RAC (Recognition of Acquired Competencies)
What is RAC (Recognition of Acquired Competencies) ?
Your experience is more valuable than you think! Click here to learn more!
The Ministry of Education believes that on-the-job training should count towards the granting of a diploma or attestation. Through our Recognition of Acquired Competencies Program, you can gain advanced standing in a diploma or attestation program because of the experience you bring to your studies.
During a RAC interview you will meet with a content specialist who will guide you through the process; review the career competencies you have developed, the objectives and competencies which are to be developed within a career program, and create an individualized study and assessment plan that will lead you to the successful completion of, and graduation from, a recognized vocational course of study.
Is RAC for you?
RAC is for adults who have significant experience in a specific field and wish to have this experience officially recognized. RAC is for you if you are motivated to update your skills, have years of working experience in one field, have had a variety of learning experiences, volunteer or substantial knowledge in a field. It is also for someone who has received training outside of Québec that is not currently recognized by the Ministry of Education. Check out our Computing Support candidate below!
WHY decide to proceed with RAC?
- Improve your working conditions
- Acquire a diploma to aspire to a new job
- Integrate more easily into the job market (persons outside Quebec or outside the rest of Canada)
- Qualify to meet the requirements of regulated trades.
- Take stock of the competencies you have acquired over the years for personal reasons.
REGISTRATION
In order to REGISTER for RAC you need to come IN-PERSON and bring the following ORIGINAL documents based on your profile.
*Important: We will only begin RAC process once a file is complete.
Born in Quebec
- Quebec birth certificate (long form only)
- Ministry of Education Transcript of marks or High School Diploma
- Medicare Card or Driver’s License
- S.I.N. number
- C.V.
- Self-Assessment forms completed
- Additional Training certificates according to trade
- Qualification Cards (Ex.ASP, PDSP, First Aid, others)
- Employment certificates, if required (letter, end of employment, etc.)
- Any other relevant document
Born in Canada (outside of Quebec)
- Provincial birth certificate
- Transcript of marks from high school (province issued) or High School Diploma (province issued)
- 3 consecutive years of notice of assessment tax forms or municipal tax forms (proving you have lived in Quebec for 3 out of the 5 most recent years)
- Medicare Card or Driver’s License
- S.I.N number
- C.V.
- Self-Assessment forms completed
- Additional Training certificates according to trade
- Qualification Cards (Ex.ASP, PDSP, First Aid, others)
- Employment certificates, if required (letter, end of employment, etc.)
- Any other relevant document
Born outside of CANADA
- Birth certificate (if possible)
- Étude Comparative (MIDI, if available)
- Diplomas and transcripts
- Permanent resident card (and paper) or Canadian citizenship card
- Certificat de selection du Quebec (CSQ) OR 3 consecutive years of notice of assessment tax forms or municipal tax forms (proving you have lived in Quebec for 3 out of the 5 most recent years)
- Medicare Card or Driver’s License
- S.I.N. number
- C.V.
- Self-Assessment forms completed
- Additional Training certificates according to trade
- Qualification Cards (Ex.ASP, PDSP, First Aid, others)
- Employment certificates, if required (letter, end of employment, etc.)
- Any other relevant document
Refugee Status
- Birth certificate (if possible)
- Federal Study Permit
- Certificat de selection du Quebec (CSQ) with R8 status
- Notice of Decision from the Federal Government
- Medicare Card and Driver’s License
- S.I.N. number
- C.V.
- Self-Assessment forms completed
- Additional Training certificates according to trade
- Qualification Cards (Ex.ASP, PDSP, First Aid, others)
- Employment certificates, if required (letter, end of employment, etc.)
- Any other relevant document
*Please contact the center directly at 450.680.3032 Ext 4105 should one of these profiles not apply to you.
CDC PONT-VIAU
60, Lahaie Street
Laval (Qc) H7G 3A8
TEL: 450.680.3032 EXT 4100
Please click here for directions
TESTIMONIALS RAC
More Testimonials
COMPUTING SUPPORT GRADUATE / RAC
My name is Mona Iordache. I have recently completed the RAC DEP Computing Support at CDC Pont Viau. It was a great experience, the whole team supported me every step of the way. I was able to proceed at my own pace, making the whole process more enjoyable and less stressful. Completing the process allowed me to continue on the path to a new career. I highly recommend this process to anyone on the path to further their career in the rewarding IT field. Many thanks to the team at CDC!
INSTITUTIONAL AND HOMECARE ASSISTANCE GRADUATE / RAC
My experienced in CDC Pont Viau is truly amazing. RAC for me is the best option for those individual who has work experienced and wanted to obtained a Diploma and for those who are presently working who has certain difficulty with their schedules. This program is designed for us because the exams and classes can be adjusted on your availability. The staff and teachers at CDC Pont Viau are very professionals. They inspires the students to do better on this field. Based on my experienced, Ms. Anna Maria and Ms. Marlen are not only a mentor that gives us knowledge, but an inspiration on pursuing this career on the next level. I am looking forward on going back to take an LPN or taking up Nursing next year after finishing my full time french language course.
Annabelle
RAC is available in, but not limited to, the following vocational programs:
- Accounting
- Secretarial Studies
- Computing Support
- School Daycare Educator
- Construction Business Management,
- Hotel Reception
- Institutional, and Home Care Assistance
- Carpentry
- Industrial Drafting
Please contact Anna to learn more
Tel: 450.680.3032 ext 4136
What is RAC (Recognition of Acquired Competencies) ?
