Certificate in Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees

at Sault College - Ste. Marie Campus Canada

Welding is used in almost every trade, making graduates of this program some of the most hireable in the skilled trades locally and across Canada.

In this dynamic program, you will learn the practical, hands-on skills to weld various types of metals, combined with the knowledge and theory needed to be successful in this industry. On our state-of-the-art campus, you will have the opportunity to develop welding skills using top of the line equipment found in today’s workplaces including:

• Shielded Metal Arc Welder (SMAW or stick welder)
• Gas Metal Arc Welder (GMAW or MIG welder)
• Gas Tungsten Arc Welder (GTAW or TIG welder)
• Flux Cored Arc Welder (FCAW)

Plus, learn how to read, understand and develop the blueprints for different projects as you apply what you learn in this specialized field. If you love to shape the world around you, the 1-year Welding Techniques program will give you the foundation for a fulfilling and hands-on future.

As a student in the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Diploma program, you will gain hands on experience to help prepare you to work in both fields of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist and/or a Physiotherapist. In addition you will:

• Learn to assist individuals regain or maintain independent function and mobility
• Participate in introductory fieldwork activities beginning in the first semester and gain valuable training from experienced clinicians in the workplace
• Experience student centred learning in active classrooms and small labs with individualized attention
• Have the opportunity to transfer to other Universities to pursue a degree

The Kitchen Assistant program prepares you for entry level positions within the food service industry. This program is also designed for students wishing to advance to the Culinary Skills Chef Training program, but who may need some academic upgrading. The program includes food theory classes, explores kitchen operations and allows for hands on preparation of a variety of recipes. You will prepare food and practice customer service skills while on your work placement, in the Colleges Gourmet to Go.

This 2 year program structure provides a balanced schedule strongly emphasizing art creations and production. Initial semesters pay special attention to traditional arts, in recognition of traditional art skills as a foundation for digital art skills. Each semester has at least one class outside art production, covering other areas crucial to a game artists development. By the final semester, studio style digital art production is heavily emphasized in preparation for the students entering the workforce. Students may have the opportunity to be involved in applied research projects. Please see the `Applied Research Centre` section for more information relating to the Sault College Applied Research Centre.

The Gerontology Certificate Program provides students with the knowledge and skills for not only understanding, but also successfully working with and on behalf of older clients.

Emphasis is on services for elders using a holistic, quality-focused and inter-professional approach aimed at reaching safe and optimal level of functioning. In addition, students will be provided the skill set to become leaders as elder-advocates.

This Ontario College Certificate program is intended for students interested in improving their English language skills in order to pursue a diploma program at the post- secondary level at Sault College. This program is for students who don`t currently meet the College`s English Proficiency requirements, but who have some English proficiency (i.e., minimum average 4.5 IELTS or equivalent).

This program would allow students to familiarize themselves with Sault College`s campus and college life, upgrade their English skills by practicing oral and written communication skills, and understand the college`s expectations regarding academic integrity, managing course work and navigating college life.

Emphasis is on building academic oral and written communication skills. Students will learn through interactive classroom and community-based activities.

Program Outcomes

• Critically read and analyze a variety of academic texts from a range of subjects at the level required for postsecondary studies.
• Communicate competently, showing flexibility and clarity of thought and expression.
• Conduct research and write essays to ensure success in post-secondary studies
• Develop a sense of personal and social responsibility through the examination and evaluation of various aspects of our changing society.
• Develop and apply skills an

The Collaborative Bachelor of Science Nursing curriculum stresses health promotion and wellness while focusing on care and compassion for those who are ill.

On your journey to become a registered nurse (RN), you’ll explore career-specific scenarios that prepare you for real-world success. Clinical placements that begin in year-one and small class sizes create a focused and innovative learning environment.

Plus, our state-of-the-art Adult Medical-Surgical Simulation Lab allows you to learn through active participation in life-like situations. You’ll also have access to a large general lab, a simulated home, assessment lab and a maternal-child sim lab where students can focus on other communication, critical thinking and hands-on skills.

Gain the advantage of two leaders in nursing education, all in one place!
Through our unique partnership with Laurentian University, we offer all four years of the Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN nursing) program on-site. Our programs develop the high-skilled, in-demand providers of healthcare needed in the province.

Are you interested in progressing to university? The General Arts and Science UniversityTransfer diploma gives you the opportunity to explore a wide variety of subject areas such as communications, social sciences, humanities, the arts or math and science at a postsecondary level, and discover what it is that interests you. The UniversityTransfer diploma program also provides you with an excellent foundation for a university education, another diploma program or a career that requires wide-ranging and flexible, transferable skills, which meet the needs of many employers. This program can be taken full or part time allowing you flexibility in your studies.

Program Outcomes
A graduate of the Sault College General Arts and Science - UniversityTransfer Program will reliably demonstrate the ability to:

• Develop, through general knowledge gained in a wide range of subjects, insight into both self and society.
• Develop flexibility and clarity of both thought and expression in order to develop communications competence to a level required by business and industry.
• Understand and utilize critical thinking processes and problem solving techniques.
• Examine and evaluate various aspects of our changing society to assist in developing a sense of personal and social responsibility as a citizen in society.
• Employ basic vocational, skills drawn from the areas of the Humanities, Social and Behavioural Sciences of Vocational Studies (Business, Technology).

This program is not a direct intake. This does not preclude current Sault College Electrical Engineering program students from working towards gaining this additional diploma.
If you are enrolled in any of the following Sault College Electrical Engineering Programs listed below, you may be eligible in your second or third year to take courses that will allow you to gain this additional diploma:

• 4026 - Electrical Engineering Technician - Process Automation
• 4127 - Electrical Engineering Technician - Process Automation & Trades
• 4029 - Electrical Engineering Technology - Process Automation

The Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technician program will prepare you to install, calibrate, configure, maintain, service, test, troubleshoot, analyze and upgrade measuring and control devices and systems, which equip process industries.

Get a sound understanding of today`s vehicles including electrical and electronic systems. Our automotive diagnostic lab allows you to develop your much needed expertise in technical and diagnostic and problem solving skills.
The Motive Power Fundamentals - Automotive Repair program is designed to prepare you for an entry level position in the automotive repair trade. You will learn how to identify basic automotive system problems by applying fundamental knowledge of motor vehicle operation and components. As well, you will learn how to identify, inspect and test basic automotive engine components and systems, electrical, electronic and emission components and systems, drive train, suspension and steering components and systems, and motive power brake components and systems in compliance with manufacturers` recommendations. You will learn how to disassemble and assemble components to the required specifications by applying workshop skills and knowledge of basic shop practices. You will use a variety of test equipment to assess basic automotive electronic circuits, vehicle systems and subsystems, and apply basic knowledge of automotive hydraulics and pneumatics to the testing and inspection of basic motive power systems and subsystems.

As a successful student, you will be able to communicate information effectively, credibly, and accurately, use information technology and computer skills to access data concerning repair procedures and manufacturers` updates, prepare logs, records and documentation to appropriate standards, apply business practices and communication skills to improve customer service, and complete all assigned work in compliance with occupational, health, safety, and environmental law; established policies and procedures; codes and regulations; and in accordance with ethical principles.

Students may have the opportunity to be involved in applied research projects. Please see the Applied Research Centre section for more information relating to the Sault College Applied Research Centre.
Get a sound understanding of today`s vehicles including electrical and electronic systems. Our automotive diagnostic lab allows you to develop your much needed expertise in technical and diagnostic and problem solving skills.