NORTH OKANAGAN-SHUSWAP SCHOOL DISTRICT #83
CAREER PROGRAMS
2010-2011
NEW WAYS TO GRADUATE
*Further information is available in each school.
Informational meetings for parents and students will be scheduled for most
programs.
Get a head start on a trade, technical training, TUITION-FREE, [for most
programs] and Graduate with a HEAD START on a first career!
STUDENT CAREER PATHS
We know that 80% of Canadian high school students do not attend university. As well, 70% of careers require post secondary education and training. Some of the rewarding pathways that students can follow while still in secondary school are accessible by students in School District #83. Even in the current economic downturn students will require training and when trade programs are completed, with the aging workforce, it is anticipated that there will be demand for most trades.
WHO CAN APPLY
Students from any secondary school in Grades 10, 11 may apply. Students in Grade 12 may apply for select programs. All students must complete all grad requirements and program requirements by September of the student graduation year. Students will attend the
school/post secondary institution where the program is offered for the period covered by the course, and then return to their home school. Students taking most off-campus post secondary courses are registered temporarily for the length of the course in both the program school/post secondary institution and the home school.
As each student will return to his/her home school to graduate, each student should set up a method of staying in contact with the home school through their home school Career Coordinator, particularly regarding graduation activities and requirements.
The intention of these programs is that students may use the credits to assist with graduation requirements. This course will provide the opportunity to gather transition evidence for the new graduation requirements. Contact your school career coordinator/counsellor for further information.
CAREER TECHNICAL CENTRE [CTC] PROGRAMS
These are programs which combine secondary and post-secondary courses in a range of applied technology and trade areas, and allow students to earn credits towards both secondary school graduation and a post-secondary credential simultaneously. These programs generally offer Dual Credits. CTC programs are usually taught by a college instructor and students receive
external Post Secondary Institution [PSI course codes]. All SD83 sponsored students must successfully complete a full application and interview process.
Dual Credits mean that students who meet the post-secondary institution 70% pass standards will receive credit towards both high school graduation, i.e. the Dogwood Certificate, and will receive a post secondary transcript with either partial or full credit towards a post secondary institution’s certificate program. As well, it is a condition of these courses in most cases, that certification is dependent on students completing both the post secondary certificate program and the secondary Dogwood graduation program. College regulations with respect to
attendance and student conduct apply as well as School District regulations. Ministry of
Education policy states that students admitted to any Post Secondary course in B.C., with school district permission, qualifies as a Dual Credit course.
ACE-IT [Accelerated Credit Enrolment in Industry Training] Industry Training Authority of BC [ITA] Level 1
Many of our programs are ACE-IT Level 1 programs. They let students earn credit towards both graduation and completion of an Industry Training Program. They involve course work and may include a work experience component. The post-secondary credit you earn through an ACE IT program will, in most cases, be equivalent to the first level of apprenticeship technical training in the trade you have selected. Students in ACE-IT programs will be registered as trainees with the Industry Training Authority [ITA]. School District will sponsor each student until graduation. Once you have obtained employment in the trade your sponsorship changes to your new employer. If the program is taught by a secondary school teacher the student will receive high school course credits. The dual credit component is the Level 1 certification.
Examples of some programs available follow.
Offered in School District #83
Grade 11 and Grade 12 students from any secondary school within the district may apply to attend these programs. Students will be expected to attend the program where it is offered. Once the program is completed the student will return to his/her home school to complete graduation course requirements. These courses will provide the opportunity to gather transition project evidence as required through the new graduation program.
AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR TECHNICIAN [ACE-IT] [Distance Learning]
Partner: Vancouver Community College Website: www.autoapprentice.com,
Location: ALF, ERS, PVS, SAS [distance learning]or at SAS-Sullivan Campus Time: TBA
Credits: 30 credits: PSIV 12A, 12B 12C 12D, 12E, 12F, 12G IDS [2 credits] Contact Hours: 900
Please note: On-line courses demand a motivated and organized learner. Students must be computer literate and able to balance more than one course at a time. Due to possible changes in the current Autobody facility the format of this program for 2010-2011 may change.
This program is a partnership between Vancouver Community College, SD83 and local industry. Program Details:
Entry level trades training in Automotive Collision Repair
College credits resulting in a Vancouver Community College Automotive Collision Repair Technician Certificate
Level 1 technical exam is a requirement
An industry work practicum will place students in a challenging work environment requiring the application of the skills learned in the program. Students work side-by-side with a certified journey person.
The theory component of the program is delivered on line, in the form of various courses and there is a face to face practical component and an industry work experience component.
