Aviation and Aerospace

Aviation and Aerospace SHSM

 

Program Overview

Students develop skills for their future careers, graduate high school with industry certifications and training and earn an SHSM seal on their high school diploma.

To complete an SHSM, students need to:

  • complete a specific bundle of nine courses in the student’s selected sector
  • earn industry certifications like first aid and CPR qualifications
  • gain on-the-job skills through cooperative education placements

When students complete an SHSM, they will get:

  • a high school diploma with an embossed SHSM seal
  • an SHSM record that has details of credit bundle, certifications, placements and other experiences
  • formal recognition on their Ontario Student Transcript


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Required Components

The Aviation and Aerospace SHSM has the following five required components:

  1. A bundle of nine Grade 11 and Grade 12 credits
    • Four aviation and aerospace major credits
    • Three other required credits
    • Two cooperative education credits
  2. Sector-recognized certifications and/or training courses/programs
    • Three (3) compulsory certifications (Standard First Aid, CPR with AED & WHMIS)
    • Four (4) elective certifications
  3. Experiential learning and career exploration activities
  4. Reach ahead experiences
  5. Sector-partnered experiences (SPEs)

Examples of Elective Certifications

  • advanced training in a technique
  • advanced training in a technology
  • anti-oppression and allyship training
  • basic electrical safety
  • compass/map/global positioning system (GPS)
  • computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM)
  • confined space awareness
  • customer service
  • elevated work platforms
  • environmental compliance
  • environmental spill
  • ergonomics
  • fall protection
  • fire safety and fire extinguisher use
  • first aid/CPR/AED awareness
  • health and safety – basic
  • infection control
  • leadership skills
  • lockout/tagging
  • portfolio development
  • project management
  • propane safety
  • sector-specific vehicle operation and safety
  • transit security
  • working at heights

Examples of Occupations

  • Aerospace engineers
  • Air pilot, flight engineer and flying instructors
  • Air traffic controllers and related occupations
  • Air transport ramp attendants
  • Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors
  • Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors
  • Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
  • Airline ticket and service agents
  • Electrical and electronics engineers
  • Electronic service technicians
  • Industrial and manufacturing engineers
  • Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
  • Material handlers
  • Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
  • Mechanical engineers
  • Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians
  • Sheet metal workers technician
  • Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
  • Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology
  • Transportation route and crew schedulers
  • Welders and related machine operators

*Please refer to the Ministry of Education - Aviation and Aerospace SHSM site for a detailed explanation of each SHSM component.