Northern College Viewbook 2020/21 by northerncollege

VIEWBOOK 2020/21

THE NORTHERN EXPERIENCE ......................................................

YOUR CAMPUSES ...........................................................................

OUR COMMUNITIES .......................................................................

YOUR PATHWAYS .......................................................................

INNOVATION HUB ......................................................................

OUR SUPPORTS...........................................................................

YOUR REASONS..........................................................................

YOUR SUCCESS ..........................................................................

STUDY .........................................................................................

PROGRAMS

19 Business and Office Administration �� 21 Community Services .......................................................................................................................... 23 Engineering Technology and Trades �� 25 Health Sciences................................................................................................................................... 27 Emergency Services .......................................................................................................................... 29 Veterinarian Sciences ........................................................................................................................ 31 Welding Engineering ........................................................................................................................ 33

Apprenticeship ...................................................................................................................................

STUDENT SERVICES

35 Financial Services ............................................................................................................................... 36 Student Life ......................................................................................................................................... 37 Indigenous Services ........................................................................................................................... 39 Campus Living .................................................................................................................................... 41

On Campus .........................................................................................................................................

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WELCOME TO THE NORTHERN EXPERIENCE.

We do things differently up North. We offer the best education possible, rooted in student centric values. Our unique learning environment and experiences ensure you receive a memorable college experience that delivers the skill-set you need to succeed long after graduation.

YOUR CAMPUSES. HAILEYBURY Nestled in the hills overlooking picturesque Lake Temiskaming and the Quebec border, our Haileybury campus is home to our Vet Sciences, Haileybury School of Mines, Practical Nursing, Social Service Worker, Personal Support Worker, Instrumentation, School of Business, Office Administration, and Law Clerk programs.

KIRKLAND LAKE Built on the Canadian Shield, close to the Quebec border, our Kirkland Lake Campus is home to the School of Welding Engineering Technology, a school with an international reputation as a leader in the field of welding education and training. As North Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first authorized International Institute of Welding training body, our Kirkland Lake campus is committed to excellence in all programs offered on site, including Environmental Water and Waste Water Technician, Early Childhood Education, Practical Nursing, Police Foundations and a range programs from our school of Business. Home to Northern Training Division common core and upgrading programming.

MOOSONEE Perched just south of James Bay on the Moose River, our Moosonee campus is a linked to our Centre of Excellence for Trades and Technology at our Timmins Campus, providing high skills training in technology, trades and apprenticeship programs to remote, James Bay coastal communities.

TIMMINS Rooted in the heart of the Porcupine Goldfields, our Timmins Campus offers various programs in the fields of Business and Office Administration, Community Services, Engineering Technology and Trades, Health Sciences and Emergency Services. Each program stream offers students access to uniquely specialized learning facilities that integrate learning theory into practice. Home to Northern Training Division common core and upgrading programming.

CONTACTS Haileybury 640 Latchford St., Box 2060 Haileybury, ON P0J 1K0 705-672-3376 Fax: 705-672-2014

Kirkland Lake 140 Government Rd. E Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 3L8 705-567-9291 Fax: 705-568-8186

Moosonee First Ave., Box 130 Moosonee, ON P0L 1Y0 705-336-2913 Fax: 705-336-2393

Timmins 4715 Highway 101 E. South Porcupine, ON P0N 1H0 705-235-3211 Fax: 705-235-7279

HAILEYBURY

KIRKLAND LAKE HAILEYBURY

MOOSONEE HAILEYBURY

TIMMINS

OUR COMMUNITIES.

TEMISKAMING SHORES (HAILEYBURY) Built along the shores of Lake Temiskaming, Temiskaming Shores is home to several small, tight knit communities. With a population of over 10,000 people, this historic community offers the safe comfort of small town living alongside the accessible beauty of the Northern Ontario.

SEE Museums, art galleries, live theatre and music. Experience the eclectic mix of traditional agriculture and a rich mining heritage.

DO Visit Devilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rock, a 2.2 million year old sheer granite cliff rising over 300 feet straight out of the waters of Lake Temiskaming.

KIRKLAND LAKE A gold mining town with a rich industrial history, Kirkland Lake is a welcoming community with a never ending list of community activities, music festivals and sporting events. Just steps from the beauty of Boreal Forests, the town is situated a short drive from the Quebec border and other vibrant communities like Rouyn-Noranda.

SEE

Culver Park is one of many outdoor spaces that provide much needed respite from your studies. Easy access to a range of outdoor activities like boating, fishing and hunting are literally on your doorstep!

Kirkland Lakers know how to have fun. Check out the full slate of special events throughout the year, from concerts to drag racing, snowcross and the three week long winter carnival. No matter what the season, this town always has something to offer the adventurous at heart!

