Diploma in Forestry Technician - Conservation

at Sault College - Ste. Marie Campus Canada

The Computer Programming program has the best student-to-computer ratio in the province and comprehensive curriculum that will transform you into a highly-skilled, in-demand professional ready to make their mark on the digital world!

Learn in hardware and software environments that mirror the industry-standard networks and platforms you’ll encounter in your career. Hey, we don’t want you to become outdated technology.

Work on innovative projects and develop your skills in C++, Python, C#, .NET, Java and scripting languages like JavaScript, and apply your skills to the writing of standalone and web-based DBMS applications.

And if you’re interested in a university degree in computer networking or computer science, you can apply earned Sault College credits to continue your studies at partnering institutions like Algoma University, University of Guelph and the University of Windsor.

Professional Child and Youth Care practitioners (CYCs) specialize in helping children, youth and families improve their lives. As a student, you will receive training in areas such as counselling, addictions, sexuality, recreation, mental health and special needs. Your courses will place a strong emphasis on practice and application, including four levels of supervised field placement in a variety of settings. Unlike many other colleges, we will provide you with field placements that are scheduled alongside your academic courses so you can practice and process what you are learning. Theory and application will be woven together throughout your training so you will have many opportunities to gain hands-on experience and learn from the experiences of others.

This program has a long history of innovation and uniqueness within the Province. The CYC program at Sault College will prepare you to positively affect the lives of children, youth and families throughout your career.

Program Outcomes
A graduate of the Child and Youth Care Program at Sault College will reliably demonstrate the ability to:

• Develop and maintain relationships with children, youth and their families applying principles of relational practice and respecting their unique life space, cultural and human diversity.
• Assess and respond to the strengths and needs of children and youth, including complex responses impacted by developmental, environmental, physical, emotional, social and mental health challenges in order to promote positive change.
• Analyze and evaluate the impact of the inter-relationship among family, social service, justice and community systems on children, youth and their families and use this information in the planning of holistic care and in the reduction of systemic barriers.
• Plan, implement and evaluate interventions using evidence-informed practices in the areas of therapeutic milieu and programming, and group work to promote resiliency and to enhance development in children, youth and their families.
• Advocate for the rights of children, youth and their families and maintain an anti-oppression perspective and cultural competence in diverse cultural contexts.
• Apply communication, teamwork and organizational skills within the interprofessional team and with community partners to enhance the quality of service in child and youth care practice.
• Develop and implement self-care strategies using self-inquiry and reflection processes to promote self-awareness and to enhance practice as a child and youth care practitioner.
• Use evidence-based research, professional development resources and supervision models to support professional growth and lifelong learning.

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.

The one-year Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees prepares you to exceed your goals in health sciences programs at the diploma, advanced diploma or degree level.

Develop the fundamental skills you’ll need to push your career in health sciences forward now, including:

• Mathematics
• Communication
• Human anatomy
• Biology
• Physics
• Organic/inorganic chemistry

As you learn, discover the health sciences career you’re most passionate about! We know you’ll make a difference in whatever path you choose to pursue. Plus, while you develop new skills, earn valuable credits that may transfer into other post-secondary programs.

Ranked Number One by students in the province!
The Police Foundations program (PFP) has been rated number one in the province for the past three years in a row by students that are highly satisfied with their program of study.

Graduate with two diplomas and a University degree!
By enrolling in this program followed by attending our nearby partner University, Lake Superior State University, you can graduate with both a College diploma and a University degree in three years, or you can graduate with two College diplomas and a University degree in 4 years, saving anywhere from $27,500 to $38,000 in educational costs.

The only program in North America partnered with Crime Stoppers for patrol experience!
Through the College`s close relationship with the police, the crime rate has decreased significantly in the area patrolled, in large part due to our students` presence.Crime Stoppers` new headquarters will be re-located to the new police resource centre on Gore Street. You can apply your learning and gain experience soon after enrolling in our college program.

