2009 LIST OF PREFERRED AREAS OF TRAINING

UNIVERSITY LEVEL

FOREIGN DEGREES QUÉBEC DEGREES 1

Biochemistry (Bach. - 3 years)
Chemistry (Bach. - 3 years)
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
(Bach. - 4 years )
Probability and Statistics (Bach. - 3 years)
Nursing (Bach. - 3 years)
Actuarial Science (Bach. - 3 years)
Business Administration (Bach. - 3 years)
Biochemistry (Bach. - 3 years)
Chemistry (Bach. - 3 years)
Chiropractic (Doctorate - 5 years)
Accounting (Bach. - 3 years)
Dietetics and Nutrition (Bach. - 3.5-years)
Occupational Therapy (Master’s degree)
Training of Special Education Teachers (remedial
education) (Bach. 4 -years)
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
(Bach. - 4 years)
Food Engineering (Bach. - 4 years)
Biological and Biomedical Engineering (Bach. - 4 years)
Chemical Engineering (Bach. - 4 years)
Civil, Construction and Transportation Engineering (Bach.
- 4 years)
Computer Engineering (Bach. - 4 years)
Mechanical Engineering (Bach. - 4 years)
Mining Engineering (Bach. - 4 years)
Geomatic (surveying) (Bach. - 4 years)
Human Resources Management (Bach. - 3 years)
Business Management and Administration (Bach. - 3
years)
Mathematics (Bach. - 3 years)
Medicine (Doctorate - 5 years)
Dentistry (Doctorate - 5 years)
Podiatry (Doctorate - 5 years)
Veterinary medicine (Doctorate - 5 years)
Microbiology (Bach. - 3 years)
Optometry (Doctorate - 5 years)
Speech Language Pathology and Audiology (Master’s
degree)
Perinatal medicine (Bach. - 4 years)
Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences (Bach. - 4
years)
Physiotherapy (Master’s degree)
Probability and Statistics (Bach. - 3 years)
Computer Science (Bach. - 3 years)
Food Sciences and Technology (Bach. - 4 years)
Nursing (Bach. - 3 years)
Social Work (Bach. - 3 years)