HAILEYBURY Waterfront

Claybelt

KIRKLAND LAKE Trail system

Temiskaming Shores

Downtown Kirkland Lake 8

OUR COMMUNITIES.

MOOSONEE Known as the gateway to the arctic, Moosonee is a historic community with an open and welcoming feel. Surrounded by endless miles of wilderness and muskeg, Moosonee is a springboard to a number of James Bay coastal communities, offering first rate fishing, hunting and camping experiences throughout the summer months.

SEE During the spring and fall you can experience Beluga whale and seal watching in the Moose River.

DO Experience the rich history of the area by visiting the Railway Car Museum, where you’ll find various examples of local history, all housed in an old baggage car from the Temiskaming & Northern Ontario Railway and ride the Polar Bear Express.

TIMMINS A world renowned gold producer, aptly dubbed the ‘City with a heart of Gold,’ Timmins is home to a sprawling urban and rural landscape, a perfect landscape to foster learning and personal growth. Footsteps from the abundant Northern wilderness, Timmins offers the best of city living and wild esthetic, offering students plenty of nightlife and easy access to weekend camping getaways.

SEE Explore Timmins’ vibrant downtown filled with cafes, bakeries, shops, restaurants and museums. The Urban Park kicks off each summer, featuring farm fresh produce, live music and local vendors.

DO Check out the long list of festivals that highlight every season, from the Winter Carnival, The Great Canadian Kayak Challenge, Rock on the River and the Summer Concert Series highlight a strong sense of community and a hotbed of local musical talent.

TIMMINS

Urban park

Sunsets over Pearl Lake

1000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of rivers and lakes

Kamiskotia snow resort

Downtown restaurants and shopping

MOOSONEE

Indigenous traditional crafts and clothing

Mining history

YOUR PATHWAYS. Secondary Student (OSSD)

FULL-TIME PROGRAMS

200+

PATHWAYS

(College and University)

(Certificate, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma and BScN Degree)

Workforce

Mature Learner (No OSSD)

Secondary Student (No OSSD)

Apprentice

Academic Testing AND/OR

Academic Upgrading

Apprenticeship Employment &

Apprenticeship Education

FULL-TIME PROGRAMS (Certificate, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma and BScN Degree)

Licensed Trades Person

Educational Options Certificate Programs One year of full-time study. These one year programs allow graduates to seek employment in their field, or continue their path to a 2 year diploma, 3 year advanced diploma and further if their path permits. Diploma and Advanced Diploma Programs Diploma programs are two years of full-time study, or three years if you study for a advanced diploma. Post-Graduate Programs Post-Graduate certificates are one year programs that require a post-secondary diploma or bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree. BScN Program Four year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree delivered in collaboration with Laurentian University. 11

INNOVATION HUB. Renovations are now underway in the Lower F Wing of Timmins campus, that will produce an immersive experiential learning, entrepreneurial, research and commercialization space called the Innovation Hub. The Innovation Hub will be mining technology and adaptation centric with a mandate to produce highly qualified personnel and business improvement solutions. This will include the development of over 23,000 sq.ft of shop space, including a manufacturing shop, prototyping lab, core logging and exploration shop, virtual reality lab, and an alternative energy lab.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SPACE â&#x2014;ź 8 shops (carpentry, mining exploration, welding, manufacturing, prototyping, alternate energy, mining simulation, virtual reality) to be utilized for technology development, research, and training. â&#x2014;ź Students engaged in research get to work with industry partners to find solutions to their technological needs.

OUR SUPPORTS. At Northern College, no student walks their academic path alone. We believe in providing tangible students supports to ensure academic and personal success. From learning resources, advising and accessibility services to student life supports, testing and exam accommodations, we are committed to ensuring that no student is left behind. We pride ourselves in fostering a hometown feel within our campuses, an environment that promotes closeness, openness and accessibility for everyone of our students. STUDENT SUCCESS AND LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE Northern’s Learning Resource Centres are a focal point for teaching and learning. Contributing to every aspect of student life, the centres provide a range of services to our campus communities. STUDENT SERVICES We’ve got your back. Northern has a long list of student supports on offer, from counselling and peer tutoring to medical and dental coverage, our goal is to ensure you are happy and healthy as you complete your studies. ACCESSIBILITY Regardless your abilities, Northern College can offer tailored services should you need them. Whether it’s one on one assessments, learning strategies or technological assistance. Northern is committed to creating pathways to student success regardless the hurdles you may face along the way. ADVISING Northern is committed to offering confidential and personal advising for all of our students, whether you’re attending class in person or from a distance. We can offer guidance with academics, policies, procedures, student life and employment.

