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Vocational Programs
A vocational program is a hands-on training program that helps you learn a specific job, like carpentry or secretarial work. All our programs are approved, and when you finish, you'll get a diploma and be ready to work in your field.
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Duration
Programs last between six months and two years. Most programs are full-time, Monday to Friday.
Location
Programs are available at your local adult education center or at the Sabtuan Regional Training Centre.
Funding
Full-time students who qualify can get student allowances. For more information, check our FAQ.
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AccountingOPEN - STARTS: Wemindji: Spring 2025.
Prepare for a career as a clerk, bookkeeper, junior accountant or administrative officer.
Learn how to:
- Calculate and prepare bills, invoices, receipts and payments
- Produce payroll, income tax forms, and other accounting tasks
- Create an accounting system
1350 hours (full-time, 54-weeks)
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Administrative Support in the Health and Social Services SectorOPEN - STARTS: Chisasibi: Spring 2025.
Provide Administrative Support in health and social services (hospitals, long-term care centres). Qualify to become: Administrative Support Clerk or Administrative Officer, Class 3.
Learn how to:
- Manage patient records
- Manage medical supplies
- How to provide clients with information
- How to write texts using proper medical terminology
- How to take proper action in an emergency situation
465 hours (full-time, 18 weeks)
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Carpentry – Short ProgramOPEN - STARTS: Eastmain: Winter 2025.
This short program aims to help students acquire the basic skills necessary to work in the field of carpentry and leads to a Skills Training Certificate.
Learn how to:
- Framing and roofing
- Interior and exterior finishing
- Health and Safety on the job site
- Tools, materials and more
About 700 hours (5 months)
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Computer GraphicsOPEN - STARTS: Waswanipi (SRVTC): Winter 2025.
Graphic designers conceptualize and produce graphic art and visual materials to effectively communicate information for publications, advertising, films, packaging, posters, signs and interactive media such as Web sites and CDs.
They are employed by advertising and graphic design firms, by establishments with advertising or communications departments and by multimedia production companies, or they may be self-employed.
Learn this exciting trade with the Cree School Board’s Computer Graphics program.
Learn how to:
1800 hours (full-time, 72-weeks)
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Health, Assistance, and NursingOPEN - STARTS: Chisasibi: Fall 2025.
Learn all the skills you need to start a rewarding career in healthcare!
Learn how to:
- Care for patients with a range of health challenges
- Establish a helping relationship
- Follow up and support patients with treatment
1,800 hours (full-time, 68 weeks)
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Institutional and Home Care AssistanceOPEN - STARTS: Waswanipi (SRVTC): Fall 2024.
Are you patient, caring, and helpful? Become a personal support worker or nurse’s aide!
Learn how to:
- Provide care and assistance to people of all ages and conditions
- Help people recover or maintain their autonomy
870 hours (full-time, 35-weeks)
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Pastry MakingOPEN - STARTS: Waswanipi (SRVTC): Winter 2025.
Turn your passion for baking into a sweet career!
Learn how to:
- Prepare, cook, decorate, and plate pastries and desserts
1350 hours (full-time, 54-weeks)
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Trucking Class 1 – Heavy VehiclesOPEN - STARTS: Waswanipi (SRVTC): Winter 2025.
Become a licenced Class 1 truck driver with this specialized program
Learn how to:
- A road tractor with 2 axles whose net weight is 4,500 kg or more, hauling one or more trailers or semi-trailers;
- A road tractor with three axles or more hauling one or more trailers or semi-trailers;
- A truck covered by Class 3 hauling a trailer or semi-trailer whose net weight is 4,500 kg or more and which is only used to transport equipment, tools or furnishings as part of its permanent equipment;
- A truck covered by Class 3 hauling any trailer or semi-trailer other than those described above and whose net weight is 2,000 kg or more
615 hours (full-time, 25-weeks)
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Trucking Class 3OPEN - STARTS: Eastmain: Fall 2024 - Waskaganish: TBD.
Become a licenced Class 3 truck driver with this specialized program
Learn how to:
- Drive a truck with 2 axles whose net weight is 4,500 kg or more
- Drive a truck with 3 or more axles
- Drive either of the above vehicles hauling a trailer or semi-trailer (some restrictions apply)
210 hours (full-time, 8-weeks)
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Automobile MechanicsApplications closed
Inspect, repair and maintain vehicles with a Diploma of Vocational Studies in automobile mechanics!
