Top Ten Jobs Program Entry Prerequisites July 10, 2015 Statistics provided represent the percentage of students who entered grade 8 in 2007/2008 (class of 2013 students who may graduate with a dogwood within six years of entering grade 8) that have completed the necessary program admission requirements. Student achievement data was provided by the Analysis and Reporting Unit of the BC Ministry of Education. Program admission requirements vary widely across institutions. Where available, Industry Training Authority (ITA) recommendations were used. Where this was not possible, public post-secondary institution programs were used as samples. Given the variety of post-secondary and training pathways that students can follow, these requirements and the related statistics should be used to establish a general picture of how many secondary school students would be eligible for a particular program, rather than exact figures. Skills for Jobs High Priority LNG Jobs Welder ITA Recommendation Status on 48% 62% 82% Grade 10 or equivalent Grade 12 preferred Admission requirement for foundation welding programs vary by institution but most require English 10. Most also require at least one of the grade 10 math courses. In this case, the ITA recommendation has been used (grade 10 or equivalent). Steamfitter/Pipefitter ITA Recommendation completion of Grade 12 or equivalent English 12 Algebra 11 or Trades Math 11 Physics 11 or Science & Technology 11 Status on 5% 13% 36%
Admission requirement for steamfitter/pipefitter programs vary by institution. Some require grade 12 completion, others grade 11 completion with grade thresholds stated for specific courses. In this case, the ITA recommendation has been used. Concrete Finisher ITA Recommendation Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent including: English 10 Math 10 Science 10 Status on 48% 62% 82% Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent preferred Transport Truck Driver Employers typically establish their own standards for hiring and may require a minimum of a secondary school level education, some previous experience, or completion of driver training. Some employers provide on-the-job training. As such, it is not possible to provide statistics for this occupation. Carpenter ITA Recommendation Grade 10 or equivalent including: English 10 Mathematics 10 Science 10 Status on 48% 62% 82% Requirements for carpentry programs vary across institutions. In this case, the Industry Training Authority recommendation has been used. Heavy Equipment Operator ITA Recommendation Status on Grade 10 or equivalent, including: 48% 62% 82% English 10 Math 10 Admission requirements vary across institutions. In this case, the ITA recommendation has been used.
Gas Fitter ITA Recommendation Grade 10 or equivalent including: English 10, Math 10, or Science 10 Status on 48% 62% 82% Grade 12 preferred. Admission requirements vary across institutions. In this case, the ITA recommendation has been used. Purchasing Agents and Officers SFU/TRU Status on admission has ranged from 80% to 90%, depending on the program. Admission average is calculated on English 12, English 12 First Peoples or Francais premiere langue 12 and three (3) approved grade 12 level courses. Aboriginal Non-Aboriginal According to the supply chain management association of Canada, bachelor's degree from a recognized Canadian university, college, or technical institute is required. Admission requirements vary by institution but SFU and TRU admission requirements have been used as examples. There are other pathways that students could take, including starting undergraduate studies at a college. Crane Operators ITA Recommendation Status on Grade 12 or equivalent 46% 56% 79%
Admission requirements vary across institutions. In this case, the ITA recommendation has been used.
BC Labour Market Outlook In Demand Jobs 1241 Administrative Assistants TRU Status on Grade 11 (completion of Grade 12 is preferred) 8% 16% 43% One of: English 12 (67%) English 12 First Peoples (67%) Completion of secondary school is generally required. Other training or requirements may include completion of a one or two-year college or other program for administrative assistants or secretaries and/or previous clerical experience. TRU s program has been used as an example, but admission requirements for these programs vary across institutions. 1221 Administrative Officers No clear requirements for this occupation, secondary school graduation generally required, university degree or college diploma in business or public administration may be necessary. As such, providing statistics is not possible. 7271 Carpenters As above. 1111 Financial Auditors and Accountants SFU/TRU Status on admission has ranged from 80% to 90%, depending on the program. Admission average is calculated on English 12, English 12 First Peoples or Francais premiere langue 12 and three (3) approved grade 12 level courses.
