To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:
Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary Studies, or a post-secondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor’s degree
OR
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition of equivalent learning
OR
Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning.
Special Conditions:
The individual must be at least 16 years old by September 30 of the school year in which they begin their vocational training in this program, must hold a Semi-Skilled Trade Certificate, and must have obtained the required credits in the language of instruction, second language, and mathematics from Secondary Cycle One of the Youth Sector, or Secondary II of the Adult General Education sector.
OR
The individual is 15 years old as of September 30 of the current school year, has demonstrated vocational maturity, and has obtained Secondary II credits in the language of instruction, second language, and mathematics. They are eligible for a concurrent (pilot) program. Through an integrated schedule, they will pursue both vocational training and general education in the Youth Sector in order to acquire the missing Secondary III prerequisites required to obtain their vocational diploma. Authorization from the Ministry is required for admission to a Secondary III concurrent program.
- For more information on Functional Prerequisites, please visit the InfoRouteFPT website.
- For a full list of required registration documents based on your status in Canada, click here.
