Learning Strategy Program

Participants will be assigned to a learning strategist that will work with you to develop a customized learning plan. You will discuss your learning history, participate in assessments and if appropriate, could be referred for further diagnostic testing with a psychologist.

With your learning strategist, you will develop an individualized learning plan that will include your short and long-term learning goals, accommodations and interventions that are most appropriate to your learning profile and strategies that will be taught to you. 

Referrals should happen at least three months prior to training. However, interim exam accommodations may be provided if they are requested within the first two weeks of training. Alternative training and exam dates may need to be considered to support accommodations. Make sure you disclose your need for support immediately. 

• Self-referral (learning disability) — If you have a documented learning disability and/or have received previous accommodations, contact your Industrial Training and Certification Officer for a referral. 
• Self-referral (Essential Skills Gap Assessment) — Complete an Essential Skills for Success Assessment (ESSA). This is a voluntary and proactive way for you to identify if there may be an essential skill gap challenge that could impact your success during training. Contact your Industrial Training and Certification Officer to get signed up for an assessment and depending on the results you may be referred to the program. 
• Industrial Training and Certification Officer referral (failed exam attempts) — If you score 59% or lower on an exam or are unsuccessful on two exam attempts (1first write and re-write) you will be referred to the Learning Strategy Program.
• Industrial Training and Certification Officer referral (general referral) — At any time, after discussion with your Industrial Training and Certification Officer and employer, if applicable, a referral to the program could be recommended.