Deaf and Hard of Hearing Essential Employment Skills Certificate

Vancouver Community College

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Offered by Vancouver Community College in Vancouver, Canada, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Essential Employment Skills Certificate is a certificate in Upgrading/upskilling programme. The programme runs for 10 months, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition is CAD 5,500 per total for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Upgrading/upskilling
Duration: 10 months
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 5,500 / total

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The Essential Employment Skills Certificate (EESC) will help Deaf and hard of hearing students develop necessary job and communication skills. Students will apply strategies and tools related to work experience, career research, employment skills and self-assessment.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: This certificate requires completion of DHHE 0603 English Foundations with a grade of 'S', or permission from the department, and an interview with the Department Leader and EESC instructor to assess the applicant's career goals, digital-literacy skills and ASL competency. The page states no IELTS, TOEFL or other standardized English-test score and no minimum grade point average. The programme is restricted to Canadian citizens and permanent residents; applicants must be 16 or older or a secondary-school graduate, and must submit official transcripts and other required documents with the completed application form and required fee or deposit.

Application Details

Application Deadline: VCC's When to Apply page lists Fall 2027 entry (September start) with applications opening 1 October 2026 and closing 1 June 2027.

About Vancouver Community College

Type: College
Founded: 1965
Programs: 159
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Deaf and Hard of Hearing Essential Employment Skills Certificate award?

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

How long does Deaf and Hard of Hearing Essential Employment Skills Certificate take?

The programme runs for 10 months.

How much does Deaf and Hard of Hearing Essential Employment Skills Certificate cost?

Tuition is CAD 5,500 per total for local students.

Can Deaf and Hard of Hearing Essential Employment Skills Certificate be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Vancouver Community College.

What language is Deaf and Hard of Hearing Essential Employment Skills Certificate taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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