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SHSM Policy and Implementation Guide – Manufacturing

The SHSM–Manufacturing enables students to build a foundation of sector-focused knowledge and skills before graduating and entering apprenticeship training, college, university, or an entry-level position in the workplace. Students are exposed to a wide variety of careers in the manufacturing sector, from broad areas such as programming, operation, service, and repair to more specific areas such as robotics and advanced manufacturing.

The SHSM–Manufacturing has the following five required components:

1. A bundle of nine Grade 11 and Grade 12 credits

These credits make up the bundle:

• four manufacturing major credits that provide sector-specific knowledge and skills. The four courses must include at least one Grade 11 and one Grade 12 credit, and may include one cooperative education credit related to the sector. (This cooperative education credit would be additional to the two that are required in the bundle; see below);
• three other required credits from the Ontario curriculum. Schools may commit to including a contextualized learning activity (CLA) for the manufacturing sector in each of the three credits. In each credit, some of the course expectations are then met through the CLA. (Schools that do not formally commit to including CLAs are still free to offer them in one or more of the credits.) The three credits include:
  • one in English;¹
  • one in mathematics; and
  • one of the following:
  • for the apprenticeship training, college, and university pathways – one in science (or a cooperative education credit related to the sector, which would be additional to the two cooperative education credits required in the bundle; see below);
  • for the workplace pathway – an additional credit in English (Grade 12)
  • two cooperative education credits that provide authentic learning experiences in a workplace setting, enabling students to refine, extend, apply, and practise knowledge and skills outlined in the cooperative education curriculum as well as sector-specific knowledge and skills

  1. Note that a compulsory English credit is required in Grade 11 and in Grade 12 for graduation with an OSSD. Schools may determine whether the CLA, if offered, is completed in the Grade 11 or Grade 12 English course.

  

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  See Section A1.2 for more on SHSM credits and CLAs.

  Credits	Apprenticeship Training Grades 11–12	College Grades 11–12	University Grades 11–12	Workplace Grades 11–12
  Major Credits One credit may be substituted with a cooperative education credit (additional to the 2 required co-op credits)	4 Including at least one Gr. 11 and one Gr. 12 credit	4 Including at least one Gr. 11 and one Gr. 12 credit	4 Including at least one Gr. 11 and one Gr. 12 credit	4 Including at least one Gr. 11 and one Gr. 12 credit
  English may include a CLA	1	1	1	2 One credit must be in Gr. 12
  Mathematics may include a CLA	1	1	1	1
  Science may include a CLA May be substituted with 1 cooperative education credit (additional to the 2 required co-op credits)	1	1	1	not required
  Cooperative Education	2	2	2	2
  Total number of credits	9	9	9	9

  
  

  2. Sector-recognized certifications and/or training courses/programs

  This SHSM sector requires students to complete a specified number of compulsory and elective sector-recognized certifications and/or training courses/programs, as indicated in the following table. NOTE: Where an item in the table is capitalized, it is the proper name of the specific certification or training course/program that is appropriate for the SHSM. Where an item is lowercased, it is the name of an area, type, or category of training for which specific certifications or training courses/programs should be selected by the school or board. The requirements are summarized in the table below.

  

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  See Section A1.3 for more on SHSM certifications and training.

  Three (3) compulsory
  Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Level C – includes automated external defibrillation (AED)	Standard First Aid	Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) – generic (i.e., not site-specific) instruction

  Three (3) electives from the list below
  advanced training in a technique (313)	advanced training in a technology (309)	anti-oppression and allyship training	basic electrical safety
  Basic Safety Orientation (BSO Plus)	Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) – flat	computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM)	confined space awareness
  customer service	elevated work platforms	fall protection	fire safety and fire extinguisher use
  first aid/CPR/AED awareness	handling dangerous substances	health and safety – basic	hoisting and rigging
  infection control	leadership skills	Lean Manufacturing	lockout/tagging
  personal protective equipment – manufacturing	portfolio development	project management	propane safety
  safe lifting	scaffold safety	sector-specific software 1	sector-specific vehicle operation and safety
  specialized skills training program/competition (e.g., Skills Canada provincial level)	transportation of dangerous goods	Working at Heights

