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CHOOSE NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE:

• Guaranteed transfer to university • Spend less for the same education • Earn job-ready skills • Learn in a supportive environment • Study with expert instructors • Enjoy state-of-the-art facilities • Succeed with small class sizes

UNIVERSITY TRANSFER

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BUSINESS

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TOURISM & HOSPITALITY

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FINE ARTS & DESIGN

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HEALTH

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COMMUNITY CARE

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TRADES & TECHNOLOGY

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UPGRADING

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SERVICES FOR STUDENTS

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QUESTIONS? Email questions@nic.bc.ca or call 1-800-715-0914 today.

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UNIVERSITY TRANSFER Explore your career options with NIC’s wide range of courses that transfer to universities across BC. With small class sizes, supportive instructors, and competitive tuition, you’ll be better prepared for university success.

DEVELOP YOUR ROBOTICS SKILLS, TEST THE SPEED OF SOUND, AND DESIGN SOLAR COOKERS IN NIC’S ENGINEERING CLASSROOMS. DISCOVER KEY CONCEPTS NEEDED TO MOVE SEAMLESSLY INTO SECOND-YEAR ENGINEERING AT UVIC AND UBC.

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2016 NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE VIEWBOOK

FREE PUBLIC EVENT

PUBLIC EVENT

COMMUNITY PRESENTATION

PUBLIC EVENT

North Island College presents Colin Angus, National Geographic’s

ADVENTURER OF THE YEAR

WRITE HERE Readers Series

Kim Bannerman

READS

3-Hour Fiction Contest Join other writers for the 3-Hour Fiction Contest, hosted by NIC. We’ll give you an element or two that must appear in the story – a problem, a plot device, or character type – then in only three hours, you create an original story to wow the judges.

Anyone can participate –

are you up to the challenge?

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Littlechild Join acclaimed Cumberland author Kim Bannerman as she officially releases Mark of the Magpie, her latest novel and the much-anticipated sequel to her 2011 Victorian murder mystery Bucket of Blood.

Immerse yourself in evening of gothic mystery staged in BC history as Bannerman reads from Mark of the Magpie: a tale of corruptions, bitter artistic rivalries, betrayal and clandestine affairs, where, in a shining seaside city of flowers and fine china, everyone has something to hide and nothing is quite what it seems.

What should my story be about?

Your story can be about anything, as long as it’s your own material and you can read it in less than five minutes.

Why read on stage?

Long before television, books, and movies were developed, people entertained each other by telling stories.

Share your work, connect with the audience, and instantly see how your words affect others!

Imagine traversing 3 continents, 2 oceans and 17 countries using only human power.

Colin Angus circumnavigated the globe using only human power, descended the world’s longest rivers, survived a harrowing cross-Atlantic trip in a rowboat, and learned to embrace adversity as an opportunity to grow and prosper. Join National Geographic’s 2007 Adventurer of the Year and bestselling author as he shares his incredible adventures and lessons learned en route.

Kim Bannerman is the author of four previous novels. Her short stories and poetry have appeared in publications across Europe, Australia, and North America.

Learn more about Kim Bannerman at www.kbannerman.com.

What’s in it for me?

7 – 9 pm | Sign-up for readers starts at 6:30 pm Zocalo Cafe | Corner 5th & Cliffe, Courtenay For more information contact Steve Schoenhoff at stephen.schoenhoff@nic.bc.ca

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Sunday,December October 19 1–4pm pm Sunday, 1st || 1–4 Wednesday, October 22, 7 pm Stan Hagen Theatre, Comox Valley Campus Open to everyone | Admission is free

For more information on this event or the Write Here Readers Series, contact Jolean Finnerty at 250-334-5000 ext 4017 | www.nic.bc.ca/events

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A cheering crowd and, if the judges pick your story, cash (and other) prizes!

Plus the winning story will be printed in the Island Word and on NIC’s website and Facebook page.

Comox Valley Valley Campus Campus || Tyee Tyee Hall Hall Rm Rm 114 114 Comox First Prize: Prize: a a FREE FREE Creative Creative Writing Writing Course Course at at NIC! NIC! First All participants department bookshelf.

All participants will will receive receiveaaprize prizefrom fromthe theEnglish English department bookshelf.

Registration isisby toto the North Island College Foundation Registration bydonation donation the North Island College Foundation Steve Schoenhoff Writing Scholarship Steve SchoenhoffCreative Creative Writing Scholarship For information call For informationor ortotoregister, register, call Steve Schoenhoff Steve Schoenhoff at at 250-334-5094 250-334-5094 th Registration Deadline: 18th 28 | 4:30 pm pm Registration Deadline:October November | 4:30

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STORY SLAM RULES

will open the evening with stories from his new book The Spirit Giggles Within

Wednesday, February 18, 7 pm Comox Valley Campus | Stan Hagen Theatre | Admission is free

Everyone Welcome For more information, contact Jolean Finnerty at 250-334-5000 ext 4017 | jolean.finnerty@nic.bc.ca

JOIN AN EVER-CHANGING LINE UP OF RENOWNED POETS, WRITERS, AND FILMMAKERS FOR READINGS, SCREENINGS, DISCUSSIONS, AND WRITING COMPETITIONS. VISIT WWW.NIC.BC.CA FOR AN UP-TO-DATE EVENT SCHEDULE.

UNIVERSITY TRANSFER AT NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE:

EXPLORE YOUR INTERESTS EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIPS SPEND LESS

EXPLORE ANCIENT CULTURES IN WITH NIC’S GREEK FIELD SCHOOL.

STUDENTS LEARN TO MAP EELGRASS IN THE COMOX ESTUARY, A NATIONALLY FUNDED BLUE CARBON PROJECT.

QUESTIONS? Email questions@nic.bc.ca, call 1-800-715-0914 or visit www.nic.bc.ca

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UNIVERSITY TRANSFER

LAURA GRIFFITH COCHRANE STARTED HER BIOLOGY DEGREE AT NIC AND GRADUATED DEBT-FREE INTO HER DREAM JOB AS THE UCLUELET AQUARIUM’S CURATOR.

PHILLIP JUREK IS STUDYING ENGLISH, MATH AND SCIENCES AT NIC. HE LIVES AT HOME RENT-FREE WHILE PREPARING FOR YEAR THREE AT UVIC

SPEND LESS FOR THE SAME DEGREE Save over $10,000 by taking your first year of courses at NIC and then transferring to university.

Estimated costs for one year of University Transfer (September to April) *

NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE

URBAN UNIVERSITY

$0 (Live at home)

$6,000

TUITION*

$2,795

$4,800

BOOKS & SUPPLIES*

$1,200

$1,700

$0 (Live at home)

$1,600

$1,600

$1,600

$280

$520

$5,875

$16,220

ACCOMMODATION

FOOD PERSONAL EXPENSES TRANSPORTATION

* Based on a course load of 10 university transfer courses per year.

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EXPLORE YOUR INTERESTS NIC’s discussion-friendly classes and dedicated faculty provide deep learning experiences to inform your academic choices and inspire your career.

NIC courses transfer to universities across BC. Discover: English & Languages • Academic Writing, Creative Writing, Literature Studies & more • Chinese • French • Spanish Math & Sciences • Biology • Chemistry • Engineering • Mathematics • Physics

Humanities • Anthropology • Criminology • Geography • History • Philosophy • Political Science • Psychology • Sociology • Women’s Studies For a full list of business, fine arts, social science courses and more visit: www.nic.bc.ca/courses

ANALYZE HUMAN SKULLS IN NIC’S FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY CLASSES.

EXPLORE INDIGENOUS AUTHORS IN ONE OF NIC’S MANY ACADEMIC ENGLISH AND CREATIVE WRITING COURSES.

DIG SOIL SAMPLES IN NIC’S PHYSICAL AND HUMAN GEOGRAPHY CLASSES.

TOUR CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND LEARN CRIME REDUCTION STRATEGIES WITH CRIMINOLOGY EXPERT GERI BEMISTER.

“Geri has been my biggest inspiration.

She’s a true professional who helped clear the fog to show me the avenues I could go with my education.”

Landon Walters Criminology diploma student

QUESTIONS? Email questions@nic.bc.ca, call 1-800-715-0914 or visit www.nic.bc.ca

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UNIVERSITY TRANSFER

START HERE GRADUATE THERE GUARANTEED Transfer seamlessly to university with our exclusive partnership agreements.

You’ll secure your seat at the start of your education, and receive full credit for your NIC coursework at university.

Guaranteed.

SYLVA FALK WAS ACCEPTED TO UBC MEDICAL SCHOOL IN 2014 AFTER STUDYING SCIENCES AT NIC AND UNBC.

UVic Dual Admission Take advantage of the best at NIC and UVic. Secure your seat at UVic while you’re in high school and take up to two years of classes at NIC. Develop university-level research and study skills in NIC’s discussion-friendly classes, pay less tuition, and access financial awards at both institutions.

Choose from seven UVic degrees: humanities, social science, computer science, science, engineering, child & youth care, or history in art.

UNIVERSITY TRANSFER COURSES (1 OR 2 YEARS) Areas of focus include business administration, computer science and information technology, English, fine arts, humanities, math & science and social sciences ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE Areas of focus include English, anthropology, criminology, First Nations, history, modern languages, North American studies, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology and women’s studies

 WWW.NIC.BC.CA/PROGRAM/DUAL_ADMISSION_UVIC

UVic Guaranteed Admission Be admitted to UVic based on your grades at NIC. Explore your interests at NIC knowing your admission to UVic is guaranteed, based on NIC rather than high school transcripts. NIC students with a 2.0 GPA (C average) or higher in at least 24 eligible NIC-UVic transfer credits (eight or more courses) are automatically admitted to select UVic programs.

Choose from five UVic degrees: humanities, social science, computer science, science or history in art.  WWW.NIC.BC.CA/PROGRAM/UVIC_GUARANTEED_TRANSFER

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE Areas of focus include biology, chemistry, physics and math VIU Dual Admission Earn your undergraduate degree close to home.

Study at NIC, VIU, or both as you get your Bachelor of Arts or Science degree close to home. We’ll process your transcripts and transfer your grades automatically.  WWW.NIC.BC.CA/PROGRAM/DUAL_ADMISSION_VIU

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“NIC shaped me as a learner. It molded me into an academic who strives for excellence and questions the world we live in; it has been instrumental to my success.”

Sylva Falk NIC science graduate accepted to UBC’s Northern Medical program in 2014.

NIC DUAL ADMISSION STUDENT MAX WATAMANIUK RECEIVED A $16,000 UVIC SCHOLARSHIP. HE CREDITS HIS INSTRUCTORS, DENNIS LIGHTFOOT AND JASON DIEMER, FOR SHOWING HIM HOW TO APPLY CLASSROOM LEARNING TO REAL LIFE SITUATIONS.

UNBC Dual Admission

Royal Roads Dual Admission

Graduate from one of Canada’s best small universities*.

Accelerate your learning with Royal Roads’ innovative programs.

Access a direct path into a four-year Bachelor of Science degree at UNBC and be eligible to apply for the Northern Medical Program in year three. Enjoy small class sizes and undergraduate research opportunities. *MacLean’s Magazine University Rankings 2014

Complete a designated two-year diploma or Associate degree at NIC, and move into year three of select degree programs.

Get the skills needed in today’s market in as little as three years.  WWW.NIC.BC.CA/PROGRAM/DUAL_ADMISSION_RRU

 WWW.NIC.BC.CA/PROGRAM/DUAL_ADMISSION_UNBC

University of Manitoba Student Mobility

Portland State Guaranteed Transfer

Earn credit for your military training and rank.

Canadian and American credentials, less tuition.

North Island College and University of Manitoba work together to give credit for your military training and rank and provide flexible learning opportunities for you and your family.

Achieve a 2.25 GPA or higher in a NIC Associate degree and Portland State University will guarantee your admission as a junior in PSU’s University Studies program. Major in business, engineering, urban studies, and more.

 WWW.NIC.BC.CA/UOFM

 WWW.NIC.BC.CA/PROGRAM/PSU

QUESTIONS? Email questions@nic.bc.ca, call 1-800-715-0914 or visit www.nic.bc.ca

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UNIVERSITY TRANSFER

BEFORE YOU START Apply now for dual admission

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

University Transfer Courses (Year 1)

DEGREE

GRADUATE STUDIES

University Transfer Courses (Year 2)

OR

UVic Guaranteed Admission to select programs

Decide later with options for guaranteed admission to UVic or general transfer to any university See page 6

General transfer to Bachelor of Arts degrees at UBC, SFU, VIU, and beyond Associate of Science Degree

General transfer to Bachelor of Arts degrees at UBC, VIU, and beyond

Criminology Diploma

OR Upgrade to complete high school level academic requirements at NIC if needed.

See page 48

Master’s and other graduate studies

Associate of Arts Degree

Dual admission to UVic, general transfer to UVic and UBC

Engineering Pathway

VIU Education Pathway (Year 1)

Master’s and other graduate studies

VIU Education Pathway (Year 2)

Dual admission to VIU, general transfer to Bachelor of Education at VIU

Programs at North Island College

Programs at other institutions

UNIVERSITY TRANSFER OPTIONS TRANSFER COURSES

CUSTOM TRANSFER PLANS

Explore your interests and discover a world of possibilities with over 20 study areas in arts, science, business, fine arts and more. Take as many or as few courses as you want for one or two years. Either way, you’ll earn transfer credit towards the bachelor degree of your choice.

