Construction SHSM at Sacred Heart
The Construction SHSM offers students an invaluable opportunity to discover and channel their unique skills and abilities into careers in construction including carpenter, engineer, plumber, drywall installer, HVAC installer and many other exciting areas.
Through the Construction SHSM Program, students will be invited to:
complete FIVE (5) sector-recognized certifications, including Standard First Aid, CPR Training, WHMIS, customer service, and 2 elective choices related to the Construction sector, which are still to be determined!
participate in at least one experiential learning activity, such as job shadowing a construction person, attending a construction show, conference or workshop, competing in local, provincial or national contests with a construction focus, or touring the local trade unions.
take the next step along their chosen pathway by interviewing employees currently working in the construction sector, visiting an apprenticeship opportunity, or observing a college or university class in a construction program.
Credit Requirements
The Construction SHSM program has credit options for every pathway (workplace, apprenticeship, college, university)
Major Credits (4)
Students will choose any FOUR of the major courses (at least one in grade 11, at least one in grade 12, and the other two in grade 11 or 12. (Some grade 12 courses have a grade 11 prerequisite course. Consult your guidance counsellor or the OCSB course descriptions for more information.)
Grade 11
BAF3M - Accounting
Grade 12
BAT4M - Accounting
Co-operative Education (2)
Students will take at least 2 co-op credits (in grade 11 or grade 12, or in the summer if it does not fit otherwise), which must be linked to a major credit. Additional Co-op credits may be used to replace one major credit.
Other Compulsory Credits -
Apprenticeship, College or University Pathway (6)
Choose 1 from each of the options listed.
* a CLA must be included in the course.
ENG3E / ENG3C / ENG3U - English*
OLC4O / ENG4E / ENG4C / ENG4U - English
MEL3E / MBF3C / MCF3M / MCR3U - Math*
MAP4C / MDM4U / MHF4U / MCV4U - Math*
Other Compulsory Credits -
Workplace Pathway (5)
Choose 1 from each of the options listed.
* a CLA must be included in the course.
ENG3E / ENG3C / ENG3U - English*
OLC4O / ENG4E / ENG4C / ENG4U - English*
MEL3E / MBF3C / MCF3M / MCR3U - Math*
The Specialist High Skills Major program in Construction gives students an opportunity to specialize, gain qualifications, and plan a career pathway in various areas of the Construction sector while still in high school.
The SHSM program is open to all students at no cost. Although the program begins in grade 11, grade 9 and 10 students should plan ahead to be part of this program to complete prerequisite courses. Student should denote their interest through their course selection in myBlueprint and should speak with their Guidance counsellor.