adult Dogwood) program, an adult Grade 12 equivalency, enables adult learners to complete their BC Ministry of Education secondary school graduation requirements in order to enter the workforce or post-secondary studies. Courses required for completion are offered in a term-based format. Students completing the Adult Graduation Diploma can satisfy graduation requirements by using: courses taken in high-school, transferable courses taken at other post-secondary institutions, and undergraduate-level courses. 

BC Adult Graduation Diploma (Adult Dogwood)

The College Readiness Program offers courses designed to help adults obtain prerequisite skills for entry to NVIT career/technical and/or academic programs. College Readiness is designed for the adult learner who did not complete high school or who needs to review high school level academic skills before advancing to post-secondary level study. Courses in the program help learners develop skills in reading, writing, study skills, mathematics and science at fundamental provincial levels (literacy/numeracy through grade 12).

College Readiness Program (BC Adult Graduation Diploma)

Accessible Learning allows you to make new friends and get the support you need as you develop goals, work search and communication skills to prepare for employment. We’ll help you prepare a résumé, practice your interview skills and learn about expectations required in the workplace.

Accessible Learning Program (NIC)

The Adult Basic Education program allows students to upgrade high school-level courses. Students can complete their adult dogwood, prepare for future career opportunities, improve grades on courses you have already finished, and complete prerequisites for post-secondary programs. 

Adult Basic Education (ABE) Program (NIC)

The BC Adult Graduation Diploma allows students to earn credit toward the completion of a BC Adult Grad diploma. 

BC Adult Graduation Diploma (NIC)

If you want to earn the equivalent of a high school diploma after turning 18 years old, you can complete the BC Adult Graduation Diploma. The Adult Graduation Diploma is often called the Adult Dogwood. All students interested in earning an Adult Dogwood are encouraged to consult with an Admissions Officer or program advisor to discover the right path for them.

BC Adult Graduation Diploma

The Career and College Preparation program provides improved basic literacy in English, math, or computer studies, upgrade opportunities to meet prerequisites, finish high school education and earn a diploma. you can prepare for employment, or upgrade to improve employment options, create a better future for yourself, or achieve a personal goal. 

Career and College Preparation Program Certificate

The Accessible Education Certificate program supports level two students to achieve their educational and personal development goals. This program is for students who wish to work on academic skills and independent living skills. Program content includes courses which focus on literacy and numeracy, interpersonal and self-management skills, creativity and self-expression, workplace awareness, and skills for increasing independence.

Accessible Education Certificate

The Accessible Education Certificate - Fundamentals Program supports Level One students in an individualized course of study to achieve their educational and personal development goals. Program content includes courses which focus on basic literacy and numeracy skills, interpersonal and self-management skills, creativity and self-expression, workplace awareness, and skills for increasing independence. Students will have a maximum of four years to complete the program (under special circumstances the department will give permission for this maximum to increase).

Accessible Education Certificate - Fundamentals

 The Accessible Education Certificate Fundamentals 1 Program is a 10-month program which supports students in an individualized course of study to achieve their educational and personal development goals. This program is for students who wish to develop academic and independent living skills. Program content includes courses which focus on literacy and numeracy, interpersonal and self-management skills, and skills for increasing independence.

Accessible Education Certificate - Fundamentals 1

The Adult Upgrading (AU) department offers Adult Basic Education (ABE) courses for adult learners with a wide range of backgrounds and needs for educational upgrading. Courses provide students with basic literacy skills, prerequisites for admission to post-secondary programs, and requirements for the B.C. Adult Graduation Diploma. Support services are available for students with disabilities.

Adult Upgrading

The Adult Special Education Certificate allow students with learning difficulties to study basic literacy, math, communication, workplace awareness and other life skills. 

Advanced Skills Certificate

The Academic Upgrading and BC Adult Graduation Diploma is to improve subject understanding, study skills and complete prerequisite courses such as biology, chemistry, English, math and physics along with college success, computer sciences and social studies.

