Electric Vehicle Technology & Engineering SHSM
What is the Electric Vehicle Technology & Engineering SHSM?
SHSM stands for Specialist High Skills Major. The Electric Vehicle Technology & Engineering SHSM program offers students a chance to explore the world of transportation, engineering and automotive innovation. Whether you're passionate about electric vehicles, mechanical design or automotive programming, this program equips students with practical skills, industry-recognized certifications and hands-on learning experiences to help guide their post-secondary and career pathways.
Who Is This Program For?
This SHSM is ideal for students who are interested in Vehicle Maintenance, Vehicle Design, Automotive Repair, 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Welding, Mechanical & Architectural Design, Computer Engineering, Electronics and Programming.
What Will You Do?
- Explore vehicle maintenance, ownership, EV safety, mechanical design and computer electronics
- Earn certifications through partnerships with Niagara College and Ford of Canada
- Use industry tools and software in project-based learning environments
- Participate in field trips to car dealerships, manufacturers, postsecondary institutions and training centers
- Develop hard and soft skills, problem-solving strategies and communication tools
Requirements of the Program
Students must complete:
- 4 Transportation Tech / Tech Design / Computer Engineering / Computer Science courses over Grades 11 & 12
- 1 sector-related Co-op placement
- 7 industry-recognized certifications
- 1 Sector-Partner Experience (SPE)
- 1 Reach-Ahead Activity
- 1 Experiential Learning Activity
- 1 CLA (Contextualized Learning Activity) in Math and English
Major Courses
| Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
|---|---|
| TTJ3C - Transportation Technology | TTJ4C - Transportation Technology |
| TTJ3O - Vehicle Ownership | TTJ4E - Vehicle Maintenance |
| TDJ3M - Tech Design (Architectural / Mechanical Design) |
TDJ4M - Tech Design (Architectural / Mechanical Design) |
| TEJ3M - Computer Engineering | TEJ4M - Computer Engineering |
| ICS3C/U - Computer Science | ICS4C/U - Computer Science |
EVT & E SHSM Areas
Transportation, Design or Engineering Sector Related Co-op
Students gain real-world experience and explore career options through a co-op placement related to transportation, design or engineering. This can be completed either during the summer between Grade 11 and 12 or as a 2-credit course in Grade 11 or 12.
Certifications
Students in the EV SHSM program will earn certifications in Standard First Aid, CPR Level C & AED, Customer Service, WHMIS, Leadership Skills, Personality Inventory, EV Safety Training, EV Maintenance and more.
Sector-Partner Experience
Students work with a business or organization to solve real-world problems using creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship. One example includes collaborating with the March of Dimes Canada DesignAbility Program.
Reach-Ahead Activity
Students will explore post-secondary and career pathways in transportation, engineering or design by attending college/university lectures, touring campuses and participating in workshops or webinars.
Experiential Learning Activity
Students gain hands-on exposure to transportation and engineering through activities like the McMaster Altitude Program, robotics tours (e.g., Toyota, Ford), EV training at Niagara College, programming contests and skills competitions including the Waterloo EV Challenge.
Transportation, Design or Engineering – Conceptualized Learning Activity
In Grade 12 English, students read a SHSM-related book as part of their ISU. In Grade 11 Math, they complete a sector-related unit analyzing post-secondary education costs based on their chosen career pathway.
Rewards of an EVT & E SHSM
- Gain practical skills and experience in transportation, design and engineering
- Develop critical soft skills needed for the workforce
- Stand out in college, university, apprenticeship, or workplace applications
- Access to potential scholarships and employer connections
- Earn industry certifications and a red SHSM seal on your diploma
How to Apply
- Visit myblueprint.ca
- Click on High School
- Select Learn More under Regional Programs
- Indicate your interest in the program
- Wait for program lead to contact you
Program Leads
Mark Rullo – rullom@hdsb.ca
Tara Ashley – ashleyt@hdsb.ca