YOUR REASONS. At Northern College, we understand that you are in the midst of making serious choices in your life. The school you choose, the path you walk, the focus that you place on this moment will change your life and shape your future. We know that we are only one of dozens of post-secondary institutions that have caught your eye and we want you to know, that we care as much about you as you do about this moment in your life. At Northern we take pride in providing the highest quality education in a tight knit environment that promotes success through support. This mantra and focus on student centric, experiential learning has lead our graduates to an impressive 85 per cent employment rate after graduation. As you work your way through this influental moment in your life, remember that we’re here for you every step of the way. Our path combined with your focus will lead to a successful career and life after graduation.

HOPE KOSEES

Police Foundations, Class of 2018

“At Northern,

since it is small, you kind of get that family connection with the professors, and then with your classmates, you get to know them on a personal level and yet professionally. “

YOUR SUCCESS. We believe that success begins the moment that you set foot in our halls. It isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a long term goal, or far off ideal, but a tangible, moment to moment point of focus. This is why we are so committed to you and your success during your time with us and beyond, offering a number of services to help keep you focused on the goals that matter. STUDENT LIFE ADVISING Northern offers access to advisors that specialize in advocating, supporting and encouraging students in personal, social and academic matters. Available throughout the academic year to educate students on their rights and responsibilities, our advisors also offer services to prospective students looking for help with program selection and general programming information. FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE We want to make your first post-secondary academic year a successful one. Northern offers services designed to encourage student success early on, providing study guidelines, intervention strategies and anything else you made need to adjust to college life and your academic programming. Northernâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first year experience is there to provide the answers you need to succeed.

STUDY.

We know your studies come first, they are the reason youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re considering Northern College and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here to put you first. We offer the latest in educational technology and learning practices for both distance and in classroom learners, placing heavy focus on hands on teaching techniques that best prepare you for your chosen field. Our tight knit campuses offer a warm and inclusive learning experience that provides close relationships with our faculty, your peers and our college support staff.

APPRENTICESHIP.

ARE YOU LOOKING TO LEARN A TRADE? Applying the skills you learn to an immediate work environment is an appealing option for many people and Northern College can help connect you with meaningful apprenticeship opportunities while accommodating the classroom requirements needed to earn your certification. Choosing this route allows you to earn a salary as you learn, applying more and more complex skills to your chosen skilled trade. You can also earn your apprenticeship in-school levels through some of our certificate and diploma programs.

Find out what programs include apprenticeship in-school levels by visiting northerncollege.ca 19

PROGRAMS

■ Automotive Service Technician ■ Construction Maintenance Electrician ■ General Carpenter ■ Industrial Millwright Mechanic * For detailed program information refer to the program listings section pages 61 to 63.

HIGHLIGHTS

Train to meet the needs of new and emerging trades and occupations

Study curriculum designed and supported by industry

Experience integrated hands-on training and enhanced “in-class” curriculum

Earn while you learn; increase your earning power as you progress

Become the solution to a forecasted critical shortage of skilled trades’ people

Over 4,000 trades related job openings in Northeastern Ontario in the next few years 20

BUSINESS, OFFICE ADMINISTRATION, & LAW CLERK.

Northern College offers a variety of Business, Office Administration and Law Clerk programs that are designed to assist students in moving past theory in acquiring key skills for succeeding in their chosen field of study in any organization. Job placement opportunities in many of our program areas provide real-world knowledge, skills development and experiential learning opportunities that prepare students for a successful transition into the workforce and a personalized pathway to continuing their post-secondary studies at a College and University level.

PROGRAMS ■ Certificate (C) ■ Diploma (D) ■ Advanced Diploma (AD)

BUSINESS ■ Fundamentals ■ General ■ Accounting ■ Marketing ■ Global Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology ■ Law Clerk BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ■ Information Systems

PATHWAY OPPORTUNITIES Northern College Business, Office Administration and Law Clerk programs provide students with personalized and flexible pathways that maximize their learning experience and increase their employability. In the Business department, students can graduate with a common first year Business Fundamentals certificate which provides an introduction to all areas of business, or continue their studies in a specialized field (Accounting, Marketing, Human Resources, Global Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology) to acquire a two-year diploma. The Office Administration program offers both a one-year, general certificate and a two-year diploma program.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION ■ General ■ Executive * For detailed program information refer to the program listings section on pages 57 to 58.

COMMUNITY SERVICES.

ARE YOU DRIVEN BY A DESIRE TO HELP PEOPLE? To contribute social good and societal health? Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re interested in providing support to families in crisis or individuals suffering from drug addiction, or want to have an impact on the daily lives of children or people with developmental disabilities, we have programming options that can help you achieve your goals. Our programs include practical learning components, where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll gain hands-on experience working with real people in your community.