  
  

  3. Experiential learning and career exploration activities

  Experiential learning and career exploration opportunities relevant to the sector might include the following:

  • one-on-one observation of a cooperative education student at a placement in the manufacturing sector (an example of job twinning)
  • a day-long observation of a skilled tradesperson in the manufacturing sector (an example of job shadowing)
  • a one- or two-week work experience with a member of an industry association or a professional in the sector (an example of work experience)
  • participation in a local, provincial, or national Skills Canada competition
  • a tour of a range of manufacturing enterprises
  • attendance at a manufacturing trade show, conference, or job fair
  • attendance at demonstrations and hands-on activities presented by equipment vendors
  

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  See Section A1.4 for more on experiential learning and career exploration activities.

  POLICY

  Note that volunteer activities in an SHSM cannot be counted towards the hours of community involvement required to earn the OSSD.

  

  4. Reach ahead experiences

  Students are provided one or more reach ahead experiences – opportunities to take the next steps along their chosen pathway – as shown in the following examples:

  • Apprenticeship: visiting an approved apprenticeship delivery agent in the sector
  • College: interviewing a college student enrolled in a sector-specific program
  • University: observing a university class in a sector-related program
  • Workplace: interviewing an employee in the sector
  

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  See Section A1.5 for more on reach ahead experiences.

  5. Sector-partnered experiences (SPEs)

  Students engage with a sector partner and apply skills to gain insight into the relationship between this sector and ICE (innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship), coding, and/or mathematical literacy.

  

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  See Section A1.6 for more on sector-partnered experiences (SPEs).

  Pathways for the SHSM–Manufacturing

  See the table illustrating the four pathways and required credits leading to completion of this SHSM.

  TOOLS AND RESOURCES

  Visit the ministry's SHSM website for related resources.

  

  Awareness building (Grades 7 and 8)

  See Section B3.4 for information on building awareness of SHSM programs among students in Grades 7 and 8.

  Exploration (Grades 9 and 10)

  See Section B3.4 for information on providing Grade 9 and 10 students with opportunities for exploration of SHSM programs. In addition, students considering this SHSM can be encouraged to enrol in the following courses to become better informed about careers and postsecondary options in the sector:

  • Exploring Technologies: This Grade 9 course is recommended for all students following SHSM pathways that have a technological education focus. The course provides students with opportunities to explore a variety of technologies, including manufacturing technology, by engaging in activities related to them.
  • Career Studies (compulsory) and Discovering the Workplace: Some of the expectations in these Grade 10 courses provide opportunities for students to explore occupations and other postsecondary options in the sector and to participate in experiential learning activities.
  • Manufacturing Technology (TMJ2O): This course is recommended for any Grade 10 student who is considering enrolling in an SHSM–Manufacturing program.

  Specialization (Grades 11 and 12)

  Students acquire the sector-specific knowledge and technical skills required to earn their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with an SHSM–Manufacturing by completing its five required components. Students and their parents/guardians are encouraged to consult with guidance counsellors and teachers to select the courses that will enable students to pursue their goals.

  Manufacturing sector representatives have identified knowledge of entrepreneurship and basic business practices as important for students as they prepare for careers in this sector. Therefore, it is recommended that in Grade 11 or 12 students do one of the following:

  • complete an entrepreneurship course offered in the Ontario business studies curriculum
  • pursue an extracurricular activity focused on entrepreneurship (e.g., Junior Achievement's Company Program)

  Students pursuing an apprenticeship pathway should consider the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP), which enables them to start an apprenticeship while earning their OSSD.

  Students pursuing a university pathway are advised to complete their required cooperative education credits in Grade 11, in order to allow room in their timetables in Grade 12 for credits needed to meet university entrance requirements.

