Pathway ProgramsCommission Scolaire de la Pointe-de-l'Île (CSPÎ)

This program prepares you to work as an electrical mechanic in automated systems.

It provides the knowledge and develops the skills and attitudes required to operate and maintain automated production equipment; troubleshoot the various systems and their various mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and electronic components; and work in the many types of processing companies using automated control systems.

Assemble and assemble welded steel or aluminum parts according to plans and instructions.

Operate and adjust various machine tools to cut or grind metal, plastic or other materials according to specific plans and instructions. It should be noted that at our training centre all skills are given in lecture and NOT individualized teaching.

Perform diagnostic, maintenance and repair work on the various components of a motor vehicle.
This program leads to a diploma of professional studies (DEP) in automotive mechanics.

A career in graphic design involves creating visual documents that include texts, images and illustrations intended to be reproduced on different media such as newspapers, and magazines. A graphic designer may also be involved in the production of electronic documents that will be distributed on websites for different platforms such as computers, smart phones, digital tablets, readers and others. The tasks of the profession are carried out in a highly computerized environment that requires good training. A graphic designer is required to work with a computer, graphic tablets, specialized software for desktop publishing and the web and various printers. More specifically, the tasks of the computer graphics designer consist of:

• create layout models
• acquire various images (photography, digitization, etc.)
• process and modify images and illustrations
• carry out photomontages
• prepare documents for printing or electronic distribution
• make layouts for printing or electronic distribution
• make estimates of costs and working time based on the projects proposed to it

This 1800-hour training course will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to apply typographical rules, the principles of visual communication, preparing a mock-up, producing illustrations and processing images using a computer, the layout of colour documents for printing or electronic distribution, the imposition and finishing of documents, video editing, desktop publishing operations, the use of telecommunications equipment, the troubleshooting of a computer workstation, the evaluation of the quality of a document and teamwork.