NIC Viewbook 2011-12

Education can lead you anywhere

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Maybe you know exactly what you want to do with your life.

Or maybe not. Either way, North Island College is where you can explore, learn, and grow.

Whether you try just a few courses or complete an entire program, you can expect an outstanding education—one that leads to great careers locally or around the world.

And that’s just the beginning. Many of our programs ladder into one another, or into programs at other institutions, creating pathways to future opportunities.

One step can lead to many new possibilities. And at NIC, you have a lot to choose from.

Where do you want to go from here?

Special thanks to the following friends for generously sharing their photos: Harry Tewinkel, InFilm (Vancouver Island North Film Commission), PictureBC.ca, Discovercomoxvalley.com, Mount Washington Alpine Resort, Big Time Out, Sarah Kerr, Ron Pogue.

Inside 2 College & Island Life 4 Travel the World from NIC 6 How much will YOUR education cost?

Follow your path 8 University Transfer 14 Business 20 Fine Arts

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24 Health 27 Community Care 30 Tourism & Hospitality 34 Trades 40 Upgrading

Your community 42 Aboriginal Education 43 Need a job?

44 Paying for College 45 Get Started 46 Services for Students 48 Programs at a Glance 52 Admission Form

Keisha Everson, Associate of Arts Degree, Member of the K'omoks First Nation

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Travel the World from NIC Imagine studying Spanish in Mexico or ancient civilizations in Greece ....

International opportunities exist in a wide range of programs, including business, fine arts, nursing, tourism, university studies, and more. Here are some of the places our students have already travelled for fieldwork, international exchange, or Co-op.

Other destinations are possible.

Utah, USA

Where do you want to go?

California, USA

 www.nic.bc.ca/studyabroad

Chihuahua, Mexico Mexico City, Mexico Yucatán, Mexico Honolulu, USA

ESL & International Education International students can choose from certificate, diploma, and degree programs in a wide range of study areas, including business, tourism, trades, and ESL. You may also apply to transfer from NIC to complete a bachelor’s degree at universities in Canada, the USA, and around the world.

Business Sarah McIlroy, Bachelor of nce Fra Administration, Paris,

Please visit www.nic.bc.ca/international for information about admission and program costs for international students.

Renee Williams, University Studies, Dortmund, Germany

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Jodi Wright, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nepal

If you're considering travel after high school, consider this: At NIC you can actually get college credit while you travel and study in places like Europe, Nepal, and even Africa.

Paris, France

Warsaw, Poland Dortmund, Germany Greece Jordan

Nepal Vietnam Uganda Mozambique

Candace Andrews, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Mozambique 5

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How much will YOUR education cost?

ESTIMATED COSTS FOR one YEAR OF University STUDies (SEP TO APR)

$16,620

$10,000

Save UP TO Accommodation

$10,000

$6,000

with NIC

… by taking just your first year of courses with NIC, and then transferring to university.

Reduce your potential student loan repayment by 3 years**

Tuition*

$5,200 What could $10,000 get you instead?

 Six-month backpacking trip in South East Asia or three months in Europe

$5,410 Food

Books & supplies*

Personal expenses Transportation

$1,600

$1,700

$1,600 $520 Urban University

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$1,000

Books & supplies*

$2,530

Tuition*

 $10,000 down on your own condo/townhouse close to campus  Convertible 1997 Mazda Miata SE or 2001 Jeep TJ Sport  Season’s pass to Mount Washington, add a new snowboard, boots and all the gear, plus a mountain bike ... or two

 The Future Shop dream: new laptop computer, LCD TV, stereo,

Food & accommodation $0 (live at home)

$1,600 $280 north island college

and digital SLR camera

 Fewer student loans. Need we say more?

Personal expenses Transportation * Based on 10 university transfer courses ** Estimation based on full loans and a monthly payment of $250

follow your path 8 University Transfer 14 Business 20 Fine Arts 24 Health 27 Community Care 30 Tourism & Hospitality 34 Trades 40 Upgrading

University Transfer Pathways

1/ Your options At NIC, you can take first- and second-year courses or choose one of our associate degrees, diplomas, or bachelor's degree programs. Create your personal course plan with our Student Advisors, and study full or part time. upgrade AT NIC

1 year at NIC

2 years at NIC

1st-year courses Upgrade or complete high school level courses to meet course prerequisites or program entry requirements if needed.

full Degree at NIC

Degrees from other universities or institutions

1st- and 2nd-year courses

Degrees from other universities or institutions

Associate degree or diploma

Degrees from other universities or institutions

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Speak with our Advisors Whatever you'd like to do, we can help you make it happen. Your first step in successful transfer is to get in touch with our Student Advisors.

Choosing the right combination of university transfer courses will depend on a number of factors, including your study interests and university of choice. We will work with you to personalize a plan to meet your goals. ďƒ˜ www.nic.bc.ca/advisors

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You can choose from over 200 first- and second-year level university studies courses in all the study areas below.

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All of our university studies courses, associate degrees, and diplomas transfer in part or in full to virtually any university in Canada.

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Plus many more institutions across Canada or around the world!

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One year at NIC With over 200 university studies courses in a wide range of study areas, fully-equipped labs, and qualified instructors who love to teach, you can expect an inspiring start to your academic career.

University Studies Courses Starts: Sep, Jan Length: Part or full time Tuition: $250 / course or $2,530 approx / Yr

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First and second-year level university studies courses include anthropology, business, biology, chemistry, criminology, English, geography, psychology, political science, women's studies, and much more. All courses transfer in part or in full to post-secondary institutions across Canada.

Academic requirements: Flexible entry. Depends on the prerequisites of your chosen courses

First-Year Engineering Starts: Sep, Jan

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Complete the first year of your engineering degree at NIC with a course plan that allows you to transfer directly into second year engineering programs at UVic. Individual courses are also transferable to engineering programs at UBC, SFU, and other institutions.

Academic requirements: Chem 12 C+, Eng 12 C+, Math 12 C+, Physics 12 C+

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‘Prep’ First-Year Course Plans Starts: Sept, Jan Length: Part or full time Tuition: $250 / course or $2,530 approx / yr

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North Island College students who complete an associate degree or 60 credits of university transfer coursework may be eligible for direct admission into the third year of the Bachelor of Education program at Vancouver Island University.

‘Prep’ options are simply one- or two-year course plans designed to maximize your transfer credit toward a specific university or program. A unique Prep plan can also help you keep your options open. See a Student Advisor to help you create a plan to take you from NIC to any place or any program you want.

Academic requirements: Flexible entry. Depends on the prerequisites of your chosen courses Sample Prep Course Plans:

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Kinesiology Prep at NIC = specific first year Eng, Bio, Chem, electives Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at UVic Bachelor of Commerce Prep at NIC = first year Eng, Stats, Bus, Econ, electives Bachelor of Commerce at UVic or RRU Bachelor of Education Prep at NIC = first year Eng, Math, Science, electives Bachelor of Education at VIU

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Two years at NIC

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Associate degrees are a great way to maximize your transfer credit and keep your options open. They guarantee you two years of credit at any BC university, so you're not stuck if you change your mind about where you want to go.

Associate of Arts Degree Starts: Sep, JaN Length: 2 years full time, options for part time Tuition: $2,530 approx / yr

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Associate degrees are offered by most colleges and regional universities. They are equal to 60 credits or about two years of full-time academic study.

Earning an associate degree at college is an inexpensive way for students to work toward a bachelor’s degree without accumulating a large amount of student debt.

Associate degree graduates may also qualify for higher paying jobs in specific career fields.

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With the Associate of Arts degree, you have the option to explore a variety of subjects or focus your studies in modern languages, creative writing, criminology, philosophy, psychology, sociology, history, North American studies, political science, or women’s studies. // Start working: A wide range of professional opportunities exist with businesses, organizations, and government agencies requiring only two years post-secondary education. // Or keep learning: Two years block credit toward bachelor's degrees at BC universities.

