MODULE Exploring Careers in Industry
An overview of careers in industrial maintenance:
The different types of maintenance
Operating automated equipment – operating production lines
The various areas of maintenance
Related occupations
The different electrical certifications
Observation of industrial trades at technical facilities and demonstrations by professionals specializing in each trade.
On-site presentation and support.
Target Audience & Prerequisites
Jyoung people and adults seeking employment who lack recognized qualifications, but are committed to undertaking and successfully completing a vocational training program in one of the sectors covered by the initiative
Objectives
"Basic Knowledge" module:
Acquisition of basic skills in French, mathematics, and computer science; basic knowledge related to the business world; and the acquisition or refinement of fundamental skills and basic techniques specific to the targeted profession or sector.
"Behavioral" module:
Exposure to the technical skills, culture, and professional attitudes of various industrial trades, to help guide one’s career path.
"Company Introduction" module:
In the form of one or more "mini-internships" at a company.
This training program may enable trainees to enroll in one of the courses offered as part of the AFC (continuing education programs offered by Pôle Emploi):
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Industrial Maintenance Technician (IMT)
- Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician
- Industrial Equipment Operator
Duration and cost of the training
Continuing Education Program
- Duration: 217 to 274 hours at a training center
- Internships: 70 hours
Estimated duration and work-study schedule, which can be adjusted based on the company’s needs and the learner’s prerequisites.
Assessment Criteria
– Introduction to Computers / Culture
Basic Skills:
EXPLORING CAREERS – by theme
– Choose from 4 themes:
- Industrial maintenance
- Operation of production lines and automated equipment
- Machining
- Electrical Engineering
- welding
Developing and Finalizing Your Career Plan
: Develop and refine a realistic career plan that accommodates your disability, finalize the plan, and outline the steps needed to bring it to fruition
: Career Exploration Internship
Job Search Skills (JSS)
Teaching and technical resources:
School laboratories:
Mechanical and automated systems, packaging lines with or without robots (for pharmaceuticals, soap, liquids, etc.), production lines, custom wiring stations, and custom assembly stations: electrical engineering, power electronics, mechanical engineering, pneumatics, hydraulics, and automation.
Types of training available
– Industrial Maintenance Technician (TMI)
– Advanced Industrial Maintenance Technician
– Industrial Equipment Operator
Success indicators:
- Pass rate for the previous year 90.90%
- Further education NC%
- Interruption of studies NC%
- Entry into the workforce NC%
Monitoring procedures:
The program is based on teaching methods that focus on individualized instruction.
We have chosen an educational strategy aimed at:
Tailor learning paths by offering each individual a personalized program,
Foster autonomy by empowering our trainees to take ownership of their learning,
Develop a culture of technology by integrating all components, including those related to workplace safety,
Cultivate professional attitudes, methods, and rigor.
Course phases and individualized case studies are validated by the lead instructor through collaborative work in small groups.
Practical training phases are evaluated individually by the lead instructor, who records the results in a skills portfolio.
Supervised time for tutorials and practical work is also scheduled to prepare for the certification
A computer lab is available for preparing the internship and workplace activity report, which is required to pass the CAP MV.
This page was updated on September 17, 2021