Information and Communications Technology

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) 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 9 courses in the information and communications technology 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 SHSM–ICT has the following five required components:

  1. A bundle of nine Grade 11 and Grade 12 credits
    • Four Information and Communications Technology 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 C with AED, and WHMIS)
    • Three (3) 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 (such as website design, coding, digital lighting, search engine optimization)
  • advanced training in a technology
  • anti-oppression and allyship training
  • basic electrical safety
  • CISCO networking
  • computer hardware
  • counterfeit detection
  • customer service
  • electronics – basic
  • elevated work platforms
  • ergonomics
  • fall protection
  • first aid/CPR/AED awareness
  • health and safety – basic
  • infection control
  • intellectual property
  • interfacing equipment
  • Internet security
  • ladder safety training
  • leadership skills
  • lighting and sound equipment maintenance
  • lockout/tagging
  • network cabling
  • network configuration
  • portfolio development
  • project management
  • recording equipment
  • sector-specific software 1
  • sector-specific software 2
  • specialized skills training program/competition
  • technical support
  • working at heights

Examples of Occupations

  • Audio and video recording technicians
  • Broadcast technicians
  • Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
  • Computer network technicians
  • Computer programmers and interactive media developers
  • Desktop publishing operators and related occupations
  • Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
  • Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
  • Film and video camera operators
  • Graphic designers and illustrators
  • Information systems analysts and consultants
  • Information systems testing technicians
  • Other trades helpers and labourers
  • Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators
  • Residential and commercial installers and servicers
  • Retail salespersons
  • Software engineers and designers
  • Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade
  • Telecommunications installation and repair workers
  • Telecommunications line and cable workers
  • User support technicians
*Please refer to the Ministry of Education - Information and Communications Technology SHSM site for a detailed explanation of each SHSM component.