Program Overview
Pre-engineering is a dynamic and innovative specialized program that provides students with a practical hands-on experience in an interactive state-of-the-art lab environment complimented with virtual online simulations. Students will work with robotic, pneumatic, electrical, wind, solar, automated and other technologies to apply knowledge and skills to solve authentic engineering problems in various fields of engineering.
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Course Information
All Pre-Engineering courses require students to make personal selections from menu of available areas of study. At the introductory level, students can explore various aspects of engineering by completing 5 or more credits of study. At the intermediate and advanced levels, students can continue to explore, specialize and/or seek pre-placement in post-secondary study by completing 10 or more credits in an area of interest.
Pre-Engineering Introduction (5 Credits)
At the introductory level, students will develop a self-paced plan of study from a menu of up to 19 single credit courses. Students will be required to complete the following compulsory courses:
- ELT1010: Electro-assembly 1
- DES1020: The Design Process
- Project Course: Type based on their other CTS courses
Detailed course list
Pre-Engineering Intermediate/Advanced (10 Credits)
At the intermediate/advanced level, students will develop a self-paced plan of study from a menu of up to 61 single credit courses. Students will be required to complete the following compulsory courses:
- CTR2310 or CTR3310: Portfolio or Career Transitions
- DES2040 or DES3040: 3D Design 2 or 3
- Project course: Type based on their other CTS courses
Detailed intermediate course list
Student Profile
The following student profile is based on qualities and criteria directly related to the hairstyling / cosmetology industry, culture and marketplace.
As this is a personal service industry/culture the soft skills and/or personal skills are very important. To be successful and develop employable skills in this profession, one must not only be artistically inclined but also have strong interpersonal skills to build rapport and connect with individuals regardless of if they are a hairstylist, makeup artist, etc. The individual’s livelihood depends on if they can market themselves and engage others and create relationships.
Technical skills can be taught; passion, enthusiasm, confidence and caring come from within. The students have to build relationships with their employer, their teacher, their clients and then the entire industry. They are continually marketing themself; and how they build these relationships will depend on how successful their career is.
Students need to be very positive, enthusiastic, caring, good listeners and love to be of service. Some students get into the industry believing it is very glamorous; yes there is a lot of glamour, however, this profession requires you to work…not just look pretty!
The individual needs to love fashion, beauty, health and wellness and be open to learning as the industry is all about transformation and change. Advancing and being open to learning all the time is very important. You need to personally strive for excellence at all times; it is required that you be very self-directed and deal effectively with all types of people. In order to learn and grow and because of the interpersonal skills required it is of utmost important that the student be gracious and open to being coached to improve continually. They need to have the ability to manage and deal effectively with people and respond appropriately.
As this is an Apprenticeship Program, it is extremely important that the student be physically healthy (standing all day long), be accountable and very self-directed. Foundational to this concept, student will be encouraged to understand that,
“If it is going to be…it is up to me”!
Skills Canada and Competitions
In addition to credentialing the Cosmetology program offers specialized training for students interested in the area of competitions. Skills Canada provides an excellent venue for students to show their personal creativity and skills to the industry at large. The competitions include hairstyling, hair cutting and colouring and competitors are recognized locally, nationally and internationally. For information on provincial and national competitions, you are welcome to visit their website.
We also provide specialized training for students who want to compete in industry tradeshows which allows them to show their creativity and network with industry leaders. They can choose to enter the New Talent category or Makeup category. This is a very incredible opportunity for students that like the competitive arena and want to keep abreast of the many changes and trends and build their social media. Information on the competitions organized by the Allied Beauty Association.
