Specialist High Skills Major: Construction/Tech Design
The Construction/Tech Design Specialist High Skills Major is an innovative, integrated Architectural Design and Building Construction program that allows the student to progress through the construction process from the design and drawing stage, to the actual construction of a variety of structures.
Why get involved?
- Design and develop a construction project
- Fabricate a variety of structures
- Experience the design or construction environment through work placements
- Relate their studies in core subject areas to chosen interest area
- Graduate with a SHSM seal of designation on your secondary school diploma
- Earn a Specialist High Skills Major designation on OSSD transcript
- Gain valuable industry specific work experience and knowledge
What can I do to prepare?
- Plan accordingly: take the Grade 9 and Grade 10 courses that will lead into this SHSM.
- Attend a Parent/Student School to Career Information Evening. See your guidance department for dates.
- Visit your guidance counsellor at your home school for further information.
- Complete the application process found on schooltocareer.ca
When can I get started?
- This is a limited enrollment.
- Apply in your Grade 10 year.
- To register, log onto onsorts.ca using your OEN number and birth date. OEN numbers can be found on report cards, student cards, credit counselling summaries.
How can I get more information?
Visit your School Guidance Counsellor. Your Guidance Counsellor will provide information about:
- SHSM Print materials
- SHSM Parent-Student Information Evenings.
- The application process
What do I select on my option sheet?
See your School Guidance Counsellor