NIC’s courses can be combined to create a custom transfer plan, helping you move seamlessly into the university or program of your choice. Concentrate your studies in one specific area or explore a variety of subjects to meet specific transfer requirements. Meet with an NIC educational advisor to develop a plan that’s right for you.

See page 5 for NIC course options.

UVIC ENGINEERING PATHWAY

VIU EDUCATION PATHWAY

Complete the first year of your engineering degree at NIC and transfer into year two at UVic.

Start your teaching degree at NIC and transfer to the Bachelor of Education program at VIU.

STARTS

Sep, Jan

Sep

Sep, Jan

LENGTH

1 or 2 years

1 year

1 year

TUITION

$280 approx / course

$3,820

$2,795 approx

CAMPUS & STUDY OPTIONS TRANSFER POSSIBILITIES

CV CR PA MW UC

ON LINE

• Dual Admission to UVic, UNBC, VIU, Royal Roads • Guaranteed Admission to UVic, U of M

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CV CR PA MW UC

ON LINE

• Dual Admission to UVic

• Dual Admission to VIU

• General transfer to UVic, UBC and more

• General transfer to VIU, SFU, UBC and more

Chem 12 C+, Eng 12 C, Math 12 C+, Phys 12 C+

Recommended: Eng 12 C, Math C (Principles 11, Applications 12, Foundations 11, Pre-Calculus 12)

• General transfer to UBC, and universities Canada-wide ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Each course has specific prerequisites which are posted online.

ICONS: CR Campbell River CV Comox Valley PA Port Alberni MW Mount Waddington UC Ucluelet 8

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ON LINE

Online or distance

COOP

Paid co-op term

INT ERN

Internship

STDY ABRD

Study abroad

BIOLOGY, WEST COAST STYLE Travel to Ucluelet to discover mussels, anemones and other invertebrates in rich tidepools and channels off BC’s West Coast. The experience brings your classroom learning to life and deepens your understanding of marine biology before you transfer to university.

NIC CREDENTIALS ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE

CRIMINOLOGY DIPLOMA

Keep your degree options open, save money, and graduate with a fully transferrable credential.

Explore anthropology, economics, English, First Nations studies, French, geography, history, philosophy and more.

Start your degree at NIC and receive two years (60 credits) of transfer credit toward any BC university.

A wide range of courses are available to meet prerequisites of medical, optometry, dentistry and veterinary programs across Canada. Focus on your area of interest, or explore biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and more. Start your degree at NIC and receive two years (60 credits) of transfer credit toward any BC university. See page 6 for areas of focus.

Gain insight into the justice system through correctional facility tours, mock trials and class discussion. Start your degree at NIC and receive two years (60 credits) of transfer credit toward many university degree programs, including a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology at either VIU or SFU.

STARTS

Sep, Jan

Sep, Jan

Sep, Jan

LENGTH

2 years

2 years

2 years

TUITION

$2,795 approx / year

$2,795 approx / year

$2,795 approx / year

CAMPUS & STUDY OPTIONS TRANSFER POSSIBILITIES

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

CV CR PA MW UC

ON LINE

CV CR PA MW UC

ON LINE

• Guaranteed Admission to UVic

• Guaranteed Admission to UVic

• Receive two full years of transfer credit at any BC university

• Receive two full years of transfer credit at any BC university

• General transfer to universities Canada-wide

• General transfer to universities Canada-wide

• Transfer into year three VIU Bachelor of Education

• Transfer into year three VIU Bachelor of Education

There are no formal admission requirements, each course has specific prerequisites which are posted online.

There are no formal admission requirements, each course has specific prerequisites which are posted online.

CV • Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology at either VIU or SFU • General transfer to universities Canada-wide

Eng 12 C, Math C (Principles 11, Applications 12, Foundations 11, Pre-Calculus 11)

QUESTIONS? Email questions@nic.bc.ca, call 1-800-715-0914 or visit www.nic.bc.ca

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BUSINESS Navigate the world of business with NIC’s broad curriculum, knowledgeable faculty, and work placement opportunities at home and abroad. Then, specialize your skills as you progress through NIC’s wide range of diploma and degree options.

KELSEY ANDERBERG’S STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCES IN POLAND AND HAWAII HELPED LAUNCH HER CAREER AS A COMMERCIAL BANKER IN THE COMOX VALLEY AND CAMPBELL RIVER.

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2016 NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE VIEWBOOK

SOLVE PROBLEMS AND CREATE GROWTH STRATEGIES FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN NIC’S ADVANCED TOPICS IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP COURSE (BUS-452), AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS IN NIC’S ACCOUNTING, MARKETING AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT DEGREES.

BUSINESS AT NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE:

CREATE CONNECTIONS EXPLORE BUSINESS SUPPORTIVE LEARNING “Instructor Nick Robinson was instrumental in my international exchanges to Poland and Hawaii. He is very active on the world scene.”

Kelsey Anderberg Business Administration degree graduate (Accounting) Commercial Banking Manager, CIBC

GET TO KNOW YOUR FUTURE EMPLOYER AND THE JOB MARKET WITH NIC’S ANNUAL CAREER FAIR.

QUESTIONS? Email questions@nic.bc.ca, call 1-800-715-0914 or visit www.nic.bc.ca

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BUSINESS

FIND YOUR COMMUNITY MORE THAN 100 BUSINESS DEGREE GRADUATES CREATE A NETWORK OF EMPLOYERS AND BUSINESS LEADERS ACROSS VANCOUVER ISLAND.

THE GLOBAL LEADERS OF TOMORROW PROGRAM PAIRS BUSINESS STUDENTS WITH MENTORS IN THE COMMUNITY FOR CAREER SUCCESS.

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JANICE BROWN TOOK NIC’S ONLINE OFFICE ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE AND RETRAINED FOR A REWARDING CAREER.

“With a business degree, the world’s your oyster. It gives you freedom to do all sorts of things. It’s very versatile. I think I was really lucky to find a human resources co-op. I remember after my first day, driving home, thinking, this job is going to change me. It’s going to stretch me. ” SHELDON FALK Business Administration degree student (General Management)

SHELDON FALK IS GAINING ACADEMIC CREDIT WHILE EXPLORING A CAREER IN BUSINESS THROUGH PAID WORK EXPERIENCE AT THE CAMPBELL RIVER IMMIGRANT WELCOME CENTRE WHERE HE IS LEARNING FIRST HAND HOW TO DRAFT HUMAN RESOURCE POLICIES.

QUESTIONS? Email questions@nic.bc.ca, call 1-800-715-0914 or visit www.nic.bc.ca

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BUSINESS

CERTIFICATE

DIPLOMA

DEGREE

GRADUATE STUDIES

Business Administration Certificate

BEFORE YOU START Upgrade to complete high school level academic requirements at NIC if needed

Business degrees at BC universities and beyond

Business Administration Diploma

Tourism & Hospitality Management Diploma (see pg 20) Master’s and MBA programs including VIU MBA/MScIB

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, General Management and Marketing options

CPA Exam

See page 48 Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, Accounting option

CPA professional program Business Administration Post Degree Diplomas

Any four-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution

Programs at North Island College

Programs at other institutions

Certification

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATE

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DIPLOMA

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE

Learn the fundamentals of accounting, marketing, economics, computer applications and business writing in a supportive environment. Flexible online or classroom-based delivery options allow you to explore the learning style that suits you best.

Explore career options in marketing, accounting or general management to determine the path that’s right for you.

Learn from top-notch faculty, connect with business leaders and prepare for great jobs locally and internationally with a range of co-op and applied learning opportunities.

Gain the business skills and education you need to succeed in small business or the global marketplace. Major in accounting, marketing or general management. Earn paid co-op work experience.

STARTS

Sep, Jan

Sep, Jan

Sep, Jan

LENGTH

1 year full time, options for part time

2 years full time, options for part time

4 years full time, options for part time

TUITION

$2,795 approx

$2,795 approx / year

$2,795 approx / year

CAMPUS & STUDY OPTIONS

CV

ON LINE

CV

STDY COOP ABRD

CV

STDY COOP ABRD

START WORKING

Entry-level opportunities in almost any industry, including administrative assistant positions in marketing, finance and human resources.

Depending on your specialization, careers range from office administration and accounting to marketing assistant and retail supervisor.

Management-level positions in public accounting, financial management, planning and business consulting.

KEEP LEARNING

One year credit toward NIC’s business diploma and degree programs.

Two years credit toward your business degree at NIC or at universities in BC and across Canada.

Apply to Master’s, MBA programs and professional CPA designations.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Eng 12 C+, Math (Foundations 11 C+, Principles 11 C, Applications 12 C, or PreCalculus 11 C)

Eng 12 C+, Math (Foundations 11 C+, Principles 11 C, Applications 12 C, or PreCalculus 11 C)

Eng 12 C+, Math (Foundations 11 C+, Principles 11 C, Applications 12 C, or Pre-Calculus 11 C)

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“Co-op gave me hands-on marketing and leadership skills.

The experience quickly turned into a permanent parttime position while I finished my degree.

Eventually, my co-op became my career.”

Lindsey Innes Business Administration degree graduate (Marketing) Events & Member Services Manager, Campbell River Chamber of Commerce GET THE CONFIDENCE YOU NEED TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS. YOU WILL DEVELOP YOUR CAREER GOALS, APPLY THEORY LEARNED IN CLASS AND NETWORK WITH FUTURE EMPLOYERS WITH NIC’S CO-OP AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS.

ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY (RGU) & NIC DOUBLE DEGREE

VIU MBA/MSCIB GUARANTEED ADMISSION

Travel to Scotland and earn two degrees. Study two years at NIC, transfer to RGU for third-year and return to NIC for a final year of study, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Management degree from RGU, Aberdeen, Scotland and a Bachelor of Business Administration from NIC.

Your NIC BBA degree or Post Degree diploma gives you guaranteed admission to the Master of Business Administration at Vancouver Island University. This dual British/Canadian program also earns you a Master of Science in International Business through the University of Hertfordshire.

Sep, Jan

Sep

4 years full time, options for part time

14 to 18 months

$2,795 approx / year*

See VIU website

*RGU tuition applies while studying in Scotland

CV

STDY COOP ABRD

Management-level positions in public accounting, financial management, planning and business consulting

VIU (Nanaimo, BC) Manager with a global mindset, leading organizations at regional, national and international levels.

Apply to Master’s, MBA programs and professional CPA designations.

Eng 12 C+, Math (Foundations 11 C+, Principles 11 C, Applications 12 C, or Pre-Calculus 11 C)

BBA or PDD in Business Administration, with a minimum GPA of 3.0; One year of work experience

EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS Applied Education From creating a marketing plan for a non-profit organization to working with local businesses to increase exposure, there are multiple opportunities to make employer connections while applying classroom learning to real-world business experience.

Global Leaders of Tomorrow Mentorship

ICONS: CR Campbell River CV Comox Valley PA Port Alberni MW Mount Waddington UC Ucluelet ON LINE

Online or distance

COOP

Paid co-op term

INT ERN

Internship

STDY ABRD

Study abroad

Forge strong connections with community business leaders. Work with a mentor to exchange knowledge and engage in dynamic discussions related to new business trends and developments taking place domestically and internationally.

Study Abroad Explore international exchange opportunities and make international connections in a supportive learning environment. Study in Scotland, Germany, Mexico, France, Poland or the US to earn international credentials while studying at NIC.

QUESTIONS? Email questions@nic.bc.ca, call 1-800-715-0914 or visit www.nic.bc.ca

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BUSINESS / POST DEGREE DIPLOMA

VIRTUAL COMPANIES; REAL-WORLD SUCCESS NIC’s Business Simulation course (BUS-293) is available to students in NIC’s business degree and diploma programs.

Each year, these students create virtual companies to compete in international competitions.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION POST DEGREE DIPLOMA Advance your undergraduate degree with a marketable business education in just one year. Specialize in: • accounting and finance • general management • international management • human resource management • marketing

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION POST DEGREE DIPLOMA, PRE-PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT

Specialize in Canadian and international global business management including trade, marketing, finance and economic systems. Develop cross-cultural skills studying with classmates from around the world.

Specialize in accounting with a focus on preparation for entry into the Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) certification program. Gain work experience through your internship.

STARTS

Sep, Jan

Sep, Jan

Sep, Jan

LENGTH

1 year full time

2 years full time including internship

2 years full time including internship

TUITION

$3,005 approx

$2,680 approx average / year

$2,575 approx average / year

CAMPUS & STUDY OPTIONS

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION POST DEGREE DIPLOMA, GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

CV

STDY COOP ABRD

CV

INT ERN

CV

INT ERN

START WORKING

Depending on your background and goals, careers include consulting, management or business ownership.

Diplomatic corps, college and university international offices, international development, oil and gas sector or small business owner.

Graduates may pursue a designation in accounting or other accounting opportunities in either public practice or industry, in Canada or internationally.

KEEP LEARNING

Master’s and MBA programs throughout BC and beyond.

Master’s and MBA programs throughout BC and beyond.

CPA professional program.