Learn how to:
- Inspect and repair automobile parts, including combustion engines, electrical systems, lighting systems, transmission, and more
- Conduct safety tests and repair safety systems
- Perform general automobile maintenance
- Find a job or build a business in automobile mechanics
1,800 hours (full-time, 72 weeks)
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CarpentryApplications closed
Become a carpenter, builder, or renovator with this hands-on program.
Learn how to:
- Plan, calculate, and price out carpentry projects
- Frame, build and install furniture, floors, walls, roofs, and stairs
- Do interior and exterior finishing work
1350 hours (full-time, 54-weeks)
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Commercial and Residential PaintingApplications closed
Bring buildings to life as a professional painter! Painters work in construction, building maintenance, or as self-employed contractors.
Learn how to:
- Prepare, protect and decorate surfaces in buildings
- Use paint, high performance coverings, varnish, and special finishes
- Install and repair wall coverings and plaster surfaces
900 hours (full-time, 36-weeks)
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Computing SupportApplications closed
Prepare for your career as a computer support technician, network administrator, or equipment installer.
Learn how to:
- Install and manage computer hardware and software
- Manage computer networks
- Troubleshoot computer problems
1800 hours (full-time, 72-weeks)
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Construction Business ManagementApplications closed
Want to start or manage a business in the construction industry? We’ll help you get ready!
Learn how to:
- Create a business development plan
- Build contracts, submit proposals, and hire staff in accordance with Quebec law
- Manage the accounts and finances of a company
- Manage construction site operations
450 hours (full-time, 18-weeks)
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Construction Equipment MechanicsApplications closed
Become a certified mechanic with this hands-on program!
Learn how to:
- Perform routine periodic maintenance and mechanical work
- Inspect and target mechanical problems on construction equipment
- Perform repairs, replacements, and adjustments
1800 hours (full-time, 72-weeks)
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Construction Equipment OperationApplications closed
Become a certified Heavy Equipment Operator with this program.
Learn how to:
- Operate various construction equipment: bulldozers, graders, loaders, backhoe loaders, excavators and compact rollers.
- Build and maintain roads and structures.
- Load trucks, lay and spread out asphalt.
- Perform excavation work.
- Load trucks and grade large areas.
1095 hours (full-time)
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Hotel ReceptionApplications closed
Welcome guests to your community with a career in hotel reception.
Learn how to:
- Take reservations on the telephone and in person
- Use specialized hotel-management software
- Perform accounting and night-audit tasks
735 hours (full-time, 30-weeks)
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Machine Operations, Mineral and Metal ProcessingApplications closed
Get hands-on training and prepare for a career in the mining industry
Learn how to:
- Operate machines and equipment for various mining operations
- Use computer programs for ore processing
- Program includes 105-hour practicum to gain experience
900 hours (full-time, 36-weeks)
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Northern Building MaintenanceApplications closed
Care for buildings in your community with a career in Northern Building Maintenance.
Learn how to:
- Manage a small warehouse
- Maintain tools, electrical equipment, plumbing, and heating systems
- Work on internal and external building components
1320 hours (full-time, 53-weeks)
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Northern Heavy Equipment OperationsApplications closed
Prepare for a career as a heavy equipment operator with this competitive, hands-on program.
Learn how to:
- Operate a hydraulic shovel, bulldozer, backhoe ladder, grader, and dump truck
- Perform maintenance on Northern heavy equipment
900 hours (full-time, 36-weeks)
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Ore ExtractionApplications closed
Prepare for a career in the mining industry with this specialty program.
Learn how to:
- Operate a truck, scissor lift, hand-held drills, scraper hoist, pneumatic loader and more
- Muck and haul ore
- Drill using a jumbo and long-hole drill
- Apply principles of geology and explosives in the workplace
930 hours (full-time, 38-weeks)
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PhotographyApplications closed
Prepare for your career as a professional photographer with this creative, hands-on program.
