These Dual Credit courses are open to students of the Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) who are close to high school graduation.
Courses that are offered at specific high schools are only open to students who attend those high schools.
All registrations MUST be completed through your high school's Student Services or Guidance department. Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to see which option is best for you.
Below is a sample of the Dual Credits we have run in recent years. Please contact your high school's Student Services of Guidance department to see if these courses are still available.
Please Note: Several program options and details are pending approval from the School College Work Initiative, Mohawk College, and local school boards. Program information is subject to change without notice.
Fall Semester (September to January)
Technology Bridge - Construction
Location: Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
Dates: September to January
Status: Registration open May to September - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
Open ONLY to Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School students
College Credit 1: Introduction to Construction (BLDG10016)
Course Description: Get comfortable working with tools on plumbing, carpentry, and electrical projects. This course is great for people looking to build confidence working on home improvement or to discover a career in the skilled trades.
College Pathways: Various; this course is designed to give students experience in a variety of trades, which will help each student decide the best college or apprenticeship pathway for him or her
Career Pathways*: Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical
OYAP - Child and Youth Worker
Location: Mohawk College - Fennell Campus
Number of Students: 15
Dates: September to January
Status: Registration open May to September - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
Open ONLY to OYAP students
Students in OYAP Dual Credits MUST have a Registered Training Agreement before enrolling. Students who successfully complete an OYAP Dual Credit will complete all coursework requirements of their Level 1 Apprenticeship training. Contact your high school's Student Services, Guidance, or Co-operative Education department to find out about OYAP programs available to you.
Learn about OYAP at HCDSB.
College Pathways: Child and Youth Worker Apprenticeship
Career Pathways*: Child and Youth Workers
College Courses:
- Counselling & Communication Skills (COMM10086)
- Introduction to Child & Youth Work (HMNS10018)
- Group Interaction in Child Youth Work (HMNS10019)
- Childhood Disorders (HMNS10020)
- School Based CYW (HMNS10021)
- Introduction to Family Development (HMNS10022)
- Residential Treatment (HMNS10023)
- Psychotherapy in Childhood (HMNS10024)
- Preparation for Field Placement (PERS10004)
- Developmental Issues in Childhood and Adolescence (PSYC10004)
- Principles of Human Behaviour (PSYC10005)
Learn more about the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
OYAP - Child Development Practitioner
Location: Mohawk College - Fennell Campus
Number of Students: 15
Dates: September to January
Status: Registration open May to September - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
Open ONLY to OYAP students
Students in OYAP Dual Credits MUST have a Registered Training Agreement before enrolling. Students who successfully complete an OYAP Dual Credit will complete all coursework requirements of their Level 1 Apprenticeship training. Contact your high school's Student Services, Guidance, or Co-operative Education department to find out about OYAP programs available to you.
Learn about OYAP at HCDSB.
College Pathways: Child Development Practitioner Apprenticeship
Career Pathways*: Early Childhood Educators; open ONLY to OYAP students
College Courses:
- Creative Expression (CREA10187)
- Child Development 1 & 2 (EDUC10006/EDUC10008)
- School Age Learning Environment (EDUC10010)
- Inclusive Practice and Advocacy (EDUC10102)
- Foundations of Early Learning Environments (EDUC10103)
- Preschool Learning Environment 1 (EDUC10104)
- Child Protection (EDUC10105)
- Health, Safety and Nutrition (HLTH10012)
- School Age Learning Environment Placement (WORK10014)
- Foundations of Early Learning Environments Placement (WORK10627)
- Preschool Learning Environment 1 Placement (WORK10628)
Learn more about the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
Winter Semester (February to June)
School within a College (SWAC)
Location: Mohawk College - Marshall School of Skilled Trades & Apprenticeships (Stoney Creek Campus)
Number of Students: 18
Dates: February to June
Status: Registration open September to February - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
Learn about our After SWAC program!
College Credit 1: Introduction to Construction (BLDG10016)
Course Description: Get comfortable working with tools on plumbing, carpentry, and electrical projects. This course is great for people looking to build confidence working on home improvement or to discover a career in the skilled trades.
