SOAR - 7 Mastery in Agriculture and Sustainability
Program Overview
Admission Requirements
The applicant must meet the following Steps to Opportunities, Academics, and Readiness program requirements to be considered fully-qualified:
The program does not have Academic prerequisites, however, the instructor will assess the student’s capacity to succeed in the program. All students must:
- Participate in an intake interview with the instructor
- Have the ability to learn and participate in a group setting
- Have had no behavioral or emotional problems that would significantly interfere with the learning or safety of self or others
- Have a commitment to learning
- Have a medical condition affecting cognitive ability.
Before an applicant’s file is considered to be complete, the following must have been received by the Admissions office:
- Completed application form
- An interview (in person or by telephone) with the Steps to Opportunities, Academics, and Readiness (SOAR) program instructor before entry to the program
- At least two of the following (students must provide documentation at their own effort and expense)
- A psychological assessment
- A copy of an IEP (Individual Education Plan) or transcript from school
- Documentation of disability from a physician or medical specialist
- A referral from CLBC (Community Living B.C.)
- A recommendation from an instructor in an SOAR program at Selkirk, another college, or high school
- A referral from a community agency
We believe in giving learners the chance to flourish in a supportive college setting. It is important we take the time to get to know a prospective student so an individual plan is developed to foster success and appropriately meet the needs of the student and programming.
Courses
AGRE20 - Exploring Garden Basics
AGRE 20: Exploring Garden Basics I introduces students to basic gardening techniques and gardening knowledge. Students will identify plants, common weeds, garden techniques, types of gardens and learn how to design a basic garden to achieve seasonal sustainability. Furthermore, students will develop skills and habits essential for employment, demonstrate safe work practices, and practice effective workplace communication.
AGRE23 - Exploring Garden Basics II
AGRE 23: Exploring Garden Basics II builds upon skills developed in AGRE 20. This course continues to explore gardening techniques and gardening knowledge. Students will expand upon their abilities to identify plants and common weeds, to plant a garden and to design a basic garden to achieve seasonal sustainability. The framework of the class will enhance their skills and habits essential for employment, safety, and effective workplace communication.
AGRC20 - Invasive, Native, Local and Imported Plants
AGRC 20: Invasive, Native, Local and Imported Plants in our Community I connects students to the local community to learn about local agriculture, invasive and native plants, and food security. Students will research local agriculture and meet with local community agencies to build upon their knowledge and understanding of food, agriculture and related relevant issues. Students will develop positive communication techniques, build confidence and demonstrate positive behaviours essential for building successful workplace relationships.
AGRC23 - Invasive, Native, Local and Imported Plants II
AGRC 23: Invasive, Native, Local and Imported Plants in our Community II builds upon the skills and knowledge of AGRC 20. This course will further connect students to the local community to learn about local agriculture, invasive and native plants and food security. Students will research local contacts to build upon their knowledge and understanding of important issues. Students will continue to practice positive communication techniques, build confidence, and demonstrate positive behaviours essential for building successful workplace relationships.
AGRS20 - Planting Gardens
AGRS 20: Planting Gardens - Skill Building I provides students with the opportunity to build garden planters and plant flowers, herbs, and vegetables. The focus will be on gaining the specific skills associated with gardening, safety and tool usage. Students will also learn problem-solving strategies, self-management skills, workplace etiquette for task completion, and awareness of quality workmanship.
AGRS23 - Planting Gardens - Skill Building II
AGRS 23: Planting Gardens - Skill Building II builds upon the skills developed in AGRS 20. This course continues to provide students with the opportunity to build garden planters and plant flowers, herbs, and vegetables. The focus will be on mastering the specific skills associated with gardening, safety and tool usage. Students will also learn problem-solving strategies, self-management skills, workplace etiquette for task completion, and awareness of quality workmanship.
CUST20 - Customer Service I
CUST 20 Customer Service I provides students with the knowledge and skills associated with customer service. Topics include: aspects of the retail sector, communication skills, conflict resolution strategies and principles of customer service excellence.
CUST23 - Customer Service II
CUST 23 Customer Service II builds upon the skills developed in CUST 20. This course will further explore the knowledge and skills associated with customer service. Topics will include: customer service interactions, problem solving, empathy, building rapport, professionalism and workplace confidentiality.
CPRJ20 - Community Project I
CPRJ 20: Community Project I provides students with an experiential learning opportunity. Students will collaborate together to design and execute a community-based project. The project will highlight skill areas in teamwork, communication, community connections, budgeting, project planning and project completion.
CPRJ23 - Community Project II
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