Adult Special Education


Resource Directory for Post-secondary Students with Disabilities

Camosun College:
Lansdowne and Interurban Campuses

Services

  • Camosun College provides services to post-secondary students with a wide range of disabilities
Contact Person: Address: Phone & TTY:
Disability Resource Centre Lansdowne Campus
3100 Foul Bay Rd
Victoria BC V8P 5J2
Office Location: 202 Dawson Building
(250) 370-3312 (p)
(250) 370-3311 (TTY)
Disability Resource Centre Interurban Campus
4461 Interurban Rd
Victoria BC V9E 2C1
Office Location:205B & 210 Campus Centre
(250) 370-4049 (p)
(250) 370-4051 (TTY)

Website: http://www.camosun.bc.ca/

How to Access Student Services

  • provide documentation of disability.
  • phone (250) 370-3312 at Lansdowne or (250) 370-4049 at Interurban to schedule an appointment for intake assessment.

Special Services/Equipment Available to Students

  • assistance with college entry, college placement tests
  • accessibility information and assured access to classrooms
  • liaison with instructors
  • exam accommodations
  • interpreting services
  • access mentors (readers, scribes, mobility aides)
  • referral for specialized equipment
  • computer with electronic speech articulator, magnification software
  • visual tek enlarger
  • FM devices and looping systems
  • scanner
  • variable speed 4-track tape recorders
  • talking calculator
  • amplified telephone handsets


Access to Employment Training Programs (ASE)

Contact Person:
Address:
Phone, Fax & Email:
David Greig,
Program Leader and Employment Training Instructor
Interurban Campus
Interurban Rd
Victoria BC V9E 2C1
Office Location: Portable 102A
(250) 370-3845 (p)
(250) 370-3750 (f)
greig@camosun.bc.ca

Website: http://camosun.ca/learn/school/access/

Or contact one of the Employment Training Program Instructors.

Camosun College
Programs-Interurban Campus

Two career training programs are available on a full or part time basis. Programs are specifically designed for those students who are unable to meet the entrance requirements for other college programs in these areas and, for whom upgrading is not a choice or viable option, but who wish to obtain basic, entry-level employment skills. For program requirements see Camosun College’s website: http://camosun.ca/learn/school/access/

To obtain Program Certification students must complete five courses in the specific program of their choice. Students are also able to obtain specific certificates in Superhost, First Aid, CPR, WHMIS, and Food Safe. As well, both programs promote Customer relations and teamwork, knowledge of basic office equipment, cash register operations, and materials handling.

Full tuition including all student ancillary fees and benefits is approximately $200.00 per month. See Camosun website for individual course fees. http://archive.camosun.bc.ca/access/

Financial Aid may be available to eligible students. Contact David Greig, Program Leader, at Interurban Campus (250) 370-3845.

How to Apply

  • Applicants must schedule and complete an intake interview with an Employment Training Program instructor.

Food Services Training and Customer Service

This program prepares students for entry level employment in the food services industry. The course combines classroom and lab instruction, individualized hands-on training and work experience.

Courses

ASE 021

Essential Skills for Employment

ASE 022

Effective Job Search Skills

ASE 025

Work Experience

ASE 026

Certification

ASE 032

Food Services

 

 

 

 

Gardening and Customer Service

This program offers hands-on training in gardening and greenhouse skills, utilizing an on-site greenhouse, gardens, and a large landscape area. Along with intensive classroom instruction, students participate in campus gardening projects and community work experience placements. Students learn skills for entry-level employment in the horticulture industry.

ASE 021

Essential Skills for Employment

ASE 022

Effective Job Search Skills

ASE 025

Work Experience

ASE 026

Certification

ASE 032

Basic Horticultural Topics