College Pathways: Various; this course is designed to give students experience in a variety of trades, which will help each student decide the best college or apprenticeship pathway for him or her
Career Pathways*: Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical
College Credit 2: Trade Calculations (MECH10051)
Course Description: Complete unit conversions. Convert between systems of measurement. Convert between fractions and decimals. Solve algebraic equations. Apply trigonometry. Solve problems relations to force, motion and control. Solve technical problems through the application and interpretation of mathematical data.
College Pathways: Various Mechanical Techniques programs: Welding & Fabrication, Plumbing.
Career Pathways*: Electrician, Welder, CNC Operator/Programmer, Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), Plumber, Cabinetry
Automotive - Notre Dame CSS
Location: Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
Number of Students: 21
Dates: February to June
Status: Registration open September to February - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
Open ONLY to Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School students
College Credit 1: Work Practices 1 (MOTP10064)
Course Description: Identify fastener characteristics, interpret shop safety rules, perform measuring calculations and demonstrate the
operation of oxy-acetylene cutting according to accepted trade practices.
College Pathways: Motive Power Fundamentals, Motive Power Technician
Career Pathways*: Automotive Mechanical Installers and Servicers, Motor Vehicle Assemblers, Inspectors and Testers, Automotive Service Technicians
OYAP - Child and Youth Worker
Location: Mohawk College - Fennell Campus
Number of Students: 15
Dates: February to June
Status: Registration open September to February - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
Open ONLY to OYAP students
Students in OYAP Dual Credits MUST have a Registered Training Agreement before enrolling. Students who successfully complete an OYAP Dual Credit will complete all coursework requirements of their Level 1 Apprenticeship training. Contact your high school's Student Services, Guidance, or Co-operative Education department to find out about OYAP programs available to you.
Learn about OYAP at HCDSB.
College Pathways: Child and Youth Worker Apprenticeship
Career Pathways*: Child and Youth Workers
College Courses:
- Counselling & Communication Skills (COMM10086)
- Introduction to Child & Youth Work (HMNS10018)
- Group Interaction in Child Youth Work (HMNS10019)
- Childhood Disorders (HMNS10020)
- School Based CYW (HMNS10021)
- Introduction to Family Development (HMNS10022)
- Residential Treatment (HMNS10023)
- Psychotherapy in Childhood (HMNS10024)
- Preparation for Field Placement (PERS10004)
- Developmental Issues in Childhood and Adolescence (PSYC10004)
- Principles of Human Behaviour (PSYC10005)
Learn more about the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
OYAP - Child Development Practitioner
Location: Mohawk College - Fennell Campus
Number of Students: 15
Dates: February to June
Status: Registration open September to February - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
Open ONLY to OYAP students
Students in OYAP Dual Credits MUST have a Registered Training Agreement before enrolling. Students who successfully complete an OYAP Dual Credit will complete all coursework requirements of their Level 1 Apprenticeship training. Contact your high school's Student Services, Guidance, or Co-operative Education department to find out about OYAP programs available to you.
Learn about OYAP at HCDSB.
College Pathways: Child Development Practitioner Apprenticeship
Career Pathways*: Early Childhood Educators; open ONLY to OYAP students
College Courses:
- Creative Expression (CREA10187)
- Child Development 1 & 2 (EDUC10006/EDUC10008)
- School Age Learning Environment (EDUC10010)
- Inclusive Practice and Advocacy (EDUC10102)
- Foundations of Early Learning Environments (EDUC10103)
- Preschool Learning Environment 1 (EDUC10104)
- Child Protection (EDUC10105)
- Health, Safety and Nutrition (HLTH10012)
- School Age Learning Environment Placement (WORK10014)
- Foundations of Early Learning Environments Placement (WORK10627)
- Preschool Learning Environment 1 Placement (WORK10628)
Learn more about the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
* Please Note: The Career Pathways listed typically require successful completion of a related postsecondary diploma or degree and may require further certification. Career Pathways are NOT limited to the options listed here.
