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Subsection 11 (2) of Ontario Regulation 415/06 made under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005, mandates
as part of the program approval process that private career colleges (PCCs) have their programs assessed by third party program assessors who have expertise in the evaluation of such programs and have been approved by the Superintendent.

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Assessor’s Qualifications
To demonstrate that you meet the assessor requirements specified in Fact Sheet # 3. Third Party Program Assessment,provide:

a copy of the highest credential you attained,
copies of membership certificates, and
a brief resume that will include positions you’ve held, within the last 5 years,with dates, as required in the above-mentioned Fact Sheet.

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Initial Materials for Assessment
The PCC must provide you with:

a complete copy of the program application as identified on item 36 of this form,
a copy of or a link to the Ministry standard related to the occupation or, if there is none, the description of the occupation as it appears on the National Occupational Classification (NOC), 2006 and
a copy of or the link to the conflict of interest policy provided in the above-mentioned Fact Sheet.

The PCC may also provide any additional information for your assessment.
Review Process
Each program is normally assessed separately by a subject-matter expert and an adult education expert. During the review each assessor may request additional information from the PCC and/or direct the PCC to modify an appendix or attachment. The PCC is expected to provide both assessors with updated materials when either of you requests such modification. Please record the date when you received each modified document on the above-mentioned item 36.
There might be several iterations between assessors and the PCC before you both finalize the program assessments.
Assessor’s Role
Your role is to ensure that you have sufficient information to review sections of the application related to the subject matters and to assess all materials against statements below by marking Yes, No or N/A (not applicable). Please detail your assessment in the expanding boxes where provided.
Please enter your comments on any other relevant issues and summarize your assessment of whether the proposed program is sufficient to meet the subject-specific needs of the vocation, based on all the information provided to you.

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Submitting the Assessment Results
Please fill out the enclosed report form, with comments where applicable, and submit it electronically to the Superintendent of the Private Career Collegesat (subject: college and program name) along with the following documents:
a)a copy of your credentials;
b)your resume; and
c)this report.
You can also fax these documents to the Superintendent at: 416 314 0499.

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Information Disclosure
The personal information provided in respect of the assessor is collected in accordance with s. 11(2) of Reg. 415/06 made under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005 and is used only for purposes related to the Superintendent’s approval of the person conducting the evaluation of the vocational program.
The report will be a record in the custody and under control of the Superintendent and, as such, may be subject to disclosure if an access request is made under the Freedom of Information and protection of Privacy Act.
If you have any questions about the collection or use of this information,contact the Quality and Partnerships Unit, Private Career Colleges Branch, Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, 77 Wellesley Street West, BOX 977, TorontoON M7A 1N3(416) 314-0500 or 1-866-330-3395.

Program name

Name of PrivateCareerCollege
I have read the Conflict of Interest Policy provided in Fact Sheet # 3. Third Party Program Assessment and confirm that I have no conflict in reviewing the program application named above.
Name of Assessor
Last name / First name / Middle Initial

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Signature of Assessor / Date:(yyyy/mm/dd)

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EMPLOYMENT PROFILE / –Appendix A, Attachment 4

The program covers the primary duties and responsibilities (tasks and sub-tasks) indicated in the Ministry Standard or, if there is none, in the related item of the NOC Yes No

The title of the program reflects a commonly used occupational title/activity accurately

Yes No

Job advertisements prove a market need for employees in this occupation Yes No

Please comment on program objectives.

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PROGRAM DELIVERY AND MAINTENANCE / – Appendix B

Subject matter experts listed have sufficient credentials and expertise to develop a meaningful program for this occupation Yes No

ADMISSIONS / – Appendix C, Attachment 6

The academic admission requirements enable students to progress through the program

Yes No

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For certificate and diploma programs, students are required toeither have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent OR be at least 18 years old and successfully complete one of the qualifying tests approved by the Superintendent and listed in the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005 Training Manualp. 45.