Master’s and MBA programs throughout BC and beyond.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree, Math (Foundations 11 C+, Principles 11 C, Applications 12 C, or Pre-Calculus 11 C)

Bachelor’s degree, Math (Foundations 11 C+, Principles 11 C, Applications 12 C, or Pre-Calculus 11 C)

Bachelor’s degree, Math (Foundations 11 C+, Principles 11 C,Applications 12 C, or Pre-Calculus 11 C)

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BUSINESS / APPLIED BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY

OFFICE ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE

ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE

OFFICE MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE

BEFORE YOU START Administrative Assistant Certificate Upgrade to complete high school level academic requirements at NIC if needed

Computing Accounting Assistant Certificate

Office Assistant I Certificate

Office Management Certificate Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate

See page 48 Medical Office Assistant Certificate

Programs at North Island College

OFFICE ASSISTANT I CERTIFICATE Explore a career in office administration while building skills valued in almost every type of business and industry— word processing, records management, keyboarding and more.

ASSISTANT CERTIFICATES Develop new skills to advance your career with flexible and supportive online classes designed to give you specialized skills in one of four focus areas: • administrative assistant computing

OFFICE MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE Gain the business education needed to advance into supervisory positions. Develop valuable technical, interpersonal and leadership skills.

• accounting assistant • legal administrative assistant • medical office assistant

STARTS

Continuous

Continuous

Sep, Jan

LENGTH

10 months online, part time available

10 months online, part time available

30 weeks part time

TUITION

$1,540 approx

$1,260 - $1630 approx

$1,680 approx

CAMPUS & STUDY OPTIONS

ON LINE

ON LINE

ON LINE

START WORKING

Office support positions in a variety of organizations, including accounting, education, real estate and hospitality.

Advance your career to the next level with administrative support positions in accounting, real estate, bookkeeping, payroll support, law, government offices, medical offices and hospitals.

Opportunities build on your prior work experience, but may include positions such as human resources manager, office manager, executive assistant or business owner.

KEEP LEARNING

Qualify for entry into the Computing Accounting, Medical Office, Legal Administrative and Administrative Assistant programs.

Advance your skills to the next level with an Office Management Certificate

Continue your studies. Begin a Business Administration diploma, specializing in general management, marketing or accounting.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Eng 12 C, Math C (A&W 10, Essentials 10, or Foundations 10)

Office Assistant I certificate, keyboarding 40 wpm

Eng 12 C, work experience, or completion of an Applied Business Technology specialty certificate

QUESTIONS? Email questions@nic.bc.ca, call 1-800-715-0914 or visit www.nic.bc.ca

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TOURISM & HOSPITALITY Organize wine festivals and tourism events, travel to top resorts, spend a semester overseas and get to know the industry with paid work experience, here and around the world.

STUDENTS GRADUATE INTO CAREERS AT LUXURIOUS RESORTS, SUCH AS THE PRESTIGIOUS SONORA RESORT.

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PHOTO: GREG SHEA DISCOVER THE WEST COAST WITH ADVENTURE GUIDING INSTRUCTOR DAVID PINEL. THE CANADIAN TOURISM COMMISSION RECENTLY NAMED A VACATION PACKAGE OFFERED BY PINEL’S COMPANY, WEST COAST EXPEDITIONS, ONE OF CANADA’S TOP SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES.

TOURISM & HOSPITALITY AT NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE:

TRAVEL & LEARN APPLY YOUR SKILLS PAID INTERNSHIPS

IN 2015, STUDENTS ORGANIZED A TRIP TO CUBA, TO LEARN ABOUT GLOBAL TOURISM OPERATIONS.

LEARN FROM THE BEST AT DISNEY WORLD, ONE OF MANY PAID CO-OP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE AT NIC.

NIC STUDENTS HOST HIGHLY ANTICIPATED FESTIVALS AND TOURISM EVENTS, SHOWCASING THEIR SKILLS AND IMPRESSING INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS.

QUESTIONS? Email questions@nic.bc.ca, call 1-800-715-0914 or visit www.nic.bc.ca

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TOURISM & HOSPITALITY

CERTIFICATE

DIPLOMA

DEGREE

GRADUATE STUDIES

Adventure Guiding Certificate BEFORE YOU START Upgrade to complete high school level academic requirements at NIC if needed

Tourism & Hospitality Management Certificate Tourism & Hospitality Management Diploma

Tourism management degrees in BC and beyond Global Tourism & Hospitality Management Advanced Certificate Global Tourism & Hospitality Management Advanced Diploma

See page 48

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (see pg 14) Dual Admission Tourism & Hospitality Management Diploma

BA in International Management at Royal Roads (see pg 7)

Programs at North Island College

Programs at other institutions

ADVENTURE GUIDING CERTIFICATE

TOURISM & HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE

TOURISM & HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA

Qualify as a guide in BC’s growing adventure tourism industry. Develop field skills such as sea kayaking, sailing, mountaineering, ski touring, interpretation, leadership, wilderness first aid, navigation and more.

Learn industry-specific skills required in tourism sectors such as accommodation, food and beverage, adventure tourism and recreation, events and conferences, transportation, attractions and travel trade.

Blend a solid business education with tourism industry knowledge.

Choose between four diploma specialties including hospitality, sustainable tourism, hospitality & sustainable tourism and adventure guiding.

STARTS

Sep

Sep, Jan

Sep, Jan

LENGTH

8 months full time

8 months full time, part time available

2 years full time, part time available

TUITION

$8,615 approx

$2,890 approx

$3,215 approx average / year

CAMPUS & STUDY OPTIONS

CV

CV

CV

START WORKING

Entry-level leadership and guiding positions with sea kayaking companies, coastal resorts, whale and wildlife tour operators, outdoor centres, youth wilderness camps and interpretive centres.

Launch a career in restaurants, hotels, resorts, event planning, conferences, fine dining or expand your earlier experience to more of a management level position.

Tourism services including hotels, ski and golf resorts, restaurants, adventure companies, interpretive centres, parks, and the travel trade, or operate your own tourism business.

KEEP LEARNING

Earn credit toward NIC’s Tourism and Hospitality Management diploma with university transfer and business degree bridging options.

Earn credit towards the Tourism and Hospitality Management diploma.

Earn credit towards tourism and business degrees BC-wide, including NIC’s Bachelor of Business Administration degree.

Or, apply for Royal Roads Dual Admission at NIC and earn a Bachelor of Arts in International Hotel Management from RRU.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Eng 12 C, Math (Pre-Calculus 11 or Principles 11, or Foundations 11 C, or Applications 11 C)

Eng 12 C, Math (Pre-Calculus 11, or Principles 11, or Foundations 11 C, or Applications 11 C)

Eng 12 C, Math (Pre-Calculus 11 or Principles 11, or Foundations 11 C, or Applications 11 C)

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STDY COOP ABRD

”After completing my tourism diploma I realized that with two more years of study I could graduate with a business degree and go on exchange in Germany.”

Paresa Habibi Business Administration degree graduate (Marketing) PARESA HABIBI GAINED NEW PERSPECTIVES ON INTERNATIONAL TOURISM BY WORKING AND STUDYING IN BC’S INTERIOR, HAWAII, AND GERMANY AS PART OF HER STUDIES AT NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE.

GLOBAL TOURISM & HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT ADVANCED CERTIFICATE

GLOBAL TOURISM & HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT ADVANCED DIPLOMA

Gain management skills for a career in international tourism.

Advance your degree or diploma with post-graduate study of accounting, marketing, events management and more.

Launch a career in international tourism by combining postgraduate study of business with valuable workplace experience.

Choose between hospitality or sustainable tourism.

Sep, Jan

Sep, Jan

8 months full time, part time available

2 years including internship, part time available

$2,865 approx

$2,820 approx average / year

CV

CV

Hotel and restaurant general management, human resources management, sales and marketing management, convention services management, hotel revenue and financial management.

Domestic and international careers ranging from agritourism to management in resorts, hotels, restaurants and other special interest tourism operations.

Receive credit towards the Global Tourism and Hospitality Management Advanced Diploma, or apply for NIC’s Bachelor of Business Administration degree.

Earn credit towards business and tourism and hospitality degree programs in BC, Canada or abroad, including NIC’s Bachelor of Business Administration degree.

Two year diploma or three year degree, Eng 12 C, Math (Pre-Calculus 11 C or Principles 11 C, or Foundations 11 C+, or Applications 11 C)

Two year diploma or Three year degree, Eng 12 C, Math (Pre-Calculus 11 or Principles 11, or Foundations 11 C, or Applications 11 C)

INT STDY ERN ABRD

CO-OP EDUCATION

ICONS: COOP

CR Campbell River

Multiply your career opportunities before you graduate!

PA Port Alberni

Earn while you learn

MW Mount Waddington

Every year, NIC co-op students earn academic credit and paid professional experience while networking with industry. They often get great jobs faster and start at higher salaries than their peers upon graduation.

UC Ucluelet

CV Comox Valley

ON LINE

Online or distance

COOP

Paid co-op term

INT ERN

Internship

STDY ABRD

Study abroad

World-wide experience Co-op opportunities are offered locally and in Victoria, Tofino, Whistler, Banff, and at Disney World, Florida. Wherever you choose to work, you’ll develop industry-relevant skills and broadened career options with the support of NIC.  WWW.NIC.BC.CA/COOP

QUESTIONS? Email questions@nic.bc.ca, call 1-800-715-0914 or visit www.nic.bc.ca

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TOURISM & HOSPITALITY

FOUNDATION

APPRENTICESHIP

JOURNEY PERSON

BEFORE YOU START Upgrade to complete high school level academic requirements at NIC if needed

400 hrs of industry experience Professional Cook 1 (PC1)

760 hrs of industry experience

Professional Cook 2 (PC2)

Interprovincial 3,000 hrs of (Red Seal) work experience certifi cation

Professional Cook 3 (PC3)

Line cook, chef de partie, sous chef, executive chef, restaurant owner, instructor, and much more

See page 48

Business or hospitality degrees in BC and beyond

Programs at North Island College

Programs at other institutions

Certification or work experience

PROFESSIONAL COOK 1, 2 & 3 (CULINARY ARTS) Become a skilled, qualified culinary professional at NIC. You’ll begin at Professional Cook 1 (PC1) as a registered apprentice, qualify for work and apprenticeship credit during the program, and finish after Professional Cook 3 (PC3) as a culinary professional ready to write your Red Seal exam.

STARTS

Sep, Jan

LENGTH

PC1 = 28 weeks full time PC2 = 14 weeks full time PC3 = 6 weeks full time

TUITION

PC1 = $2,175 PC2 = $935 PC3 = $625

CAMPUS & STUDY OPTIONS

CR PA

START WORKING

Depending on your goals and abilities, careers range from bakers to sous chefs with bistros, hotels, spa and destination resorts, extended care facilities, Canadian Forces and more.

KEEP LEARNING

Interprovincial (Red Seal) certification.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

NIC Culinary Arts Assessment, Food Safe Level 1

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WHILE STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL TINA TANG FINISHED HER FIRST LEVEL OF PROFESSIONAL COOK TRAINING THROUGH NIC’S ACE-IT PROGRAM. TINA IS NOW A NATIONAL PRIZE-WINNING CHEF DE PARTIE, AT A TOP OKANAGAN RESTAURANT AND WINERY.

“There are not enough students for jobs out there.”

Christine Lilyholm Chef, Instructor NIC Professional Cook programs

NIC PROFESSIONAL COOK INSTRUCTOR CHEF CHRISTINE LILYHOLM SHARES HER TALENT FOR COOKING WITH CHEFS ACROSS CANADA.

NIC INSTRUCTOR CRAFTS NATIONAL CURRICULUM Christine Lilyholm knows what it takes to be a master chef. The professional cook instructor at North Island College is helping shape curriculum for cooks across Canada.

the province will need 10,200 cooks by 2022.

The Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council recently selected her to review the National Occupancy Standards for the emerit Line Cook program, an Ottawa-based online training program.

The Ottawa experience confirmed her belief in NIC’s programs which, along with local students’ passion for food, creates a perfect recipe for student success.

“We are very fortunate to have Chef Lilyholm providing instruction at NIC,” said Cheryl O’Connell, NIC’s Dean of Trades and Technology. “She brings a wealth of industry knowledge, instructional expertise and passion for the culinary profession.”

The program is being updated to meet increasing national demand for cooks. In BC alone, the provincial government estimates

“There are not enough students for jobs out there,” Lilyholm says.

“You’ve got to have passion, love food and love what you do,” she says.

Lilyholm spices those ingredients with a willingness to learn, understanding, and the ability to work hard and bakes it into NIC’s Professional Cook program, where she sets the table with real world experience and – voila – serves up chefs.

“I always remind people TV is not real life,” she says. “Students think they’re going to become the next Iron Chef but you need to work to get on top of that ladder.”

Lilyholm should know. Her career began in 1993 in Manitoba. She began her apprenticeship in Victoria and worked up and down the Island. After a decade in the industry, she began to teach, beginning her current NIC position in 2004.

She has since trained 170 rising chefs in three levels of professional cook training at NIC’s Campbell River campus including more than a dozen students competing regionally and provincially.

Find out more: www.nic.bc.ca/tourism

To her, the road to a professional chef’s career is not exactly as advertised.

QUESTIONS? Email questions@nic.bc.ca, call 1-800-715-0914 or visit www.nic.bc.ca

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FINE ARTS & DESIGN Explore printmaking, painting, digital visual arts, ceramics, and more in NIC’s well-equipped fi ne arts studios.

