Graduates may initially be employed as residential and commercial decorators, as well as hold many other industry-related positions.

• 3* Year PSW Opportunity Minimum 2 years of study.

College Eligibility

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; OR
• Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Certificate; OR
• General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR
• Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change) will be charged.

Program Eligibility

• English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).
• Successfully complete a home test. Please contact the Program Coordinator directly for detailed information.
• Submit a portfolio showing evidence of creative ability as well as some basic drawing skills.(Basic drawing skills, although an asset, are not required).
• Applicants who have a color blindness condition will not be able to work effectively in this profession.
• Computer/software skills in MS Word and Excel are an asset but not required.
• Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
• IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 88, with a minimum of 22 in each component: Reading 22; Listening 22; Speaking 22; Writing 22.

Bangladesh

Higher Secondary Certificate – With an average of 60% and no core subject below 55%

Or: General Certificate of Education (0 Level). Require a minimum of five academic subjects, of which one is English with a grade of C

English Proficiency requirements are as follows for consideration:

•  A minimum TOEFL score of 80 (internet-based with no single test score below 20)
•  Or IELTS with an overall minimum score of 6.0 (with no single test score below 5.5)
•  Or CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment) with an overall band score of 60

India

One of the following:

• CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) or ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) – Higher Secondary Certificate – With an average of 60% and no grade below 55%
•  Or Punjab, Haryana, and Gujarat State Boards – Higher Secondary Certificate – With an average of 65% and no grade below 60%
•  Or all other State Boards – Higher Secondary transcripts – With an average of 60% and no grade below 55%

English Proficiency requirements are as follows for consideration:

•     1. Academic IELTS with an overall minimum score of 6.0 (with no single test score below 6.0)

Nepal

High School Transcripts

English Proficiency requirements are as follows for consideration:

•  A minimum TOEFL score of 80 (internet-based with no single test score below 20)
•  Or IELTS with an overall minimum score of 6.0 (with no single test score below 5.5)
•  Or CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment) with an overall band score of 60

Sri Lanka

One of the following:

•  Sri Lanka General Certificate of Education at Ordinary Level Examination Level results or
•  General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) At Ordinary Level (showing at least five subjects passed) or
•  National Diploma (Agriculture, Technology)

All of the above must be completed with a minimum grade representing 65 percent or higher in required program subjects

English Proficiency requirements are as follows for consideration:

• A minimum TOEFL score of 80 (internet-based with no single test score below 20)
• Or IELTS with an overall minimum score of 6.0 (with no single test score below 5.5)
• Or CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment) with an overall band score of 60