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VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA [2 records]

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Record 1 2016-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Degrees and Diplomas (Educ.)
CONT

After finishing their compulsory schooling period, pupils can either stay on at school to take ... vocational preparation, basic vocational education, vocational training [or] start an apprenticeship with a company .... Most Young people decide to attend local colleges, such as polytechnics, colleges and institute of higher education and technical colleges, where they can gain intermediate-level or higher vocational diplomas.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Grades et diplômes
CONT

Pour les adultes disposant d’une expérience de travail ou les immigrants nouvellement arrivés, la RAC [Reconnaissance des acquis et des compétences] est une alternative de choix aux programmes complets de formation du secondaire ou du collégial pour l’obtention plus rapide d’un diplôme de formation professionnelle ou technique en tenant compte de leurs acquis.

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Record 2 2016-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Degrees and Diplomas (Educ.)
DEF

A qualification issued by the Quebec government after successful completion of programs lasting from one to two years offered at the end of the third, fourth, or fifth year of secondary school.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Grades et diplômes
CONT

Diplôme d’études professionnelles (DEP) [...] Les programmes menant à l’obtention d’un diplôme d’études professionnelles (DEP) ont une durée habituelle de 600 à 1 800 heures dispensées sur une période de 1 à 2 ans et accordent une grande place à la pratique. La formation comprend des matières de base telles que le français ou les mathématiques et ces dernières sont appliquées au programme de formation. Dès l’obtention du diplôme, l’élève est prêt à entrer sur le marché du travail et à occuper un emploi spécialisé.

Spanish

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