Academic requirements: Flexible entry. Depends on the prerequisites of your chosen courses

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The Associate of Science degree is a great option for anyone considering a future in any science-related field.

Keep your options open with general science or choose a specific study area: biology, chemistry, physics, or math. // Start working: A wide range of professional opportunities exist with businesses, organizations, and government agencies requiring only two years post-secondary education. // Or keep learning: Two years block credit toward bachelor's degrees at BC universities.

Academic requirements: Flexible entry. Depends on the prerequisites of your chosen courses

Diploma Transfer Options Many of our two-year diplomas transfer in part or in full to programs at universities and other institutions province-wide and across Canada.

• Business Administration diploma (pg 16) • Human Services diploma (pg 29) • Early Childhood Care & Education diploma (pg 30) • Adventure Tourism Management diploma (pg 32) • Fine Arts diploma (pg 23) • Tourism & Hospitality Management diploma (pg 32)

Degrees at NIC You have access to seven bachelor's degree programs right here at North Island College. Enjoy our beautiful Comox Valley campus, lower tuition on NIC degrees, and closer career connections within the local community.

Bachelor of Arts Degree, NIC/VIU Co-Admissions

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Earn your degree from Vancouver Island University, while taking courses at NIC, at VIU, or both. Co-Admission means you can take advantage of NIC's lower tuition for your first- and second-year classes, eliminate transfer fees and paperwork, and guarantee your seat at VIU at the start of your education. Choose from 17 majors and 26 minors within the Bachelor of Arts degree.

Starts: Sep, Jan Length: 4 yrs total, do up to 2 yrs at NIC Tuition: NIC = $2,530 approx / yr VIU = $3,710 approx / yr

Academic requirements: Apply to and meet general admission requirements for Vancouver Island University

Bachelor of Arts Degree, Liberal Studies Major

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Complete 3rd and 4th year of your Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies from Vancouver Island University at NIC’s Comox Valley campus. Develop your critical skills in communication, teamwork, self-reliance, critical analysis, and creative expression, through the examination of key works in literature, thought, and social science.

Starts: Sep, Jan Length: 2 yrs after associate degree or equal coursework Tuition: $3,710 approx / yr

Academic requirements: Two years of university transfer coursework or an Associate of Arts degree

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, Accounting Major

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Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, General Management Major Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, Marketing Major Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Emily Carr University Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree

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“Every single NIC instructor was available to talk with me about my work, no exceptions.”

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“I didn’t want just a degree program, I wanted something with milestones along the way that made me immediately employable.”

Sheila Bakker, Business Administration Diploma, Marketing Option Co-op Work Term: Program & Marketing Coordinator, Comox Valley Youth Music Centre

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Business Pathways upgrade AT NIC

Certificate

Diploma

Degree

graduate studies

Business Administration Certificate

Upgrade or complete high school level courses to meet program entry requirements if needed.  See page 40

Business Administration Diploma

Business degrees at BC universities

Accounting designations:

CA, CGA, or CMA

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, Accounting Major

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, General Management Major

Master's and MBA programs

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, Marketing Major

Université Paris 13 (France)

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

Programs at North Island College Programs at other institutions

Business Administration Post Degree Diploma

New dual degree option: Earn an undergraduate degree from Université Paris 13, plus your business degree from NIC in just four years.

More on page 16.

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Business Administration Certificate Starts: Sep, Jan Length: 1 yr full time, options for part time Tuition: $2,530 approx

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Learn the fundamentals of accounting, marketing, economics, computer applications, business writing, and more. // Start working: Entry-level opportunities in virtually any industry, including administrative assistant positions in marketing, finance, and human resources. // Or keep learning: One year credit toward NIC’s business diploma and degree programs.

Academic requirements: Eng 12 C+, Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 12 C

Business Administration Diploma Starts: Sep, Jan Length: 2 yrs full time, options for part time Tuition: $2,530 approx / yr

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Explore all aspects of business, then choose the focus that feels right for you: Marketing, Accounting, or General Management. Co-op experience and applied learning prepare you for great jobs here and around the world. // Start working: Depending on your specialization, careers range from office administration and accounting to marketing assistant and retail supervisor. // Or keep learning: Two years credit toward your business degree at NIC or at universities in BC and across Canada.

Academic requirements: Eng 12 C+, Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 12 C

Business Dual Degree Option Université Paris 13 & NIC

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, Accounting Major Starts: Sep, Jan Length: 4 yrs full time, options for part time Tuition: $2,530 approx / yr

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Strategy, analysis, financial planning. Make your mark in business with a focused accounting education and a profession with great earning potential. // Start working: Management-level positions in public accounting, financial management, planning, and business consulting. // Or keep learning: Master's, MBA programs, and professional CA, CGA, or CMA designations.

Academic requirements: Eng 12 C+, Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 12 C

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, General Management Major Starts: Sep, Jan Length: 4 yrs full time, options for part time Tuition: $2,530 approx / yr

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From international business and marketing to e-business, finance, and human resources, this well-rounded business education gives you the flexibility to follow your interests. // Start working: Management-level careers in private and public organizations, or business ownership. // Or keep learning: Master’s and MBA programs throughout BC and beyond.

Academic requirements: Eng 12 C+, Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 12 C

Study internationally and expand your world view.

With the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) dual degree option, you will take three of four years of your degree at NIC, then complete two semesters of study at Université Paris 13 (UP13) in France.

Upon graduation, you will have both your BBA degree and a French Economie et Gestion licence from UP13.  www.nic.bc.ca/business

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Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, Marketing Major Starts: Sep, Jan Length: 4 yrs full time, options for part time Tuition: $2,530 approx / yr

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Stand out in today’s competitive business world with advanced studies in marketing, communications, advertising, and strategic management. // Start working: Management-level careers in retail, marketing, sales and public relations in profit, non-profit, and government organizations. // Or keep learning: Master’s and MBA programs throughout BC and beyond.

Academic requirements: Eng 12 C+, Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 12 C

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Advance your undergraduate degree with a marketable business education in just one year. Specialize in Marketing or Accounting, or choose the General Management option. // Start working: Depending on your background and goals, careers include consulting, management, or business ownership.

Starts: Sep, Jan Length: 1 yr full time Tuition: $2,530 approx

Academic requirements: 4-year bachelor's degree from a recognized institution, Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 12 C

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“All my classes are 100% relevant to what I want to do for a living.�

Ferris Stirling, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting Major

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Get the office and computer skills you need to be successful in any business environment.

You can study full or part time from your own home computer, with the option to specialize your skills for work in accounting, medical, or legal offices.

Applied Business Technology CV CR PA PH All Office Assistant I Certificate Starts: Jul, Sep, Jan, Apr Length: 30 wks or more, varies by start date Tuition: $1,390 approx

Learn the office administration skills valued in virtually every type of business and industry—word processing, records management, keyboarding, and more. // Start working: Office support positions in a variety of organizations, including accounting, education, real estate, and hospitality. // Or keep learning: Qualify for entry into the Computing Accounting, Medical Office, Legal Administrative, and Administrative Assistant programs.

Academic requirements : Eng 12 C, Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10, or Essentials Math 10, or Foundations Math 10

CV CR Certificate PA PH All Computing Accounting Assistant Starts: Jul, Sep, Jan, Apr Length: 30 wks or more, varies by start date

Pathways

Certificate

Tuition: $1,265 approx

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Office Assistant I Certificate

Computing Accounting Assistant Certificate Medical Office Assistant Certificate Administrative Assistant Certificate Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate

Office Management Certificate

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Develop computer accounting skills, from advanced spreadsheets to electronic databases, essential to virtually every type of business and industry. // Start working: Bookkeeping assistants, data entry clerks, financial assistants, payroll support personnel, and computer-related positions.