Develop the individuality, creativity, and critical thinking skills to further your career as an artist or transfer to degree programs across Canada.

DESIGN WORKS OF ART WITH NIC’S WIDE RANGE OF SPECIALTY SCREEN PRINTING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING A TEXTILE LAB AND A LARGE FORMAT PARALLEL SCREEN PRINTING PRESS. NIC IS ONE OF FEW COLLEGES TO GIVE STUDENTS ACCESS TO THIS CALIBRE OF EQUIPMENT.

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SHOWCASE YOUR WORK IN STUDENT-RUN GALLERY SHOWS AT NIC’S SHADBOLT STUDIO, A 7,520 SQ. FOOT SPACE WITH SEPARATE CERAMICS, PAINTING AND SCULPTURE STUDIOS.

FINE ARTS & DESIGN AT NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE:

INSPIRING FACILITIES EXPERT INSTRUCTORS DEGREE PATHWAYS

ENGAGE IN CONVERSATION WITH CREATIVE STUDENTS AND EXPERT INSTRUCTORS AT NIC.

LOOPHOLE, BY SARAH BERGERON IN CHARCOAL AND CARBON PAPER TRANSFER

QUESTIONS? Email questions@nic.bc.ca, call 1-800-715-0914 or visit www.nic.bc.ca

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FINE ARTS & DESIGN

CERTIFICATE

DIPLOMA

ADVANCED DIPLOMA/ DEGREE

GRADUATE STUDIES

BEFORE YOU START Fine Arts Diploma

Upgrade to complete high school level academic requirements at NIC if needed See page 48

Master’s programs

General transfer including Emily Carr University of Arts + Design

Professional Potter Advanced Diploma Metal Jewellery Design Certificate Fine Arts diploma courses may be taken on their own for general interest

Programs at North Island College

FINE ARTS DIPLOMA Experiment, discover and explore your artistic expression through a broad range of mediums, from photography and digital visual art to sculpture and ceramics.

Develop problem solving and critical thinking abilities.

Programs at other institutions

PROFESSIONAL POTTER ADVANCED DIPLOMA

METAL JEWELLERY DESIGN CERTIFICATE

Develop advanced-level design skills and production techniques, plus the business education you’ll need to market your work effectively. Progressively develop design and production skills, while integrating technical knowledge of clays, glazes, and firing processes.

Gain the technical skills and industry knowledge needed to conceptualize and create metal jewellery. Explore a wide range of topics and apply professional techniques through extensive hands-on studio practice.

STARTS

Sep

TBD

Sep

LENGTH

2 years full time

10 months full time

32 weeks full time

TUITION

$2,795 approx / year

$9,555 approx

$5,310 approx

CAMPUS & STUDY OPTIONS

CV

CV

CR

START WORKING

Entry-level positions in painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking or ceramics, graphic design, animation, illustration, theatre or set design, video, or film.

Practicing professional potter with your own workshop based business.

Employment opportunities in the retail jewellery industry, at festivals, fairs, art galleries, or in your own studio.

KEEP LEARNING

Transfer to degree programs in BC and across Canada, including Emily Carr University of Art + Design.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Eng 12 C+, portfolio, admissions essay

Two year Fine Arts Diploma or BFA with ceramics component, portfolio, 300-word statement

Eng 10 C, minimum age 19

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“I love what I do.

There’s a real place for creative problem solving, critical thinking and design in so many careers.

When I look at my time at NIC, I know studying fine arts is worth it.”

Sylwia Gustyn NIC Fine Arts diploma graduate

A WORLD OF POSSIBILITY Develop your craft in NIC’s well-equipped facilities, knowing your admission is guaranteed in UVic’s Bachelor of Arts (or Fine Arts) and Emily Carr University of Art + Design’s Bachelor of Fine Arts.

Each degree pathway has its own unique deadlines, GPA requirements, portfolio requirements, course prerequisites, and transfer requirements. To explore your options, book an appointment with an NIC educational advisor at 1-800-715-0914.  WWW.NIC.BC.CA/FINEARTS

SYLWIA GUSTYN CURATED GALLERY SHOWS AS PART OF HER NIC STUDIES. SHE RECEIVED THE GOVERNOR GENERAL’S ACADEMIC MEDAL FOR HIGHEST MARKS IN EMILY CARR’S BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS DEGREE PROGRAM, WHICH SHE COMPLETED WHILE STUDYING AT NIC.

QUESTIONS? Email questions@nic.bc.ca, call 1-800-715-0914 or visit www.nic.bc.ca

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FINE ARTS & DESIGN / INTERACTIVE MEDIA CERTIFICATE

DIPLOMA

ADVANCED DIPLOMA / DEGREE / PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

Web Design Certificate BEFORE YOU START Upgrade to complete high school level academic requirements at NIC if needed See page 48

Mobile Application Development Certificate Web & Mobile Application Development Diploma

Communication Design Diploma

Advanced Communication Design Diploma

Transfer to BA, Major in Graphic Design at VIU

Programs at North Island College

WEB DESIGN CERTIFICATE Get your web design career started in just eight months.

Learn the fundamentals of effective design, web tools and graphics, basic marketing or business fundamentals and more.

Programs at other institutions

MOBILE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE

WEB & MOBILE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT DIPLOMA

Advance your programming skills for the mobile applications industry. Learn the fundamentals of application development for smartphones, tablets and web.

Develop skills in programming, design, development, and project management. Acquire business and marketing skills and gain applied experience through workplace practicums.

STARTS

Sep

Sep

Sep

LENGTH

8 months full time

8 months full time

2 years full time

TUITION

$2,795 approx

$2,795 approx

$2,900 approx average / year

CAMPUS & STUDY OPTIONS

CV

CV

CV

START WORKING

Work as a freelance/ corporate web designer, database tech or front-end web developer.

Qualify to work as a mobile and web applications developer, mobile prototyper or front-end web designer/developer.

Find employment as a web and mobile applications designer/ developer, mobile prototyper web designer, e-commerce site developer or webmaster.

KEEP LEARNING

Earn credit toward the Web & Mobile Application Development diploma.

Earn credit toward the Web and Mobile Application Development diploma.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Eng 12 C

Eng 12 C

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Eng 12 C

BUILD YOUR PORTFOLIO NIC interactive media student Jen Gilecki created a strong brand for a fictional surf shop, Against the Grain. She designed the logo, stationery, business cards, a website homepage, advertisement and more for NIC’s Communication Design 1 course (IMG-105). Gilecki is a freelance designer for multiple companies on Vancouver Island.

Designed by Jen Gilecki, jengilecki.ca

COMMUNICATION DESIGN DIPLOMA Design visually and commercially effective print and online communications. Acquire business and marketing skills and gain applied experience through workplace practicums.

Sep 2 years full time

ADVANCED COMMUNICATION & INTERACTIVE DESIGN DIPLOMA Keep pace with industry advances and manage a high level of client communication needs in print and online— with a strong combination of design and programming abilities.

Sep 3 years full time

$2,795 approx / year

$2,865 approx average / year

CV

CV

Work as a book and editorial designer, graphic designer, web designer or digital artist.

Work as a graphic designer, web developer, web consultant, multimedia project coordinator, e-commerce site designer, web and mobile applications developer or mobile prototyper.

Earn credit toward the Advanced Communication Design diploma, or transfer to VIU’s BA, Major in Graphic Design.

Graduates are eligible for membership with the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada.

Eng 12 C

Eng 12 C

INTERACTIVE & IN DEMAND

ICONS: CR Campbell River

Pair your love of technology with your passion for design with interactive media at NIC.

PA Port Alberni

Experience counts

MW Mount Waddington

Interactive media students are highly sought after in the community. Optional work terms allow you to make professional connections and understand real-world working conditions before graduation.

CV Comox Valley

UC Ucluelet ON LINE

Online or distance

COOP

Paid co-op term

INT ERN

Internship

STDY ABRD

Study abroad

Wide-ranging skills NIC students learn a wide range of design and development skills.

Whether you want to work on the web or design print publications, you’ll get the skills and experience you need to advance your career.  WWW.NIC.BC.CA/FINEARTS

QUESTIONS? Email questions@nic.bc.ca, call 1-800-715-0914 or visit www.nic.bc.ca

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HEALTH NIC’s graduates are nationally recognized and highly sought after for their leadership, practical skills and cultural knowledge, developed through NIC’s strong nursing network and community work placement opportunities. Join us!

DAWN TISDALE IS THE PRESIDENT OF THE CANADIAN NURSING STUDENT ASSOCIATION (CNSA), THE VOICE OF NEARLY 30,000 STUDENT NURSES ACROSS CANADA. TISDALE AND FELLOW NIC NURSING STUDENTS HOSTED THE 2015 CNSA WESTERN / PRAIRIE REGIONAL CONFERENCE.

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DEVELOP YOUR CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS IN NIC’S SIM LAB, FEATURING PROGRAMMABLE MANIKINS DESIGNED TO SIMULATE VOCAL RESPONSES.

HEALTH CARE AT NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE:

PROFESSIONALLY RECOGNIZED COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES

NIC WORKS CLOSELY WITH COMMUNITY HEALTH AGENCIES AND HOSPITALS TO GIVE STUDENTS THE CONFIDENCE AND SKILLS TO SUCCEED.

LEARN FIRST NATIONS’ PERSPECTIVES ON HEALTH AS YOU TRAVEL TO REMOTE COMMUNITIES ON THE BC COAST WITH NIC’S ELDER-IN-RESIDENCE DR. EVELYN VOYAGEUR, A RECIPIENT OF HEALTH CANADA’S AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN NURSING.

QUESTIONS? Email questions@nic.bc.ca, call 1-800-715-0914 or visit www.nic.bc.ca

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HEALTH

CERTIFICATE

BEFORE YOU START Upgrade to complete high school level academic requirements at NIC if needed

DIPLOMA

DEGREE

GRADUATE STUDIES

Health Care Assistant Certificate

Hospital Unit Clerk Certificate Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Exam Practical Nursing Diploma

NCLEX-RN Exam

See page 48 Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree, Vancouver Island University

Programs at North Island College

Programs at other institutions

Certification

HOSPITAL UNIT CLERK CERTIFICATE

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE *

ACTIVITY ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE

Contact an Aboriginal advisor for more information at 1-800-715-0914.

Prepare for a dynamic career as a hospital unit clerk. Gain practical skills through class projects and workplace practicums that offer applied training in medical terminology and transcription, hospital organization and administrative support.

Develop professional competencies recognized in health care facilities provincewide. NIC’s specialized training will prepare you for a rewarding career providing front-line care in the diverse and complex needs of our senior community.

Develop specialized skills to help the senior community engage in an active lifestyle. Learn from well-respected experts in therapeutic recreation while expanding your qualifications to work in health care.

STARTS

Sep

Jan, Aug in CV, Sep in PA

Sep

LENGTH

8 months full time

27 weeks in CV, 36 weeks in PA

4 months part time

TUITION

$4,310 approx

$2,795 approx

$2,445 approx

* These programs have priority admission for Aboriginal applicants.

CAMPUS & STUDY OPTIONS START WORKING

CR Qualify for front-line positions in hospitals, medical offices, and care facilities.

KEEP LEARNING

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

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Master’s programs

CV PA Health care assistance in adult day programs, multi-level residential care facilities, home support agencies, assisted living, or group homes.

CV Lead group activities and programs in a variety of settings, such as intermediate care facilities, assisted living settings, and adult day programs.

Expand career opportunities with NIC’s Activity Assistant Certificate Grade 12 graduation including Eng 12, keyboarding 50 wpm, computer skills

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Eng 11 C+

Health Care Assistant certificate, or Home Support/ Resident Care Attendant, and current CPR C, completed immunization form, Food Safe Level I, criminal record check.

EXPLORE HEALTH WORLDWIDE NIC’s nursing and human services students travel to places such as Nepal as part of the Global Learning Initiative.

This student-led group brings their knowledge and awareness of global issues back to the community.

PRACTICAL NURSING DIPLOMA * Acquire the professional practice requirements to become a Licensed Practical Nurse in BC. Gain essential skills through hands-on practicums and integrated learning experiences that ensure your success in today’s fast-paced health care industry.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING DEGREE, VANCOUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY * Acquire the professional practice requirements to write the NCLEX-RN examination. Learn to engage in lifelong learning and support your professional nursing practice across the health sector in a variety of settings.

Oct 2015 in PA Oct 2016 in CR

Sep

2 years full time

4 years full time

$5,025 approx average / year

$3,530 approx average / year

CR PA

CV

STDY ABRD

Work as a practical nurse in acute care, complex or residential care, and community settings.

Work as a registered nurse in hospitals, residential care facilities, community health and many other practice agencies.

Continue into Term 4 of NIC’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Apply for graduate studies or advanced Specialty Certificates

Eng 12 C+ or Comm 12 B+, Bio 12 C, Math C (Principles 11, Applications 12, A&W 12, Foundations 11, or Pre-Calculus 11)

Eng 12 C+, Bio 12 C+, Chem 11 C+, Math C+ (Principles 11, Applications 12, Foundations 12, or Pre-Calculus 11), completion of Admission Questionnaire

WHY NIC? Global opportunities Learn about health practices and contexts around the world through our Global Learning Initiative, which provides global health care opportunities in countries such as Nepal.

Belong to a dynamic, caring community As a nursing student you can participate in student activities and groups which make a positive contribution to health-related issues. Students will participate in practice placements in both urban and rural settings, gaining experience in a range of nursing environments.

