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Sector-Specific Employment Training Certificate

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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Offered by Camosun College in Victoria, Canada, Sector-Specific Employment Training Certificate is a certificate in Upgrading/upskilling programme. The programme runs for 15 weeks, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition is CAD 2,100 per total for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate

Field: Upgrading/upskilling

Duration: 15 weeks

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 2,100 / total

Last checked September 2026 · Source: camosun.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

The certificate develops skills, attitudes, and knowledge aimed at entry-level employment across a variety of work sectors. Learning happens through applied activities and work-experience placements that introduce the language and practices used within different industries.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission to the Sector-Specific Employment Training Certificate is not grade-based: Camosun's page states that all students admitted must participate in an interview to determine suitability for the program and for working in an applied learning setting at the college, and that a Certificate in Employment Preparation is advised though not stated as mandatory. No specific course, letter grade, or English-language test score is published for this certificate. Applicants are directed to contact the program coordinator directly to schedule the required intake interview and discuss individual fit before a seat is offered.

Application Details

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC for Camosun's open-enrolment programmes: for Fall 2027 (September) applications open 1 October 2026 with an early deadline of 15 May 2027 for priority registration and a late deadline of 26 August 2027; Winter 2027 (January) runs 15 September 2026 to 7 January 2027, and Summer 2027 (May) 15 January 2027 to 29 April 2027. Limited-enrolment programmes publish only an opening date and can close once the waitlist exceeds the seats on offer. International applicants must submit a complete application by 1 June (Fall), 1 October (Winter) or 1 February (Summer), though later applications are still reviewed while seats remain, making admission effectively rolling for both groups once the early deadlines pass. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Camosun College

Type: College

Founded: 1971

Students: 13,000

Programs: 183

Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Sector-Specific Employment Training Certificate award?

Camosun College awards a Certificate in the field of Upgrading/upskilling on completion of this programme.

How long does Sector-Specific Employment Training Certificate take?

The programme runs for 15 weeks.

How much does Sector-Specific Employment Training Certificate cost?

Tuition is CAD 2,100 per total for local students.

Can Sector-Specific Employment Training Certificate be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Camosun College.

What language is Sector-Specific Employment Training Certificate taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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