Adult Basic Education includes six levels of study, ranging from basic literacy to coursework at the grade 12 level. Courses in this program enable participants to learn or relearn skills needed to meet employment, personal or educational goals. Participants in Adult Basic Education take a program of study according to their personal needs and academic levels. Because of this, time spent in the program will vary for each individual.
Due to the range of courses available, the course offerings will vary at each program location (community learning centres and campuses).
Participants often enrol in the program as a first step to entering a certificate or diploma program. Students may take ABE courses on a full-time or part-time basis.
Electives associated with the Management Studies Program are designed to assist the student in meeting the admission requirements of that program.
Elective courses associated with the Nursing Program are designed to assist the student in meeting the admission requirements of the Nursing Diploma Program.
Electives associated with the Teacher Education Program are designed to assist the student in meeting the admission requirements of that program.
Elective courses associated with the Trades Program are designed to assist the student in meeting the admission requirements of the Trades Program. A specialization in mining has been developed to meet the new mine training initiatives.
Elective courses associated with the Mining and Industry Trades are designed to assist the student in meeting the admission requirements of the Mining and Industry Trades.
Elective courses associated with General Administration are designed to assist the student for entry into higher level management accounting or computing programs.
Elective courses associated with the Natural Resource Technology Program are designed to assist the student in meeting the admission requirements of that program.