Dual Program

Students will gain an introduction to financial accounting focusing on the accounting cycle and the preparation of financial statements. Topics include accounting for merchandising activities, internal control, accounting for cash, temporary investments, accounts receivable, inventories, cost of goods sold, and current liabilities.

Students should have successfully completed Math 10C with a minimum of 70% or higher OR have completed Math 20-1 or 20-2.

Materials:

1. Tuition - $0 (savings of approximately $500)
2. Online Textbooks and materials - $100.00 (estimated) purchase on this LINK

   https://www.amelearning.com/store/?filters=product_cat%5b88

Course Code and Credits:

PSI 3017
5 Credits

Course Outline:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the following competencies:

1. Apply Financial Accounting Concepts 
2. Account for economic events using various technologies
3. Prepare financial statements using various technologies
4. Account for merchandise activities.
5. Value inventory for an organization.
6. Account for current assets
7. Account for Current Liabilities

Important Dates:

• Applications due: September 8th, 2023
• Schedule:  online - September 25th- December 15th

Students will become familiar with selected animal health organizations and will adhere to the
regulations of veterinary medicine in Alberta Students are introduced to strategies and techniques for managing self and interacting with others. Students will examine animal welfare and ethical issues. This course provides students with foundational veterinary medical terminology they will use throughout their career.

Prerequisite: NONE

Materials:

1. Tuition - $0 (savings of approximately $500)
2. No additional materials required

Course Code and Credits:

PSI 3047
5 Credit

Course Outline:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the following competencies:

1. Describe the roles and responsibilities of each member of the veterinary healthcare team.
2. Develop learning and career goals based on strengths, areas to develop, interests, skills, and talents.
3. Apply selected interpersonal techniques for effective communication.
4. Apply general rules to veterinary medical word building and analysis.
5. Apply critical thinking to animal welfare situations.

Important Dates:

• Applications due: September 8th, 2023
• Schedule:  asynchronous online - follow course schedule, Sept. - Dec 2023

Students will engage in the problem-solving process using current hardware and software tools for applied data-driven problem-solving. Through data analysis, algorithmic problem solving, and technical memo writing students will work to solve a technical agricultural issue. Programming/Coding and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets (graphing/figures/charts) will be key skills learned and put into action making a Zumo robot perform a set task.

Students should have successfully completed Math 10C. Prior coding skills are not required but students should be comfortable with math (algebra and polynomials at minimum grade ten level). As well, students will require perseverance to work hard in the trial-and-error process involved with learning to program/code. Students may need to spend more time on an assignment if the coding requires further problem-solving. This course may need a little extra commitment by the student to be successful.
**Great course for those looking to grow their technology skills

Materials:

1. Tuition - $0 (savings of approximately $500)
2. Textbooks and materials - $150 (estimated)

WINDOWS 10 Machine Required

• Zumo Arduino Robot: https://www.pololu.com/product/2510
• Arduino Uno R3: Either the official branded Arduino Uno (https://store.arduino.cc/usa/arduino-uno-rev3), OR any Arduino Uno R3 compatible model (https://www.amazon.ca/Elegoo-Board-ATmega328P-ATMEGA16U2-Arduino/dp/B01EWOE0UU?ref_=ast_sto_dp) will work. The latter is often half the price and ships more reliably.
• AA batteries for the robots (could be up to 8 because they are likely to burn out at least one set with robot use)
• A longer USB A to B cable than is sometimes provided with the Arduino, sometimes not included depending where it's ordered from, because the students will need to maintain connection with the computer as the robot moves:  https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX184
• Magnetic compass (smart phone may have this) 
• The software is free and can be found here:  https://www.arduino.cc/en/software
• Microsoft Windows based computer
• Large posters will need to be sent to schools for the testing of the robots later in the course. Printing and shipping costs will apply. We will communicate this to the school division once the course begins and the exact posters are determined by the instructor.

Course Code and Credits:

PSI 3226
5 Credits

Course Outline:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the following competencies:

1. Engage in the cyclical, interrelated process of effective problem-solving, including Defining, Stating, Selecting and Collecting, Analyzing, Testing, and Communicating.
2. Apply the problem-solving strategy to a technical agricultural issue.
3. Communicate solutions based on quantitative and qualitative data on a technical agricultural issue.

Important Dates:

• Applications due: September 8, 2023
• Schedule:  asynchronous online - follow course schedule, September- December 2023

*Synchronous time per week will be part of the course. Scheduled for the start time of
3:30/4:00. Day TBD.

Students research and assess food and ornamental field crop production markets, locations, materials, and processes to achieve a sustainable enterprise.

Prerequisite: NONE

Materials:

1. Tuition - $0 (savings of approximately $500)
2. Textbooks and materials - $150 (estimated)

Horticulture 1700 Producing Horticulture Crops *Students (with the support of their school to ensure all is in place) must secure the below items ahead of the course start date. The seed packages mentioned below will be mailed out to students from Olds College.

