Canadian Survey on Disability (CSD)

Workplace training received by person with a disability, type

Workplace training received refers to a job-related training received by a person when provided or paid for by his or her employer or company during a period of time. Job-related training includes activities that are pursued for the development or upgrading of skills for use in present or future employment rather than personal interest or other non-employment-related reasons. Training activities includes courses and workshops not leading to a formal education credential, or activities (programs) provided in formal systems of education leading to a formal education credential, including primary-level and secondary-level education, and postsecondary education like university and college diplomas and degrees.

Person with disability refers to a person whose daily activities are limited according to a prescribed level of difficulty with particular tasks due to a long-term condition or health problem lasting, or expected to last, for a specific period of time.

The data for this variable are reported using the following classifications and/or lists:

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