ICONS: CR Campbell River CV Comox Valley PA Port Alberni MW Mount Waddington UC Ucluelet ON LINE

Online or distance

COOP

Paid co-op term

INT ERN

Internship

STDY ABRD

Study abroad

Quality education trusted by employers NIC works closely with local health care providers and leaders to ensure our graduates are exceptionally skilled, confident practitioners ready to contribute to a changing health care environment.

QUESTIONS? Email questions@nic.bc.ca, call 1-800-715-0914 or visit www.nic.bc.ca

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COMMUNITY CARE Balance work, family and school at NIC while you gain the practical experience and employer connections to care for children, students and adults in BC.

SOCIAL SERVICE GRADUATE RUDI-LEE CANIL WORKED WITH ABORIGINAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN HER PRACTICE EXPERIENCE COURSES, BEFORE MOVING ON TO A BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK AT CARLTON UNIVERSITY IN OTTAWA.

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CERTIFICATE

DIPLOMA

DEGREE

Animal Care Aide Certificate BEFORE YOU START Early Childhood Care & Education Certificate

Upgrade to complete high school level academic requirements at NIC if needed

Early Childhood Care & Education Diploma

Bachelor of Child and Youth Care

Social Service Diploma

Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Child and Youth Care

See page 48

Educational Assistant / Community Support Assistant Certificates

Human Services Diploma

Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Child and Youth Care

Programs at North Island College

Programs at other institutions

ANIMAL CARE AIDE CERTIFICATE

EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE & EDUCATION CERTIFICATE *

EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE & EDUCATION DIPLOMA

Provide valued support caring for animals in veterinary hospitals, animal shelters, and kennels. Field trips and applied learning build your practical experience.

Make a difference in the lives of young children by providing quality care and education for healthy early development.

Education theory and extensive practicums provide the first steps toward your Certificate to Practice in BC.

Advance your career and expand your knowledge in the field of early childhood education.

Specialize your skills towards your certification for work with infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, or both.

STARTS

Oct

Sep

Continuous Entry

LENGTH

30 weeks part time

10 months full time

3 years part time

TUITION

$2,195 approx

$3,105 approx

$280 - $375 approx per course

CAMPUS & STUDY OPTIONS

CV

START WORKING

Entry-level opportunities at veterinary hospitals, animal recovery shelters, pet stores, zoos, game farms, kennels, grooming businesses and large animal farms.

* This program has priority admission for Aboriginal applicants.

Contact an Aboriginal advisor for more information at 1-800-715-0914.

CV PA

KEEP LEARNING

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Eng 11 C, Math C (Principles 11, Applications 11, Intro 11, Foundations 11, A&W 11, Trades 11 or Consumer 11)

CV CR PA MW

Work as an early childhood educator in preschools, day cares, and out of school care programs; facilitate community programs such as Strong Start, or work as a nanny, au pair or resort/ cruise children’s activity programmer.

Opportunities range from infant and toddler care (including developmental supports) to supporting children and their families in the community, to program supervision, administration and centre ownership.

Earn credit toward the Early Childhood Care and Education diploma.

Earn transfer credit towards child and youth care degree programs province-wide.

Eng 12 C

Early Childhood Care & Education certificate

ICONS: CR Campbell River CV Comox Valley PA Port Alberni MW Mount Waddington UC Ucluelet

ON LINE

Online or distance

COOP

Paid co-op term

INT ERN

Internship

STDY ABRD

Study abroad

QUESTIONS? Email questions@nic.bc.ca, call 1-800-715-0914 or visit www.nic.bc.ca

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COMMUNITY CARE

SHARING SUCCESS Human Services alumni return to NIC during orientation to guide you in your chosen profession and help you navigate your first week of class.

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT / COMMUNITY SUPPORT CERTIFICATE *

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT / COMMUNITY SUPPORT INDIGENOUS FOCUS CERTIFICATE *

Prepare to provide support to individuals with a broad range of disabilities in the classroom and in the community. Learn intercultural communication skills and understand contemporary Canadian social and family issues through practical training and weekly seminars.

Prepare to provide support to individuals with a broad range of disabilities in the classroom and in the community. Learn intercultural communication skills and understand contemporary Canadian social and family issues, with a focus on Indigenous populations, through practical training and weekly seminars.

STARTS

Sep

Sep

Sep

LENGTH

10 months full time

10 months full time in PA, 20 months part time in PA

1 year full time

TUITION

$3,165 approx

$3,445 approx

$3,260 approx

CAMPUS & STUDY OPTIONS

CV

PA

CV

START WORKING

Career paths include entry-level community outreach and agency positions, as well as education assistance in school district classrooms.

Career paths include entry-level community outreach and agency positions, as well as education assistance in school district classrooms.

Careers may include community support worker, mental health and addictions positions, family support worker, and education assistant.

KEEP LEARNING

Earn credit toward NIC’s Human Services diploma.

Earn credit toward NIC’s Human Services diploma.

Earn transfer credit towards child and youth care degree programs.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Eng 12 C+, volunteer experience, 300-word letter of intent

Eng 12 C+, volunteer experience, 300-word letter of intent

Educational Assistant / Community Support certificate

* These programs have priority admission for Aboriginal applicants.

Contact an Aboriginal advisor for more information at 1-800-715-0914.

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HUMAN SERVICES DIPLOMA Further your career with advanced theory and practice in community support, education assistance and social service. Workplace practicums build your professional experience.

NIC STUDENTS CREATED THE COMMUNITY YOUTH AWARDS, DESIGNED TO RECOGNIZE YOUTH WHO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY. THE PROJECT IS PART OF NIC’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COURSE (SSW-210), AVAILABLE TO NIC’S HUMAN SERVICES AND SOCIAL SERVICE STUDENTS.

COMMUNITY CARE AT NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE:

SOCIAL SERVICE DIPLOMA Get started in a career helping adults, children, and youth to access services such as financial assistance, employment, youth justice, addiction services and family support.

FLEXIBLE LEARNING WORKPLACE PRACTICUMS SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY

Sep 2 years full time $3,400 approx average / year

CV Career options include family support worker, community outreach worker, transition house counsellor, employment counsellor and addictions support worker.

Earn transfer credit towards social work or child and youth care degree programs.

Eng 12 C+, volunteer experience, 300-word letter of intent EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION STUDENTS STUDY THE ROLE OF PLAY IN STUDENT LEARNING.

QUESTIONS? Email questions@nic.bc.ca, call 1-800-715-0914 or visit www.nic.bc.ca

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TRADES & TECHNOLOGY Discover your trade at NIC. From plumbing and carpentry to heavy mechanical, electrical, welding, joinery and more, you’ll develop nationally-recognized skills with guidance from NIC’s inspiring, industry-recognized instructors.

NIC’S WELDING AND METAL FABRICATION PROGRAMS ARE DEVELOPED WITH INDUSTRY, TO ENSURE HIGH QUALITY TRAINING.

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BUILD TWO-LEVEL HOUSES IN NIC’S CARPENTRY SHOPS IN THE TRADES TRAINING CENTRE AT THE COMOX VALLEY CAMPUS.

TRADES & TECHNOLOGY AT NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE:

HANDS-ON LEARNING JOB-READY SKILLS RED SEAL INSTRUCTORS

LEARN ELECTRICAL SKILLS WITH MICKEY BLISS, AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED TRADES INSTRUCTOR AT THE CAMPBELL RIVER CAMPUS.

DOUGLAS CHESINI AND INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION INSTRUCTOR CORY BATCH WORK WITH INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVES FROM SPARTAN TOOL, ACCESSING EMPLOYERS AND SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT BEFORE GRADUATION.

STUDY PLUMBING, PIPEFITTING, SPRINKLER FITTING AND GASFITTING AT NIC AND PICK YOUR SPECIALTY ON GRADUATION.

QUESTIONS? Email questions@nic.bc.ca, call 1-800-715-0914 or visit www.nic.bc.ca

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TRADES & TECHNOLOGY

CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS FOUNDATION/APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 1

APPRENTICESHIP TECHNICAL TRAINING

Joinery/Cabinetmaking Foundation (includes Joiner Level 1)

JOURNEY PERSON

Joiner (Cabinetmaker) Level 2, 3 & 4

Carpentry Foundation (includes Carpenter Level 1) BEFORE YOU START

Carpenter Level 1

Upgrade to complete high school level academic requirements at NIC if needed

Carpenter Level 2, 3 & 4

Electrical Foundation (includes Electrician Level 1)

Business ownership and management-level careers

Electrician Level 1

See page 48

Interprovincial (Red Seal) certification

Electrician Level 2, 3 & 4 Professional tradesperson, supervisor, sales, estimator, instructor, and much more

Plumbing & Piping Foundation (includes Plumber Level 1)

Steamfitter, Pipefitter or Gasfitter Level 2, 3 & 4 Bachelor of trades, technology, and business degrees in BC and beyond

Plumber Level 1

Plumber Level 2, 3 & 4

Landscape Horticulture Fundamentals Certificate (includes Level 1) Landscape Horticulture Level 1

Landscape Horticulture Levels 2, 3 & 4 Landscape Horticulture Level 2

Landscape Horticulture Levels 3 & 4 Programs at North Island College

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Programs at other institutions

Certification

CARPENTRY FOUNDATION

ELECTRICAL FOUNDATION

Build your carpentry career in BC’s booming construction industry. Develop essential skills in residential framing, footing and wall forming, site layout, work site safety and more.

Get started in the electrical trade. Learn strong theoretical technical training while also developing a solid mastery of applied skills, from workplace safety to blueprint reading and wiring methods.

STARTS

CV = Jan 2016 PA = TBD

CR = Sep, Feb PA = Feb

Sep

LENGTH

24 weeks full time

24 weeks full time

9 months full time

TUITION

$1,865 approx

$1,865 approx

$2,795 approx

CAMPUS & STUDY OPTIONS

CV PA

START WORKING

Apprentice carpenters work in residential, commercial, or industrial construction. Work may include concrete forming, framing, exterior finishing, interior finishing or home renovations.

Work as an electrical apprentice in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical construction, electrical maintenance and service, marine electrical construction, utilities and many more.

Pursue a career in furniture restoration or manufacturing, millwork and cabinet building, marine joinery, residential finishing carpentry, sales and more.

KEEP LEARNING

Start apprenticeship technical training and work towards Interprovincial (Red Seal) certification.

Start apprenticeship technical training and work towards Interprovincial (Red Seal) certification.

Start apprenticeship technical training and work towards Interprovincial (Red Seal) certification.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Eng 10 C, Math C (Principles 10, Applications 11, A&W 11, or Foundations 11)

Eng 11 or Communications 12 C+, MAT 060 or NIC Electrical Math Assessment, Phys 11 C, NIC Trades assessment.

Communications 11 C+ or Eng 10 C, Math C (Principles 10, Applications 11, A&W 11, or Foundations 11)

2016 NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE VIEWBOOK

CR PA

JOINERY/CABINETMAKING FOUNDATION From fine furniture and classic cabinetry to high-end yacht finishing, you’ll learn the art and trade of designing, constructing, finishing, and repairing a wide range of high-quality wood products.

PA

EARN WHILE YOU LEARN Start NIC’s Carpentry Apprenticeship program at the foundation level, then split your time between two months of applied training and 10 months on the job. By the time you’re done, you could earn your trades ticket debt free in the time it takes many students to earn a four-year degree.

LANDSCAPE HORTICULTURE FUNDAMENTALS CERTIFICATE

PLUMBING & PIPING FOUNDATION

Gain the skills needed for employment in the landscape horticulture industry. Courses cover a wide range of topics, including horticulture practices, equipment, and organizational skills; plant identification, health, and science; soil; as well as landscape maintenance skills and design fundamentals.

Plumbing is among the most specialized and well-paying skills in the building trades.

Develop expertise not only in plumbing, but also steamfitting and gasfitting. Qualify to enter any of these three trades upon completion.

Feb

Sep, Feb

WHAT IS AN APPRENTICESHIP?

25 weeks full time

$1,330 approx

$2,175 approx

CV

CV

Qualify for entry level positions in the ornamental landscape industry, including private landscape companies, municipal parks, golf courses, garden centres, vegetable farms, orchards and more.

Work as an apprentice plumber, steamfitter/pipefitter, sprinkler system installer or domestic/commercial gasfitter.

Opportunities also exist in a number of related fields, from refrigeration and sheet metal to oil burner service.

Start apprenticeship technical training and work towards Interprovincial (Red Seal) certification.

Start apprenticeship technical training and work towards Interprovincial (Red Seal) certification.

Eng 10 C

NIC Piping Trades Assessment

CR Campbell River CV Comox Valley

An apprenticeship combines on-the-job training and classroom learning to lead to a trade credential.

MW Mount Waddington

Why is it important?

UC Ucluelet

An apprenticeship is your pathway to a successful and rewarding trades career in highdemand jobs or you could even start your own business.

ON LINE

Online or distance

COOP

Paid co-op term

INT ERN

Internship

STDY ABRD

Study abroad

How do I get it?

