Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) – Manufacturing
Requirements for a Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) in Manufacturing:
A Specialist High Skills Major in Manufacturing includes the following requirements:
- a defined bundle of 9 credits in Grade 11 and Grade 12:
- 4 Major credits
- 3 additional required credits
- 2 co-op credits
- 6 sector-recognized certifications/training programs:
- 3 mandatory
- 3 chosen from a list
- experiential learning within the sector
- "reach ahead" experiences in the area of the student's postsecondary destination of choice (apprenticeship, college, university or workplace)
- development of essential skills and work habits required in the sector, with documentation in the Ontario Skills Passport (OSP)
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Advantages of Earning a Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) in Manufacturing:
Students achieving a SHSM in Manufacturing will:
- have a strong foundation for a wide variety of careers in the Manufacturing sector
- be able to customize their education to suit their interests and talents while meeting the requirements for the OSSD
- focus on sector-specific knowledge and skills that are valued by the sector and postsecondary educational institutions
- receive an SHSM Record outlining and identifying completion of the required components, including certifications and training programs and sector-specific credits the student has achieved
- receive an OSSD with the Red SHSM Seal identifying that all of the required components are complete
Manufacturing industries have the largest share of employment in the goods-producing sector in Ontario, producing a variety of consumer and industrial products that are key to Ontario's wealth. The Manufacturing sector accounts for one-fifth of all economic activity in the province and about 70% of the sector's products are exported to other provinces and countries. In 2004, Manufacturing employed over one million people in the province. Projections to 2009 indicated that Manufacturing will contribute 19% to new job creation in Ontario (Automotive Parts Manufacturing Association (APMA).
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Postsecondary Destinations in Manufacturing
Apprenticeship Training for Manufacturing
Students may choose to pursue their Apprenticeship in the Manufacturing sector. Through the OYAP (Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program), students can begin earning hours toward their apprenticeship while still in secondary school.
Some examples of programs and training related to the Manufacturing sector that can be completed through Apprenticeship include:
- Construction Boilermaker
- General Machinist
- Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- Machinist
- Mechanical Millwright
- Machine Tool Builder and Integrator
- Millwright
- Mould Maker
- Precision Metal Fabricator
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Steamfitter
- Welder
For more information on Apprenticeship visit the DSBN OYAP Website.
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College Training for Manufacturing
Students may choose to pursue a Diploma related to the Manufacturing sector through a college program.
Some examples of College Diplomas that can be earned include:
- Industrial Engineering Technology
- Industrial Management
- Integrated Manufacturing Systems
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology
- Manufacturing Management
- Mechanical CAD/CAM Technician-Automated Machining
- Mechanical Engineering Technician
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Technician-Tool Making
Students may also choose to pursue a Bachelor of Applied Technology degree through College/University partnership programs.
For additional program options and listings, please consult course calendars for individual colleges.
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University Training for Manufacturing
Students may choose to pursue a Degree related to the Manufacturing sector through a University program.
Some examples of University Degrees that can be earned include:
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Engineering with an Automotive Manufacturing Systems Engineering Option
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering and Management
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering - Manufacturing, Controls, Automation and Robotics
Students may also choose to pursue a Bachelor of Applied Technology degree through College/University partnership programs.
For additional program options and listings, please consult course calendars for individual universities.
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Workplace Training for Manufacturing
Students may choose to pursue Certificates related to the Manufacturing sector to enhance their skills training for the workplace.
Some examples of Certificates that can be earned include:
- Flux Cored Welding (Manufacturing)
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (Manufacturing)
- Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP)
- Manufacturing Techniques
- Manufacturing Techniques - Wood Products
- Mechanical Techniques - CNC/CAD/CAM Specialist
- Mechanical Techniques - Design
- Mechanical Techniques - Manufacturing
- Welder Operator Manufacturing
- Welding Techniques
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Resources
Career Cruising
www.careercruising.com
Career Gateway
www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/career/jsearch.html
Information about Skilled Trades
www.apprenticesearch.com
Ministry of Training Colleges & Universities (MTCU)
www.edu.gov.on.ca
Ontario College Application Services
www.ontariocolleges.ca
Ontario Prospects
www.ontarioprospects.info
Ontario Skills Passport
http://skills.edu.gov.on.ca
Passport to Prosperity
www.edu.gov.on.ca/passport
Live Safe! Work Smart!
www.livesafeworksmart.net
Passport to Safety
www.passporttosafety.com
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health
& Safety (CCOHS)
http://www.ccohs.ca
Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB)
www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/hs_pubs.html
Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA)
www.iapa.ca
Skills Canada-Ontario
www.skillsontario.com
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