Learn how to:
- Master various types of photography, including commercial, industrial, social events, and portraiture
- Learn image processing techniques
- Use digital equipment and computer tools to edit, print, and distribute images
1800 hours (full-time, 72-weeks)
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PlasteringApplications closed
Watch buildings come to life as a professional plasterer!
Learn how to:
- Erect scaffolding
- Apply and finish plastering on a variety of surfaces
- Run mouldings, apply finishings, and repair surfaces
- Find a job as a plasterer or drywall installer
810 hours (full-time, 33-weeks)
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Plumbing and HeatingApplications closed
Install heating systems, keep water running, and more - pipe fitting is an exciting career that makes a huge impact!
Learn how to:
- Assemble and install various piping, drainage, and ventilation systems
- Work with energy and heating systems
- Start a rewarding career as a pipe fitter
1,680 hours (full-time, 68-weeks)
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Professional CookingApplications closed
Get the skills and experience you need to become a professional chef in our certified kitchen
Learn how to:
- Maintain a kitchen according to health and safety regulations
- Prepare appetizers, main dishes, desserts and breakfasts
- Use your experience and training to begin a culinary career
1470 hours (full-time, 59-weeks)
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Protection and Development of Wildlife HabitatsApplications closed
Learn how to care for the land, wildlife, and community well-being with this exciting new program.
This program has been customized by the Cree School Board to reflect our land, values, and traditional practices.
Learn how to:
- Prepare and handle wildlife protection equipment
- Identify and monitor plants and wildlife
- Navigate the land and apply survival techniques
- Conduct wilderness patrols and wildlife management investigations
- Apply wildlife protection regulations
1320 hours (full-time, 53 weeks)
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Recreation LeadershipApplications closed
Lead recreational activities, sports leagues, and events in your community with a career in Recreation Leadership!
Learn how to:
- Organize recreational activities and events
- Use recreational equipment and facilities
- Set up sports leagues and exercise leadership
- Give first aid
1290 hours (full-time, 52-weeks)
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RefrigerationApplications closed
Keep your community “cool” – become a refrigeration mechanic!
Learn how to:
- Install, maintain, repair and inspect refrigeration and air conditioning systems
- Analyze the energy use of refrigeration equipment
- Find a job or build a business in this in-demand trade
1,800 hours (full-time, 72 weeks)
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Secretarial StudiesApplications closed
Prepare for a career as a secretary, administrative officer, or executive assistant!
Learn how to:
- Manage and proofread documents, spreadsheets, reports and presentations
- Carry out accounting operations
- Write and format business texts
- Follow up on professional correspondence
1485 hours (full-time, 60-weeks)
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Starting a BusinessApplications closed
Learn the skills you need to become your own boss with the Starting a Business program.
Learn how to:
- Prepare a business plan
- Market your business and make sales
- Define the human, material and physical resources needed for your business
- Secure financing
330 hours (full-time, 14-weeks)
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Surveying and TopographyApplications closed
Surveyors have an important role in defining territories, producing maps and conducting field surveys. Prepare for this in-demand career today!
Learn how to:
- Use surveying equipment and software
- Conduct field surveys
- Interpret data and aerial photographs to define a territory
- Produce maps and geomatics applications
1800 hours (full-time, 72-weeks)
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Trucking Class 2 – BusesApplications closed
One program, many job opportunities! With Class 2 licence, you can drive buses, emergency vehicles and most Class 3 trucks.
Learn how to:
- Drive a bus that carries more than 24 passengers
- Operate other vehicles, such as standard class 3 trucks and automatic emergency vehicles
- Enter the workforce as a professional driver
Full-time, 6 weeks
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Water and Waste Treatment Plant OperatorApplications closed
This is an essential trade that suits people who are concerned about the environment and public health. It requires an interest in problem solving and the ability to work independently and responsibly. A career as a water and waste treatment plant operator requires good observation skills, manual dexterity and attention to detail.
Learn how to:
- Operate filtration, pumping, disinfection and purification systems.
- Adjust and monitor treatment processes.
- Take samples and analyze water.
1 800 hours (full-time, 16 Months)
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Welding and FittingApplications closed
Learn everything you need start your career in welding and fitting!
Learn how to:
- Cut metals
- Weld steel, stainless steel and aluminum parts
- Carry out, modify and repair assemblies
1800 hours (full-time, 72-weeks)