Learn more about program and admission requirements at northerncollege.ca/admissions

PROGRAMS

■ Certificate (C) ■ Diploma (D) ■ Advanced Diploma (AD)

■ Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) ■ Early Childhood Education (ECE) ■ Social Service Worker (SSW) * For detailed program information refer to the program listings section on page 59.

SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER PROGRAM The Social Service Worker programs provides you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to work with individuals, families and communities who may be dealing with a stressful or traumatic event. You will learn effective crisis intervention strategies to develop the necessary skills to assist clients in addressing challenging situations, while enhancing their social functioning. Experiential learning opportunities such as clinical practical labs and fieldwork placements, provide you with practical opportunities to apply theoretical learning. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS Early childhood educators are professionals who work as members of multidisciplinary teams that may include behavioural therapists, speech pathologists, consultants, parents and school representatives. In this program, you will research, plan, carry out and evaluate a full range of program and curriculum activities designed to help individual children reach their full developmental potential. PATHWAY OPPORTUNITIES Northern College’s School of Community Services has an extensive list of transfer agreements with universities in Ontario, across Canada and abroad. Our articulation agreement with Algoma University provides our Social Service Worker and ECE graduates with the opportunity to pursue an undergraduate degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or Community Development.

ENGINEERING TECH & TRADES. Our Engineering Technology and Trades programs offer engaging learning environments and relevant programming that can lead to careers in a wide range of industries, from mining to manufacturing to automotive. You can earn the winning combination of extensive technical knowledge complemented by well-developed hands-on skills. HIGHLIGHTS We partner with industry to help meet the workforce requirements of the future. These partnerships have allowed Northern College to provide students with current curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities, applied research opportunities, cutting edge equipment, hands-on experience and the opportunity to network with potential employers while you learn. Our Civil Engineering Technology program is unique in Ontario and allows you to earn your Ontario College Advanced Diploma in two years instead of three. The Mining Engineering Technician program is a blended program combining on-site and distance learning. Students require the use of a personal computer to access course content, submit assignments and complete online tests. The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) conditionally recognizes a number of our technician and technology programs as meeting the academic requirements for certification. 25

BRENDAN JACKSIC

Instrumentation and Control Engineer Technician, 2018 Graduate

“I chose Northern specifically for the instrumentation program, for the reputation the program and the Haileybury School of Mines has, and for the fact that it’s so close to home. I really enjoyed the challenges Instrumentation presents, as it is a difficult course. I also really enjoy the hands on learning that it requires.”

PATHWAY OPPORTUNITIES

PROGRAMS ■ Certificate (C) ■ Diploma (D) ■ Advanced Diploma (AD)

■ Civil Engineering Technology ■ Computer Engineering Technician ■ Construction Engineering Technician ■ Electrical Engineering Technician ■ Electrical Engineering Technician ■ Electrical Engineering Technology ■ Environmental Technician Water and Wastewater Systems Operations ■ Heavy Equipment Techniques

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering Technician program may choose to continue their studies and complete an additional year in order to obtain a diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology. Graduates of this program, Mechanical Engineering Technology and the Civil Engineering Technology program may be eligible to enroll in Bachelor of Engineering Degree programs at Lakehead University and other pathway universities. Graduates of the Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technician program may be eligible for advanced standing into the Electrical Engineering program at the Haileybury campus and to enroll in the Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics Degree program at the Institute of Technology Sligo (IT Sligo) in Ireland or to attend Lambton College in Sarnia for the third year of an advanced diploma. Graduates of any Engineering Technology or Mining Engineering Technician diploma are eligible to enroll in the Bachelor of Mining Engineering Technology (BTech) from Queen’s University, a diploma to degree program in a flexible online learning format.

■ Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technician ■ Mechanical Engineering Technician ■ Mechanical Technician Industrial Millwright ■ Mechanical Techniques Industrial Millwright ■ Mineral Exploration Techniques ■ Mining Engineering Technician ■ Motive Power Technician Automotive Service ■ Motive Power Technician Heavy Equipment * For detailed program information refer to the program listings section on pages 61 to 63. 26

HEALTH SCIENCES. You will learn vital, hands-on experience in the classroom and during clinical placements, allowing you to graduate and enter the workforce assured that you have the skills to excel. Our state-of-the-art nursing labs and cutting edge simulation equipment provide a variety of authentic health care scenarios to facilitate your transition into the clinical setting.

HIGHLIGHTS Northern College’s Practical Nursing program has received a Category 1 Program Approval from the College of Nurses of Ontario. Northern is also a member of the Northern Partners in Practical Nursing Education (NPPNE). As one of seven colleges in the consortium, Northern College delivers the current diploma program standards that meet the requirements of the national Practical Nurse registration examination.

