This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Calendar for 2008-2009 (SPRING) and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the
Calendar for updated information.
Access Programs For People With Disabilities
Work Exploration
Students with various disabilities will explore a variety of vocational opportunities through combining employment oriented classroom instruction with monitored work experience. They will increase awareness of their vocational options and employment skills, and enhance their level of independence in campus, community and work settings.
Job Preparation
Students with various disabilities will explore vocational opportunities through combining employment oriented classroom instruction with monitored work experience. They will develop individual vocational goals and enhance their employability.
VST: Childcare Aide
Students with various disabilities will explore vocational opportunities in the childcare field by combining classroom instruction with participation in monitored work-experience placements in childcare facilities, while supported by APPD Vocational Skills Training staff. They will prepare to qualify for the “responsible adult” designation as defined in the Child Care Facility Act. The Family Childcare Program is a corequisite for this program.
Corequisites: CHLD,CTFC: all components of Family Childcare Program
VST: Automotive Assistant
Students with various disabilities will acquire basic skills and knowledge for working as an automotive assistant by participating in training programs at Kwantlen and other selected sites, while supported by APPD Vocational Skills Training staff. They will also explore vocational opportunities by combining vocational-related classroom and shop instruction with participation in monitored work experience placements. Students must register half-time in the Automotive Service Technician Program and complete assigned modules.
Prerequisites: Drivers Licence: Class 7 (novice) minimum
VST: Clerical Assistant Program
Students with various disabilities will acquire basic skills and knowledge for working in the field of business technology. They will explore vocational opportunities by combining vocational-related classroom instruction with participation in monitored work-experience placements in various businesses, while being supported by APPD Vocational Skills Training staff.
Corequisites: ABTY 1125 and 1145
VST: Food Services Assistant
Students with various disabilities will acquire basic skills and knowledge for working in the food services industry by participating in training programs at selected sites, while supported by APPD Vocational Skills Training staff. They will also explore vocational opportunities by combining vocational-related classroom instruction with participation in monitored work experience placements
VST (Richmond): Janitorial Assistant
This program is a modified Building Service Worker program for adults with special needs. It provides students with the basic skills and knowledge required for a janitorial assistant position.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of the APPD screening process
VST: Light Warehousing Assistant
This program is a modified Light Warehousing program for adults with special needs. It provides students with the basic skills and knowledge required for a Light Warehousing assistant position.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of the APPD screening process
Corequisites: Successful completion of APPD 1205 (Modified TRAC Course).