Workplace Training in Attitudes, Skills, and Knowledge (TASK)
certificate
This eight-month program offers students with disabilities the opportunity to gain self-management and employment skills and develop realistic career objectives in their chosen field.
In the first semester, students focus on self-discovery, exploration of work, developing work safety skills, and certification in WHMIS, FoodSafe, SuperHost, and First Aid.
During the second semester, students will practise employment skills and job search skills. In addition, students gain on-the-job experience while on community-based work placements. Overall, the program will provide the employability, skills, and experience necessary for students to find employment or gain access to further training at UFV or elsewhere.
Entrance requirements
For entry into the Workplace TASK program, students must:
Have a history of a disability (possible documentation: psycho-educational report, secondary school IEP, specialists report etc.),
complete an interview with a UFV Workplace TASK instructor to determine suitability for the program.
Demonstrate essential independent self-management skills (e.g., ability to access public transport safely or to make other transportation arrangements).
Provide two references.
When to apply
Applications are accepted on a continuous basis throughout the year.
Qualified applicants are considered for the next intake in which there is space.
Download the intake form, the application form, and the funding form from the Workplace TASK website.
When the application is complete, book an interview with the UFV Workplace TASK instructor to determine suitability and placement in the program.
For more information, contact
task@ufv.ca or 604-702-2626.
All students applying for the program will be interviewed on a first-come,
first-served basis.
Fees and additional costs
Tuition and fees total approximately $2,400
for two semesters. This covers the cost of four employability workshops. In
addition to tuition fees, classroom supplies and text will cost each student
approximately $100 (e.g. text, copy card, computer memory stick, ring binder,
paper, pen, pencil, etc).
For more information on fees, contact task@ufv.ca or 604-702-2626.