VIVIAN TUONG VI DODUC

BScN,Valedictorian Kirkland Lake Campus Class of 2019

“I applied to multiple colleges north of the Greater Toronto Area, but ultimately chose Northern College as it is listed as one of the top schools for NCLEX passing rates. Certainly the class size and clinical opportunities have aided. I enjoyed learning in a small class environment as it provided a lot of one-on-one opportunities not only in class, but also in clinical settings.”

Explore more about program and admission requirements at northerncollege.ca/admissions

OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRE-HEALTH CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA, ADVANCED DIPLOMA AND DEGREE PROGRAMS

PROGRAMS

■ Certificate (C) ■ Diploma (D) ■ Advanced Diploma (AD) ■ Degree

■ Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) ■ Esthetician/Spa Management ■ Medical Laboratory Technician ■ Occupational Therapist Assistant/ Physiotherapist Assistant

The Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees programs can provide you with the opportunity to study subject areas relevant to health career programs. By completing both semesters of this program successfully, will provide the prerequisites for entry into the Bachelor of Science – Nursing, Practical Nursing, and Paramedic programs. Northern College offers all four years of the Bachelor of Science Program on site as part of our collaborative delivery model with Laurentian University. Northern provides opportunities for students to practice nursing skills in state-of-the-art nursing practice labs equipped with integrative simulation technology. This latest technology will assist in preparing students for actual client care through simulated medical scenarios. Our nursing programs also incorporates new technologies, such as specialized software packages and web-based tools, many of which are used in healthcare settings.

■ Personal Support Worker ■ Practical Nursing ■ Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advance Diplomas and Degrees * For detailed program information refer to the program listings section on pages 64 to 65.

EMERGENCY SERVICES.

Welcome to our state of the art, one of a kind Integrated Emergency Services Complex. An all in one, 40,000 square foot facility that houses our Emergency Services Programming, alongside active, working emergency service providers. This unique learning environment promotes the interdisciplinary cooperation that emergency services utilize in the professional realm, ensuring that our graduates have a well-rounded, experiential understanding of the field as they actively complete their studies. Home to a number of hands on training simulators, this facility is designed to provide students with the experience required to set them apart from their peers as they enter the working world. Students put their training to the test in a robust simulation program that allows professors to craft unique scenarios that mirror complex, real life natural disasters and emergency situations. The ADMS system utilized by Northern College is unique in the province and is utilized by law enforcement bodies like the U.S. Homeland Security.

PROGRAMS ■ Certificate (C) ■★ Post-Grad Certificate (C) ■ Diploma (D)

■ Pre-Service Firefighter ■ Paramedic ■ Police Foundations ■★ Emergency Management, Terrorism and Pandemic Graduate Certificate * For detailed program information refer to the program listings section on page 60.

HIGHLIGHTS ◼ High definition video capable classrooms ◼ Fire, Ambulance, and Police bays ◼ Mock courtroom ◼ Mock jail cell ◼ Interview and fingerprint rooms ◼ Training simulation labs with state of the art training equipment ◼ Fire tower and burn building (only one out of two available in Ontario) ◼ Mock intersection for traffic training ◼ Advanced Disaster Management Simulator

VETERINARY SCIENCES. DO YOU HAVE A DEEP LOVE FOR ANIMALS AND A KEEN INTEREST IN SCIENCE? Our Veterinary Sciences programs offer programming that can help you provide exceptional care for domestic, laboratory and farm animals. Our programs provide hands-on experience in the classroom, where you will provide care for animals in preparation for their adoption at the end of the school year. The 10,000 square foot Veterinary Sciences Centre is a state-of-the-art facility featuring labs, equipment, a surgery suite, animal grooming area, an underwater treadmill and animal living facilities. The area of Veterinary Sciences provides you flexible learning options to meet your personal and career aspirations. The Veterinary Technology â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wildlife Rehabilitation advanced diploma and Companion Animal Physical Rehabilitation graduate certificate programs are the only ones of their kind in Canada. Our programs provide hands-on experience in the classroom laboratories and during kennel duty, where you will provide care for animals in preperation for their adoption at the end of the school year. Many of our students earn more than one credential so they develop a well-rounded skill-set and graduate as versatile, adaptable veterinary science professionals. Our welcoming environment provides the perfect place for you to explore, learn and develop relationships and connections that will last a lifetime. 31

HIGHLIGHTS

PROGRAMS ■ ■★ ■ ■

Certificate (C) Post-Grad Certificate (C) Diploma (D) Advanced Diploma (AD)

■ Animal Grooming ■★ Companion Animal Physical Rehabilitation ■ Veterinary Assistant

A limited number of spots in the Veterinary Technician program are available for graduates of Northern College’s Veterinary Assistant or Animal Grooming programs. Graduates of those programs that wish to apply to the Veterinary Technician programs must have – in addition to the usual requirements for direct entry from high school – a 75 per cent minimum average (3.0 GPA) upon graduation from Veterinary Assistant or Animal Grooming programs. Applicants will be assessed according to highest academic achievement in their program. Many of our Veterinary Sciences programs are highly competitive. In order to be considered for admission, applicants must apply on or before the Equal Consideration Date of February 1.