Length: 30 wks or more, varies by start date Tuition: $1,265 approx

Qualify for great jobs in the busy health care industry with specialized skills for medical administration, including medical transcription and billing procedures. // Start working: Medical office assistants support a wide range of health care facilities, including physicians’ offices, hospitals, clinics, and rehabilitation centres.

Academic requirements : Office Assistant I Certificate

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Advance your career with the next level in office administration, including presentation software, electronic spreadsheets, and desktop publishing. // Start working: Administrative support positions in a variety of organizations, from accounting and education to real estate and hospitality.

Academic requirements : Office Assistant I Certificate

Applied Business Technology (continued) CV CR Certificate PA PH All Legal Administrative Assistant Starts: Jul, Sep, Jan, Apr Length: 30 wks or more, varies by start date Tuition: $1,560 approx

Litigation, corporate procedures, wills and estates—legal administration skills are essential to the success of a wide range of businesses and organizations. // Start working: Specialized administrative support positions in law, corporate, government, federal, provincial, and municipal government offices, notaries public, insurance, and real estate offices.

Academic requirements : Office Assistant I Certificate

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Gain the business education needed to advance into supervisory positions. Develop valuable technical, interpersonal, and leadership skills. // Start working: Opportunities build on your prior work experience, but may include positions such as human resources manager, office manager, executive assistant, or business owner.

Academic requirements : Eng 12

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“It's hard to express how much I enjoyed having access to such great studios and brilliant minds to direct me.”

Jenja McIntyre, Visual Artist Bachelor of Fine Arts, Emily Carr University at NIC Among her many pursuits, Jenja is pictured here as the featured Artist during Courtenay’s Local Colours Arts Festival, and below at ‘Identity Negotiations,‘ her solo exhibition held at Muir Gallery.

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Fine Arts Pathways upgrade at NIC

Certificate

Diploma Advanced Diploma

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graduate studies

Professional Photography Certificate Interactive media

Web Design Certificate Upgrade or complete high school level courses to meet program entry requirements if needed.

Web Development Diploma

Communication Design Diploma

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Fine Arts Diploma

// Design and technology converge in our Interactive Media programs, expanding the boundaries of traditional print design with film, exhibition graphics, and online digital media.

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Emily Carr University at NIC

Master's programs

annual shows & Events Programs at North Island College Programs at other institutions

November: Art Event Open House march: Art Event Open House may: Emily Carr at NIC BFA Grad Show MAY: Fine Arts & Design Grad Show June: Professional Photography Exhibition

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Professional Photography Certificate Start: Sep, Jan Length: 10 mo full time Tuition: $6,900 approx

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Master essential skills in photography, from digital SLR camera work to darkroom processing.

Field trips, work experience, and applied learning will build your personal creativity and style. // Start working: Wedding photographer, portrait photographer, professional assistant, photojournalist, freelance photographer, advertising.

Academic requirements : Eng 11 C+, Math 10 C+

interactive media Web Design Certificate Starts: Sep Length: 8 mo full time Tuition: $2,530 approx

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Get your web design career started in just eight months. Learn the fundamentals of effective design, web tools and animation, digital photography, marketing, and more. // Start working: Web designer, front-end web developer, graphics tech, flash designer. // Or keep learning: Earn credit toward the Web Development diploma.

Academic requirements : Eng 12 C, Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 11 C

Web Development Diploma Starts: Sep Length: 2 yrs full time Tuition: $2,530 approx / yr

// Field trips and practicums give professional photography students broad experience as well as access to some incredible photo locations.

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Advance your skills in programming, design, development, and project management.

Gain applied experience through workplace practicums. // Start working: Web designer and developer, analytics specialist, multimedia programmer, motion graphics developer. // Or keep learning: Earn credit toward the Advanced Communication Design diploma.

Academic requirements : Eng 12 C, Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 11 C

Communication Design Diploma Starts: Sep Length: 2 yrs full time Tuition: $2,530 approx / yr

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Design both print and online communications that are visually and commercially effective.

Gain applied experience through workplace practicums. // Start working: Book and editorial designer, graphic designer, web designer, digital artist, and flash designer. // Or keep learning: Earn credit toward the Advanced Communication Design diploma.

Academic requirements : Eng 12 C, Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 11 C

Advanced Communication Design Diploma Starts: Sep Length: 3 yrs full time Tuition: $2,530 approx / yr

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Keep pace with industry advances and manage a high level of client communication needs in print and online—with a strong combination of both design and programming abilities. // Start working: Graphic designer for print and interactive media, web developer, web consultant, multimedia project coordinator, business owner, e-commerce site designer, motion graphics designer.

Academic requirements : Eng 12 C, Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 11 C

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Fine Arts Diploma

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Experiment, discover, and explore your artistic expression through a broad range of mediums, from photography and digital visual art to sculpture and ceramics. Develop skilled problem solving and critical thinking abilities. // Start working: Entry-level positions in painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking or ceramics, graphic design, animation, illustration, theatre or set design, video or film. // Or keep learning: Qualify for priority admission into 3rd year of the Emily Carr Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

Length: 2 yrs full time Tuition: $2,530 approx / yr

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Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECU) and its visiting instructors host two full years of undergraduate coursework at our Comox Valley campus. Advance your creative practice and earn your degree with senior-level academic and studio courses, including painting, drawing, ceramics, printmaking, photography, and digital arts. // Start working: Gallery owner, art instructor, curator, manager of fine arts societies and associations, practicing artist, business owner. // Or keep learning: ECU graduate studies programs.

Academic requirements : Fine arts or design diploma from a recognized institution, 2.0 GPA

Co-op Education

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“I graduated feeling completely prepared for full-time work at the Campbell River Hospital.�

Tricia Sinclair, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Registered Nurse, Campbell River Hospital

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Health Pathways upgrade at NIC

Certificate

Degree

graduate studies

Hospital Unit Clerk Certificate Upgrade or complete high school level courses to meet program entry requirements if needed.

Health Care Assistant Certificate Practical Nursing Certificate

Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Exam

ďƒ˜ See page 40 Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree

Canadian Registered Nurse Exam

Master's programs

Programs at North Island College External certification and programs at other institutions

GLOBAL perspectives Working with partner organizations such as World Community and the Africa Community Technical Service, our Global Nursing initiative provides Bachelor of Science in Nursing students with a truly unique global health perspective, both locally and abroad.

Recent projects include travel to Nepal, Uganda, Mozambique, Kingcome, and River's Inlet.

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From medical terminology and transcription to hospital organization and administrative support, develop the practical skills and knowledge needed for employment as a unit clerk. // Start working: Opportunities exist throughout the health care industry in hospitals, medical offices, and care facilities.

Academic requirements: Eng 12 C, Principles or Applications of Math 11 C

CV Health Care Assistant Certificate (Formerly Home Support / Resident Care) Starts: Sep or Jan length: from 27 to 38 wks full time depending on the campus

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Academic requirements: Eng 11 C+

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Learn to provide quality client care and succeed in today’s fast-paced health care field.

Acquire the professional practice requirements to become a Licensed Practical Nurse in BC. // Start working: Practical nursing in acute care, complex or residential care, and community settings.

Academic requirements: Eng 12 C, Bio 12 C, Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 12 C CV

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Starts: Sep Length: 4 yrs full time Tuition: $3,255 approx / yr

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Academic requirements: Eng 12 C+, Bio 12 C+, Chem 11 C+, Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 12 C+

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Community Care Pathways upgrade at NIC

Certificate

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Early Childhood Care & Education Certificate

Upgrade or complete high school level human services courses to meet program entry Social Service Certificate requirements if needed. ďƒ˜ See page 40

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Child and youth care degrees

Education Assistant / Community Support Certificates

Human Services Diploma

Social work, child and youth care, or education degrees

Programs at North Island College Programs at other institutions

// Practice placements are a major component of all our Community Care programs, giving you extensive applied experience in your field before you graduate.

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Animal Care Aide Certificate Starts: Oct Length: 30 wks part time Tuition: $2,210 approx

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Provide valued support caring for animals in veterinary hospitals, animal shelters, and kennels.