12 weeks evening/weekends

ICONS:

PA Port Alberni

You can complete your apprenticeship hours during high school or after you graduate. Once you complete your apprenticeship and receive your certification, you are qualified to work in a skilled trade. WWW.NIC.BC.CA/APPRENTICESHIP

QUESTIONS? Email questions@nic.bc.ca, call 1-800-715-0914 or visit www.nic.bc.ca

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TRADES & TECHNOLOGY

CREATE BREATHTAKING FURNITURE WITH STEPHEN MCINTOSH, AN NIC INSTRUCTOR WHO ADVISES EXPERTS AT THE WORLD SKILLS INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS.

TURN YOUR MECHANICAL SKILLS INTO A CAREER. LEARN TO REPAIR AIRPLANES OR AUTOMOBILES WITH NIC’S AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES AND AUTOMOTIVE PROGRAMS.

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STEVEN MACKIE CAME TO NIC’S JOINERY PROGRAM TO LEARN TO DESIGN, CARVE AND CRAFT FUNCTIONAL ART.

ACE IT STUDENTS LEARN THE TECHNICAL SKILLS TO START WORKING BEFORE GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL.

TRADES & TECHNOLOGY

TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS FOUNDATION/APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 1

APPRENTICESHIP TECHNICAL TRAINING

Work in trade BEFORE YOU START

Aircraft Structures Technician (AME-S)

Upgrade to complete high school level academic requirements at NIC if needed

Automotive Service Technician Foundation (incl. AST 1)

Automotive Service Technician (AST) 2 ,3 & 4

See page 48

Heavy Mechanical Foundation

Truck and Transport Mechanic and Transport Trailer Technician programs across BC

JOURNEY PERSON

Transport Canada certification

Interprovincial (Red Seal) certification Heavy Duty Level 2, 3 & 4

Heavy Duty Level 1

Business ownership and management-level careers Professional tradesperson, supervisor, sales, estimator, instructor, and much more Bachelor of trades, technology, and business degrees in BC and beyond

Programs at North Island College

Programs at other institutions

Certification or Work Experience

AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES TECHNICIAN (AME-S)

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOUNDATION

HEAVY MECHANICAL FOUNDATION

Develop precision skills working with everything from sheet metal and wood to fabric and thermoplastics. Receive recognition from Transport Canada for all training and technical tests required for the AME-S license.

Secure your future in the busy automotive service industry and master the skills employers are looking for, from brake system servicing and steering to suspension service, wheel alignment, electronic systems and more.

Develop specialized skills in four heavy mechanical trades, including truck and transport mechanic, heavy duty equipment technician, transport trailer technician (Red Seal) and diesel engine mechanic (Certificate of Qualification).

STARTS

Sep

Sep

Sep/Jan

LENGTH

10 months approx full time

30 weeks full time

36 weeks full time

TUITION

$2,795 approx

$2,175 approx

$3,450 approx

CAMPUS & STUDY OPTIONS

CR

CR PA

CR

START WORKING

Qualify for high-demand jobs in aircraft repair and servicing, aircraft manufacturing, composite component repair, aircraft parts manufacturing and aircraft parts technician, or gain advanced standing as an aircraft structures technician with the Canadian Forces.

Work as an automotive service technician apprentice, parts technician, service writer or service manager.

Work as a heavy equipment operator at logging, mining, and road building companies, or in commercial truck, bus and equipment repair shops.

KEEP LEARNING

Work toward Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Structures (AME-S) licence.

Continue working toward Auto Service Tech 2 and Auto Service Tech 3 apprenticeship technical training and Interprovincial (Red Seal) certification

Start apprenticeship technical training to work towards Interprovincial (Red Seal) certification.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Eng 11 or Communications 12 C+, Math C+ (Principles 10, Applications 11, A&W 11, or Foundations 11)

Eng 10 C, Math C (Principles 10, A&W 10, or Foundations 10, Pre-Calculus 10, Applications 11)

Eng 11 C or Communications 12 C+, Math C+ (Principles 10, Applications 11, A&W 11, or Foundations 11)

QUESTIONS? Email questions@nic.bc.ca, call 1-800-715-0914 or visit www.nic.bc.ca

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TRADES & TECHNOLOGY

WELDING & METALWORK PROGRAMS FOUNDATION/ APPRENTICESHIP

APPRENTICESHIP TECHNICAL TRAINING

JOURNEY PERSON

Interprovincial (Red Seal) certification BEFORE YOU START Upgrade to complete high school level academic requirements at NIC if needed

Welder Foundation (Welding Level 1 & 2/ Level C)

Specialty Metals Endorsement (Welder Level 4 / Level A)

Welder Apprenticeship (Welding Level 3/Level B)

Metal Fabrication Foundation

Interprovincial (Red Seal) certification

Business ownership and management-level careers

Metal Fabricator Level 2, 3 & 4

Professional tradesperson, supervisor, sales, estimator, instructor, and much more

See page 48 Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician

Bachelor of trades, technology, and business degrees in BC and beyond Work in trade

Transport Canada certification

Aircraft Structures Technician (AME-S) (see pg 43)

Programs at North Island College

AIRCRAFT SHEET METAL MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN

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WELDER FOUNDATION

Certification or Work Experience

METAL FABRICATION FOUNDATION

Learn to build structural components, frames and skins of general aviation aircraft.

Graduate in less than five months with the skills needed to start an entry-level career in the aircraft manufacturing industry.

Prepare for entry-level employment in industrial manufacturing, welding, and fabrication shops. Learn a variety of welding techniques, layout and fabrication, basic metallurgy, drawing for welding, and occupational skills. Earn technical training credit towards level 1 and 2 of welder apprenticeship training.

STARTS

Sep

Continuous entry

Sep (Welding Entry Requirements) Mar (Metal Fabrication)

LENGTH

5 months full time

28 weeks

23 weeks full time

TUITION

$1,555 approx

$2,175 approx

$1,555 approx

CAMPUS & STUDY OPTIONS

CR

CR PA

CR

START WORKING

Graduates develop a strong foundation in all aspects of aircraft sheet metal work and are immediately employable as aircraft sheet metal technicians.

Welding positions within the forest, fishing, aquaculture, agriculture, oil and gas, manufacturing, construction and maintenance industries across Canada.

Graduates find a wide variety of opportunities in metal fabrication shops, construction, mining, and boat building.

KEEP LEARNING

Enter NIC’s Aircraft Structures Technician (AME-S) program for time credit and Transport Canada certification.

Start apprenticeship technical training and work towards Interprovincial (Red Seal) certification.

Start apprenticeship technical training and work towards Interprovincial (Red Seal) certification.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Eng 11 or Communications 12 C+, Math C+ (Principles 10, Applications 11, A&W 11, or Foundations 11)

Eng 10 C, NIC Metal Trades Assessment

Eng 10 C, NIC Metal Trades Assessment, Welder Foundation or welding experience

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Advance your welding skills and qualify for a wider range of job opportunities in the metal work field. Learn to build, assemble, and repair products made of steel and aluminum.

LEARN TO MAINTAIN ROBOTIC SYSTEMS FOR THE MANUFACTURING, TECHNOLOGY AND RESOURCE INDUSTRIES IN NIC’S ELECTRONICS CORE AND INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION PROGRAMS.

“NIC’s Industrial Automation program gave me the skills employers are looking for. Many of my classmates chose where they wanted to work on graduation. I had job offers in Campbell River, Nanaimo and Alberta.”

Mike McLean Industrial Automation graduate

WHAT IS A RED SEAL? An Interprovincial (Red Seal) is the standard of excellence in the skilled trades in Canada.

Why is it important?

A Red Seal endorsement gives you a competitive hiring advantage and the ability to access wellpaying jobs here and across Canada.

At NIC, our trades instructors are Red Seal certified and connected to local industry. You’ll graduate with industry relevant skills to take with you wherever you work.

How do I get it?

Obtain a Red Seal endorsement on your provincial/territorial certificate by successfully completing an Interprovincial (Red Seal) exam. The Red Seal acknowledges your competence and ensures your certificate will be recognized throughout Canada without further examination.

Where do I start?

NIC offers Red Seal certified programs in construction, transportation, manufacturing, service and more.  WWW.NIC.BC.CA/TRADES

INSPECT AND REPAIR HEAVY COMMERCIAL TRUCK, BUS AND DIESEL ENGINES FOR BC’S FORESTRY, MINING, CONSTRUCTION AND TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRIES.

QUESTIONS? Email questions@nic.bc.ca, call 1-800-715-0914 or visit www.nic.bc.ca

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TRADES & TECHNOLOGY

TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS CERTIFICATE

DIPLOMA

TECHNICIAN/TECHNOLOGIST

BEFORE YOU START Upgrade to complete high school level academic requirements at NIC if needed

Electronics Technician Core Certificate

See page 48

Business ownership and management-level careers

Industrial Automation Technician Diploma

Technician, technologist, supervisor, sales, estimator, instructor, and much more

Electronics specialty diplomas in BC and beyond

Bachelor of trades, technology, and business degrees in BC and beyond

Programs at North Island College

INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN DIPLOMA

Take the first step toward an exciting career in electronics.

Learn to repair, maintain and install electronic circuits including microprocessors and robotic equipment.

Learn to work on all types of electronic systems, including motor controls, programmable logic controllers, data acquisition and robotics.

Participate in interactive field trips and gain hands-on experience with NIC’s stateof-the-art equipment and technology.

STARTS

Sep

Sep

LENGTH

9 months full time

9 months full time

TUITION

$2,795 approx

$2,795 approx

CAMPUS & STUDY OPTIONS

CR

CR

START WORKING

NIC’s Electronics Technician Core certificate program follows the International Standard Common Core Electronics Technician curriculum. Graduates take further training in a specialty option to achieve certification as a technician or technologist.

Career opportunities exist within industries such as oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, forest products, food and beverage, Canadian Forces and more.

Transfer to Industrial Automation diploma or other second-year specialty options province-wide.

Receive transfer credit towards some instrumentation programs.

Eng 11 or Communications 12 C+, Math C+ (Principles 11, Applications 12, Foundations 11, or Pre-Calculus 11)

Electronics Technician Core certificate

KEEP LEARNING

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

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Programs at other institutions

INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION VS. ENGINEERING Do you pull everything apart just to see if you can put it together again? Consider industrial automation or engineering, two career paths for the mechanically minded.

Industrial automation technicians solve problems on the workshop floor and are eager to apply their skills in industry. Engineers bring ideas to life from an office computer and work toward a four-year degree. For more information about engineering see page 8.

ICONS: CR Campbell River CV Comox Valley PA Port Alberni MW Mount Waddington UC Ucluelet ON LINE

Online or distance

RESOURCE PROGRAMS

TREVOR TREVOR WESLEY WESLEY CAME CAME TO TO NIC NIC TO TO BUILD BUILD AA CAREER CAREER HE HE COULD COULD ENJOY ENJOY EVERY EVERY DAY. DAY. SHORTLY SHORTLY AFTER AFTER COMPLETING COMPLETING AQUACULTURE AQUACULTURE TECHNICIAN TECHNICIAN I,I, HE HE WAS WAS OFFERED OFFERED AA HEAD HEAD MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE AND AND FISH FISH TECHNICIAN TECHNICIAN CONTRACT CONTRACT AT AT INSTREAM INSTREAM FISHERIES FISHERIES RESEARCH RESEARCH INC. INC.

COASTAL FOREST RESOURCE CERTIFICATE

UNDERGROUND MINING ESSENTIALS CERTIFICATE

AQUACULTURE TECHNICIAN I CERTIFICATE

Gain hands-on experience and industry certification, qualifying you for a range of entry-level careers in the forestry industry; resource management, health and safety, introductory ecology, silviculture, navigation, timber cruising and more.

Be job ready for a well-paid career in the rapidly growing mining industry.

This one-of-a-kind program gives real-world, hands-on experience preparing you to work in entry-level positions at coal, potash, hardrock, and sand/gravel quarry mining sites.

Cutting-edge training qualifies you to support aquatic food production for marine, freshwater and landbased systems with a focus on juvenile rearing, transferring to on-growing systems, harvesting and processing.

TBD

Sep

TBD

4 months full time

14 weeks full time

4 months full time

TBD

$8,245 approx

TBD

CR PA

CR

CR

Qualify for in-demand forestry positions such as compasser, assistant timber cruiser, forest field assistant, junior layout engineer, silviculture assistant, tree planter and wildfire fighter.

Qualify for entry-level positions such as haulage crew worker, ore truck driver, mine labourer, prep plant worker, mill worker, nipper, supply service worker, blaster helper, hardrock miner apprentice, powderman/woman helper and entry-level scooptram operator.

Work at aquaculture operations in coastal BC, nationally or internationally. Qualify for entrylevel positions such as farm technician or hatchery technician and work towards maintenance, harvest and cleaning crew positions or as a deck hand.

Grade 12 or 19 years of age and Eng 10 C, Math C (Principles 10, Applications 11, A&W 11, Foundations 11)

Eng 10 C, Math C+ (Principles 10, Pre-Calculus 10 or Foundations 10)

Grade 12 or 19 years of age and Eng 10 C, Math C (Principles 10, Applications 11, A&W 11, Foundations 11)

QUESTIONS? Email questions@nic.bc.ca, call 1-800-715-0914 or visit www.nic.bc.ca

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UPGRADING Open a world of possibilities with adult upgrading at NIC. Prepare for a career in health, early childhood education, social work, university studies, trades, business, community care and more.

ALL LEVELS TO GRADE 12

BC ADULT GRAD DIPLOMA

Take or upgrade a wide range of high school level courses in math, English, and sciences through our Adult Basic Education program.

