This program is a transition year for secondary school graduates and mature students who lack the prerequisites or need to improve their math, science, and communication skills before entering a technology-related college program.

Graduates of this certificate program are given extra consideration for selection into any over-subscribed Technology/Technician program at Lambton College. Note: this does not guarantee entrance into any program at Lambton College.

Where there is intent to prepare for entry into Technology/Technician programs at other colleges, please seek advice from those colleges regarding acceptance of credits from Lambton College.

O.S.S.D. or equivalent with:
Grade 12 English C or U
Grade 11 Mathematics M, C or U

Course equivalencies can be obtained through Academic Upgrading.

Upon graduation students can transfer into technology diploma programs at Lambton College and other Ontario colleges.

Upon graduation students can transfer into technology diploma programs at Lambton College and other Ontario colleges.

Pre-Technology Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the purpose of the Pre-Technology program?
2. The Pre-Technology program gives you a one year experience of college, where you can focus on science courses and others and satisfy requirements to get into a technology-related post-secondary college program.

Q. I know that Fanshawe College offers a Pre-Technology program as well. What are the advantages of going to Lambton College?
A. Lambton College may be closer to home. Lambton also has smaller classes in comparison with other colleges.

Q. There are electives in the Pre-Technology program. Should I be careful about which ones I choose?
A. Yes. Think about your plans after completing the Pre-Technology program. For example, some technology-related post-secondary programs require biology among their pre-requisites. So BIO 1105 would be a good choice if you were intending to go into the Per-Service Firefighter Education and Training Program at Lambton College.

Q. What do we do in the Pre-Technology program?
A. You get a solid science background in chemistry, and physics. That includes classroom time and labs. You will be expected to complete courses in mathematics and English.

Q. If I have some of the pre-requisites for the technology-related post-secondary program I want to get into but need some others, can I just take part of the Pre-Technology program?
A. Yes. You may be a part-time student in this program in order to fulfill the pre-requisites you need for admission to another program. But that means that you will not graduate from the Pre-Technology program and receive a certificate.

Q. What are the grade requirements in the Pre-Technology program?
A. To graduate with a certificate from the Pre-Technology program, you need to get a 50% or better in each course. However, keep your eyes on the program you will want to enter after Pre-Technology. Some programs require a better average than that. For Lambton College’s technology programs, a D is the minimum grade requirement in English, chemistry, biology, mathematics, and physics. Anyone with at least a 2.7 grade point average for the two terms in the Pre-Technology program is placed in the top category of applications.

Q. Is the Pre-Technology program difficult?
A. Pre-Technology is a challenging program. You will spend approximately 16 hours per week in class and 4 hours per week in labs. Each course and lab will require preparation time in the way of homework.

Q. What help is available if I get into difficulty in my courses?
A. Talk to the teacher. Explain your situation and ask for help in the course. Go to the teacher as much as you need to in order to keep up.
A. Talk to your fellow students. You will find many helpful people in your classes.
A. Hang in there! Topics change, so one that you find difficult will likely change to another that you may find easier.
A. Do the homework! Review class notes each day! Attend every class!
A. Take advantage of the free tutoring available through the Learning Bridge in room M104. Talk to Connie Byrns there and she can set you up with a tutor.

Q. Any other help available?
A. You could talk to a teacher or the coordinator in the Pre-Technology program. You could talk to a counselor. You may also wish to talk to students already in the technology-related program you aim to enter.

Q. I decided that I want to enter a health program after this pre-technology year instead of going into a technology-related program. Do I have to take pre-health next year?
A. No. The courses you need for health-related programs are almost the same as for technology-related programs. In fact, the pre-health program and the pre-technology program are very similar. Check the health program admission requirements and talk to a counselor.

Q. I am not getting the grades that I need. What are my options?
A. Complete the Pre-Technology program and then come back to Lambton College to complete the courses in which you did not do well. You could also look into substitute online courses. Talk to a counselor, the Pre-Technology coordinator, or one of your teachers for ideas. You may also consider an apprenticeship rather than a technology program. Lambton College offers a variety of apprenticeship programs with brand-new facilities.

Q. What are some technology program possibilities?
A. Lambton College offers Chemical Production Engineering Technology, Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technology (or Technician), Alternative Energy Engineering Technology, Fire Science, and Mechanical Maintenance Technician. There are also interesting technology programs at Fanshawe College and St. Clair College.

Q. Once I am in the Pre-Technology program at Lambton College, do I need to apply again to get into one of Lambton’s technology programs, like Chemical Production Engineering Technology?
A. Yes. Fill out an OCAS application. See the web site www.ontariocolleges.ca.

Q. I am in the Pre-Technology program’s first semester. When do I apply to get into the program that I want to get into in the following September?
A. We recommend that you apply in early November. It is best to check all deadline application dates.

Q. Is there special consideration for students completing the Pre-Technology program at Lambton College?
A. Yes! Completing this program shows a maturity and commitment that we look for in students. Completing this program (with the required grades) puts you at the front of the line for being admitted into our technology-related programs.

Q. Once I finish the Pre-Health program at Lambton College, can I go to another college, like Fanshawe or St. Clair?
A. Yes. Make sure you contact the other college as soon as possible – preferably before you begin Pre-Technology at Lambton College – regarding acceptance of credits.

Q. Once I complete the Pre-Technology program at Lambton College, is there a waiting list to get into the health related programs at Lambton?
A. Check with the registrar’s office.

Q. The Pre-Technology program at Lambton is a whole year. I cannot start school until January. Are there Pre-Technology courses offered then that function as pre-requisite courses to get into a technology-related post-secondary program?
A. Yes. We offer chemistry, biology, mathematics, and physics courses that function as those pre-requisites. The courses are ENG 1055, CHM 1005, BIO 1005, MTH 1055, and PHY 1055. By taking these courses, you will fulfill the pre-requisites for admission to our technology programs, but you will not be a graduate of the Pre-Technology program and receive a certificate.

While the physical demands of the classroom theory courses are not demanding, students enrolled will not be permitted to remain in courses where specific skill requirements prevent successful completion, e.g. severely restricted eyesight in a chemistry lab. Students must read and abide by course prerequisites and skills requirements under the program description from where the course is taken. Some students with disabilities may require academic accommodation to equalize opportunities to meet the academic demands of a course or program.

There are currently no transfer agreements for this program.

Shaw Foundation Entrance Award – Students can apply to the Financial Aid Office upon starting their first year. For more details visit the Financial Aid website.

General Awards

Lucia Mrowiec English Award – Awarded to the student with the highest marks in two of ENG 111, ENG 211, or ENG 311 (ENG 115, ENG 215 if offered). Student must have taken both courses during their previous academic year and must have an overall GPA of at least 3.5. No application is required. Students will be notified by the Awards office if they qualify.

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