Basic Education

The purpose of the Basic Education programs is to assist adults in improving their employment opportunities, meeting entrance requirements to post-secondary institutions, and developing personal skills. The programs provide certification at the following levels: Level 3 (Grade 10), GED 12 and Level 4 (Grade 12). Courses are designed for adult learners who either lack high school graduation, or who already have a high school diploma, but who need specific courses for employment or further education. The program allows you to study at a pace suitable to your individual needs and abilities. When you start the program, our qualified and experienced instructors will find out what you already know, what you want to do and then design an individualized program to help you achieve your goals.

The Level 4 (Grade 12) Program consists of seven 30 level credits, including: English credits, a required Social Science 30, a Mathematics 30, a Science 30, plus 30-level electives for a total of seven. One 30-level credit may be granted for life/work experience based on criteria to be developed. All of the pre-requisite knowledge from the 20-level courses is incorporated into the 30-level courses which provides for faster completion of the Level 4 (Grade 12) program. This program includes Saskatchewan Education 30-level courses developed for use in all provincial high schools and college programs. These subjects provide recognition for admission to post-secondary institutions. Pre-requisites: Grade 10 or Level 3 (Grade 10).

Units of instruction include: Communications, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Adult Education 101. This program prepares students for employment, skill training, the GED 12 program, or the Level 4 (Grade 12) program. When students complete this program they will receive a Level 3 (Grade 10) certificate.

All Basic Education (BE) programs include Level 3 (Grade 10), Level 4 (Grade 12) and GED Preparation except for Piapot First Nation which will be only a Level 3 (Grade 10) program. All locations run four days a week except for Indian Head and Weyburn.

Dates: September 17, 2007 – May 22, 2008

To Register Contact:

Moosomin/Indian Head BE Programs – Margaret Fuchs, 435-4630
Weyburn BE – Jennifer Broughten, 848-2369
Cowessess BE – Gaye Sparvier, 696-3418
Ocean Man BE – Gloria Shepherd, 457-2679
Ochapowace BE – Lila Kelly George, 696-3160
Piapot BE – Val Wesaquate, 779-0093

For further information contact Brian Binns, Basic Education Co-ordinator, 848-2503

The College reserves the right to accept or reject applicants or referrals to the Academic Studies Programs.

General Educational Development (GED)

A GED certificate is recognized by most training institutions, private trade schools, and employers. The combination of GED12 and specific academic 30-level courses will provide for greater access to post-secondary programs. Any person who is a resident of Saskatchewan at the time of writing and is nineteen (19) years of age or older may apply to write the tests, provided he/she does not possess a Saskatchewan Grade XII Certificate or a Saskatchewan GED XII Certificate.

Learn more about General Educational Development Testing. (www.sasklearning.gov.sk.ca/branches/programs/ged/shtml)

Click here to view the GED Schedule

The General Equivalency Diploma Preparation Program will prepare students to write the five standardized high school equivalency tests: Writing Skills, Social Studies, Science, Interpreting Literature and the Arts, and Mathematics. Check the upcoming classes schedule for the next GED preparation class or contact the campus nearest you for information on the next available program.

Click here to view the GED Prep Schedule

This funded program will include GED Preparation, Safety, and Job Skills training. GED Preparation will cover Math, English, Science, and Social Studies. After completion of the GED Preparation, students will write the GED exams. Workplace Safety, OH&S, WHMIS, First Aide and CPR, and TDG are part of the safety training. Job Skills training includes resume building, interviews, computer training and self building.

Pre-requisites: Must be 19 years of age or older Are you:

• Unemployed?
• Will you be, or are you presently collecting EI benefits?
• Have you collected EI benefits in the past 3 years?
• Are you on Social Assistance?

For information call: 306-642-7218

Click here to view the GED Prep Schedule

Other Program Information

Counsellors provide personal, educational, and career counselling to all of our students on an individual basis and in group settings. Students are encouraged to discuss their goals with a College counsellor before enrolling in a program.

Candidates for Basic Education programs are referred to the College in a variety of ways. It is recommended that you:

1. Make an appointment to see a College Career Counsellor. The Counsellor will assist you in planning your initial career goals. Any district office will set up an appointment for you.
2. Contact the nearest location below and make an appointment to speak to a Basic Education Instructor (September - May)

To be eligible for Basic Education programs, you must meet the following criteria:

• be 18 years of age (17 years for Non-Status Indian & Metis),
• be out of the regular school system for at least one year, and
• score at a satisfactory level on a placement test to indicate a potential for satisfactory progress.

If you do not meet the satisfactory level, tutoring can be arranged to upgrade your skills to the level where you can enrol in a future ABE program.

* The program is intended primarily for adults and not as a substitute for secondary school students of high school age. However, limited space may be available to students under 18 years of age; if they have a written recommendation from their school principal, and the BE Instructor is satisfied that they will be able to perform in an adult environment.

Location: Estevan Campus (255 Spruce Drive)

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 11 - December 13

Time: 7:00-9:30 pm

Tuition: $300

Registration Deadline: August 24, 2007.

To register, please call 848-2505.

Note: Chemistry 30 will be offered February 2008.