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Code 5711
DiplomaDVS
SectorBuildings and Public Works (07)
Number of credits60
Length of training900 hours
StatusProgram approved in 1998.
Educational organizations offering the program
Note(s)
This program is offered in French: 
5211 - Entretien général d'immeubles
  • Objectives and targeted professions
  • Admission conditions
  • Program content

Program objectives

To determine their suitability for the trade and the training process, maintain tools and equipment, manage a small warehouse, perform housekeeping tasks, perform minor general building maintenance operations, communicate in the workplace, harmonious integration into the school and work environments.

Targeted professions (find out more about a trade or an occupation on Québec.ca)

Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents (6733)

Job titles

building caretaker
building maintenance worker

Admission conditions

To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Persons holding an Secondary School Diploma (SSD) or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary Studies, or a post-secondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor’s degree
OR
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition of equivalent learning
OR
Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning

Specific conditions:
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their vocational training is to begin in a specific program of study, who hold a Training Certificate for a Semiskilled Trade (TCST), and who earned the required credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in Secondary Cycle One in general education in the youth sector or in Secondary II in general education in the adult sector
OR
Persons who are at least 15 years of age on September 30 of the current school year, who have attained vocational maturity and who have earned their Secondary II credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics are eligible for admission to a pilot project for concurrent admission. By means of concurrent admission with an integrated schedule, they will continue their vocational training and their general education in the youth sector to complete the Secondary III prerequisites they need to obtain their vocational training diploma. Authorization by the Ministère is required for the concurrent admission of a student in Secondary III

Functional prerequisites

This section identifies the modules or course codes for the actual programs of study in adult general education that are specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics. Functional prerequisites includes the successful completion of specific prerequisites as well as the general development test (TDG). When a DVS doesn't require specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a dash ( - ) is displayed in the appropriate cell. For programs that lead to an AVS, specific prerequisites and the TDG do not apply (N/A).

Specific prerequisites
Language of instructionSecond languageMathematics
AdultsYouthAdultsYouthAdultsYouth
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Program content

Code Statement of competency Hours Credits
936-201 To determine their suitability for the trade and the training process 15 1
936-212 To apply occupational health and safety rules 30 2
936-222 To maintain tools and equipment and manage a small warehouse 30 2
936-238 To perform housekeeping tasks 120 8
936-244 To perform minor general building maintenance operations 60 4
936-255 To perform simple carpentry maintenance and repair tasks 75 5
936-266 To troubleshoot simple building mechanics problems 90 6
936-274 To inspect and make minor repairs to electrical equipment 60 4
936-282 To communicate in the workplace 30 2
936-295 To perform plumbing and heating system maintenance operations 75 5
936-304 To perform ventilation and air conditioning system maintenance operations 60 4
936-312 To perform fire protection system maintenance operations 30 2
936-323 To interpret building plans 45 3
936-333 To use a microcomputer 45 3
936-343 To perform building administration tasks and implement an emergency plan 45 3
936-352 To use job search techniques 30 2
936-364 To enter the work force 60 4
900 60
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