Registered Apprenticeship Programs
Work Experience program
Health Internship Program
Discovery Program
Health Care Aide program (Bow Valley College)
Pharmacy Assistant Program (at SAIT)
Carpentry Program (at SAIT)
Veterinary Technical Assistant program (Olds College)
Green Certificate (Olds College)
OFF-CAMPUS EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Off-Campus Education Programs
Off-campus education provides opportunities for high school students to explore and expand their career
interests, skills and knowledge related to work and other life roles. Students work in paid jobs or unpaid
(volunteer) jobs, where work-related activities take place outside the school classroom environment
(subject to worksite approval by an off campus teacher).
Some programs require students to attend classes off campus at local universities or
colleges.
Students can earn credits year round during weekends, after school, in the summer and during school
breaks. All students in any off-campus education program must complete HCS 3000 (a workplace safety
course) and sign a work experience contract. Only hours worked between 7:00 am and 10:00 pm will be
counted for credit.
All worksites must be approved by an off campus teacher and meet CSSD standards.
Career Discovery Program (Summer only)
This program can be thought of as an extended job shadowing (75 hour and 3 WE credits) unpaid job in
your possible future career. District teachers find employers who are interested in providing an
experiential learning experience to students. This program provides placements in law, engineering,
architecture, information technology and veterinary medicine. Students who wish to be part of this
program, but want to explore a career in a field outside of these four areas, are asked to arrange a
potential position on their own and then provide an application to the Summer Career Discovery Program.
Students may wish to discuss this opportunity with their parents, friends, counsellors, teachers, career
practitioners and off-campus coordinators to generate possible leads of employers in their desired career
area, who would be open to taking part in this two-week program as mentors. This program is for Grade
10 and 11 students. Every effort is used to place all students who apply to this program. CSSD has been
very successful in the past placing all interns. This program is promoted in the spring of each school year.
Students who apply for Career Discovery Education programs must:
 complete an application and provide a resume and covering letter
 register and complete HCS 3000.
 meet with the off campus teacher-Room B115.
 have parents, employers and the school sign a work experience contract.
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hand in signed timesheets on a weekly basis as per teacher supervisor directions.
be eligible for up to 35 Work Experience Credits
High School Credits for Work Experience, Health Internship, Discovery Programs, Veterinary Technical
Assistant and Pharmacy Assistant Programs
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1 credit for every 25 hours worked. It is possible to get 10 credits in each of the courses Work
Experience 15, 25 & 35 and 5 credits in Career Internship. 35 Credits may be awarded for work
experience.
20 of these possible credits are countable towards a high school diploma.
10 credits in Work Experience 35 can be used as a Grade 12 option course and these credits can be
used in the Grade 12 average in category “D” to get into Post Secondary Institutions such as
University of Calgary, Mount Royal College or SAIT. Work experience marks may be used towards
Alexander Rutherford Scholarship.
Evaluation of Off Campus Students
The Off-Campus Work Experience Teacher will visit the work site regularly to
establish communication between all parties and monitor student progress.
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Evaluation is done by the Employer and the Work Experience Teacher. The
number of evaluations will depend on the number of credits earned. Formal
evaluations are usually completed after 125 working hours.
Student Responsibilities
A. Job Etiquette
It is critical that the employer receive as much notice as possible about absences.
It is necessary to also inform your Off-Campus Teachers of work absences.
If for any reason the job is terminated by a student (the worker), it is proper to give the employer
notice of intention (at least a week).
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Do not make any comments about your place of employment on any social networking site. Do
not take any pictures or make any recordings at work for any reason as this could lead to privacy
violations and or other legal infractions otherwise unforeseen. Keep your private life private
separate from work.
B. Talk to Employer (Supervisor or Manager)
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Ask if they will be willing to participate in the Work Experience program.
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Inform them that it does not require more than what the supervisor already does:
o Supervise you.
o Keep track of your hours.
o Evaluate your work.
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Wages are at the discretion of the employer and are negotiated by you and the
employer. WE can be paid or unpaid.
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Work Experience Teachers advocate and support that the student continues to be paid
if this has already been agreed upon already the case.
C. Time Sheets
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Timesheets are provided to you by an assigned work experience teacher.
