This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for
2003-2004 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the
Calendar for updated information.
The on-line version of the University College Calendar is the Official version. In the event of conflict between the printed version and the online version, the on-line version will prevail.
Effective date of this program calendar information, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2003 to Aug. 31, 2004.
Note: All course changes and updates are shown in blue.
Access Programs for People
with Disabilities
(Formerly Adult Special Education)
Offered at Langley, Richmond and Surrey Campus
Description
The goal of the Access Programs for People with Disabilities (APPD) is to provide post-secondary education for adults with various disabilities. This program will help students to enhance their independence and employability skills.
Employment Potential
The APPD program at Kwantlen University College is designed to maximize social skills and employment opportunities for students with disabilities. With instruction and training, students can realize their employment and personal potential.
Admission Requirements
Adults (18 years and older) with a defined disability
Assessment prior to entry to determine appropriate program
options and eligibility
Complete Access Programs for People with Disabilities
application
Attend intake interviews
Some Vocational Skills Training options require various prerequisites prior to acceptance.
Students may enter the Career Awareness and Job Preparation programs on a continuous entry basis. The Vocational Skills Training program runs for ten months starting September of each year.
Students pay a one-time application fee to Kwantlen, plus a moderate tuition fee. In some cases, various government ministries may pay a portion of these costs.
Programs
Career Awareness
This program is designed to provide information to students about work opportunities available for adults with disabilities and combines job-oriented classroom instruction with a work experience component.This program also focuses on pre-employment and community access skills.
Career Awareness is a one-year program with the possibility of extension if the student has nearly completed graduation requirements.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.
Job Preparation
This program is designed to meet the vocational needs of adults with disabilities who are seeking competitive employment and includes both employment oriented classroom activities and a work experience component.
Job Preparation is a one-year program with the possibility of extension if the student has nearly completed graduation requirements.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.
Vocational Skills Training
The Vocational Skills Training Program (VST) is designed to provide specific skills training and work experiences related to those skills. The options offered at present include: Automotive Assistant, Food Services Assistant, Clerical Assistant, and Childcare Aide. Options under review include: Light Warehousing Assistant and Janitorial Assistant.
VST: Childcare Aide Option (APPD 0210)
Applicants must participate in a structured screening process in which experience in a childcare setting, documentation, criminal record search, and references will be assessed. Note that students registered in this option must also be enrolled in the Family Childcare Program.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of this option, students are awarded a Vocational Skills Training Certificate of Completion - Childcare Aide and a Kwantlen University College Continuing Education Certificate of Completion for the Family Childcare Program. Students will also complete a Childsafe First Aid Course and receive the appropriate certificate.
VST: Automotive Assistant Option (APPD 0220)
Applicants must participate in a structured screening process in which experience in an automotive setting, documentation, Class V minimum driver's license, and references will be assessed. Note that students registered in this option must also be enrolled halftime in Kwantlen's Automotive Service Technician Program (AMCH) and complete assigned modules.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of this option, students are awarded a Vocational Skills Training Certificate of Completion - Automotive Assistant and will receive credit for completed AMCH modules. Students will also complete the WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) as well as Basic First Aid courses, and will receive the appropriate certificates.
VST: Clerical Assistant Option
(APPD 0230)
Applicants must participate in a structured screening process in which experience in a clerical setting, documentation, and references will be assessed. Note that students registered in this option must also be enrolled in ABTY 1125 and ABTY 1145.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of this option, students are awarded a Vocational Skills Training Certificate of Completion - Clerical Assistant and will earn credits for the above ABTY courses.
VST: Food Services Assistant Option
(APPD 0250)
Applicants must participate in a structured screening process in which experience in a food services setting, documentation, and references will be assessed.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of this option, students are awarded a Vocational Skills Training Certificate of Completion - Food Services Assistant. Students will also complete the WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System), Basic First Aid, and Foodsafe courses and will receive the appropriate certificates.
Other Information
Job placement assistance is provided to employable Kwantlen University College students requiring assistance to find and maintain employment. The service in Surrey and Langley is funded by Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) and is available to community members (with disabilities) as well.
Surrey Campus, 12666 - 72nd Ave. Surrey
Yale Shap, Program Coordinator: 604.599.2937
Nicola Soles: 604.599.2934
Richmond Campus, 8771 Lansdowne Rd.
Barbara Thomas-Bruzzese: 604.599.2530
Langley Campus, 20901 Langley By-Pass
Fraser Crinklaw: 604.599.3340
Access Programs for People with Disabilities Faculty
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