  When helping students plan their SHSMs, particularly with respect to the selection of courses to fulfil the requirement for credits in the major, teachers should bear in mind that technological education courses can be offered as single-credit or multiple-credit courses.

  Program Pathways: SHSM–Manufacturing

  This template shows program requirements for the SHSM–Manufacturing in Grades 11 and 12, along with some of the additional credits needed for an OSSD. It is provided to help guide students in choosing the credits they need to meet the SHSM requirements in the pathway of their choice. Students should always review their pathways plan with their parents/guardians and their teachers to ensure that they have all the credits they need to graduate with an SHSM–Manufacturing.

  • Shaded boxes represent required credits in the bundle for the SHSM–Manufacturing.
  • (C) represents a compulsory credit for the OSSD.
  • The SHSM bundle of credits must include two cooperative education credits, but may include a maximum of four. The possible options are noted below, and explained fully in Section A1.2 of this guide.

  Apprenticeship Training Pathway Specialization Grades 11–12	College Pathway Specialization Grades 11–12	University Pathway Specialization Grades 11–12	Workplace Pathway Specialization Grades 11–12
  1 English credit (C)* (in either Gr. 11 or Gr. 12)	1 English credit (C)* (in either Gr. 11 or Gr. 12)	1 English credit (C)* (in either Gr. 11 or Gr. 12)	2 English credit (C)* (in either Gr. 11 or Gr. 12)
  1 math credit (C)* (in either Gr. 11 or Gr. 12)	1 math credit (C)* (in either Gr. 11 or Gr. 12)	1 math credit (C)* (in either Gr. 11 or Gr. 12)	1 math credit (C)* (in either Gr. 11 or Gr. 12)
  1 science credit* A cooperative education credit related to the sector may be substituted.	1 science credit* A cooperative education credit related to the sector may be substituted.	1 science credit* A cooperative education credit related to the sector may be substituted.	not required
  4 manufacturing major credits (including a Gr. 11 and a Gr. 12 credit) A cooperative education credit related to the sector may be substituted for one of these four credits.	4 manufacturing major credits (including a Gr. 11 and a Gr. 12 credit) A cooperative education credit related to the sector may be substituted for one of these four credits.	4 manufacturing major credits (including a Gr. 11 and a Gr. 12 credit) A cooperative education credit related to the sector may be substituted for one of these four credits.	4 manufacturing major credits (including a Gr. 11 and a Gr. 12 credit) A cooperative education credit related to the sector may be substituted for one of these four credits.
  2 cooperative education credits related to the sector (in either Gr. 11 or Gr. 12)** May be used as (C) credits	2 cooperative education credits related to the sector (in either Gr. 11 or Gr. 12)** May be used as (C) credits	2 cooperative education credits related to the sector (in either Gr. 11 or Gr. 12)** May be used as (C) credits	2 cooperative education credits related to the sector (in either Gr. 11 or Gr. 12)** May be used as (C) credits
  2 optional or compulsory credits (Gr. 11)	2 optional or compulsory credits (Gr. 11)	2 optional or compulsory credits (Gr. 11)	2 optional or compulsory credits (Gr. 11)
  2 optional or compulsory credits (Gr. 12)	2 optional or compulsory credits (Gr. 12)	2 optional or compulsory credits (Gr. 12)	2 optional or compulsory credits (Gr. 12)

  * A contextualized learning activity (CLA) must be included in the course in schools that have committed to offering CLAs (see "Other Required Credits" in section A1.2). (Note that students must take Grade 11 and Grade 12 English to graduate with an OSSD, but for the apprenticeship training, college, and university pathways, the CLA may be offered in either grade. For the workplace pathway, both English credits must include a CLA.)

  ** May be taken the summer before Grade 11

  Note: To guide students and teachers in the development of their SHSM program, schools can access the latest approved SHSM course list for each sector through their SHSM board lead.