1
Québec degree or equivalent.
COLLEGE LEVEL TECHNICAL TRAINING
FOREIGN DEGREES
Avionics (DCS - 3 years)
Insurance and Financial Services Consulting (DCS - 3
years)
Business Management (DCS - 3 years)
Nursing (DCS - 3 years)
Aircraft Construction Technology (DCS - 3 years)
Chemical Engineering Technology (DCS - 3 years)
Laboratory Technology (DCS - 3 years)
Chemical Process Technology (DCS - 3 years)
Composite Material Processing Technology (DCS - 3
years)
Plastics Transformation Techniques (DCS - 3 years)
Pharmaceutical Production Technology (DCS - 3 years)
Nuclear Medicine Technology (DCS - 3 years)
Diagnostic Radiology Technology (DCS - 3 years)
Radiation Oncology Technology (DCS - 3 years)
Food Processing and Quality Technology (DCS - 3 years)
Civil Engineering Technology (DCS - 3 years)
2
Québec degree or equivalent.
QUÉBEC DEGREES 2
Avionics (DCS - 3 years)
Insurance and Financial Advisory Services (DCS - 3 years)
Mining (DCS - 3 years)
Applied Geology (DCS - 3 years)
Business Management (DCS - 3 years)
Restaurant Management (DCS - 3 years)
Mineral Processing (DCS - 3 years)
Nursing (DCS - 3 years)
3D Animation and Image Synthesis Technology (DCS -
3 years)
Office System Technology (DCS - 3 years)
Accounting and Management Technology (DCS - 3 years)
Aircraft Construction Technology(DCS - 3 years)
Chemical Engineering Technology (DCS - 3 years)
Mechanical Engineering Technology (DCS - 3 years)
Transportation Logistics (DCS - 3 years)
Laboratory Technology (DCS - 3 years)
Computer Science Technology (DCS - 3 years)
Aircraft Maintenance Techniques (DCS - 3 years)
Chemical Process Technology (DCS - 3 years)
Dental Prosthesis Technology (DCS - 3 years)
Physical Rehabilitation Technology (DCS - 3 years)
Animal Health Technology (DCS - 3 years)
Composite Material Processing Technology (DCS - 3
years)
Plastics Transformation Techniques (DCS - 3 years)
Social Work (DCS - 3 years)
Early Childhood Education Techniques (DCS - 3 years)
Special Care Counselling (DCS - 3 years)
Dental Hygiene (DCS - 3 years)
Respiratory Therapy Technology (DCS - 3 years)
Multimedia Integration (DCS - 3 years)
Youth and Adult Correctional Intervention (DCS - 3 years)
Orthotic and Orthopedic Prosthesis Technology (DCS -
3 years)
Visual Orthosis Techniques (DCS - 3 years)
Furniture and Cabinetmaking Techniques (DCS - 3 years)
Biomedical Laboratory Technology (DCS - 3 years)
Geomatics Technology (DCS - 3 years)
Building Systems Technology (DCS - 3 years)
Pharmaceutical Production Technology (DCS - 3 years)
Architectural Technology (DCS - 3 years)
Building Appraisal and Assessment (DCS - 3 years)
Industrial Maintenance Technology (DCS - 3 years)
Nuclear Medicine Technology (DCS - 3 years)
Diagnostic Radiology Technology (DCS - 3 years)
Radiation Oncology Technology (DCS - 3 years)
Food Processing and Quality Technology (DCS - 3 years)
Civil Engineering Technology (DCS - 3 years)
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SECONDARY LEVEL VOCATIONAL TRAINING
FOREIGN DIPLOMAS
Dental Assistant (DVS - 1500 hours / 2 years)
Pharmacy Technical Assistant (DVS - 1230 hours /
1.5 years)
Retail Butchery (DVS - 900 hours / 1 year)
Masonry: Bricklaying (DVS - 900 hours / 1 year)
Metal Structure and Metalworking Manufacturing (DVS -
1350 hours / 1.5 years)
Sheet Metal Work (DVS - 1800 hours / 2 years)
Use of Composite Materials (DVS - 900 hours / 1 year)
Cable and Circuit Assembly (DVS - 945 hours / 1 year)
Aircraft Structural Assembly (DVS - 975 hours / 1 year)
Aircraft Mechanical Assembly (DVS - 1185 hours / 1.5
years)
Plumbing and Heating (DVS - 1500 hours / 2 years)
Welding and Fitting (DVS - 1800 hours / 2 years)
Machining Techniques (DVS - 1800 hours / 2 years)
Precision Sheet Metal Work (DVS - 1275 hours /
1.5 years)
3
Québec degree or equivalent.
QUÉBEC DIPLOMAS 3
Surveying and Topography (DVS - 1800 hours / 2 years)
Home Care (DVS - 975 hours / 1 year)
Dental Assistance (DVS - 1500 hours / 2 years)
Pharmacy Technical Assistant (DVS - 1230 hours /
1.5 years)
Retail Butchery (DVS - 900 hours / 1 year)
Masonry: Bricklaying (DVS - 900 hours / 1 year)
Automotive Body Repair and Repainting (DVS - 1590
hours / 2 years)
Carpentry (DVS - 1350 hours / 1.5 years)
Accounting (DVS - 1350 hours / 1.5 years)
Construction Machine Operation (DVS - 1095 hours /
1.5 years)
Moulding Machine Set-up and Operation (DVS - 1350
hours / 1.5 years)
Professional Cooking (DVS - 1350 hours / 1.5 years)
Residential and Commercial Drafting (DVS - 1800 hours /
2 years)
Industrial Drafting (DVS - 1800 hours / 2 years)
Cabinetmaking (DVS - 1650 hours / 2 years)
Ore Extraction (DVS - 930 hours / 1 year)
Metal Structure and Metalworking Manufacturing (DVS -
1350 hours / 1.5 years)
Sheet Metal Work (DVS - 1800 hours / 2 years)
Installation and Maintenance of Security Systems (DVS -
1485 hours / 2 years)
Installation and Repair of Telecommunications Equipment
(DVS - 1800 hours / 2 years)
Agricultural Mechanics (DVS - 1800 hours / 2 years)
Automobile Mechanics (DVS - 1800 hours / 2 years)
Stationary Machine Mechanics (DVS - 1800 hours /
2 years)
Fire Protection Mechanics (DVS - 900 hours / 1 year)
Heavy Road Equipment Mechanics (DVS - 1800 hours /
2 years)
Construction Machine Mechanics (DVS - 1800 hours /
2 years)
Industrial Construction and Maintenance Mechanics (DVS
- 1800 hours / 2 years)
Use of Composite Materials (DVS - 900 hours / 1 year)
Moulding (DVS - 1500 hours / 2 years)
Cable and Circuit Assembly (DVS - 945 hours / 1 year)
Aircraft Structural Assembly (DVS - 975 hours / 1 year)
Glass Products Assembly and Installation (DVS -
1350 hours / 1.5 years)
Aircraft Mechanical Assembly (DVS - 1185 hours / 1.5
years)
Production Equipment Operation (DVS - 900 hours / 1
year)
Pastry Making (DVS - 1350 hours / 1.5 years)
Commercial and Residential Painting (DVS - 900 hours /
1 year)
Plumbing and Heating (DVS - 1500 hours / 2 years)
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SECONDARY LEVEL VOCATIONAL TRAINING (CONTINUED)

FOREIGN DIPLOMAS QUÉBEC DIPLOMAS 4

Flexible Pavement Installation (DVS - 900 hours / 1 year)
Concrete Preparation and Finishing (DVS - 900 hours /
1 year)
Refrigeration (DVS - 1800 hours / 2 years)
Flight Dispatch (DVS - 900 hours / 1 year)
Decorative Upholstering (DVS - 1350 hours - 1.5 years)
Health, Assistance, and Nursing (DVS - 1800 hours /
2 years)
Food and Beverage Services (DVS - 960 hours / 1 year)
Welding and Fitting (DVS - 1800 hours / 2 years)
Computer Support (DVS - 1800 hours / 2 years)
Machining Techniques (DVS - 1800 hours / 2 years)
Precision Sheet Metal Work (DVS - 1275 hours /
1.5 years)
Sale of Fishery Products (DVS - 900 hours / 1 year)

4
Québec degree or equivalent.

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