Your experience is more valuable than you think! Click here to learn more!
The Ministry of Education believes that on-the-job training should count towards the granting of a diploma or attestation. Through our Recognition of Acquired Competencies Program, you can gain advanced standing in a diploma or attestation program because of the experience you bring to your studies.
During a RAC interview you will meet with a content specialist who will guide you through the process; review the career competencies you have developed, the objectives and competencies which are to be developed within a career program, and create an individualized study and assessment plan that will lead you to the successful completion of, and graduation from, a recognized vocational course of study.
Is RAC for you?
RAC is for adults who have significant experience in a specific field and wish to have this experience officially recognized. RAC is for you if you are motivated to update your skills, have years of working experience in one field, have had a variety of learning experiences, volunteer or substantial knowledge in a field. It is also for someone who has received training outside of Québec that is not currently recognized by the Ministry of Education. Check out our Computing Support candidate below!
WHY decide to proceed with RAC?
- Improve your working conditions
- Acquire a diploma to aspire to a new job
- Integrate more easily into the job market (persons outside Quebec or outside the rest of Canada)
- Qualify to meet the requirements of regulated trades.
- Take stock of the competencies you have acquired over the years for personal reasons.
REGISTRATION
In order to REGISTER for RAC you need to come IN-PERSON and bring the following ORIGINAL documents based on your profile.
*Important: We will only begin RAC process once a file is complete.
Born in Quebec
- Quebec birth certificate (long form only)
- Ministry of Education Transcript of marks or High School Diploma
- Medicare Card or Driver’s License
- S.I.N. number
- C.V.
- Self-Assessment forms completed
- Additional Training certificates according to trade
- Qualification Cards (Ex.ASP, PDSP, First Aid, others)
- Employment certificates, if required (letter, end of employment, etc.)
- Any other relevant document
Born in Canada (outside of Quebec)
- Provincial birth certificate
- Transcript of marks from high school (province issued) or High School Diploma (province issued)
- 3 consecutive years of notice of assessment tax forms or municipal tax forms (proving you have lived in Quebec for 3 out of the 5 most recent years)
- Medicare Card or Driver’s License
- S.I.N number
- C.V.
- Self-Assessment forms completed
- Additional Training certificates according to trade
- Qualification Cards (Ex.ASP, PDSP, First Aid, others)
- Employment certificates, if required (letter, end of employment, etc.)
- Any other relevant document
Born outside of CANADA
- Birth certificate (if possible)
- Étude Comparative (MIDI, if available)
- Diplomas and transcripts
- Permanent resident card (and paper) or Canadian citizenship card
- Certificat de selection du Quebec (CSQ) OR 3 consecutive years of notice of assessment tax forms or municipal tax forms (proving you have lived in Quebec for 3 out of the 5 most recent years)
- Medicare Card or Driver’s License
- S.I.N. number
- C.V.
- Self-Assessment forms completed
- Additional Training certificates according to trade
- Qualification Cards (Ex.ASP, PDSP, First Aid, others)
- Employment certificates, if required (letter, end of employment, etc.)
- Any other relevant document
Refugee Status
- Birth certificate (if possible)
- Federal Study Permit
- Certificat de selection du Quebec (CSQ) with R8 status
- Notice of Decision from the Federal Government
- Medicare Card and Driver’s License
- S.I.N. number
- C.V.
- Self-Assessment forms completed
- Additional Training certificates according to trade
- Qualification Cards (Ex.ASP, PDSP, First Aid, others)
- Employment certificates, if required (letter, end of employment, etc.)
- Any other relevant document
*Please contact the center directly at 450.680.3032 Ext 4105 should one of these profiles not apply to you.
CDC PONT-VIAU
60, Lahaie Street
Laval (Qc) H7G 3A8
TEL: 450.680.3032 EXT 4100
Please click here for directions
TESTIMONIALS RAC
More Testimonials
COMPUTING SUPPORT GRADUATE / RAC
My name is Mona Iordache. I have recently completed the RAC DEP Computing Support at CDC Pont Viau. It was a great experience, the whole team supported me every step of the way. I was able to proceed at my own pace, making the whole process more enjoyable and less stressful. Completing the process allowed me to continue on the path to a new career. I highly recommend this process to anyone on the path to further their career in the rewarding IT field. Many thanks to the team at CDC!
INSTITUTIONAL AND HOMECARE ASSISTANCE GRADUATE / RAC
My experienced in CDC Pont Viau is truly amazing. RAC for me is the best option for those individual who has work experienced and wanted to obtained a Diploma and for those who are presently working who has certain difficulty with their schedules. This program is designed for us because the exams and classes can be adjusted on your availability. The staff and teachers at CDC Pont Viau are very professionals. They inspires the students to do better on this field. Based on my experienced, Ms. Anna Maria and Ms. Marlen are not only a mentor that gives us knowledge, but an inspiration on pursuing this career on the next level. I am looking forward on going back to take an LPN or taking up Nursing next year after finishing my full time french language course.
Annabelle
RAC is available in, but not limited to, the following vocational programs:
- Accounting
- Secretarial Studies
- Computing Support
- School Daycare Educator
- Construction Business Management,
- Hotel Reception
- Institutional, and Home Care Assistance
- Carpentry
- Industrial Drafting
Please contact Anna to learn more
Tel: 450.680.3032 ext 4136