These Dual Credit courses are open to students of the Grand Erie District School Board (GEDSB) who are close to high school graduation.
Courses that are offered at specific high schools are only open to students who attend those high schools.
All registrations MUST be completed through your high school's Student Services or Guidance department. Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to see which option is best for you.
Below is a sample of the Dual Credits we have run in recent years. Please contact your high school's Student Services of Guidance department to see if these courses are still available.
Please Note: Several program options and details are pending approval from the School College Work Initiative, Mohawk College, and local school boards. Program information is subject to change without notice.
Fall (Semester 1)
Health and Wellness - McKinnon Park
Location: McKinnon Park Secondary School
Number of Students: 26
Dates: September to January
Registration typically opens in Spring – Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to learn more and sign up!
Open ONLY to McKinnon Park Secondary School students.
College Credit 1: Introduction to Health & Wellness (HLTH10081)
Course Description: Explore the seven basic dimensions of wellness. The social, intellectual, emotional, occupational, environmental, spiritual and physical components allow for the development of a balanced approach to lifestyle choices. Lifestyle choices have a direct impact on an individual's short and long term health potential. Discuss methods of achieving one's potential in each of the interrelated
College Pathways: Health, Wellness and Fitness
Career Pathways*: Health and Wellness Centres, Private Health Clubs, Fitness Training
Construction - Valley Heights
Location: Valley Heights Secondary School
Number of Students: 15
Dates: September to January
Registration typically opens in Spring – Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to learn more and sign up!
Open ONLY to Valley Heights Secondary School students.
College Credit 1: Introduction to Construction (BLDG10016)
Course Description: Get comfortable working with tools on plumbing, carpentry, and electrical projects. This course is great for people looking to build confidence working on home improvement or to discover a career in the skilled trades.
College Pathways: Various; this course is designed to give students experience in a variety of trades, which will help each student decide the best college or apprenticeship pathway for him or her
Career Pathways*: Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical
OYAP - Child and Youth Worker
Location: Mohawk College - Fennell Campus
Number of Students: 22
Dates: September to January
Registration typically opens in Spring – Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to learn more and sign up!
Open ONLY to OYAP students.
Students in OYAP Dual Credits MUST have a Registered Training Agreement before enrolling. Students who successfully complete an OYAP Dual Credit will complete all coursework requirements of their Level 1 Apprenticeship training. Contact your high school's Student Services, Guidance, or Co-operative Education department to find out about OYAP programs available to you.
Learn about OYAP at GEDSB.
College Pathways: Child and Youth Worker Apprenticeship
Career Pathways*: Child and Youth Workers
College Courses:
- Counselling & Communication Skills (COMM10086)
- Introduction to Child & Youth Work (HMNS10018)
- Group Interaction in Child Youth Work (HMNS10019)
- Childhood Disorders (HMNS10020)
- School Based CYW (HMNS10021)
- Introduction to Family Development (HMNS10022)
- Residential Treatment (HMNS10023)
- Psychotherapy in Childhood (HMNS10024)
- Preparation for Field Placement (PERS10004)
- Developmental Issues in Childhood and Adolescence (PSYC10004)
- Principles of Human Behaviour (PSYC10005)
Learn more about the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
OYAP - Child Development Practitioner
Location: Mohawk College - Fennell Campus
Number of Students: 15
Dates: September to January
Registration typically opens in Spring – Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to learn more and sign up!
Open ONLY to OYAP students.
Students in OYAP Dual Credits MUST have a Registered Training Agreement before enrolling. Students who successfully complete an OYAP Dual Credit will complete all coursework requirements of their Level 1 Apprenticeship training. Contact your high school's Student Services, Guidance, or Co-operative Education department to find out about OYAP programs available to you.
Learn about OYAP at GEDSB.
