Transportation

Transportation 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 a Transportation SHSM, students need to:

  • complete a specific bundle of 9 courses in the Transportation sector
  • earn industry certifications like first aid and CPR qualifications
  • gain on-the-job skills through cooperative education placements

When students complete a 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

This SHSM has the following five required components:

  1. A bundle of nine Grade 11 and Grade 12 credits
    • Four Transportation major credits
    • Three other required credits
    • Two cooperative education credits
  2. Sector-recognized certifications and/or training courses/programs
    • Four (4) compulsory certifications (Standard First Aid, CPR C with AED, Health and Safety-Basic 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
  • advanced training in a technology
  • air brakes
  • anti-oppression and allyship training
  • basic electrical safety
  • computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM)
  • customer service
  • Drive Clean
  • elevated work platforms
  • environmental spills
  • ergonomics
  • fall protection
  • filling propane and motor fuel tanks
  • fire safety and fire extinguisher use
  • first aid/CPR/AED awareness
  • infection control
  • introduction to logistics
  • ladder safety training
  • leadership skills
  • lockout/tagging
  • original equipment manufacturer's training
  • ozone-depletion prevention
  • Pleasure Craft Operator
  • portfolio development
  • project management
  • sector specific software 1 (323)
  • sector-specific regulations and legislation
  • sector-specific vehicle operation and safety
  • specialized skills training program/competition (such as Skills Canada provincial level)
  • vehicle lift safety
  • working at heights

Examples of Occupations

  • Aerospace engineers
  • Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors
  • Air transport ramp attendants
  • Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors
  • Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
  • Boat and cable ferry operators and related occupations
  • Boat assemblers and inspectors
  • Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators
  • Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
  • Deck officers, water transport
  • Delivery and courier service drivers
  • Heavy equipment operators (except crane)
  • Industrial designers
  • Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
  • Machine operators and inspectors, electrical apparatus manufacturing
  • Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
  • Motor vehicle body repairers
  • Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
  • Other automotive mechanical installers and servicers
  • Other small engine and small equipment repairers
  • Railway yard and track maintenance workers
  • Retail salespersons
  • Service station attendants
  • Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators
  • Tire repairers and servicers
  • Urban and land use planners
*Please refer to the Ministry of Education - Transportation SHSM site for a detailed explanation of each SHSM component.