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The Basic Skills Certificate - A allows students with learning difficulties to study basic literacy, math, communication, workplace awareness and other life skills. This program is for students who wish to develop academic and independent living skills. Program content includes courses which focus on basic literacy and math skills, interpersonal and self-management skills, creativity and self-expression, workplace awareness, and skills for increasing independence. 

Basic Skills Certificate - A

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1. One of:

-Minimum 19 years of age*
-Minimum 18 years of age and have been out of the public school system for at least 12 months*
-School-leaving Certificate

Note(*): Any applicant not meeting the age requirements must be recommended for admission by a secondary school principal or counselor and be interviewed by the ASE Admissions Committee. The recommendation and interview information of the underage applicant will be referred to the Dean. The applicant will be admitted only if approved by the Dean and space is available. In cases of underage admission, continued registration and attendance is dependent on the achievement of specific educational and behavioural standards outlined in an individual performance contract.

2. Interview with the ASE Admissions Committee who will determine eligibility based on the following criteria. All students must:

-Complete a reading assessment with 90% or better in accuracy and 75% or better in comprehension
-Have the ability to learn and participate in a group setting
-Be emotionally stable - have no behavioral or emotional problems that would significantly interfere with the learning or safety of self or others
-Have a commitment to learning
-Have an identified learning disability

3. Submit at least two documents indicating an identified learning disability and commitment to learning*:

-Psycho-educational assessment
-Records of previous participation in special or supported programs in a public institution or school
-Documentation of disability from a physician or medical specialist
-Referral from Community Living B.C. (CLBC)
-Recommendation from an instructor in OC Adult Upgrading Department, another college, or high school
-Referral from a community agency

Note(*): Documentation must be provided at your own effort and expense. 

Academic Admission Requirement

If you lack appropriate documentation, you may be admitted conditionally with an instructor's recommendation and approval of the department chair. In cases of conditional admission, continued registration and attendance is dependent on the achievement of specific educational and behavioural standards outlined in an individual performance contract. A student who is non-verbal or multi-disabled and requires special accommodations can only be accepted into the program when those specific accommodation needs have been addressed and met. The student may be required to attend with a qualified support person who will be required to participate in a learning contract. Students who have attended Okanagan College ASE courses between September 2005 and June 2008 will be given admission priority in order to complete their program. 

Admission Advice

Applications may be submitted starting on the first business day in October each year for all intakes throughout the subsequent 11 months. Early application is strongly recommended. For details, see okanagan.bc.ca/apply.

Okanagan College

Basic Skills Certificate - A

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