
Learn the latest techniques, methodologies, and approaches to teaching in vocational and trades training contexts.
What you will learn
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Design, deliver and evaluate adult learning and teaching reflecting various vocational instructional approaches.
- Create and manage a positive and engaging vocational learning environment that promotes respect for the diversity of learners.
- Act in an ethical and professional manner when working in an adult vocational education setting.
- Integrate critical reflection and self-regulated learning into personal and instructional practices
- Demonstrate and promote critical thinking skills as a professional.
What to expect
Instructional strategies may include interactive lecture, presentations, assignments, guest speakers, discussions, group work, field trips, case studies.
Courses may be offered in online, face-to-face, and blended formats.
Admission requirements
Program-specific
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English language proficiency at an English 11 level
- Applicants will be required to have:
- Trade certification and be currently teaching or preparing to teach in a vocational setting, or
- Receive departmental approval
General
- This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at VCC International.
- Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encouraged to connect with VCC’s university transfer team to learn more about VCC’s Indigenous Enrolment policy, application preparation/completion, program advising, and a range of other individualized services.
- Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and other documents as required by their course or program. Seats are offered to eligible applicants with completed applications, in order of application completion date (except for programs with competitive admissions). A complete application includes an application form, evidence of educational pre-requisites (e.g. transcripts), any required supporting documents (e.g. language proficiency, audition video), and the required deposit or fee payment. If you do not meet the requirements for the term applied, your application may be cancelled.
Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.
Recommended Characteristics
Students should have:
- a willingness to participate in a wide variety of instructional strategies, both face-to-face and online
- the ability to work independently and with others
Courses
*Code | Title | Credits |
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TRAI 3001 | Industry Training Authority Fundamentals | 1 |
TRAI 3002 | Trades Specific Facilitating Learning | 2 |
TRAI 3003 | Trades Specific Assessment and Evaluation | 2 |
TRAI 3004 | Trades Specific Student Engagement Techniques | 2 |
Total Credits | 7 |
* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
Apply now
Interested in this program?
Please contact the School of Instructor Education at 604.871.7488 or 604.871.7499 or by email at sie@vcc.ca to apply.
For more information, pelase see the Certificate in Online / eLearning Instruction Participant Handbook.