College Pathways: Child Development Practitioner Apprenticeship
Career Pathways*: Early Childhood Educators
College Courses:
- Creative Expression (CREA10187)
- Child Development 1 & 2 (EDUC10006/EDUC10008)
- School Age Learning Environment (EDUC10010)
- Inclusive Practice and Advocacy (EDUC10102)
- Foundations of Early Learning Environments (EDUC10103)
- Preschool Learning Environment 1 (EDUC10104)
- Child Protection (EDUC10105)
- Health, Safety and Nutrition (HLTH10012)
- School Age Learning Environment Placement (WORK10014)
- Foundations of Early Learning Environments Placement (WORK10627)
- Preschool Learning Environment 1 Placement (WORK10628)
Learn more about the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
Winter (Semester 2)
Typography in Graphic Design - North Park
Location: North Park Collegiate and Vocational School
Number of Students: 20
Dates: February to June
Registration typically opens in Spring – Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to learn more and sign up!
Open ONLY to North Park Collegiate and Vocational School students.
College Credit 1: Typography 1 (GRAP10146)
Course Description: Follow basic letterform principles and the use of letters and words as units of typographic design. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of visually well-spaced and well-designed type and the techniques and craftsmanship required for professional standards of typographic layout design in advertising, promotional print and packaging.
College Pathways: Graphic Design
Career Pathways*: Design, Publishing and Printing Industries, Prepress and Web Services, Advertising and Marketing, Digital Media Industries, Packaging Design, Sign, Screen and Display Companies
Media - North Park
Location: North Park Collegiate and Vocational School
Number of Students: 24
Dates: February to June
Registration typically opens in Spring – Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to learn more and sign up!
Open ONLY to North Park Collegiate and Vocational School students.
College Credit 1: Audio Post Production (MCOMTV246)
Course Description: Participate in post audio television production and field sound recording.
College Pathways: Broadcasting - Television and Communications Media, Pre-Media and Entertainment
Career Pathways*: Post Production Visual and Audio Editing, Corporate and Commercial Video, Production, Sports Mobile/Entertainment Coverage, Videography, Screenwriting, On-Air Broadcast Graphic Design
Environmental Sustainability - Delhi
Location: Delhi District Secondary School
Number of Students: 22
Dates: February to June
Registration typically opens in Spring – Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to learn more and sign up!
Open ONLY to Delhi District Secondary School students.
College Credit 1: Environmental Sustainability (SSCI10037)
Course Description: Deconstruct theoretical approaches to environmental sustainability and outline ecological concerns for the planet. Identify and examine the complexity of the environmental problems (population growth, fossil fuel use, water resources, overconsumption, climate change, etc.) that our society faces, both nationally and globally. Describe and critically evaluate sustainable choices (renewable energy, local food sources, telecommuting, policy initiatives, etc.) to address ecological concerns. Analyse how one's consumption habits effects communities globally and determine one's ecological footprint.
College Pathways: General Arts and Science (College Transfer)
Career Pathways*: Can lead to further education in a wide variety of fields, including Human Services, Social Sciences, Media Studies, and Business
Welding - Cayuga
Location: Cayuga Secondary School
Number of Students: 15
Dates: February to June
Registration typically opens in Spring – Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to learn more and sign up!
Open ONLY to Cayuga Secondary School students.
College Credit 1: Welding (WELD10029)
Course Description: Students will develop skills in basic oxyacetylene and stick welding.
College Pathways: Quality Engineering Technician - Non Destructive Evaluation (NDE), Mechanical Techniques (Welding and Fabrication)
Career Pathways*: Non-destructive Testing and Inspection Technician, Quality Assurance/Control Technician, Welder
MasterCAM - Waterford
Location: Waterford District High School
Number of Students: 17
Dates: February to June
Registration typically opens in Spring – Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to learn more and sign up!
Open ONLY to Waterford District High School students.
College Credit 1: CAD/CAM MasterCAM 2D (CADMRE455)
Course Description: Using MasterCAM software, participants will be introduced to MasterCAM mill and lathe and the fundamental
knowledge necessary to use MasterCAM efficiently. This course will be delivered in a structured learning
environment at a self-paced rate. Knowledge of Windows is helpful.
College Pathways: CNC Programming
Career Pathways*: CNC Programmer, CNC Technologist, CNC Operator
OYAP - General Carpenter
Location: Mohawk College - Marshall School of Skilled Trades & Apprenticeships (Stoney Creek Campus)
Number of Students: 16
Dates: February to June
Registration typically opens in Spring – Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to learn more and sign up!
