Trades and Apprenticeship Progression Requirements Guide

Progression Overview

A student's academic achievement results in a promotion decision, such as Promotion with Good Academic Standing, Promotion on Probation, Graduation, and Discontinuance.

Please note that the passing grade for a course is indicated on the course outline and may vary within your program.

Promotion Decision	Criteria
Promotion with Good Academic Standing	Student has achieved the minimum Term Weighted Average as identified in the table below.
Promotion on Probation	Student has a term Weighted Average that falls with the Probation Status Term Weighted Average range as identified in the table below.
Graduation	Student has successfully completed all of the requirements for their program and has achieved the minimum Program Weighted Average as identified in the table below.
Discontinuance (Academic)	Student who has a Term Weighted Average which falls at or below the Discontinuance Status Term Weighted Average as identified in the table below, or who has failed to clear probation after two consecutive terms.

Apprenticeship Programs

In accordance with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, the following progression requirements apply to all apprenticeship programs in the School of Trades and Apprenticeship.

Credential	Progression Requirements
Ontario College Certificate - Apprenticeship Programs	As required by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, a minimum passing grade of 70% must be obtained for all apprenticeship courses to progress from one apprenticeship level to the next. Apprenticeship programs are not eligible for probation status.

Diploma and Certificate Programs

In accordance with the Academic Advancement and Achievement Policy, the following progression requirements apply to all Ministry of Colleges and Universities approved Ontario college certificate, diploma, and advanced diploma programs in the School of Trades and Apprenticeship.

Any exception to these standards are identified in the Progression Requirements Exception Table below.

Credential	Discontinuance Status Term Weighted Average Range	Probation Status Term Weighted Average Range	Minimum Term Weighted Average/ Program Weighted Average
Ontario College Certificate (OCC)*	54.99% or below	55% - 59.99%	60%
Ontario College Diploma (OCD)	54.99% or below	55% - 59.99%	60%
Ontario College Advanced Diploma (OCAD)	54.99% or below	55% - 59.99%	60%

* excludes all Apprenticeship Programs - see apprenticeship table

Progression Requirements Exception Table

Code	Title	Discontinuance Status Term Weighted Average Range	Probation Status Term Weighted Average Range	Minimum Term Weighted Average/ Program Weighted Average
0731	Motive Power Technician - Truck and Coach	59.99% or below	60% - 64.99%	65%
0737C	Motive Power Technician - Heavy Duty Equipment	59.99% or below	60% - 64.99%	65%
0741	Motive Power Technician - Automotive Service	59.99% or below	60% - 64.99%	65%
1380	Heavy Construction Equipment Operation	59.99% or below	60% - 64.99%	65%
1381	Motive Power Fundamentals - Automotive Repair	59.99% or below	60% - 64.99%	65%
1382	Motive Power Fundamentals - Heavy Duty Equipment Repair	59.99% or below	60% - 64.99%	65%
1384	Motive Power Fundamentals - Truck and Coach Repair	59.99% or below	60% - 64.99%	65%
1385	Mechanical Techniques - Industrial Millwright	64.99% or below	65% - 69.99%	70%

Graduate Certificates

In accordance with the Academic Advancement and Achievement Policy, the following progression requirements apply to all Ministry of Colleges and Universities approved Ontario college graduate certificate programs in the School of Trades and Apprenticeship.