Human Resources

Who Can Teach CTS?

Teacher-selection processes must address the instructional qualifications as defined in the CTS occupational area and CTS course parameters. In some instances, the instructional qualifications are a requirement for course delivery, such as when learning involves a high risk to student health and safety. In other instances, they are recommended for specific circumstances such as when providing customer services or in qualifying students to obtain a credential. These qualifications may include:

• a specific credential granted by business, industry, government or a community organization; e.g., journeyman certificate, First Aid certificate
  
  
• evidence of successful completion of a specialized training program or equivalent; e.g., a workshop/course from a technical institute, college, or university

Schools may find it desirable to expand human resources available for the delivery of CTS by

• providing effective teacher orientation and in-service
  
  
• encouraging collaboration and teamwork
  
  
• involving teachers from other core/optional subject areas
  
  
• involving credentialed instructors, instructional assistants, community partners, etc. with specialized knowledge and skills
  
  
• establishing partnerships with post-secondary institutions

Specific Instructor Qualification Information

In the program of studies, the “Parameters” section of CTS courses provides a description of the instructor qualifications required by external credentialing organizations and additional CTS course requirements. When instructor qualifications and all other parameter requirements have been met, students may challenge credentials.