■ Veterinary Technician ■ Veterinary Technology Wildlife Rehabilitation * For detailed program information refer to the program listings section on page 67.

WELDING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY. Located at our Kirkland Lake Campus, our welding education facility is associated with an applied research centre. Northern College is an authorized training body for the International Institute of Welding (IIW) Certification as an International Welding Technologist through the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) provides technology graduates with job opportunities in 56 IIW member countries. HIGHLIGHTS Students learn to develop, qualify and implement welding procedures; to use their knowledge of welding, metallurgy, mechanics and electrical engineering in the design and manufacturing of safety structures; and to inspect and maintain the integrity of such structures while they are in service. Our optional co-op program allows you to earn while you learn. Graduates from our Welding Engineering Technology programs have gone on to start careers in a wide variety of industries locally and internationally.

PROGRAMS ■ Certificate (C) ■★ Post-Grad Certificate (C) ■ Diploma (D) ■ Advanced Diploma (AD)

■ Mechanical Technician Welding Fitter

PATHWAY OPPORTUNITIES Graduates from our Welding Engineering Technician programs are eligible to qualify to CSAW178.2 as visual welding inspectors. We also have articulation agreements with Athabasca University and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UIOT), which means you can apply some of your college education to a university degree. Graduates of the Welding Technician Program may choose to continue their studies and complete an additional year in order to obtain a diploma in Welding Engineering Technology.

■★ Welding Design International

ACCREDITATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

■ Welding Engineering Technician Inspection

IIW Northern College’s School of Welding Engineering technology is leading the way in welding education as an authorized training body for the International Institute of Welding (IIW)

■ Welding Engineering Technology * For detailed program information refer to the program listings section on page 68.

CWB Certification as an International Welding Technologist through the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) provides our technology graduates with job opportunities in 56 IIW member countries across the globe. Welder Fitter graduates may complete Canadian Bureau Testing. OACETT Graduates from our Technician and Technology programs may obtain certification through the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT). MAJIC Northern College’s School of Welding Technology is the only welding education facility in Ontario associated with an applied research centre. The Materials Joining Innovation Centre (MaJIC), located at our Kirkland Lake Campus, provides students access to additional sophisticated state-of-the-art equipment and allows them to work on real-life industry derived projects.

ON CAMPUS.

Your time at Northern will be a whirlwind of new experiences, an adventure in education and an investment in your future, and we’ll be by your side every step of the way offering our unique combination of cutting edge learning experiences and meaningful supports designed to ensure your long term success. We firmly believe in providing a tangible student support system that works for you – it’s only fair – you’ve invested so much in us, and we’re willing to invest everything we can in you.

Learn more about our online bursary application visit northerncollege.ca/foundation

BURSARIES FOR STUDENTS

FINANCIAL SERVICES. When you’re working hard to achieve your goals, your mind shouldn’t be concerned with your financial situation, but as a student, money really matters. With this in mind, the Northern College Foundation, with assistance from our many generous donors, has established bursaries to help students plan their path towards graduation. Each year, Northern College awards up to $400k per year to students College-wide.

Northern College is dedicated to providing a wide array of bursaries to students allowing them to successfully pursue their education while managing their debt. Northern awards students bursaries during the fall and winter semesters at our campuses. The online bursary application system is opened for student applications during the month of September and again in January. A listing of all bursaries available at Northern is featured on our website at northerncollege.ca/foundation.

TUITION The fees listed here are representative first-year tuition fees only. For an updated list of all fees, including basic tuition and non-tuition ancillary fees please visit our website. Non-tuition ancillary fees include, but are not limited to: ◼ ◼ ◼ ◼ ◼ ◼

Access copyright fee Athletic fee Convocation fee Equipment-technology fee Health Services fee Post admissions testing fee

ONTARIO STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (OSAP) Use the online calculator at Ontario.ca/osap or call our campus locations and speak to our financial aid officers.