Open ONLY to OYAP students.
Students in OYAP Dual Credits MUST have a Registered Training Agreement before enrolling. Students who successfully complete an OYAP Dual Credit will complete all coursework requirements of their Level 1 Apprenticeship training. Contact your high school's Student Services, Guidance, or Co-operative Education department to find out about OYAP programs available to you.
Learn about OYAP at GEDSB.
College Pathways: General Carpenter Apprenticeship
Career Pathways*: General Carpenter, Skilled Trade Worker, Framer
College Courses:
- Estimating, Calculations & Layout 1 (BLDG10052)
- Safety, Materials and Tools (BLDG10053)
- Plans, Specifications and Codes 1 (TDRW00505)
- Welding (WELD10072)
Learn more about the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
OYAP - Child and Youth Worker
Location: Mohawk College - Fennell Campus
Number of Students: 22
Dates: February to June
Registration typically opens in Spring – Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to learn more and sign up!
Open ONLY to OYAP students.
Students in OYAP Dual Credits MUST have a Registered Training Agreement before enrolling. Students who successfully complete an OYAP Dual Credit will complete all coursework requirements of their Level 1 Apprenticeship training. Contact your high school's Student Services, Guidance, or Co-operative Education department to find out about OYAP programs available to you.
Learn about OYAP at GEDSB.
College Pathways: Child and Youth Worker Apprenticeship
Career Pathways*: Child and Youth Workers
College Courses:
- Counselling & Communication Skills (COMM10086)
- Introduction to Child & Youth Work (HMNS10018)
- Group Interaction in Child Youth Work (HMNS10019)
- Childhood Disorders (HMNS10020)
- School Based CYW (HMNS10021)
- Introduction to Family Development (HMNS10022)
- Residential Treatment (HMNS10023)
- Psychotherapy in Childhood (HMNS10024)
- Preparation for Field Placement (PERS10004)
- Developmental Issues in Childhood and Adolescence (PSYC10004)
- Principles of Human Behaviour (PSYC10005)
Learn more about the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
OYAP - Child Development Practitioner
Location: Mohawk College - Fennell Campus
Number of Students: 23
Dates: February to June
Registration typically opens in Spring – Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to learn more and sign up!
Open ONLY to OYAP students.
Students in OYAP Dual Credits MUST have a Registered Training Agreement before enrolling. Students who successfully complete an OYAP Dual Credit will complete all coursework requirements of their Level 1 Apprenticeship training. Contact your high school's Student Services, Guidance, or Co-operative Education department to find out about OYAP programs available to you.
Learn about OYAP at GEDSB.
College Pathways: Child Development Practitioner Apprenticeship
Career Pathways*: Early Childhood Educators
College Courses:
- Creative Expression (CREA10187)
- Child Development 1 & 2 (EDUC10006/EDUC10008)
- School Age Learning Environment (EDUC10010)
- Inclusive Practice and Advocacy (EDUC10102)
- Foundations of Early Learning Environments (EDUC10103)
- Preschool Learning Environment 1 (EDUC10104)
- Child Protection (EDUC10105)
- Health, Safety and Nutrition (HLTH10012)
- School Age Learning Environment Placement (WORK10014)
- Foundations of Early Learning Environments Placement (WORK10627)
- Preschool Learning Environment 1 Placement (WORK10628)
Learn more about the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
Summer
Introduction to Construction - Hagersville
Location: Mohawk College - Fennell Campus and Hagersville Secondary School
Number of Students: 10
Dates: July
Registration typically opens in Spring – Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to learn more and sign up!
Open ONLY to Hagersville Secondary School students.
College Credit 1: Introduction to Construction (BLDG10016)
Course Description: Get comfortable working with tools on plumbing, carpentry, and electrical projects. This course is great for people looking to build confidence working on home improvement or to discover a career in the skilled trades.
College Pathways: Various; this course is designed to give students experience in a variety of trades, which will help each student decide the best college or apprenticeship pathway for him or her
Career Pathways*: Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical
* Please Note: The Career Pathways listed typically require successful completion of a related postsecondary diploma or degree and may require further certification. Career Pathways are NOT limited to the options listed here.