• 6 x 10" round plastic pots. Sold as "Grower Planter, Green" at Canadian Tire for approx. $3.49 each
• Grower Plant Saucers also advised (you can also use pie pans; this is to protect your window sill from dripping water)
• Miracle Grow or similar potting mix (needs fertility, either fertilizer or compost). Approx. a 1 cubic foot or 28L bag of potting soil should be adequate.
• Watering can with a beaker end (can evenly spread the water out over a larger area)
• Any type of labeling system (can be as simple as tape and marker as long as it will stick if it gets a little wet)
• An open window, ideally south facing for maximum winter sun exposure (a school with greenhouse space or grow lights will get the best results)
• Ruler
• Scissors/Knife for harvesting
• Kitchen scale measuring to grams, no decimals required…
• Plastic bags, Ziploc type sandwich type are the best
• Seeds will be mailed from Olds College. Seeds are provided free of cost, though shipping rates apply - Olds College will charge $10 per student for postage
• Ability to take photos (cell phones are fine)

Course Codes and Credits:

PSI 3213
5 Credits

Course Outline:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the following competencies:

1. Assess prairie field horticulture crop production opportunities.  
2. Develop a land use plan for a horticulture crop production business.  
3. Produce horticulture food crops in a modified environment field culture.  

Examine the tools and equipment used in horticulture field crop production. 

Important Dates:

• Applications due: September 8th, 2023
• Schedule:  online - follow the course schedule

Students will develop an understanding of marketing concepts, principles, and practices.
Topics examined include the influence of environmental factors on the marketing process,
marketing strategy development, marketing mix formulation, and adjustment for pricing, promoting, and distributing appropriate products and services to selected markets.

Materials:

1. Tuition - $0 (savings of approximately $500)
2. Textbooks and materials - $100.00 (estimated)

Course Code and Credits:

PSI TBD
5 Credits

Course Outline:

1. Describe the marketing environment.
2. Analyse buyer behavior.
3. Perform market segmentation.
4. Apply target marketing strategies.
5. Perform product positioning.
6. Explain product planning methods.
7. Describe distribution strategies.
8. Analyse pricing strategies.
9. Implement a promotional mix.

Important Dates:

• Applications due: September 8th, 2023
• Schedule:  online - September 25th- December 15th

Students will analyze various management models and organizational structures within sports and recreation industry. Content areas include professional, amateur, Olympic, and intercollegiate sports.

Prerequisite: NONE

Materials:

Tuition - $0 (savings of approximately $500)

No additional materials are required.

Course Code and Credits:

PSI 3249
5 Credits

Course Outline:

Students who successfully complete this course will demonstrate competencies in the following areas:

1. Examine models of sports management.
2. Explain business operations in sports management.
3. Analyze the processes of long-term planning in sports management.
4. Analyze challenges in sports management.

Important Dates:

• Applications due: September 8, 2023
• Schedule:  asynchronous online - follow course schedule, September - December 2023

In this introductory course, the student will gain an understanding of apprenticeship safety, shop procedures, and practices. Students will learn the use and care of selected measuring, hand, and power tools, workplace safety, and common industry practices. These modules are
found in all trades training.

(Students signing up for TEC 1000 will also be enrolled in WLD 1167 Introductory Welding in the Second Semester)

Students must have completed CTD modules (safety modules) HCS 3000 and HCS 3010.

Materials:

1. Tuition - $0 (savings of approximately $500)
2. Textbooks (52.95) and materials (50) - $102.95 (estimated)
3. PPE: steel-toed boots, gloves, and safety glasses are required; coveralls are recommended. Responsibility of the student.  

Course Code and Credits:

2 Credits

AEA 3900
AEA 3400

Course Outline:

Students who successfully complete this course will demonstrate competencies in the following areas:

AEA 3900 Apprenticeship Safety
AEA 3400 Tools and Materials
AEA 3405 Welding Equipment
 AEA 3410 Electric Welding

Important Dates:

• Applications due: September 8, 2023
• Schedule:  ONSITE- School Practioner will receive a schedule delegated to your school, that will encompass your 7 onsite days at Olds College.

ONSITE  September 22 - December 14 2022 - Dates to be confirmed

Students will further their understanding of safety and welding practices utilizing oxy-acetylene, Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) processes used widely by industry today.

Prerequisite WLD 1167

Materials:

1. Tuition - $0 (savings of approximately $500)
2. Textbooks (60) and materials (50) - $110 (estimated)
3. PPE: steel-toed boots, gloves, and safety glasses required; coveralls recommended. Responsibility of the student. 

Course Code and Credits:

3 High School Credits

FAB Credits will be allocated to the students who enroll.
These credits will be a progression to what the student may have already obtained in Shop.

Course Outline:

Students who successfully complete this course will demonstrate competencies in the following areas:

1. Adhere to safe work practices required in the welding environment.
2. Perform oxy-acetylene welding for fabrication or repair purposes.
3. Perform plasma arc cutting (PAC)
4. Perform shielded metal arc welding (GMAW)
5. Perform introductory gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)

Important Dates:

• Applications due: Friday September 16, 2022
• Schedule:  ONSITE- School Practioner will receive a schedule delegated to your school, that will incomass your 7 onsight days at Olds College.

Introductory Welding (WLD 1167)

Students will gain an understanding of the safety, theory
and techniques of oxy-Acetylene welding and cutting, shielded metal arc welding, and gas
metal arc welding. They will study electrode selection, welding metallurgy, repair and
fabrication procedures and metal joint preparation.

Prerequisite -

1. Technician Basics- TEC 1000

Materials:

1. Tuition - $0 (savings of approximately $500)
2. Textbooks (36.95) and materials (50) - $86.95 (estimated)
3. PPE: steel-toed boots, gloves, and safety glasses are required; coveralls are recommended. Responsibility of the student.

Course Code and Credits:

2 High School Credits

AEA 3405
AEA 3410

Course Outline:

Students who successfully complete this course will demonstrate competencies in the following areas:

1. AEA 3405 Welding Equipment
2. AEA 3410 Electric Welding