Field trips and applied learning build your practical experience. // Start working: Entry-level opportunities at veterinary hospitals, animal recovery shelters, pet stores, zoos, game farms, kennels, grooming businesses, and large animal farms.

Academic requirements: Eng 11 C, Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 11 C

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Make a difference in the lives of young children providing quality care and education for healthy early development. Education theory and extensive practicums provide the first steps toward your License to Practice in BC. // Start working: Early childhood educator in preschools, day cares, and community programs. // Or keep learning: Earn credit toward the Early Childhood Care & Education diploma.

Academic requirements: Eng 12 C

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

Specialize your skills for work with infants and toddlers, special needs children, or both. // Start working: Opportunities range from infant and toddler care and preschool supervision to administration and child care centre ownership. // Or keep learning: Earn transfer credit towards child and youth care degree programs province-wide.

Academic requirements: Early Childhood Care & Education Certificate

Women's Studies Diploma Starts: sep, jan Length: 2 yrs full time Tuition: $2,530 approx / yr

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An education in Women’s Studies can lead you in many directions and provides an excellent knowledge base for work with women’s groups, shelters, hospitals, or government agencies. // Start working: Depending on your goals and interests, career options may include crisis counsellor, women’s clinic assistant, or communications consultant. // Or keep learning: Partial transfer credit toward specific degree programs.

Academic requirements: Flexible entry. Depends on the prerequisites of your chosen courses

// In Support Strategies for Skill Development, students learn what it takes to teach their class a newly acquired skill, in this case, the guitar.

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Social policy, human rights, community development. 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. // Start working: Family support worker, community outreach worker, transition house counsellor, employment counsellor, addictions support worker. // Or keep learning: Earn credit toward the Human Services diploma.

Academic requirements: Eng 12 C+

Education Assistant / Community Support Certificate Starts: Sep Length: 10 mo full time Tuition: $3,375 approx

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Learn to provide exceptional special needs support and assistance, with children in the classroom or with individuals in your community. Gain extensive practice experience. // Start working: Career paths include entry-level community outreach and agency positions, as well as education assistance in classrooms. // Or keep learning: Earn credit toward the Human Services diploma.

Academic requirements: Eng 12 C+

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Bring a valuable understanding of cultural diversity to the classroom or the community with this program's Indigenous focus. Learn to provide exceptional special needs support and assistance, with children in the classroom or with individuals in your community. Gain extensive practice experience throughout the program. // Start working: Career paths include entry-level community outreach and agency positions, as well as education assistance in school district classrooms. // Or keep learning: Earn credit toward the Human Services diploma.

Academic requirements: Eng 12 C+

Human Services Diploma Starts: Sep Length: 1 yr full time, after completing a Human Services certificate Tuition: $2,530 approx

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Academic requirements: Human Services Certificate

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“If you see yourself travelling or you're interested in tourism in any way, take this program. It’s a starting point to a huge career.”

Kierra Nickerson, Tourism & Hospitality Management Diploma Co-op Work Term: Union Bay Diving

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Tourism & Hospitality Pathways upgrade at NIC

Certificate

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Adventure Tourism Management Diploma Upgrade or complete high school level courses to meet program entry requirements if needed.

Adventure tourism and tourism management degrees

Food & Beverage Management Certificate

Tourism & Hospitality Management Diploma

Bachelor of Business Administration, General Management Major (year 3 & 4)

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Interprovincial (Red Seal) certification

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CV Coastal Adventure Tourism Certificate Starts: Jan Length: 5 mo full time Tuition: $7,950 approx

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Start an exciting career as a guide in BC’s growing coastal adventure tourism industry.

Develop certified field skills in sea kayaking, canoeing, sailing, sport fishing, interpretation, leadership, and more. // Start working: Entry-level leadership and guiding positions with sea kayaking companies, sport fishing resorts, power boat charters, whale and wildlife tour operators, interpretative centres, and more. // Or keep learning: Earn credit towards the Adventure Tourism Management diploma.

Academic requirements: Eng 10 C, Principles of Math 10 C

CV Adventure Tourism Management Diploma Starts: Sep, Jan Length: 2 yrs full time Tuition: $6,500 approx / yr

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Develop both management expertise specific to the adventure tourism industry along with certified field skills in sea kayaking, canoeing, sailing, sport fishing, navigation, guiding, and more. // Start working: Supervisory and management positions with sea kayaking companies, sport fishing resorts, tour operators, power boat charters, among others. // Or keep learning: Earn transfer credit towards adventure tourism management degrees throughout BC. Academic requirements: Eng 12 C, Applications of Math 11 C

CV Food & Beverage Management Certificate Starts: Sep Length: 8 mo full time Tuition: $2,530 approx

Spend 8 to 16 weeks in Mexico or the Unites States learning how to manage cultural and environmental sustainability issues as they relate to the tourism and hospitality industry.  www.nic.bc.ca/studyabroad

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Learn industry-specific skills for food and beverage supervision and management as well as how to effectively compete in the marketplace. Gain applied management experience at NIC's Third Course Bistro. // Start working: Supervisory positions at hotels and resorts, catering, contract services, and banquet management. // Or keep learning: Earn credit toward the Tourism & Hospitality Management diploma.

Academic requirements: Eng 12 C, Accounting 11 or Applications of Math 11 C, Serving it Right, Food Safe 1

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Double your employment opportunities with a dual diploma in tourism and hospitality—the only one of its kind in BC. Visit an international tourist destination and host a major community event. // Start working: Resort sales manager, assistant restaurant manager, guest services manager, front desk manager, ski hill supervisor, fishing resort manager, adventure resort manager, bed and breakfast owner, and more. // Or keep learning: Earn two years transfer credit towards tourism or business degrees province-wide, including NIC's Bachelor of Business Administration degree.

Academic requirements: Eng 12 C, Applications of Math 11 C

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Culinary Arts - Professional Cook 1, 2 &CV 3 Starts: Sep in PA, Sep & Jan in CR Length: PC1=27 wks, PC2=13 wks, PC3=6 wks Tuition: PC1=$1,930, PC2=$840, PC3=$470

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Demand for skilled, qualified culinary professionals has never been greater. 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. // 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, and more. // Or keep learning: Interprovincial (Red Seal) certification.

Academic requirements: Food Safe, Assessment

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Tuition: $89 to $120 / level

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Course materials are from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute, the international standard for hospitality excellence. Training topics include marketing and sales, hospitality operations, rooms division management, and more. // Start working: Certification in specific topics can improve employability in the tourism and hospitality industry with hotels, skiing resorts, restaurants, tourism services, or the travel trades.

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Bartending is more than mixing drinks. You will learn product knowledge, liquor laws, cash and credit card handling, and customer relations. An industry placed practicum is included whenever possible. Must be 19 years of age as per Provincial Liquor Laws.

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// Our Third Course Bistro in Campbell River provides students with a real-world training environment. While upper level Culinary Art students prepare gourmet menus behind the scenes, our Tourism & Hospitality Management students manage the service side of the bistro.

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“I won't have to leave the Island to find a job.

There are at least five companies in Campbell River alone who hire from our Russell Walton, Aircraft Structures Technician (AME-S) Certificate

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Trades & Technology Pathways upgrade AT NIC certificate

Upgrade or complete high school level courses to meet program entry requirements if needed. ďƒ˜ See page 40

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Welding experience

Upgrade or complete high school level courses to meet program entry requirements if needed. ďƒ˜ See page 40

Aircraft Structures Technician (AME-S)

Transport Canada certification

Drafting Certificate

Technology diplomas

Electronics Technician Core Certificate

Industrial Automation Technician Diploma

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Metal Fabricator Level 2,3,4

Automotive Service Technician Foundation

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Carpentry Foundation

Carpenter Level 2,3,4

Electrical Foundation

Electrician Level 2,3,4

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Cabinetmaker (Joiner) Level 2,3,4

Millwright experience or apprenticeship

Millwright Level 1,2,3,4

Plumbing & Piping Foundation

Interprovincial (Red Seal) certification

Plumbing & Piping Level 2,3,4 Steamfitting, Pipefitting, or Gasfitting Level 2,3,4

Programs at North Island College External certification and programs at other institutions Interprovincial (Red Seal) certification

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CV Aircraft Structures Technician (AME-S) Starts: Sep Length: 42 wks full time Tuition: $2,530 approx

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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. // Start working: Aircraft repair and servicing, aircraft manufacturer, composite component repair, aircraft parts manufacturing, and aircraft parts technician. // Or keep learning: Transport Canada certification.