A degree is required prior to entering professional studies in accounting. Admission requirements vary by institution but SFU and TRU admission requirements have been used as examples. There are other pathways that students could take, including starting undergraduate studies at a college. 1311 Accounting Technicians and Bookkeepers BCIT Status on English 12 (67%) and Math 11 (67%) 8% 16% 43% Completion of secondary school and completion of a college program in accounting, bookkeeping or a related field are required. BCIT has been used as a sample, but admission requirements vary by institution. 4212 Social and Community Service Workers SFU/TRU Status on admission has ranged from 80% to 90%, depending on the program. Admission average is calculated on English 12, English 12 First Peoples or Francais premiere langue 12 and three (3) approved grade 12 level courses. Entry to a Bachelor of Social Work program generally requires completion of two years of university education with certain prerequisites. Admission requirements vary by institution but SFU and TRU admission requirements have been used as examples. There are other pathways that students could take, including starting undergraduate studies at a college. 4214 Early Childhood Educators and Assistants TRU Status on High school graduation 5% 15% 41% with one of: English 12 (73%)
English 12 First Peoples (73%) Note: Early childhood educators must have a college diploma or bachelors degree in early childhood education. Requirements above are for the diploma program at TRU but admission requirements vary by institution. 0711 Construction Managers Pathways to construction management vary widely: a university degree in civil engineering, college diploma in construction technology, or master's degree in project management may be required. Extensive experience in the construction industry may substitute for post-secondary education requirements. In many cases, managers would be expected to have certification in a related trade. As such, it is not possible to provide statistics. 7241 Electricians ITA Recommendation Status on Principles of Mathematics 0.2% 0.4% 0.5% 11, Physics 11 and English 12 or Communications 12 Note: Program requirements above are for pre-apprenticeship training. 0631 Restaurant and Food Service Managers Langara (Diploma) Status on High school graduation and 2% 7% 25% one of: English 12 (80%) English Literature 12 (80%) English 12 First Peoples (80%) This career does not have specific requirements. Possible qualifications include: a bachelor s degree in restaurant and institutional food service management and/or several years of experience in the food service industry, including supervisory and customer service experience A number of diploma programs exist with varying admissions requirements. The Langara program has been chosen as an example.
Management/Senior Role Requirements Chief Financial Officer Requirements Status on undergraduate studies has 12 and three (3) approved Post-Secondary education for a Chief Financial Officer would typically start with an undergraduate degree, followed by accounting designation and a number of years of experience in accounting. Admission requirements vary by institution but SFU and TRU admission requirements have been used as examples. There are other pathways that students could take, including starting undergraduate studies at a college. Human Resources Manager Requirements Status on undergraduate studies has
12 and three (3) approved A bachelor's degree in a field related to personnel management, such as business administration, industrial relations, commerce or psychology or completion of a professional development program in personnel administration is required. Admission requirements vary by institution but SFU and TRU admission requirements have been used as examples. There are other pathways that students could take, including starting undergraduate studies at a college. Chief Executive Officer Requirements Status on undergraduate studies has 12 and three (3) approved Pathways to a Chief Executive Officer position are varied, but would typically start with an undergraduate degree in business administration, or another area followed by several years of experience as a middle and senior manager. Admission requirements vary by institution but SFU and TRU admission requirements have been used as
examples. There are other pathways that students could take, including starting undergraduate studies at a college. Engineer Requirements Status on No specific GPA admission requirements are provided for engineering schools but as these are highly competitive programs, it can be expected that they will require at least the general admissions average, which for SFU, is has ranged from 80% to 90%, depending on the program. Admission average is calculated on English 12, English 12 First Peoples or Francais premiere langue 12 and three (3) approved grade 12 level courses. TRU Example (Engineering Transfer): program requirements that would significantly reduce the number of eligible students. A bachelor's degree in engineering is usually required, as is registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is usually required. Admission requirements vary by institution but SFU and TRU admission requirements have been used as examples. There are other pathways that students could take, including starting undergraduate studies at a college. Note: Due to lack of specific admissions requirements and data on individual courses, further analysis would be required to determine specific eligibility statistics. The actual percentages would be significantly lower than those provided above.
Contract Procurement Requirements Status on undergraduate studies has 12 and three (3) approved No specific requirements exist for work in contract procurement but this would typically require, at a minimum, an undergraduate university degree. Admission requirements vary by institution but SFU and TRU admission requirements have been used as examples. There are other pathways that students could take, including starting undergraduate studies at a college. Lawyer Requirements Status on undergraduate studies has 12 and three (3) approved
As a first step, lawyers in most provinces and territories must have at least two to three years of undergraduate studies, followed by a bachelor's degree from a recognized law school. Admission requirements vary by institution but SFU and TRU admission requirements have been used as examples. There are other pathways that students could take, including starting undergraduate studies at a college. Geologist Requirements Status on undergraduate studies has 12 and three (3) approved Geologists, Geochemists and Geophysicists must complete a bachelor s degree in geology, environmental geoscience, geochemistry, geophysics or a related discipline. Admission requirements vary by institution but SFU and TRU admission requirements have been used as examples. There are other pathways that students could take, including starting undergraduate studies at a college. Communications Manager Requirements Status on
undergraduate studies has 12 and three (3) approved Communications managers would typically, as a first step, require an undergraduate degree in a related discipline. Admission requirements vary by institution but SFU and TRU admission requirements have been used as examples. There are other pathways that students could take, including starting undergraduate studies at a college.