Your experience is more valuable than you think!
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.
RAC is offered in all of our programs with some exceptions. Contact us to find out more !
What is RAC ?
The Ministry of Education believes that on-the-job training, personal experience and self directed learning 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 through your combined experience. It does not matter where or how you acquired your skills or knowledge, we want to validate that experience for you in the form of a diploma.
Who is RAC for ?
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.
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.
What is the process ?
- Call us at 450-680-3032 ext 4100 to help determine if RAC is for you !
- Complete the self assessment form and collect all required documents
- Register for RAC in person at our centre
- Meet with a content specialist and determine if you need further training or just assessments
- Acquire your diploma
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.
Where do I apply ?
Apply or get more information via our contact form and select RAC under subject options.
Registration information
In order to register for RAC you need to come IN-PERSON and bring ORIGINAL documents based on your profile below.
Note : We will only begin RAC process once a file is complete.
CDC PONT-VIAU
60, Lahaie Street
Laval (Qc) H7G 3A8
TEL: 450.680.3032 EXT 4100
CDC Pont-Viau
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- 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
- 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
- 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
- Birth certificate (if possible)
- Federal Study Permit
- Certificat de selection du Quebec (CSQ) with R8 status
- Notice of Decision from the Federal Government
- Diplomas and Transcripts
- 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
- Birth certificate (if possible)
- Valid Federal Work Permit
- Federal Study Permit
- Certificat d’Acceptation du Québec (CAQ) Refugee claimant form (Brown Paper)
- Medicare Card or Driver’s License
- 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