Academic requirements: Eng 11 C+, Principles of Math 10 or Applications of Math 11 C+

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Explore all aspects of drafting, from creating hand sketches through producing threedimensional modeling in CAD. The program’s Architectural and Civil drafting component will increase your experience and expand your career options. // Start working: Support positions such as surveyor, civil engineer assistant, and renderer with architects and building contractors, surveyors, government agencies, engineers, and forestry companies. // Or keep learning: Transfer credit toward technology diploma programs.

Academic requirements: Eng 11 C, Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 12 C

CV Electronics Technician Core Certificate Starts: Sep Length: 36 wks full time Tuition: $2,530 approx

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Take the first step toward an exciting career in electronics. Learn to troubleshoot, maintain and build electronic circuits including microprocessors and robotic equipment. // Start working: The Electronics Technician Core program provides the first year of a two-year International Standard Electronics Technician program. Graduates will specialize for employment in their second year. // Or keep learning: Industrial Automation diploma or other second-year specialty options province-wide.

Academic requirements: Eng 11 C+, Principles of Math 11 C+ or Applications of Math 12

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”I have always known I wanted to be a mechanic.

The ACE-IT program let me get college credit and apprenticeship training while I was in Grade 11. Now I'm basically two years ahead.”

Automotive Service Technician Foundation student

CV Industrial Automation Technician Diploma Starts: Sep Length: 36 wks full time, after Electronics Technician Core certificate Tuition: $2,530 approx

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Learn to work on every type of system, from the simplest fuses and motors to the most complex electronic systems. Working with state-of-the-art equipment and technology, you’ll graduate with 1,400 hours of practical training, including interactive field trips. // Start working: Career opportunities exist within industries such as oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, forest products, food & beverage, and more. // Or keep learning: Transfer credit towards some instrumentation programs, or electrical apprenticeship.

Academic requirements: Electronics Core Certificate

Welding Levels C, B & CV A Starts: Continuous entry

// Incorporating the latest advances in modern energy and environmental design, our new 23,164 ft2 trades building is slated to host Carpentry, Plumbing & Piping, and Electrical programs at Comox Valley campus in 2011.

Length: full or part time, Level C = 28 wks, Level B = 16 wks, Level A = 8 wks.

Tuition: $560 to $1,970 approx depending on level

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Your career in welding starts here. Each level advances your skills, your job prospects and your potential salary. Learn from highly experienced, qualified instructors in two of the most modern, well-equipped shops in BC. // Start working: Welders are essential in numerous industries in every part of the country, including forestry, fishing, aquaculture, agriculture, oil & gas, and construction. // Or keep learning: Metal Fabrication Foundation.

Academic requirements: NIC Welding Assessment www.nic.bc.ca / 1-800-715-0914 / 37

CV Automotive Service Technician Foundation Starts: Sep Length: 30 wks full time Tuition: $1,970 approx

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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. // Start working: Automotive service technician apprentice, parts technician, service writer, service manager. // Or keep learning: Apprenticeship technical training and Interprovincial (Red Seal) certification.

Academic requirements: Eng 11, Principles of Math 10 or Applications of Math 11 C

CV Carpentry Foundation Starts: Sep in PA, feb in CV Length: 24 wks full time Tuition: $1,690 approx

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Academic requirements: Eng 10 C, Principles of Math 10 or Applications of Math 11 C

Electrical Foundation Starts: Sep, Feb in CR, pending approval in cv Length: 24 wks full time Tuition: $1,690 approx

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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. // Start working: Electrical apprentice in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical construction, electrical maintenance and service, marine electrical work, utilities, and many more. // Or keep learning: Apprenticeship technical training and Interprovincial (Red Seal) certification.

Academic requirements: Eng 11 C+, Phys 11 C, Principles of Math 11 C+ or Applications of Math 12

CV CR Joinery/Cabinetmaking Foundation Starts: Sep Length: 36 wks full time Tuition: $2,530 approx

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From funky 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. // Start working: Furniture restoration or manufacturing, millwork and cabinet builders, yacht interior finishers, residential finishing carpenters, sales, and more. // Or keep learning: Apprenticeship technical training and Interprovincial (Red Seal) certification.

Academic requirements: Eng 10 C, Principles of Math 10 or Applications of Math 11 C

CV Heavy Duty & Commercial Transport Mechanic Foundation Starts: Sep Length: 36 wks full time Tuition: $2,250 approx

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With specialized training in both Heavy Duty Mechanics and Commercial Transport Mechanics, you’ll have the skills to pursue a career in either trade when you’re done. // Start working: Logging, mining, and road building companies, heavy duty equipment operators, as well as commercial truck, bus, and equipment repair shops. // Or keep learning: Apprenticeship technical training and Interprovincial (Red Seal) certification.

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CV Metal Fabrication Foundation Starts: Jan Length: 20 wks full time Tuition: $1,400 approx

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Learn to build, assemble, and repair products made of steel and aluminum. // Start working: Graduates will find a wide variety of opportunities in metal fabrication shops, construction, mining, and boat building. // Or keep learning: Apprenticeship technical training and Interprovincial (Red Seal) certification.

Academic requirements: Eng 10 C, NIC Metal Fabrication Assessment

Plumbing & Piping Foundation Starts: Sep in CR, feb in cv Length: 26 wks full time Tuition: $1,970 approx

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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. // Start working: 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. // Or keep learning: Apprenticeship technical training and Interprovincial (Red Seal) certification.

Academic requirements: NIC Piping Trades Assessment

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Visit our website for program details and training schedules.  www.nic.bc.ca/apprenticeship

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Upgrading Not sure if you have the right grades? Depending on the program, you may only need a C in English and no math at all. Even if you do need to refresh your skills or upgrade in a few areas, you can take those classes right here at NIC. Adult Basic Education Courses Improve your past grades or take courses you missed in high school to meet program entry requirements.

College programs: certificates, diplomas & degrees

BC Adult Grad Diploma Qualify for a wider range of job opportunities

Complete your Grade 12 for employment or entry into some programs.

How does Upgrading work?

Our Student Advisors will work with you to recommend courses best suited to your current skill level.

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your community 42 Aboriginal Education 43 Need a job?

44 Paying for College 45 Get Started 46 Services for Students 48 Programs at a Glance 52 Admission Form

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Aboriginal Education “No matter what you want to do, your goals are not really Luke George, Aboriginal Education Advisor, member of the Tseshaht First Nation, standing at our new First Nations Gathering Place, Port Alberni Campus

we hope you feel at home at nic

Aboriginal Education Advisors provide advising and support services for Aboriginal students at each of our campuses. This includes: • • • •

Developing your educational plan Setting up tutoring for any course Visiting high schools, hosting campus tours Assisting with Aboriginal financial aid options and //sponsorship Come talk to Lpaperwork uke. As an Advisor and a NIC student , he can help you get started • past Hosting student events, potluck gatherings, on your own path . seasonal celebrations, and film series "My original goal was just to get my grade 12.

Call 1-800-715-0914 to book an appointment today.

That led to more courses, and before long I was  www.nic.bc.ca/advisors finishing a BA degree at VIU. I always tell people that once you get started, you'll be surprised how quickly you can reach any goal."