STUDENT SERVICES. STUDENT SUCCESS & LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE Books/periodicals /reserves

Computer workstations

Printers

Reference materials

GoPros

Study rooms

3D printers

Quiet room

Virtual reality headsets

Zen Den

Audiovisual materials Streaming media Laptops

Creative outlet makerspaces

STUDENT SERVICES Accessibility Services

First Year Experience Services

Advising Services

Housing

Alumni Association

Indigenous Advising

Athletic Facilities

International Office

Bookstores

Lockers

Bursaries and awards

Peer tutoring

Cafeterias

Magnet Network

Elders on campus

Student Association Health and Dental Plan

First Generation Advising

Student employment opportunities Student lounges Student online tutoring

ACCESSIBILITY

Accommodation planning and case management

Accessibility and Academic Advising

Psycho-Educational Assessment co-ordination

Training in assistive technologies

Learning strategies Test and Exam accommodations

STUDENT LIFE ADVISING Academic appeals and supports Community referral

Personal support

Residence life

Pre-admission testing

Student rights and responsibilities

STUDENT ACADEMIC SUCCESS SERVICES (SASS) Guidance, support and direction to all first year students and first generation learners

Financial, personal, academic, social and community advising services

Workshops, bootcamps and a mentor program

Referrals to community and on campus services

Support specific to distance learners

INDIGENOUS SERVICES.

For all Indigenous learners, Northern offers a range of supports and activities specifically designed with you in mind. We invite you to compliment your world view and traditional practices with a Northern College education. Here at Northern you have access to: ◼

Indigenous advisors

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Peer tutoring

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Free Academic Upgrading with financial support for childcare and travel

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Traditional and cultural events, guest speakers, seminars, sharing, and healing circles

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Indigenous student lounges

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Health services and fitness centres

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Elders on Campus

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Summer orientation

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OSAP, bursaries, and emergency loans

Learn more about Indigenous supports at northerncollege.ca/indigenous

INDIGENOUS CULTURAL SPACES All of our campuses feature inspiring cultural spaces, including canvas tipis and Indigenous student lounges. Our Timmins Campus is home to Ma-Mo-Keh-Nah-No (meaning Together Our Home), a unique permanent tipi with year-round access. These structures provide a space for gathering, healing and sharing. At Northern College, Indigenous perspectives are incorporated into the curriculum. Northern College is guided by our Indigenous Council on Education, Elders and community leaders to ensure programs, services and activities are connected to culture and tradition. Healing and sharing circles, workshops, Indigenous student assemblies, Indigenous Student Advisors and traditional events and activities are all part of the Northern experience. Begin your journey of self-discovery and personal growth at Northern College, and gain the confidence to soar. We can help you develop a career path that allows you to achieve your dreams and give back to your community. By learning new skills in areas like health care, business, social and economic development, or technology and trades, you will add your choices and be better equipped to walk your chosen path in a balanced, holistic way. At Northern, you will discover many programs, services and people to offer support and direction along your journey. Northern College upholds fundamental values of strength, honesty, sharing and kindness. We are committed to responding to your choices and directions, ensuring the needs of you and your community are met.

CAMPUS LIVING. At Northern College, we believe that a well-rounded post-secondary experience goes much further than what you learn in the classroom. Our vibrant campus communities offer numerous ways to let off some steam from your studies and our Northern College Student Association (NCSA) is constantly working to bring fun, community minded activities. Both our Timmins and Haileybury campuses offer full service residence facilities to ensure that your stay with us is as convenient and well-appointed as possible. TIMMINS CAMPUS RESIDENCE Only steps away from Porcupine Lake, the Timmins Campus Residence features a large, bright common kitchen with five cooking stations, laundry facilities, lounges with cable television and a games room. Living on campus gives you access to computer rooms and athletic facilities, sauna, ball courts and the Quill Lounge. Minutes from your doorstep you will find a mall with all the essentials.

TIMMINS CAMPUS

HAILEYBURY CAMPUS RESIDENCE The Haileybury Campus is home to a new, privately owned and operated residence, located next to the scenic Rock Walk Park, just steps away from the main College building. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 16 townhouse style apartments were designed with accessibility in mind and can accommodate up to 64 students.

HAILEYBURY CAMPUS

Each apartment has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen and living area as well as laundry facilities and storage. You will enjoy making new friends in your comfortable home away from home. OFF CAMPUS HOUSING Northern College provides an online housing registry with a list of apartments, rooms and other rental accommodations in all our campus communities. For more information regarding any of the accommodation options available to you, please visit northerncollege.ca/housing

AFTER GRAD.

We’re proud Northerners. Frankly, we can’t think of anywhere else in the world more perfect to set some roots down, build a life and share experiences. Whether you’re working for the weekend, or looking to gain experience and find opportunity, what better place to call home than northern Ontario?

If the lush, boundless beauty of the boreal forests aren’t enough to stir some passion in your blood, the endless line of wonderful, friendly faces waiting to welcome you to your new home should. We know why we love the north, but here are a few reasons we think you’ll come to love the north too.

Northern College prides itself in offering the best possible education to our students through the latest in technology and experience based learning. We are firm believers that this combination produces successful, work ready graduates who are well equipped to step into meaningful career roles and find success quickly. But that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just us saying it, we are proud to say that 85 per cent of our graduates find meaningful employment after receiving their certificate, diploma or bachelors. Those who are proud to say they employ our graduates report 89.5 per cent satisfaction rate with the quality of the job being done by those with a Northern College education. The online bursary application system is opened for student applications during the month of September and again in January. A listing of all bursaries available at Northern is featured on our website at northerncollege.ca/foundation.