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Additional admission requirements (e.g., health requirements, police check) are justified for entry to practice purposes Yes No N/A

Recognition of prior learning indicates that students have sufficient knowledge and skills to enter the program at an advanced stage and progress through it Yes No N/A

PROGRAM DELIVERY / – Appendices D, H

The program delivery method is appropriate for the specific program outcomes to be achieved

Yes No

Delivery mode is appropriate to each subject/module content Yes No

Resources available to students are up-to-date Yes No

Equipment and other resources are available in sufficient quantities for all students to develop their skills Yes No

The PCC should update the equipment to maintain its currency and keep up with industry standards

every year, in three years, in five years

Please comment on program delivery.

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INTENDED PROGRAM OUTCOMES / – Appendix F

All core knowledge competencies of the successful student are captured in accordance with the Ministry Standard or NOC Yes No

All core skills competencies of the successful student are captured in accordance with the Ministry Standard or NOC Yes No

Where the PCC offers the program both in class and via distance education,

a)the expected outcomes of these program versions are identical Yes No N/A
b)the duration of these program versions is comparable Yes No N/A

Please comment on program outcomes.

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SUBJECTS / – Appendices G and H

The program design proposes an appropriate learning sequence Yes No

Due to their prior learning, some students may go through the program in a different way/different sequence of subjects. In these cases, the modified subject sequence will allow students to graduate with the same knowledge and skills as other students

Yes No N/A

Each competency and skill listed in the Ministry Standard/NOC is sufficiently covered in program subjects Yes No

The sequence of subjects/modules accurately reflects the complexity of tasks and sub-tasks identified in the Ministry Standard/NOC Yes No

The program duration is no less than the duration required by the related Ministry Standard

Yes No N/A

The time spent for theory vs. practice (practicum, lab) is sufficient to prepare students for the occupation Yes No

The curriculum supports the credential awarded Yes No

Please comment on program content.

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PRACTICUM/OFF-SITE PLACEMENT / –Appendix I, attachments 8-11

The program learning objectives are clearly integrated into the placement program

Yes No N/A

Students’ eligibility requirements for placement ensure students are prepared to perform major activities during the placement Yes No N/A

The location is appropriate for major activities to be performed by students

Yes No N/A

The PCC will ensure each student has sufficient supervision at the placement site

Yes No N/A

Duties and responsibilities for placement site supervisors/preceptors who are not PCC employees are clearly stated Yes No N/A

Provisions are made to orient placement site supervisors/preceptors in their roles

Yes No N/A

Please comment on practicum/off-site placement arrangements.

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Please comment on any other issues related to the subject-matter aspects of the program

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Please list any changes you requested the PCC to make

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Please fill in the chart indicating the dates when you received the latest versions of each section of the application that requires your review.

Sections / The date of the
latest version
(yyyy/mm/dd)
If there was a single version, please indicate the date you received the application.
Application /Summary
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Appendix F
Appendix G
Appendix H
Appendix I
AppendixN
For programs over 52 weeks,Attachment 1: Program fees breakdown
If applicable,Attachment 2: Additional fees
Attachment 3: A sample of the credential
Attachment 4:Analysis of the labour market need
Attachment 5: Job ads
If below those required, Attachment 6: Specific admission requirements
Attachment 7: Liability insurance for the campus
If applicable,Placement:

Attachment 8: A copy of the agreement between the placement host and the college with the verification of placement sites from employers to a number equal to 50% of the figure listed on the Maximum single class size, on employer/host letterhead

Attachment 9:The information/instruction/orientation package that will be given to the placement host
Attachment 10: Progress/attendance sheets to be completed by the host
Attachment 11: Skills Passport
Attachment 12: Liability insurance for the placement site
13-n Other materials (please specify)
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Based on the latest version of the reviewed documents, I find that the program is sufficient to meet subject-specific needs of the vocation.
Name of Assessor
Last name / First name / Middle initial
Telephone number / Email address
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