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Students will develop the necessary interviewing skills required to obtain information from clients to assist with: program intake, establishing professional relationship, and rapport building. Differentiating between questioning techniques such as open vs. closed ended questions, and when to use these techniques will be examined. Other topics covered include non-verbal communication, and managing...

Youth in Canada today are the first generation to grow up in a digital world and they are transforming our culture and institutions. This course looks at the Internet and its role in shaping recent history and society. It examines the impact of digital media that empowers our youth to communicate, learn, play, shop and work differently from previous generations. It also provides analytical tools...

This Ministry of Transportation (MTO) approved course prepares you to safely operate an "F" licence vehicle over 22 hours of in-class and practical (in-vehicle) training. Your driving skills will progressively develop through defensive driving and skid avoidance training as well as classroom study. The course covers the safe operation of an ambulance, pre-trip checks and incorporates three 4-hour...

A valid 'A' licence is required to tow a trailer which weighs in excess of 4,600 kilograms. This eight-week program consists of 99 hours of practical training and 101 hours of theory. Participants will learn shifting techniques on multi-speed transmissions; regulations on work hours; pre-trip inspections; border crossing and more. This program also qualifies students to write the MTO (Ministry of...

A valid 'D' licence is required to operate any truck or vehicle combination that weighs in excess of 11,000 kilograms. This program consists of 12.5 hours of theory and 20 hours of practical training. The 'D' driver's licence training program was developed to assist 'G' licenced drivers in obtaining the necessary knowledge to successfully complete our MTO(Ministry of Transportation) approved "D"...

This course will prepare the student to work in the field as a Professional Driving Instructor. This is an extensive course that will prepare you to be a Professional Driving Instructor in the Province of Ontario. Our course includes: 80 hours of theory and 51 hours of in-vehicle. Collision Scene Management for the Driving Instructor, Defensive Driving Course, The Highway Traffic Act, Prevention...

The IELTS Preparation Course is a series of self-directed modules for you to learn more about both the IELTS Academic test and the IELTS General test. The course addresses tips and strategies for scoring well in all aspects of the test: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. When you are ready, you can complete either an Academic practice test or a General practice test which will be marked by...

In this course, students explore major theoretical approaches, themes, and methods of studying child development. Students will examine factors that influence development from conception to two years of age. With knowledge and understanding of child development, students will be assisted in preparing developmentally appropriate programming and with guiding children's behaviour in field placement.

This course is designed to familiarize students with early childhood education from historical, theoretical, practical, and political points of view. Various types of child care will be examined in relation to the needs of children, families and staff. Students will be introduced to the Day Nurseries Act and other applicable legislation which affects centre's policies and operations. This course...

This course encourages students to examine various philosophical approaches to early childhood education with a view to developing and stating their own philosophy. The course content addresses both historical and current factors in the development of theoretical perspectives. It focuses on comparing and contrasting some theories which differ dramatically in their approaches to early education...