Finish Grade 12 and earn your diploma for entry into specific programs or as a way to increase your employment options.

STARTS

Sep through Jun

Sep through Jun

LENGTH

Varies

Varies

TUITION

$110 - $320 approx / course

$110-$320 approx / course

Funding is available. Contact an NIC financial advisor for details.

Funding is available. Contact an NIC financial advisor for details.

How does Upgrading work?

NIC’s educational advisors will work with you to recommend courses that are right for you.

1. Speak to an advisor to find out if you need to upgrade.

2. Apply to the Adult Basic Education program.

3. Take an NIC assessment or provide NIC with your high school transcript.

4. Work with your advisor to develop your course plan.

5. Register and start classes.

Start now!

Book your advising appointment today.

Call 1-800-715-0914

CAMPUS & STUDY OPTIONS

CV CR PA MW UC

WHAT YOU CAN TAKE

Study English, math, biology, chemistry, physics and computers.

Take up to five courses including English 12 (required) and Math 11 or higher (required), plus three more eligible courses which may include art, trades, computers, business, English or sciences, depending on your campus. See an educational advisor for details.

WHAT IT LEADS TO

Admission to college programs in business, health, trades, university transfer and more.

Qualify for a wider range of job opportunities. Grade 12 completion is required by many employers, particularly in trades.

Advising sessions at the college are 30 minutes long. Or, you can request a telephone appointment if that’s easier than coming in person.

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ON LINE

CV CR PA MW UC

ON LINE

JOYE WALKUS CHANGED HER LIFE AT NIC Joye Walkus worked for 30 years in the fishing industry. When an injury forced her re-think her career, Joye walked into NIC’s campus in Port Hardy and took an upgrading course to explore her career options. She graduated from UVIC with a Bachelor of Education in Indigenous Language Revitalization degree and a new career teaching First Nations’ language to children.

ACADEMIC ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM

LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR NEW CANADIANS (LINC)

Improve your English language skills and achieve fluency for further education in a university environment.

Learn to speak and understand English for day-to-day life. Gain valuable job skills, or prepare for life in Canadian society.

Sep, Oct, Jan, Feb, May, Jun

Continuous Entry

Varies

Varies

$160- $320 approx/ course plus fees and books for Canadian citizens, permanent residents, refugees and live-in caregivers with proof of status on registration.

$0 + the cost of fees and books for Canadian citizens, permanent residents, refugees and live-in caregivers with proof of status on registration.

$4,800 - $6,300 approx per term for international students.

Funding is available. Contact an NIC financial advisor for details.

DID YOU KNOW?

ICONS:

Funding options

CR Campbell River

Speak to an advisor to see if you are eligible for scholarships, bursaries, and more.

CV Comox Valley PA Port Alberni

Individual support

MW Mount Waddington

At NIC, we support your needs every step of the way—from your initial assessment, to your self-paced learning plan, and one-on-one assistance in class.

Learn what you need Depending on your career path, you may need English or math or both. Learn what you need to achieve your goals. For more information, talk to an advisor.

UC Ucluelet ON LINE

Online or distance

COOP

Paid co-op term

INT ERN

Internship

STDY ABRD

Study abroad

Flexible & manageable ON LINE

CV

CV CR

Study pre-intermediate, intermediate, and advanced level reading and writing, speaking, listening and grammar; university and college preparatory reading and writing, plus electives.

Study seven levels from Literacy to LINC 6/7. Students wishing to pursue college or university studies may apply to the Academic English Language program.

Meet language requirements to enter university and college programs.

Build confidence and develop fluency for the workplace and day-to-day life in Canadian society.

Study face-to-face or online during the day or evening to work around your schedule, learning style, and time commitments.

Adult education At NIC, you are part of an adult learning community with classmates working toward a specific goal, just like you!

QUESTIONS? Email questions@nic.bc.ca, call 1-800-715-0914 or visit www.nic.bc.ca

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SERVICES FOR STUDENTS From the first time you contact NIC to the day you graduate, we are here to help you reach your goals.

You’ll find a wide range of support services and resources on campus and online.  WWW.NIC.BC.CA/SERVICES

EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS

COLLEGE AT HIGH SCHOOL

ACADEMIC ADVICE

DUAL CREDIT

 WWW.NIC.BC.CA/ADVISORS

 WWW.NIC.BC.CA/DUALCREDIT

Planning your education need not be difficult. NIC’s educational advisors are happy to answer all your questions about programs, provide information about funding options, and help you create a university transfer plan to support your lifestyle and career goals.

Call 1-800-715-0914 to book an appointment and explore what’s possible for you. today.

Dual credit is an early entry opportunity that allows motivated high school students to complete university-level courses before graduating from secondary school. Students receive credit towards their high school Grade 12 graduation requirements, as well as NIC credit towards a degree or diploma program. NIC offers dual credit options in business, fine arts, tourism, trades & technology and university studies.

To apply, contact your high school counsellor, and obtain a Dual Credit Application form.

“Kelly and Fernanda have helped me a lot. They are a real encouragement. I can go to them for support. They have so many resources and have shown me how to pace myself so I don’t take on too much.”

Alanna Mitchell Upgrading and Associate of Arts degree student

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ACE-IT  WWW.NIC.BC.CA/STUDENTS/PROGRAMS/ACE_IT.ASPX ACE-IT is an Industry Training Authority (ITA) approved program that allows motivated high school students to complete trades training before graduating from secondary school. Students in Campbell River, the Comox Valley, and Port Alberni can take advantage of a wide range of NIC’s ITA approved trades training programs and earn credit for high school graduation, foundation trades (pre-apprentice) programs and workplace hours required for trade certification.

To discuss your options with an NIC recruitment officer, contact: questions@nic.bc.ca or call 1-800-715-0914.

PERSONALIZED SUPPORT

Elders in Residence

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES  WWW.NIC.BC.CA/INTERNATIONAL As an international student you’ll have access to a wide range of support services we have designed to help you feel at home, including: • organized trips and cultural events • educational planning and learning supports • homestay program, short- and long-term accommodation options • visa and work permit application help

Elders in Residence are an important part of NIC’s college community. They support Aboriginal students enrolled in courses and programs at the college, and act as liaisons with First Nations communities. They’re also available to staff and students interested in Aboriginal culture or in need of guidance.

All students are welcome to consult the Elders in Residence for support and guidance.

• Campbell River campus: Daryle Mills, 250-923-9700, daryle.mills@nic.bc.ca • Campbell River campus: Maxine Matilpi, 250-923-9700, maxine.matilpi@nic.bc.ca • Comox Valley campus: Fernanda Pare, 250-334-5000 ext 4020, fernanda.pare@nic.bc.ca • Comox Valley campus: Evelyn Voyageur, 250-334-5000 ext. 4054, evelyn.voyageur@nic.bc.ca

SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES  WWW.NIC.BC.CA/DISABILITYSERVICES We support learners of all abilities with a diverse range of resources. These include everything from accessible facilities, note-taking services, and recorded books to liaison support with funding agencies, professional tutoring, and adaptive equipment.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT FINANCIAL AID  WWW.NIC.BC.CA/FINANCIALAID Need help paying for college? NIC’s financial aid advisors can help you with student loan forms and financial aid applications.

Call 1-800-715-0914 to book an appointment and explore all your funding options, including:

COUNSELLING SERVICES  WWW.NIC.BC.CA/COUNSELLING Confidential personal counselling services are available at most NIC campuses. Our counsellors can help you with a wide variety of concerns, including career and life planning, family and relationship issues, stress, anxiety, difficulty focusing or studying and more.

• Canada Student Loans • BC Student Loans and Grants • Canada Study Grants • scholarships for academic excellence • bursaries for financial need

ABORIGINAL SERVICES

• bank loans or lines of credit

 WWW.NIC.BC.CA/ABORIGINALSERVICES

Aboriginal Education Services Each year, over 1,240 students from more than 35 First Nation communities discover their path through NIC. We are proud to offer programming that meets the needs of Aboriginal learners and their communities, from programs and courses with culturally significant content to specialized training designed to meet specific education and training needs.

North Island College is honoured to acknowledge it operates within the traditional territories of 35 First Nations from the Coast Salish, Kwakwaka’wakw and Nuu-chah-nulth traditions.

Aboriginal Educational Advisors Aboriginal educational advisors are available to assist students in developing educational plans, liaise with instructors, or contact Aboriginal sponsorship organizations. Campus orientation tours can be provided, and each advisor has an open door, drop-in policy.

If you wish to meet with an Aboriginal educational advisor, having registered status is not a requirement for eligibility.

• Campbell River: Amanda Chickite, 250-923-9741, amanda.chickite@nic.bc.ca • Comox Valley: Kelly Shopland, 250-334-5029, kelly.shopland@nic.bc.ca • Port Alberni: Luke George, 250-724-8746, luke.george@nic.bc.ca • Mount Waddington: Debra Edzerza 250-949-7912 ext.2860, debra.edzerza@nic.bc.ca

NIC FOUNDATION BURSARIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS  WWW.NIC.BC.CA/AWARDS Thanks to the continued generosity of our donors, the North Island College Foundation has been assisting students in achieving their goals for over 20 years. In 2015, the NIC Foundation awarded more than $260,000 in financial assistance to over 350 new, continuing and graduating students. Using one application form students automatically apply for every award for which they are eligible.

Types of awards: • bursary – based on financial need • scholarship – recognizes outstanding academic achievement Bursaries and scholarships have a wide variety of criteria as determined by the individual donor. A full list of awards will be available in February. Pick up an awards booklet at the Student Services office at any NIC campus, community employment centre, or high school counselling office.

For an online booklet and the online application form go to www.nic.bc.ca/awards. April 30 is the application deadline.

QUESTIONS? Email questions@nic.bc.ca, call 1-800-715-0914 or visit www.nic.bc.ca

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SERVICES FOR STUDENTS

ANURAG DAS, A STUDENT IN NIC’S POST DEGREE DIPLOMA IN GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, COMPLETED HIS INTERNSHIP AT ST. JOSEPH’S GENERAL HOSPITAL IN COMOX WHERE HE LEARNED THE PUBLIC SECTOR HUMAN RESOURCE SKILLS NEEDED TO OVERSEE A BUSY HOSPITAL.

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

STUDY ABROAD

 WWW.NIC.BC.CA/ERC

 WWW.NIC.BC.CA/STUDYABROAD

CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION

Travel the world while earning credit towards your diploma or degree. A number of programs include options for international exchange or study overseas. Our business and tourism programs each offer an international exchange component, while fine arts, health, community care, and university transfer students have options for international study or classes.

Co-operative Education (co-op) combines academic studies with practical experience. As a co-op student, you alternate periods of full-time study with full-time paid work experience related to your program of study.

Recruitment for co-operative education takes place during the spring and summer season. Tourism and hospitality students are required to complete a co-op placement as part of their diploma. Co-op is also available to business diploma and degree students.

INTERNSHIPS Internships are a type of work-integrated learning, giving students the opportunity to apply theories and methods learned in the classroom to situations and challenges in the workplace. Learn new skills and create professional contacts to enhance future employment, support career success and prepare you for further employment or academic study.

EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT Whether you’re looking for part-time work or your first professional career after graduation, we are here to help. We offer: • online job board with local and international career possibilities • resources for career planning such as insight into labour market conditions, workshops and employer networking events • personal coaching sessions on how to market your skills and strategies to polish your interviewing skills • assistance with cover letters, resumes and job search skills • work abroad resources For more information, book an appointment with an employment service advisor at 1-800-715-0914

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2016 NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE VIEWBOOK

Studying abroad will help you develop intercultural skills and build professional relationships and friendships with people around the world.

You will broaden your perspective by immersing yourself in the social, economic and political environment of another country, as well as improving your language skills.

To find out which programs offer travel options, look for the study abroad icon throughout this viewbook.

For more information, contact North Island College International at 250334-5033 or study@nic.bc.ca

MORE FACILITIES & RESOURCES  WWW.NIC.BC.CA/SERVICES NIC’s beautiful campuses provide a wide range of student services and resources including: • libraries • bookstores • computer labs • peer tutoring • cafeterias • childcare and more.

PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE

PROGRAM

START

LENGTH TUITION **

ACADEMIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS **

Sep, Jan

1 or 2 yrs $2,795/yr

Each course has specific prerequisites which are posted online

LOCATION

CO INT STDY OP ERN ABRD

UNIVERSITY TRANSFER University Studies Choose from over 20 subject areas UVic Engineering Pathway VIU Education Pathway University Partnerships UVic, VIU, Royal Roads, Portland State, UofM Associate of Arts Degree Transfers to any BC university as two-year block of credit Associate of Science Degree Transfers to any BC university as two-year block of credit

Sep

1 yr

$3,820

Chem 12 C+, Eng 12 C, Math 12 C+, Phys 12 C+

Sep, Jan

1 yr

$2,795

Recommended: Eng 12 C, Math C (Principles 11, Applications 12, Foundations 11, Pre-Calculus 12) Visit www.nic.bc.ca for specific requirements set out by each university

Sep, Jan

1 or 2 yrs $2,795/yr

Sep, Jan

2 yrs

$2,795/yr

Each course has specific prerequisites which are posted online

Sep, Jan

2 yrs

$2,795/yr

Each course has specific prerequisites which are posted online

Sep, Jan

2 yrs

$2,795/yr

Eng 12 C, Math C (Principles 11, Applications 12, Foundations 11, Pre-Calculus 11)

Business Administration Certificate

Sep, Jan

1 yr

$2,795

Business Administration Diploma

Sep, Jan

2 yrs

$2,795/yr

Sep, Jan

4 yrs

$2,795/yr

Sep, Jan

4 yrs

$2795/yr†

Eng 12 C+, Math (Foundations 11 C+, Principles 11 C, Applications 12 C, or Pre-Calculus 11 C) Eng 12 C+, Math (Foundations 11 C+, Principles 11 C, Applications 12 C, or Pre-Calculus 11 C) Eng 12 C+, Math (Foundations 11 C+, Principles 11 C, Applications 12 C, or Pre-Calculus 11 C) Eng 12 C+, Math (Foundations 11 C+, Principles 11 C, Applications 12 C, or Pre-Calculus 11 C)

Sep, Jan

1 yr

$3,005

Bachelor’s degree, Math (Foundations 11 C+, Principles 11 C, Applications 12 C, or Pre-Calculus 11 C)

Sep, Jan

2 yrs

Sep, Jan

2 yrs

$2,680 / avg per yr $2,575 / avg per yr

Bachelor’s degree, Math (Foundations 11 C+, Principles 11 C, Applications 12 C, or Pre-Calculus 11 C) Bachelor’s degree, Math (Foundations 11 C+, Principles 11 C, Applications 12 C, or Pre-Calculus 11 C)

Criminology Diploma

BUSINESS

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, General Management, Accounting, or Marketing Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, Robert Gordon University (RGU) Double Degree Business Administration Post Degree Diploma General Management, International Management, Marketing, Accounting & Finance, or Human Resource Management Business Administration Post Degree Diploma Global Business Management Business Administration Post Degree Diploma Pre-Professional Accountant Office Assistant 1 Certificate

Continuous* 10 mo

$1,540

Eng 12 C, Math C (A&W 10, Essentials 10, or Foundations 10)

Administrative Assistant Certificate

Continuous* 10 mo

$1,260

Office Assistant I Certificate, keyboarding 40 wpm

Computing Accounting Assistant Certificate

Continuous* 10 mo

$1,400

Office Assistant I Certificate, keyboarding 40 wpm

Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate

Continuous* 10 mo

$1,630

Office Assistant I Certificate, keyboarding 40 wpm

Medical Office Assistant Certificate

Continuous* 10 mo

$1,400

Office Assistant I Certificate, keyboarding 40 wpm

$1,680

Eng 12 C, work experience OR an ABT specialty certificate

Office Management Certificate

Sep, Jan

30 wks

TOURISM & HOSPITALITY Adventure Guiding Certificate Tourism & Hospitality Management Certificate Tourism & Hospitality Management Diploma Global Tourism & Hospitality Management Advanced Certificate Global Tourism & Hospitality Management Advanced Diploma

ICONS: Campbell River Comox Valley

Professional Cook Level 1 - 3

Eng 12 C, Math (Pre-Calculus 11 or Principles 11, or Foundations 11 C, or Applications 11 C) Eng 12 C, Math (Pre-Calculus 11, or Principles 11 , Sep, Jan 8 mo $2,890 or Foundations 11 C, or Applications 11 C ) $3,215 / Eng 12 C, Math (Pre-Calculus 11 or Principles 11, Sep, Jan 2 yrs avg per yr or Foundations 11 C, or Applications 11 C) 2 year diploma degree, Eng 12 C, Math (Pre-Calculus 11 Sep, Jan 8 mo $2,865 C or Principlesor11 C,3 year or Foundations 11 C+, or Applications 11 C) $2,820/ 2 year diploma or 3 year degree, Eng 12 C, Math (Pre-Calculus 11 Sep, Jan 2 yrs avg per yr or Principles 11, or Foundations 11 C, or Applications 11 C) PA = Sep, 27 wks $625 CR = Sep, Jan $2,175/level NIC Culinary Arts program assessment, Food Safe Level 1 Sep

8 mo

$8,615

Sep

32 wks

$5,310

Eng 10 C, min age 19

FINE ARTS Metal Jewellery Design Certificate Professional Potter Advanced Diploma

May

10 mo

$9,555

Two year fine arts diploma or BFA with ceramics component, portfolio, 300-word statement

Fine Arts Diploma

Sep

2 yrs

$2,795/yr

Eng 12 C+, portfolio, admissions essay

Web Design Certificate

Sep

8 mo

$2,795

Eng 12 C

Mobile Application Development Certificate

Sep

8 mo

$2,795

Eng 12 C

Paid co-op term

Web & Mobile Application Development Diploma

Sep

2 yrs

$2,900 / avg per yr

Eng 12 C

Internship

Communication Design Diploma

Sep

2 yrs

$2,795/yr

Eng 12 C

3 yrs

$2,865 / avg per yr

Eng 12 C

Port Alberni Port Hardy Ucluelet Online or distance

Study abroad

Advanced Communication Design Diploma

Sep

*Schedules and course information are posted online.

**This viewbook is published prior to the academic year. Information is accurate at the time of publication and may change w

INT STDY ERN ABRD

PROGRAM

START

LENGTH

TUITION **

ACADEMIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS **

PA = Sep CV = Aug, Jan

PA = 36 wks CV = 27 wks

$2,795

Eng 11 C+

LOCATION

HEALTH Health Care Assistant Certificate Activity Assistant Certificate

Sep

4 mo

$2,445

Health Care Assistant Certificate, Current CPR C, Completed Immunization form, Food Safe Level I, Criminal Record Check

Hospital Unit Clerk Certificate

Sep

8 mo

$4,310

Grade 12 incl. Eng 12, keyboarding 50 wpm, computer skills

PA = Oct 2015 CR = Oct 2016

2 yrs

$5,025/yr

Sep

4 yrs

Animal Care Aide Certificate

Oct

30 wks part-time

$2,195

Eng 11 C, Math C (Principles 11, Applications 11, Intro 11, Foundations 11, A&W 11, Trades 11 or Consumer 11)

Early Childhood Care & Education Certificate

Sep

10 mo

$3,105

Eng 12 C

Practical Nursing Diploma Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Vancouver Island University degree

Eng 12 C+ or Comm 12 B+, Bio 12 C, Math C (Principles 11, Applications 12, A&W 12, Foundations 11, or Pre-Calculus 11) Eng 12 C+, Bio 12 C+, Chem 11 C+, Math C+ (Principles 11, $3,530/yr Applications 12, Foundations 12, or Pre-Calculus 11), Questionnaire

COMMUNITY CARE

Early Childhood Care & Education Diploma Educational Assistant / Community Support Certificate Educational Assistant / Community Support, Indigenous Focus Certificate

Sep

$280 - $375 3 yrs part-time /course

Early Childhood Care & Education Certificate

Sep

10 mo

$3,165

Eng 12 C+, volunteer experience, 300-word letter of intent

Sep

10 or 20 mo

$3,445

Eng 12 C+, volunteer experience, 300-word letter of intent

Human Services Diploma

Sep

1 yr

$3,260

Education Assistant / Community Support Certificate

Social Service Diploma

Sep

2 yrs

$3,400/yr

Eng 12 C+, volunteer experience, 300-word letter of intent

Aircraft Sheet Metal Manufacturing Technician

Sep

5 mo

$1,555

Aircraft Structures Technician (AME-S)

Sep

10 mo

$2,795

Aquaculture Technician I Certificate

TBD

4 mo

TBD

Automotive Service Technician Foundation

Sep

30 wks

$2,175

Carpenter Apprenticeship Training, Levels 1 - 4

Varies*

6 wks

$535/level

Carpentry Foundation

CV = Jan PA = TBD

24 wks

$1,865

TBD

4 mo

TBD

TRADES & TECHNOLOGY

Coastal Forest Resource Certificate Electrician Apprenticeship Training, Levels 1 - 4 Electrical Foundation Electronics Technician Core Certificate

Varies*

10 wks/level $885/level

CR = Sep, Feb PA = Feb

24 wks

$1,865

Sep

9 mo

$2,795

$535 - $885 6 - 10 wks /level

Eng 11 or Communications 12 C+, Math C+ (Principles 10, Applications 11, A&W 11, or Foundations 11) Eng 11 or Communications 12 C+, Math C+ (Principles 10, Applications 11, A&W 11, or Foundations 11) Grade 12 or 19 years of age and Eng 10 C, Math C (Principles 10, Applications 11, A&W 11, Foundations 11) Eng 10 C, Math C (Principles 10, A&W 10, or Foundations 10, PreCalculus 10, Applications 11) Applicants must be ITA approved apprentices Eng 10 C, Math C (Principles 10, Applications 11, A&W 11, or Foundations 11) Grade 12 or 19 yrs of age and Eng 10 C, Math C (Principles 10, Applications 11, A&W 11, Foundations 11) Applicants must be ITA approved apprentices Eng 11 or Communications 12 C+, MAT 060 or NIC Electrical Math Assessment, Phys 11 C, NIC Trades assessment.

Eng 11 or Communications 12 C+, Math C+ (Principles 11, Applications 12, Foundations 11, or Pre-Calculus 11)

Heavy Duty Apprenticeship Training, Level 1 - 4

Varies*

Heavy Mechanical Foundation

Sep, Jan

36 wks

$3,450

Sep

9 mo

$2,795

Electronics Technician Core Certificate

Industrial Automation Technician Diploma

Applicants must be ITA approved apprentices Eng 11 C or Communications 12 C+, Math C+ (Principles 10, Applications 11, A&W 11, or Foundations 11)

Sep

36 wks

$2,795

Communications 11 C+ or Eng 10 C, Math C (Principles 10, Applications 11, A&W 11, or Foundations 11)

Landscape Horticulture Apprenticeship Training, Levels 1 - 2

Varies*

12 wks/level

$1,065$2,705/level

Eng 10 C, Applicants must be ITA approved apprentices

Landscape Horticulture Fundamentals Certificate

Feb

12 wks

$1,330

Eng 10 C

Metal Fabrication Foundation

Mar

23 wks

$1,555

Eng 10 C, NIC Metal Trades Assessment, Welder Foundation or welding experience

Plumbing Apprenticeship Training, Levels 1 - 4

Varies*

6 - 8 wks/level

$535 - $710 /level

Applicants must be ITA approved apprentices

Plumbing & Piping Foundation

Sep, Feb

25 wks

$2,175

NIC Piping Trades Assessment

Joinery/Cabinetmaking Foundation

TBD

14 wks

$8,245

Eng 10 C, Math C+ (Principles 10, Pre-Calculus 10 or Foundations 10)

Welder Foundation

Continuous entry

28 wks

$2,175

Eng 10 C, NIC Metal Trades Assessment

Welder Apprenticeship Training, Levels 1 - 3

Continuous entry 8 wks/level

$710

Applicants must be ITA approved apprentices

$445

Applicants must be ITA approved apprentices

Underground Mining Essentials Certificate

Welder Apprenticeship-Specialty Metals Endorsement Continuous entry

5 wks

UPGRADING All levels up to Grade 12 High school level courses in math, Sep through Jun English, and sciences. ESL and BC Adult Graduation diploma.

Sep, Oct, Jan, Feb, Academic English Language Program May, Jun

Varies Varies

$110- $320/ course $160 - $320 / course

Student advisor meeting, possible assessment Student advisor meeting, possible assessment

Language Instruction for New Canadians Continuous Entry Varies $0 / course Student advisor meeting, possible assessment ation and may change without notice. The document features academic admission requirements, full admission requirements are available online. †RGU tuition applies while studying in Scotland.

STDY ABRD

NEXT STEPS DECIDED? APPLY NOW. 1 CHOOSE YOUR COURSE OR PROGRAM ďƒ† WWW.NIC.BC.CA/PROGRAMS Whether your goal is to complete a four-year degree or upgrade for a new career, North Island College has a wide range of options to choose from.

If you’re not sure what to take, our Student Advisors can help map out your career or educational plan.

2 APPLY TO NIC

3

ďƒ† WWW.NIC.BC.CA/APPLY

REGISTER FOR CLASSES

Apply online or on campus by submitting your completed Application for Admission form and $25 application fee. Apply early because popular courses and programs fill quickly.

Once you’ve met all of the admission requirements, you will be offered a seat in your program. Next you’ll pay a tuition deposit, and then be invited to register for classes.

4 WELCOME! Attend the Orientation Day events in September, buy your books, and meet your new classmates. Now you’re on your way to a great education at NIC!

International student?

For a fast-tracked online application form and international application fees, visit www.nic.bc.ca/international.

UNDECIDED? COME TALK TO US. You don’t need to have all the answers.

Our educational advising team has extensive knowledge of programs, funding options, career paths, and postsecondary education—at NIC and other institutions.

Here are just a few of the things they can help you with: • Finding the program best-suited for your goals • Figuring out financial aid and funding options, including help with applications and forms • Scholarship and bursary information and applications • Getting started with upgrading • Course planning and registration • University transfer and admission • And more

ďƒ† 1-800-715-0914 ďƒ† QUESTIONS@NIC.BC.CA ďƒ† WWW.NIC.BC.CA/ADVISORS

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of BC’s one million job openings during the next ten years require post-secondary education.

SOURCE: BC’s Labour Market Outlook 2012-2022

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