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It is your responsibility to fill them out.
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Time Sheets must be signed by the employer and returned to the Work Experience
Teacher weekly
D.
Talk to (communicate with) the Work Experience Teacher
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Check your messages on D2L regularly.
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Email or call WE teacher in case of emergency.
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Discuss workplace issues and careers.
E.
Safety Knowledge (Critical information needed for any job)
What should you do if you are injured on the job?
o Seek medical assistance.
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o Report your injury to you employer.
o Report your injury to your Work Experience Teacher.
o Fill out the necessary Workman’s Compensation forms.
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Prerequisite Course for all Off Campus Programs - HSC 3000 or AGR 3000
HSC 3000-Workplace Safety Systems (Mandatory)
Students gain the attitudes, knowledge and skills related to workplace health and safety and examine
relevant legislation required in the workplace. Students will describe and explain workplace health and
safety management systems and recognize and incorporate hazard identification, assessment and control.
Upon completion each student will receive 1-35 level high school credit. Students receiving a grade of
70% or greater will receive an embossed certificate of achievement from Job Safety Skills Alberta.
Students will receive a certificate and wallet card certifying them as having Basic Workplace Safety
knowledge.
All students are encouraged to take HCS 3000 upon entry to high school. This course is a pre-requisite to
all Off Campus programs.
Methods to complete HSC 3000
 online through a computer course using D2L. Register with your Work Experience Teacher.
 online through St Anne Academic Centre with your Work Experience Teacher in Room B115.
 in written modular format (upon request).
Time Line for Completion
 This prerequisite course should be finished within four weeks.
G.
Recommended Prerequisite Courses HCS 3010 - Workplace Safety Practices (Optional)
Students explore workplace safety principles and practices, and apply these principles and practices to a
variety of contexts. Students will define and explain the differences between accidents and incidents and
explain causation, describe the principles and practices of workplace health and safety; e.g., control, prepersonal protection equipment (PPES), Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS)
and demonstrate an understanding of standards/legislated practices associated with workplace safety.
Upon completion each student will receive one 35 level high school credit. Students receiving a grade of
70% or greater will receive a second embossed certificate of achievement from Job Safety Skills Alberta.
Method to complete HSC 3010
 Online through a computer course using Alberta Distance Learning Website and register
through your counsellor.
Time Line for Completion/Prerequisites
 This prerequisite course is HCS 3000 and it must be finished prior to registering for HCS
3010.
 Course deadlines will be determined based on registration date, and should be completed
approximately four weeks after registration.
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Prerequisite Course for all Students working in Agriculture - AGR 3000 (Mandatory) & HSC 3000
(Optional)
AGR3000: AGRICULTURE SAFETY
Students recognize and assess the hazards and manage the risks of working in agriculture.
Students will identify and describe potential hazards found in the agricultural area, examine and
demonstrate standards/practices associated with agricultural health and safety and be able to identify
and demonstrate methods for dealing with potential hazards in the agricultural area.
Upon completion each student will receive one 35 level high school credit. Students receiving a grade of
70% or greater will receive a second or third embossed certificate of achievement from Job Safety Skills
Alberta.
Method to complete AGR 3000
 Online through a computer course using Alberta Distance Learning Website and Register
through your counselor.
Time Line for Completion/Prerequsites
 This prerequisite course is HCS 3000 and it must be finished prior to registering for AGR
3000.
 Course deadlines will be determined based on registration date, and should be completed
approximately four weeks after registration.
I. Other Recommended Course
I. CTR 1010 Job Preparation
Students learn practical steps in job preparation and career planning that focuses on topics such as
Career Planning, Job Search Skills, Resume Writing, Completing Job Applications, Job Interviews, OHS,
WHMIS, Workers Compensation Act and Employment Standards. This course is available to any high
school student.
Upon completion each student will receive one 15 level high school credit.
Methods to complete CTR 1010
 Online through a computer course using D2L. Register through counseling.
 In written modular format (upon request). Online through a computer course using Alberta
Distance Learning Website and Register through St Anne’s Academic Centre.
 In written modular format (upon request).
Time Line for Completion
 Course deadlines will be determined based on registration date, and should be completed
approximately four weeks after registration.