The Western Québec Career Centre is now registering for Fall 2021!
Programs: Accounting, Secretarial Studies, Auto Mechanics , Institutional and Home Care Assistance, Health, Assistance and Nursing, Industrial, Drafting, Residential and Commercial Drafting, Welding and Fitting, and Starting a Business
All programs lead to a Ministry of Education diploma. Tuition is free to Québec residents. All classes are given in English.
All registration information and forms are found below in the Registration Package.
Registration Package
This page includes:
- Section A: Instructions for registering
- Section B: Eligibility information
- Section C: Academic pre-requisites
- Section D: Program costs
- Sections E, F and G: Download required forms
Section A: Registration Instructions
Due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on our education system, we will be offering alternative ways to register for our Vocational Training programs this Fall.
First step: Submit your registration form, questionnaire, checklist
- Read all sections and forms below before you fill out the registration form.
- Download the registration form by clicking here, then complete it, save it on your computer and email this file to wqcc@wqsb.qc.ca.
- Download, fill out and include the following documents when you apply:
- When the WQCC re-opens, students must bring in their original documents.
- Tuition costs: there are no tuition costs for Quebec residents
- Program costs: students are required to pay for some materials in each program. Students can pay these costs when the Centre re-opens.
A list of costs for each program is included below.
Second step: Confirmation of registration
When the Centre receives your documents by email, we will verify that you meet the eligibility and pre-requisites for your program of choice. We will then send you an email confirming your eligibility to join the program.
Third step: Acceptance letter
Once a program has been filled, we will send you another email confirming your acceptance and the program start date. This letter is usually sent one month before the start of the program.
At this point we are hoping to start new programs in early September 2021. This is subject to change.
Section B: Eligibility Information
You were born in Quebec
Submit applications to Heather Guinyou at wqcc@wqsb.qc.ca . For information on loans & bursaries or Service Quebec funding please contact: Liora Richler at lrichler@wqsb.qc.ca |
Proof of identification:
OR
Proof of Eligibility:
Complete registration form and program fees |
You were born in another Canadian province or territory
Contact Heather Guinyou at wqcc@wqsb.qc.ca . For information on loans & bursaries or Service Quebec funding please contact: Liora Richler at lrichler@wqsb.qc.ca
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Proof of identification:
OR
Proof of Residency:
NOTE: If you do to have these documents, please contact the Centre. Proof of Eligibility:
Complete registration form and TUITION FEES if not living in Quebec for over a year. |
You were not born in Canada
Contact Chantal Champagne at cchampagne@wqsb.qc.ca
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Proof of identification:
At least one of the following:
Proof of Residency:
Proof of Eligibility:
Complete registration form and TUITION FEES |
Section C: 2021-2022 Pre-requisites for vocational training programs
Program Number | Program Name | # of Hours |
Sec. III or IV Pre-Requisites |
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ENG | F.S.L. | MATH | |||
5731 | Accounting | 1350 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
5798 | Automobile Mechanics | 1800 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
5825 | Health, Assistance and Nursing** | 1800 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
5725 | Industrial Drafting | 1800 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
5858
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Institutional and Home Care Assistance | 870 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
5750 | Residential and Commercial Drafting | 1800 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
5857
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Secretarial Studies | 1485 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
5764 | Starting a Business | 330 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
5695 | Welding and Fitting | 1800 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Notes:
- All students must be 16 years old before the program begins.
- Applicants who do not have the pre-requisites listed but do have Sec. 3 in High School or Adult Education, should contact the Centre to explore other possibilities to achieve equivalencies. wqcc@wqsb.qc.ca
- **Applicants who have completed one of the following scenarios: High School (DES), Cégep (DEC), College Diploma or University Degree anywhere in Canada are considered to have fulfilled the necessary pre-requisites for a Vocational Training Program with the exception of Health, Assistance and Nursing.
- **Proof of Sec 5 English and Sec 4 French are required, and proof of Sec V French is required for employment purposes.
- Students who have not completed a High School Diploma anywhere in Canada, outside of Quebec, are required to submit their transcripts for evaluation in order to establish if any pre-requisites are missing.
Section D: Estimated program costs total for programs offered in 2021-2022
ACCOUNTING | up to $600 |
AUTOMECHANICS: | up to $400 |
INSTITUTIONAL AND HOME CARE ASSISTANCE | up to $400 |
HEALTH, ASSISTANCE and NURSING | up to $900 |
INDUSTRIAL DRAFTING | up to $200 |
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL DRAFTING | up to $200 |
SECRETARIAL STUDIES | up to $550 |
WELDING & FITTING | up to $800 |
Please note that there may be additional costs to students such as school supplies, uniforms, tools or safety equipment.