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Getting a good job can be as tough as any class. But NIC is dedicated to helping students get the jobs they really want.

Need a job?

We can help.

Employment Resource Centre Whether you’re looking for part-time student work or your first professional career after graduation, our Employment Resource Centre is with you every step of the way.

Visit our Employment Services Advisor to develop job search strategies, learn about Co-op Education, and connect with employers.

We can also help you with: • • • • •

Career resources Job postings—local and global Personal coaching sessions Cover letters, resumes Working abroad

 www.nic.bc.ca/erc

Co-operative Education Co-operative Education (Co-op) combines academic study with paid relevant work experience, making it possible for you to forge key industry connections and build a professional portfolio before you even graduate.

Co-op is currently offered through the following programs: • • • •

Adventure Tourism Management diploma Business Administration diploma Bachelor of Business Administration degree Tourism & Hospitality Management diploma

// To learn more about Co-op, Disney International Programs, or to hire a student, contact our Employment Resource Centre.  www.nic.bc.ca/erc

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Paying for College It's never too early to look into your funding options.

Our Financial Aid Advisors are here to help you plan and budget for the school year, apply for student loans, and explore all your funding options.

Figure out your costs

Need extra CA$H? Every year, our Foundation offers new and continuing NIC students thousands of dollars in scholarships and bursaries to help make college more affordable.

Don't miss the April 30 deadline! www.nic.bc.ca/awards

Explore your funding options

Get started!

The amount of money you need for college can really vary depending on your choices and personal expenses: Will you live at home or rent your own place? Drive or take the bus?

Over 50% of NIC students rely on some form of financial assistance to achieve their goals. Our Financial Aid Advisors can talk you through all your funding options.

You can meet with our Financial Aid Advisors any time you need more information or help, and start now by browsing the online resources below:

The budget below shows you what your costs might look like for one year of academic studies (Sept to April):

 Free money that doesn’t have to be repaid: scholarships, bursaries, grants

 www.nic.bc.ca/financialaid  www.studentawards.com  www.studentaidbc.ca  www.canlearn.ca

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 Low-cost money you don’t repay until after college: student loans  Money you earn: Co-op Education, jobs through our Employment Resource Centre  More options: bank loans or student lines of credit

Note: The example above is intended as a guide only and does not include personal items, recreation, school supplies, or clothing.

 Find tuition and book cost estimates for all NIC programs online:  www.nic.bc.ca/costs

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For international student program costs and admission details, visit:  www.nic.bc.ca/international

If you're not sure what to take, our Student Advisors can work with you to map out an educational plan.

Getting Started Choose your course or program Whether your goal is to complete a degree or upgrade for a new career, North Island College has a wide range of options to choose from.

 www.nic.bc.ca/advisors

 www.nic.bc.ca/programs

Apply to NIC Apply online or pick up an Application for Admission form from our Student Services / Registration office on campus. Submit your completed form with the $25 application fee.

International students can apply through:  www.nic.bc.ca/international

 www.nic.bc.ca/apply

Complete admission requirements Submit transcripts or sign up for an assessment, send in any required documentation, and check with Student Services to ensure that you’ve provided all the necessary information.

Register for classes 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.

Remember : The sooner NIC receive s your docum en sooner we ca ts, the know if you n let you have been admitted.

Welcome!

Attend the Orientation Day events in September, buy your books, and meet your new classmates.

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Services for Students Thinking about college? Getting ready for graduation?

Student Services is here to help you reach your goals.

Aboriginal services Aboriginal Student Advisors are available to assist students in developing educational plans, liaising with instructors, contacting Aboriginal sponsorship organizations, and more.

Having registered status is not a requirement for eligibility.

Call your local campus to book an appointment.

Cafeteria Child care

Disability services

 www.nic.bc.ca/aboriginalservices

Quality child care providers are located on-campus both in Campbell River and the Comox Valley for students who are parents. Referral services can be accessed in our other communities by calling 1-800-565-6510.

Assessment services

Computer labs

Our Access for Students with Disabilities department supports learners of all abilities with a diverse range of services and resources. These include everything from accessible facilities and course accommodations to recorded books and liaison support with funding agencies. Contact your local campus or visit our website for details.

If you are unsure which course level is right for you, Assessment Services provides a wide variety of placement testing services year-round at all NIC campuses and centres.

Call the location nearest you to book an appointment.  www.nic.bc.ca/assessments

 www.nic.bc.ca/disabilityservices

Co-operative Education Co-operative Education (Co-op) gives students the opportunity to combine their academic study with paid employment in a relevant field. Students who complete Co-op work terms gain practical experience, industry references, and greater confidence in their chosen career.  www.nic.bc.ca/coop

Bank machines Bike racks Bookstores Bus passes

Counselling services Confidential personal counselling services are available at most NIC campuses. Counsellors can help with a wide variety of concerns, including career and life planning, family and relationship issues, stress, anxiety and panic attacks, difficulty focusing or studying, and more.  www.nic.bc.ca/counselling

Educational advising Planning your education need not be a challenging process. Student Advisors can answer your questions about programs, provide information about funding options, and help you create an educational plan based on your specific needs and career goals.  www.nic.bc.ca/advisors

Employment Resource Centre Looking for work? At our Employment Resource Centre, you can browse student jobs and career postings, get help with job search strategies, browse employment resources, learn more about Co-op Education, and much more.  www.nic.bc.ca/erc

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Free parking

Printing Peer tutoring

International exchange A number of programs include options for international exchange or study overseas. Our Business Administration and Tourism & Hospitality programs each offer an international exchange component, while Liberal Arts, Fine Arts, and University Studies students have options for international study or classes.  www.nic.bc.ca/studyabroad

Libraries Lockers

Math centre

Peer tutors at Comox Valley campus can help you with all levels of ESL, upgrading English, math, and science, as well as first-year level studies in English, humanities, business, nursing, and more.

Your support network You’ll find a wide range of support services and resources, including those listed here, at many of our campuses and centres. Visit Student Services online for a complete list.  www.nic.bc.ca/services

Public transit

Vending machines

Wireless internet Writing centre Writing centre tutors are available to teach you the skills to plan, edit, and proofread your assignments. They can also help you with specific questions, such as choosing a topic or citing sources.

The Math & Science Learning centre at Comox Valley campus provides help to NIC students enrolled in upgrading and university-level math, calculus, statistics, physics, or chemistry courses.

North Island Students’ Union

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CV CR PA CV Comox CR Valley PA PH PH All All

Programs at a Glance

Welcome International Students!

Program

Visit www.nic.bc.ca/international for international program costs, admission, and more.

CV

All NIC Centres

CV PA CV CR CR Campbell PA PH PH All RiverAll

CV

CR or PADistance PH Online

CV

CR

PA PH Exchange All International

CV

CR

PA

PH Alberni All Port

CR

PA

PH

All Hardy Port

All

Co-op Education

Start

Length

Tuition  Academic Admission Requirements 

Location

Adult Basic Education – high school equivalent courses in math, English, sciences, and more

Continuous

Flexible

$0

Student advisor meeting, possible assessment

CV

CR

PA

PH

All CV

CR

PA

PH

All

BC Adult Graduation Diploma

Year-round

Flexible

$0

Minimum 19 years old upon completion

CV

CR

PA

PH

All CV

CR

PA

PH

All

English as a Second Language

Year-round

Varies

Varies

Assessment

do up to 2 yrs at NIC

$3,710/yr**

CV CR Apply to and meet general admission requirements for Vancouver Island University

upgrading

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

CV

CR

PA

PH

University Transfer & Degrees >> degrees at NIC 4 yrs

Bachelor of Arts Degree, NIC/VIU Co-Admissions

Sep, Jan

Bachelor of Arts Degree, Liberal Studies Major

Sep, Jan

2 yrs

$3,710/yr**

Complete year 1 and 2 (54 credits) of university transfer coursework or an Associate of Arts degree

