Access Programs For People With Disabilities (APPD)
This is a list of the Access Programs For People With Disabilities (APPD) courses available at KPU.
APPD 00210 Credits
Work Exploration
Students with 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.
APPD 00310 Credits
Job Preparation
Students with 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.
APPD 00410 Credits
Strategies for Employment
Students with disabilities will integrate their educational experiences and learn effective job search strategies in order to apply them to the workforce. They will participate in employment oriented classroom instruction and an extended work experience placement.
APPD 02100 Credits
Vocational Skills Training: 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.
Co-requisites: CHLD,CTFC: all components of Family Childcare Program
APPD 02200 Credits
Vocational Skills Training: 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
APPD 02300 Credits
Vocational Skills Training: Clerical Assistant
Students with 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.
Co-requisites: any two of the following: BUSI 1215, CBSY 1105, CMNS 1140, LGLA 1115, LGLA 1135 or LGLA 1145
APPD 02500 Credits
Vocational Skills Training: 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.
APPD 03100 Credits
Vocational Skills Training: Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Students with disabilities will explore advanced 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 designation of Early Childhood Educator Assistant as defined in the Community Care and Assisted Living Act.
Prerequisites: APPD 0210
Co-requisites: From a training institution currently approved by the Ministry of Children and Family Development in the "Approved Training Institutions Offering Early Childhood Education Programs" document found at www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/childcare/ece/training.htm: Child Growth and Development or Health, Safety and Nutrition or Child Guidance