View our full listing of bursaries northerncollege.ca/foundation

.5%

Employer Satisfaction

RESUME

Graduate Employment Rate

73.1% Graduate Satisfaction

STAY.

As Northerners we believe in a close-knit sense of community, an open door policy and an investment in our neighbours. Our wide array of student supports and large community presence means Northern College can serve as a gateway to success for our students. Life in northeastern Ontario is a unique experience thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not only worth the trip, but worth staying for, either throughout your studies, or after graduation.

WORK.

Northern Ontario’s industry is changing, long time workers are retiring and the labour market is growing. You’re at the start of your academic journey, perfectly positioned to receive the education you’ll need to take on your roll in filling the North’s employment gap The Far Northeast Training Board conducted an expansive study of the labour market in Northeastern Ontario in 2015, projecting an annual employment gap of over 5,000 workers annually, with the majority of those job openings requiring a college level education.

5,000 +

annual northern worker employment gap

LIVE. Northern College not only offers you the highest quality of education, but it also helps to establish your foot hold in the north, creating tangible pathways to meaningful employment within a region with a low cost of living and high quality of life. But what does that mean? Let us show you...

$653,000

average savings when purchasing a home within the campus area in comparison to Southern Ontario

Lamborghini Huracans

311,000 Coffees

PLAY.

At Northern College, we believe there is beauty in balance. A busy semester of studies should be countered with a healthy dose of R&R. Now, we’re no doctors, but we do know how to have fun. Ontario’s northeast and our campus communities are packed full of ways to unwind, whether it’s a weekend spent in the great outdoors, or taking in some great live music, local culture and history.

GET NORTHERN.

There are endless reasons to seriously consider Northern College. We can do our best to shed a little light on why life in northeastern Ontario is worth the trip, but it truly is something you need to experience for yourself. Consider this a preview of the amazing things that are on offer to you if you choose to study, stay and play with us.

PLAY MORE.

PLAY OUTDOORS As Canadians, we pride ourselves in the vast beauty that is the Canadian experience, endless kilometres of lakes, rivers, forests and mountains, we love the idea of a life lived in postcard perfect nature. Well, consider this your ‘greetings from Northeastern Ontario’ moment because there are literally hundreds of reasons to get outside and get moving at Northern College. Besides being steps away from endless raw wilderness, our catchment region is home to 12 provincial parks, countless private campgrounds, endless crown land camping opportunities and millions of reasons to explore them all. Lakes and rivers are a common sight throughout our catchment region, providing plenty of opportunities for canoeing, kayaking and of course fishing, so grab a friend and whatever floatation device you’ve got handy and hit the water! PLAY INDOORS Northern College is all about activity. Whether it’s through your studies, hands-on learning opportunities or the extramural activities that make your post-secondary experience unique, we’ve got something to offer you. All of our campuses are located in communities with a healthy intramural sports environment, providing plenty of opportunities to get out and get moving year round. Northern College is happy to connect students with opportunities to stay active within the community, a healthy mind is directly connected to a healthy body and lifestyle.

NORTHERN TRAINING DIVISION.

Northern Training Division at Northern College provides customized vocational training programs that can prepare you for a careering in a variety of fields; from mining to heavy equipment operation.

UNDERGROUND HARD ROCK MINER COMMON CORE

PROGRAMS

This industry-leading Haileybury School of Mines developed 12-week modular training program will provide you with the entry-level skills required to become an underground hard rock miner. DIAMOND DRILLER ASSISTANT COMMON CORE Developed by Northernâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world-renowned Haileybury School of Mines and our partners in the Canadian diamond drilling industry, this 10-week program includes extensive hands on training delivered by skilled instructors with comprehensive drilling experience. HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER Learn the skills required to become a qualified road maintenance worker. This 12 week Highway Maintenance Worker program will provide you training in the following areas; Snow Plow, Maintenance Loader, Forklift and Skid Steer operations. Best practices for treating roads during and after weather events, replacing and repairing steel and cable guide rails, along with education on how to properly interpret Road and Weather Reports.

PROGRAM LISTINGS. LEGEND

PC- Timmins Campus

CN- Contact North Timmins Campus OL- Open Learning

HL- Haileybury Campus KL- Kirkland Lake Campus

CK- Contact North Kirkland Lake Campus JB- Moosonee and Community Based

CH- Contact North Haileybury Campus

â&#x20AC;˘ Intake every two years OR as enrollment permits

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM CODE

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Business

B005 B026 B028 B205