  Occupations in the Manufacturing Sector

  The following table provides examples of occupations in the justice, community safety, and emergency services sector, with corresponding National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes, sorted according to the type of postsecondary education or training the occupations would normally require.

  

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  See Part 2 of the Introduction for more on occupations and NOC codes.

  Apprenticeship Training

  College

  Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics 7311 Electricians (except industrial and power system) 7241 Industrial electricians 7242 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics 2243 Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors 7231 Precision structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters 7235 Tool and die makers 7232 Welders and related machine operators 7237

  Chemical technologists and technicians 2211 Drafting technologists and technicians 2253 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians 2241 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians 2233 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics 2243 Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians 2232 Other administrative services managers 0114 Purchasing agents and officers 1225 Purchasing and inventory control workers 1524 Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade 6221

  University	Workplace
  Chemical engineers 2134 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) 2147 Electrical and electronics engineers 2133 Industrial and manufacturing engineers 2141 Mechanical engineers 2132 Metallurgical and materials engineers 2142	Foundry workers 9412 Machining tool operators 9417 Material handlers 7452 Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors, and testers 9522 Purchasing and inventory control workers 1524

  Note: This information is based on the 2016 NOC. An update to the NOC in 2016 resulted in changes to the codes and titles for some occupations, and in some cases to the occupations included in the group. For more detail, refer to the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) web page, Ontario's Labour Market (https://www.ontario.ca/page/labour-market). (Note also that some of the names of occupations listed here reflect common usage in the sector and may differ slightly from those used in the NOC system.)

  Postsecondary Programs and Training in the Manufacturing Sector

  The following are examples of programs and training related to careers in the manufacturing sector and the accreditations associated with each.

  Apprenticeship Training
  Construction Boilermaker	Certificate of apprenticeship/certificate of qualification
  General Machinist	Certificate of apprenticeship/certificate of qualification
  Industrial Maintenance Mechanic	Certificate of apprenticeship/certificate of qualification
  Machine Tool Builder and Integrator	Certificate of apprenticeship/certificate of qualification
  Machinist	Certificate of apprenticeship/certificate of qualification
  Mechanical Millwright	Certificate of apprenticeship/certificate of qualification
  Millwright	Certificate of apprenticeship/certificate of qualification
  Mould Maker	Certificate of apprenticeship/certificate of qualification
  Precision Metal Fabricator	Certificate of apprenticeship/certificate of qualification
  Sheet Metal Worker	Certificate of apprenticeship/certificate of qualification
  Steamfitter	Certificate of apprenticeship/certificate of qualification
  Welder	Certificate of apprenticeship/certificate of qualification

   

  College
  Industrial Engineering Technology – Management	Diploma
  Industrial Management	Diploma
  Integrated Manufacturing Systems	Diploma
  Manufacturing Engineering Technology	Diploma
  Mechanical CAD/CAM Technician – Automated Machining	Diploma
  Mechanical Engineering Technician	Diploma
  Mechanical Engineering Technology	Diploma
  Mechanical Technician – Tool Making	Diploma
  Process Automation	Bachelor's degree

   

  University
  Industrial Engineering	Bachelor's degree
  Industrial Engineering - Automotive Manufacturing Systems Engineering	Bachelor's degree
  Manufacturing Engineering	Bachelor's degree
  Manufacturing Engineering and Management	Bachelor's degree
  Mechanical Engineering – Manufacturing, Controls, Automation, and Robotics	Bachelor's degree

   

  Training for the Workplace
  Flux Cored Arc Welding (Manufacturing)	Certificate
  Gas Metal Arc Welding (Manufacturing)	Certificate
  Good Manufacturing Proccesses	Certificate
  Manufacturing Techniques	Certificate
  Manufacturing Techniques – Wood Products	Certificate
  Mechanical Techniques – CNC/CAD/CAM Specialist	Certificate
  Mechanical Techniques – Design	Certificate
  Mechanical Techniques – Manufacturing	Certificate
  Welder Operator Manufacturing	Certificate
  Welding Techniques	Certificate

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