The BC Adult Graduation Diploma prepares students for post-secondary studies and the workplace. Provides opportunities and more options to upgrade your education. 

Adult Basic Education: BC Adult Graduation Diploma

Adult Basic Education: Intermediate and Advanced Certificates

The Aboriginal Access Studies Pathway prepares and transitions Indigenous learners into degree programs at UBCV. The program is a combination of academic and non-academic activities to form a supportive university setting. You will attend tutorials and workshops to enhance academic skills and knowledge. 

Aboriginal Access Studies Pathway (UBCO)

 For information and how to apply visit the institution's site: 

[Individual Courses in Pre-university for High School Students](https://extendedlearning.ubc.ca/areas-study/pre-university-high-school-students)

Individual Courses in Pre-university for High School Students

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Individual Courses in Intermediate Algebra](https://www.unbc.ca/continuing-studies/programs?field_cs_course_category_target_id=2732)

Individual Courses in Intermediate Algebra

The Adult Basic Education program can help you complete high school and earn your Adult Graduation Diploma (Adult Dogwood). Courses can also be used to meet university program prerequisites. 

The B.C. Adult Graduation Diploma (Adult Dogwood) is the secondary school graduation diploma for adults, 18 years of age or over. To be eligible for the Adult Dogwood, you must complete three courses after enrolling in an adult program. Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) may be used to meet any of the requirements for the Adult Dogwood.

You can earn tuition-free high school credits for university or college. You can learn in a group setting at scheduled times, or meet with instructors one-on-one at your own pace. 

 Academic Upgrading Grades 10-12

These courses are designed to help you refresh your math and science skills and transition to upgrading or post-secondary courses. Join a supportive learning community and gain essential skills for academic success in health programs.


Academic Foundations for Health Sciences

These courses are designed to help you refresh your math and science skills and transition to upgrading or post-secondary courses. Join a supportive learning community and gain essential skills for academic success.


Academic Foundations for Indigenous Students

Improve your reading, writing, math, computer, and career exploration skills from beginner levels to Grade 9. For students aged 16 and older.

Academic Upgrading Pre-Grade 10 Skills

The Adult Basic Education (ABE) - Youth certificate delivers ABE Intermediate (grade 10), Advanced (grade 11), and Provincial level (grade 12) courses to youth 15 - 24 years in a supportive, flexible, self-paced learning environment. The program provides flexibility for you to learn in a classroom, online, or a blend of both. You will receive supported, individualized instruction and learn at your own pace to accommodate your needs and enhance your success. You will complete course assignments and assessments according to a flexible schedule that you determine with the instructors.

Adult Basic Education (ABE) Intermediate Program for Youth

The Aboriginal University Bridging Certificate is a customizable program for Indigenous students who want to upgrade their courses and acquire the necessary prerequisites to begin their desired post-secondary education programs. Select the Adult Basic Education courses you need to meet pre-requisite requirements, and consider the option of taking additional entry-level university courses.

You will find the support and encouragement of instructors who care about your success, Aboriginal Elders in Residence who can support and guide you on your path, and a network of staff and other students that provide a true sense of belonging.

Aboriginal University Bridging Program Certificate

The Adult Basic Education Program will allow you to get your high school diploma which will help you qualify for many post-secondary program options, and get you on the path to the job you see in your future. This program is taught in an inclusive environment, where you receive the individual attention that will help you succeed. You'll study in small class groups with instructors who care about your success.

The British Columbia Adult Graduation Diploma allows anyone 18 or over to graduate high school. Requirements include completion of a Language Arts 12, a Math 11, and three other courses. 

BC Adult Graduation Diploma Program

Foundations for Success (FNFS) courses are meant to complement existing academic courses and programs at VIU. These courses are supplements to Adult Basic Education and University offerings by presenting six transitional elective courses designed to give you the foundation for your academic career.

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Adult Upgrading Education Programs

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