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, Accounting Major

Sep, Jan

4 yrs

$2,530/yr

Eng 12 C+, Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 12 C

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, Management Major Sep, Jan

4 yrs

$2,530/yr

Eng 12 C+, Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 12 C

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, Marketing Major

Sep, Jan

4 yrs

$2,530/yr

Eng 12 C+, Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 12 C

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Emily Carr University

Sep

2 yrs

$3,430/yr**

Fine arts or design diploma from a recognized institution, 2.0 GPA

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree

Sep

4 yrs

$3,255/yr

Eng 12 C+, Bio 12 C+, Chem 11 C+, Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 12 C+

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

University Studies Courses (1st- and 2nd-Year Level Arts & Sciences)

Sep, Jan

Varies

$250 ea

Flexible entry. Depends on the prerequisites for your chosen courses

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Associate of Arts Degree

Sep, Jan

2 yrs

$2,530/yr

Flexible entry. Depends on the prerequisites for your chosen courses

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Associate of Science Degree

Sep, Jan

2 yrs

$2,530/yr

Flexible entry. Depends on the prerequisites for your chosen courses

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

University Studies Courses (1st-Year Level Arts & Sciences)

Sep, Jan

Varies

$250 ea

Flexible entry. Depends on the prerequisites for your chosen courses

CV

CR

PA

First-Year Engineering (1st-Year Course Plan)

Sep, Jan

1 yr

$2,530

Chem 12 C+, Eng 12 C+, Math 12 C+, Physics 12 C+

PA

PH

All

Bachelor of Arts Prep (1st-Year Course Plan)

Sep, Jan

1 yr

$2,530

Flexible entry. Depends on the prerequisites for your chosen courses

CV

CR

PA

Bachelor of Commerce Prep (1st-Year Course Plan)

Sep, Jan

1 yr

$2,530

Flexible entry. Depends on the prerequisites for your chosen courses

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Bachelor of Science Prep (1st-Year Course Plan)

Sep, Jan

1 yr

$2,530

Flexible entry. Depends on the prerequisites for your chosen courses

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

PA

PH

All

All

>> 2 years at NIC

>> 1 year at NIC

Visit www.nic.bc.ca/programs for a complete list of program admission requirements.

Tuition fees listed in this Viewbook are accurate only at the time of publication and can change without notice. * Schedules and course information are posted online. ** Contact the university for current information.

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CV CR CR CV

PA PA

PH All All PH CV

CV CR CR CV

PA PA

CR

PH All All PH

PH

All

PH

All

Program Program

Start Start

LengthTuition Tuition Academic Admission Requirements Length  Academic Admission Requirements 

Location Location

>> 1 year at NIC continued ...

Dental Hygiene Prep (1st-Year Course Plan)

Sep, Jan

1 yr

$2,530

Flexible entry. Depends on the prerequisites for your chosen courses

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Education Prep (1st-Year Course Plan)

Sep, Jan

1 yr

$2,530

Flexible entry. Depends on the prerequisites for your chosen courses

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Kinesiology Prep (1st-Year Course Plan)

Sep, Jan

1 yr

$2,530

Flexible entry. Depends on the prerequisites for your chosen courses

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Medical Prep (1st-Year Course Plan)

Sep, Jan

1 yr

$2,530

Flexible entry. Depends on the prerequisites for your chosen courses

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Pharmacy Prep (1st-Year Course Plan)

Sep, Jan

1 yr

$2,530

Flexible entry. Depends on the prerequisites for your chosen courses

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Business Administration Post Degree Diploma

Sep, Jan

1 yr

$2,530

Completion of a 4-year bachelor's degree from a recognized institution, Principles of Math 11 ​ or Applications of Math 12 C

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, Accounting Major

Sep, Jan

4 yrs

$2,530/yr

Eng 12 C+, Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 12 C

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, Management Major Sep, Jan

4 yrs

$2,530/yr

Eng 12 C+, Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 12 C

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, Marketing Major

Sep, Jan

4 yrs

$2,530/yr

Eng 12 C+, Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 12 C

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Business Administration Diploma

Sep, Jan

2 yrs

$2,530/yr

Eng 12 C+, Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 12 C

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Business Administration Certificate

Sep, Jan

1 yr

$2,530

Eng 12 C+, Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 12 C

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Office Management Certificate

Varies*

30 wks

$1,770

Eng 12

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Administrative Assistant Certificate

Varies*

30 wks

$1,140

Office Assistant I Certificate

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Computing Accounting Assistant Certificate

Varies*

30 wks

$1,265

Office Assistant I Certificate

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate

Varies*

30 wks

$1,560

Office Assistant I Certificate

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Medical Office Assistant Certificate

Varies*

30 wks

$1,265

Office Assistant I Certificate

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Office Assistant 1 Certificate

Varies*

30 wks

$1,390

CV CRMath PA 10PH Eng 12 C, Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10, or Essentials Math 10, or Foundations

All

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Emily Carr University

Sep

2 yrs

$3,430/yr**

Fine arts or design diploma from a recognized institution, 2.0 GPA

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Fine Arts Diploma

Sep, Jan

2 yrs

$2,530/yr

Eng 12 C+

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Professional Photography Certificate

Sep, Jan

10 mo

$6,900

Eng 11 C+, Math 10 C+

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Advanced Communication Design Diploma

Sep

3 yrs

$2,530/yr

Eng 12 C, Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 11 C

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Communication Design Diploma

Sep

2 yrs

$2,530/yr

Eng 12 C, Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 11 C

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Web Development Diploma

Sep

2 yrs

$2,530/yr

Eng 12 C, Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 11 C

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Web Design Certificate

Sep

8 mo

$2,530

Eng 12 C, Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 11 C

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Business

>> applied Business technology

Fine arts

>> interactive media

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Program

Start

Length

Location

Tuition  Academic Admission Requirements 

health care Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree

Sep

4 yrs

$3,255/yr

Eng 12 C+, Bio 12 C+, Chem 11 C+, Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 12 C+

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Practical Nursing Certificate

CR=Sep, PA=Jan, CV=TBA

12 mo

$3,800

Eng 12 C, Bio 12 C, Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 12 C

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Health Care Assistant Certificate

Sep, Jan

27 to 38 wks

$2,530

Eng 11 C+

CV

CR CV

CR PA

PH PA

All PH

All

Hospital Unit Clerk Certificate

Sep

5 mo

$3,980

Eng 12 C, Principles or Applications of Math 11 C

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Early Childhood Care & Education Diploma

Sep

3 yrs part time

$2,615

Early Childhood Care & Education Certificate

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Early Childhood Care & Education Certificate

Sep

10 mo

$2,810

Eng 12 C

CR CV

CR PA

PH PA

All PH

All

Women’s Studies Diploma

Sep, Jan

2 yrs

$2,530/yr

Flexible entry. Depends on the prerequisites for your chosen courses.

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Animal Care Aide Certificate

Oct

30 wks

$2,210

Eng 11 C, Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 11 C

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Human Services Diploma

Sep

1 yr

$2,530

Human Service Certificate

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Education Assistant / Community Support Certificate

Sep

10 mo

$3,375

Eng 12 C+

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Education Assistant / Community Support, Indigenous Focus Certificate

Sep

10 mo (or 20 mo part time)

$3,630

Eng 12 C+

PA

PH

All

Social Service Certificate

Sep

10 mo

$3,375

Eng 12 C+

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Adventure Tourism Management Diploma

Sep, Jan

2 yrs

$6,500/yr

Eng 12 C, Introduction or Applications of Math 11 C

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Coastal Adventure Tourism Certificate

Jan

5 mo

$7,950

Eng 10 C, Principles of Math 10 C

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Culinary Arts (Professional Cook Levels 1,2 &3)

PA=Sep CR=Sep, Jan

Level 1= 27 wks

Level 1= $1,930

Assessment, Food Safe

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Tourism & Hospitality Management Diploma

Sep

2 yrs

$2,530/yr

Eng 12 C, Applications of Math 11 C

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Food & Beverage Management Certificate

Sep

8 mo

$2,530

Eng 12 C, Accounting 11 or Applications of Math 11 C, Serving it Right, and Food Safe 1

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Hospitality Distance Learning

Varies*

Varies

$275/course

Flexible entry. Depends on the prerequisites for your chosen courses.