Successful graduation from either diploma in our Justice Studies program area will exempt students from taking the security guard and private investigator training sanctioned by the ministry.

We are one of only a few colleges with this accreditation.
Small class size! - Our low student to professor ratio provides excellence in education by giving one-on-one attention, teaching and guiding not often found in larger centres.

The Metal Fabrication Technician (welder-fitter) program at Sault College will provide you with the thorough knowledge and understanding needed in the fields of welding and fabricating. The first year of this two-year program concentrates on covering welding techniques, while the second year focuses on more in-depth knowledge related to how to build structures made of metal. During your education, you will be taught how to safely and effectively lay out and then build the parts needed for large projects like bridges, buildings, towers and platforms. You will also learn how to construct and repair steel stairs, boilers, tanks, chutes, hoppers, stacks, and other assemblies and steel structures. Skilled instructors will teach you how to successfully plan interesting projects, quote the costs of materials needed, and use state-of-the-art equipment to make parts for projects with varying degrees of difficulty and assemble them.

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.

This is a co-operative education program. Students are required to complete at least one co-op work placement (CWR100) in order to graduate.
Sault College`s Culinary Management program teaches you everything you need to know to develop a career as a Chef. Food demonstrations, lab work and lectures provide a dynamic learning environment. You will learn about contemporary and classical techniques, menu planning and food and beverage management. Opportunity for experiential learning takes place during the paid summer CO-OP placement, which enables you to hone your skills. Upon successful completion of your studies you will have the necessary tools to work within various sectors of the food-service industry.

Co-operative Education (Co-op)
Co-operative Education (Co-op) provides opportunities for you to learn beyond your classroom as you integrate relevant work
experiences into your academic studies. Co-op also lets you further develop life and employment skills while earning money.
You can also get a better idea of the career options available to you and build your network of contacts for future employment. Many employers prefer hiring co-op grads because of the applied learning they receive. We will prepare you for your summer work term and employment upon graduation.

Goals of Co-operative Education:

• Provide opportunities for students to learn and apply job search skills.
• Enable students to develop a network of employer contacts.
• Expose students to the realities of the workplace in their chosen field.
• Provide quality work experience where students can apply their knowledge and skills.
• Assist employers by providing well-trained, enthusiastic Co-op students.

This program is designed to prepare graduates for admission to Ontario College Certificate and Diploma programs at Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology in the health sciences or other related programs in the biological or chemical sciences.

The program provides students with the knowledge and skills in communication, mathematics, human anatomy, biology and chemistry needed to be successful in health and science-related college programs. In addition, the program provides students with the opportunity to learn about potential careers in the health sciences and to identify other college programs focusing on the biological or chemical sciences that will enable them to achieve their career objectives.
This is a two-semester certificate-level program leading to an Ontario College Certificate or Diploma.

In 8-months obtain a Business Fundamentals Certificate to enter the workforce faster or to discover your unique interest in Business by exploring the possible pathways and subject areas that lead into a 2 and/or 3 year Business program.

Join our well-respected Professors as you explore human resources, accounting, marketing and business principles and concepts toward a greater understanding of the world of business. Students will have access to curriculum that integrates the use of current technologies and innovative software in a look into the real world of business to give you an edge to succeed.

Sault College`s unique geographic location, bordering the United States, allows us the opportunity to provide a global perspective to the important study of business. You can rest assured that the Business Fundamentals program will provide you with a unique set of skills that are in increasing demand and highly regarded by the business community. At Sault College, preparing you for a successful career is Our Business.

Program Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Identify factors that have an impact on an organizations business opportunities.
• Explain the impact of corporate sustainability*, corporate social responsibility and ethics on an organizations business initiatives.
• Use current technologies to support an organization`s business initiatives.
• Apply basic research skills to support business decision making.
• Perform basic accounting procedures and financial calculations to support the operations of an organization.
• Describe marketing and sales concepts used to support the operations of an organization.
• Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance.
• Outline the functional areas of a business and their interrelationships.