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Jan 28, 2026
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2022-2023 Academic Calendar [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Pre-Employment Workplace Essential Skills Certificate
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Program intakes are arranged through sponsored, contract delivery. For more information, please contact Kathy Handley khandley@nlc.bc.ca
Program Description
The Pre-Employment Workplace Essential Skills program offers pre-vocational training for youth and adults. The program includes the Test of Workplace Essential Skills (TOWES) to assess the student’s essential skill level and a variety of learning opportunities designed to increase literacy, employability and essential skill levels of people preparing to enter the workforce.
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Career Prospects
Graduates exit the program with qualifications for entry-level positions in a variety of fields. In addition, graduates from the program have training in the nine essential skills to meet the requirement level of the Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) National Occupational Classification and the Conference Board of Canada Essential Skills. Location:
Dawson Creek Campus Start:
September or February Admission Prerequisites
- 17 years of age (or have a special arrangement with the School District(s) and/or Instructor); and
- minimum working literacy level of Grade 5.
Important Notes
- The program is not eligible for Canada Student Loans.
- Students must pay tuition for Workforce Training courses.
- The information on the page is a summary of the official Program Completion Guide approved by NLC’s Education Council. Download a PDF of the Program Completion Guide.
Workforce Training courses
Students may also choose one or more of the following optional Workforce Training courses, depending on the occupation associated with their work experience course: - WFTR 101 - First Aid Level 1
- WFTR 107 - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
- WFTR 108 - H2S Alive
- WFTR 119 - Traffic Control Person
- WFTR 140 - FOODSAFE Level I
- WFTR 302 - Petroleum Safety Training
- WFTR 800 - General Oilfield Driver Improvement
Credential
Certificate in Pre-Employment Workplace Essential Skills |
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