Aircraft Structures Technician (AME-S)

Sep

42 wks

$2,530

Eng 11 C+, Principles of Math 10 or Applications of Math 11 C+

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Automotive Service Technician Foundation

Sep

30 wks

$1,970

Eng 11, Principles of Math 10 or Applications of Math 11 C

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

24 wks

$1,690

Eng 10 C, Principles of Math 10 or Applications of Math 11 C

CV

CR CV

CR PA

PH PA

All PH

Level 1= 27 wks

Level 1= $1,930

Food Safe , Assessment

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

36 wks

$2,530

Eng 11 C, Principles Math 11 or Applications Math 12 C

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

community care CV

>> human services

CV

CR

Tourism & Hospitality

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

trades & technology

Carpentry Foundation Culinary Arts - Professional Cook Levels 1,2 &3 Drafting Certificate 50

PA=Sep CV=Jan PA=Sep CR=Sep, Jan Sep

All

Program

Start

trades Program& technology continued ...

Electrical Foundation More ...trades

Length Start

Length Tuition  Academic Admission Requirements 

Sep, Feb

24 wks

$1,690

Eng 11 C+, Phys 11 C, Principles of Math 11 C+ or Applications of Math 12

Electronics Technician Core Certificate

Sep

36 wks

$2,530

Eng 11 C+, Principles of Math 11 C+ or Applications of Math 12

Heavy Duty & Commercial Transport Mechanic Foundation

Sep

36 wks

$2,250

Industrial Automation Technician Diploma

Sep

36 wks

Joinery/Cabinetmaking Foundation

Sep

Metal Fabrication Foundation

& technology

Location

Tuition  Academic Admission Requirements 

Location CV

CR

PA

PH

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Eng 11 C, Principles of Math 10 or Applications of Math 11 C

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

$2,530

Electronics Core Certificate

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

36 wks

$2,530

Eng 10 C, Principles of Math 10 or Applications of Math 11 C

CR

PA

PH

All

Jan

20 wks

$1,400

Eng 10 C, NIC Metal Fabrication Assessment

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Plumbing & Piping Foundation

Sep, Feb

26 wks

$1,970

NIC Piping Trades Assessment

CV

CR

PA

PH

Welding Level C Certificate

Continuous

28 wks

$1,968

NIC Welding Assessment

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Welding Level B Certificate

Continuous

16 wks

$1,125

Completion of Welding level C

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Welding Level A Certificate

Continuous

8 wks

$560

Completion of Welding level B

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Carpenter Apprenticeship Training

Varies*

6 weeks

$480/level

Sponsoring Employer

CV

CR

PA

PH

Electrician Apprenticeship Training

Varies*

$800/level

Sponsoring Employer

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Heavy Duty Apprenticeship Training

Varies*

$480/level

Sponsoring Employer

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Millwright Apprenticeship Training

Varies*

$560/level

Sponsoring Employer

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

Plumbing & Piping Apprenticeship Training

Varies*

$480 - 630/ level

Sponsoring Employer

CV

CR

PA

PH

All

$3,630

Eng 12 C+

CR

PA

PH

All

CV

All

All

>> apprenticeship technical training 10 wks/ level 6 wks/ level 7 wks/ level 6 - 8 wks/ level

All

aboriginal education Education Assistant / Community Support, Indigenous Focus Certificate

Sep

10 mo (or 20 mo part time)

CV

Visit www.nic.bc.ca/programs for a complete list of program admission requirements.

Tuition fees listed in this Viewbook are accurate only at the time of publication and can change without notice. * Schedules and course information are posted online. ** Contact the university for current information.

Welcome International Students!

Visit www.nic.bc.ca/international for international program costs, admission, and more. www.nic.bc.ca / 1-800-715-0914 / 51

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Birthdate:

 Yes

 No

 Yes

 No

M

If yes, are you:

 Yes

 First Nations  Metis

If yes, Country of Origin:

 F

Intended Load:

 Full-time

Spring (May-June)/Yr:

 Part-time

 Single Course

Signature: Date:

 Assessment Fee: $15.00

Date:

For Office Use Only Received By:

Date and Time Received:

The application will be processed once payment has been received. Payments may be made in person by VISA, MASTERCARD, American Express, debit card, cash, or cheque. Mailed in applications must be accompanied by cheque or money order.

FEES  Application Fee: $25.00

Signature:

DECLARATION: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE SIGNING I declare that the information I have submitted on the application is true and correct. Falsifying any document or information submitted will result in the immediate cancellation of admission or registration at the College. I understand that this information along with subsequent information is collected under the authority of the College and Institute Act. This information will be protected and used in compliance with the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of admission, registration, research, graduation, alumni development and other purposes consistent with the mandate of the institution.

or for course(s):

Release of Information – For Sponsored Students Only I, (print your full name) hereby release all academic records relating to my admission or education to the following: (print your sponsor's name) for term:

Location:

Post-Secondary Education:

 Math Location:

 English

Secondary School:

If no transcripts are available, check here to take placement testing for:

 Inuit

Summer (July-Aug)/Yr:

Official transcripts are required as proof of meeting prerequisites for your specific program and/or individual courses (Faxes and photocopies are not acceptable).

Previous Education

Campus/Centre:

Winter (Jan-Apr)/Yr:

Start Term: Choose which session by entering the year beside the term.

Fall (Sept-Dec)/Yr:

Gender:

NIC will provide you with information about receiving supports/services

 Yes

 Yes

/

Emergency Contact Business Phone:

Permanent Resident:

/

program selection Program Choice: (Use FULL program name as listed in the North Island College Calendar.)

Do you have a disability / medical condition?

Do you identify yourself as an Aboriginal person?

Voluntary Disclosure

Canadian Forces Community College Network?

Canadian Citizen:

Emergency Contact Home Phone:

Emergency Contact Name:

Social Insurance No:

Business Phone:

Home Phone:

Postal Code:

Email Address:

Country:

Province:

www.nic.bc.ca

Middle Name:

City:

Preferred First Name:

First Name

PEN (Personal Education Number):

 No

Mailing Address:

Former Last Name: (If applicable)

Legal Last Name:

personal information

If yes, NIC Student Number:

Have you ever attended North Island College?  Yes

Application for Admission Comox Valley Campus 2300 Ryan Rd Courtenay, BC V9N 8N6 Tel (250) 334-5000 Fax (250) 334-5018 Campbell River Campus 1685 South Dogwood St. Campbell River, BC V9W 8C1 Tel (250) 923-9700 Fax (250) 923-9791 Port Alberni Campus 3699 Roger St. Port Alberni, BC V9Y 3E3 Tel (250)724-8711 Fax (250) 724-8700 Port Hardy Campus Box 901, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 Tel: (250) 949-7912 Fax (250) 949-2617

Your dreams are within reach We gave away $182,000 in bursaries and awards to 300+ NIC students last year.

New and continuing students are eligible to apply.

Don’t miss the April 30 deadline.

To learn more about bursaries, awards, or other financial assistance, contact our Financial Aid Advisors: www.nic.bc.ca/financialaid.

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Comox Valley Campus 250-334-5000 1-800-715-0914 Campbell River Campus 250-923-9700 1-888-293-3177 Port Alberni Campus 250-724-8711 1-888-414-8242

Bella Coola Centre 250-982-2511 Cortes Island Centre 250-935-6442 Gold River Centre 250-283-7213 Ucluelet Centre 250-726-2697

Port Hardy Campus 250-949-7912 1-866-332-1133

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