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN PROGRAM, LEVEL 1 [ACE-IT]
Partner: Industry Training Authority Designated Program Website: www.itabc.ca
Other: Automotive Training Standards Organization Website: www.autoapprentice.com
“Automotive Service Technician” means a person who repairs, adjusts and replaces mechanical and electrical parts of automobiles and light trucks in a retail automotive business. Students must maintain 70% in all modules of:
Safe work practices
Wheels, hubs, tires and bearings Frames and suspension systems Manual and power steering Brake systems
Basic electrical and batteries
Students who successfully complete all requirements will receive dual credits – Grade 12 elective coursework (16 credits) and Industry Training Authority Level 1 Technical Training credential.
Technicians today must be able to work with a team of other technicians and have a good working knowledge of computers for diagnostic information. Good math skills are required. Applications or Principles of Math are recommended for success in the program.
Location: Salmon Arm Secondary, Sullivan Campus, Salmon Arm
Application Process: Contact your career centre or call Kathy Atkins at SAS 250-832-2188 for an application package.
Time: February – June 2011 four full blocks,
Credits: 16 credits PLUS one optional block of Work Experience: AST 12A, AST 12B, AST 12C, AST 12D
WEX 12A [optional]
Certification: Level 1 ITA
Costs: No tuition, students will have textbook, tool and personal safety equipment costs.
COOK TRAINING PC1 [LEVEL 1] [ACE-IT]
Partner: Industry Training Authority Designated Program
Websites: www.itabc.ca
www.okanagan.bc.ca,www.tra.ca
This is a very specialized program, taught by a certified Chef in the school teaching kitchen. The program consists of five courses, [including work experience] for those wishing to complete a CP Chef Training Certificate. Students will be instructed in all aspects of commercial food
preparation. Students will be prepared for direct entry into the Hotel/Restaurant industry or for possible placement into courses at the college level.
Students taking this program and continuing at Thompson Rivers University [TRU] and Okanagan College may receive credit for two modules of ELT Technical Training. This will shorten their post secondary time and reduce their costs at the college level. Students will also receive their provincial Level 1 certificate. This means that students have covered off the technical
component of the PC 1 provincial requirements. Students must obtain 70% on the course Theory work, 70% or above on the ITA Level 1 exam and receive a Pass in the six hour practical assessment which occurs at the end of the program.
Designation: ITA Designated Program
Location: Salmon Arm Secondary, Salmon Arm
Semester: One semester full time [NB: limited enrolment]
Intakes: September 2010 – January 2011
Credits: 16 credits plus one optional 4 credit block of work experience
16 Credits:
CKT 11A, CKT 12A, CKT 12B, CKT 12C WEX 12A
Certification: PC 1 ITA Certification
COSMETOLOGY (HAIR DESIGN) * This trade is currently under review by the PSI-HRPC* Partner: Industry Training Authority of British Columbia
The North Okanagan-Shuswap School District 83 Pleasant Valley Secondary School Cosmetology Program is designed for current grade 10, 11 and 12 students, who have a serious interest in exploring Hair Design as a viable career choice. The program is based in the Mia Bella School of Hair Design Salon.
The program is composed of seven BAA Hair Design courses with option to complete one other course from the school timetable. We recommend students to select a required course to assist in Graduation. It is required that students will need to accumulate 240 work experience or apprenticeship hours in addition to the seven hair design course.
Location: Pleasant Valley Secondary School, Armstrong
Application Process: Applications may be downloaded from the PVSS website
www.pvss.sd83.bc.ca and then hit Career Centre and Cosmetology. Contact your Career
Coordinators, Paul Britton at 250 546-3114, ext 206, or District Careers at 250-832-3080 for further information.
Time: Two Semester; February 2011—June 2011, September 2011 ---January 2012
Costs: $850.00 Student Equipment Fee includes cosmetology kit and text book.
Credits: 28 credits plus 4 additional school credits like WEX 12A or MA 11. Courses include BAA Hairdressing 11A, BAA Hairdressing 11B, BAA Hairdressing 11C, BAA Hairdressing 12A, BAA Hairdressing 12B, BAA Hairdressing 12C, BAA Hairdressing 12D.
At the successful completion of the program, students will write the Certificate of Qualification exam administered by the ITA. Upon passing the exam at 70% or above and upon passing all seven BAA Cosmetology courses at 70% or above, students will receive 800 hours towards completion of the 3600 hours required to be a licensed hairstylist across Canada. To complete the ACE-IT component of this program, students must also complete successfully 240 work experience hours as described above.
JOINERY [ACE-IT]
College partner: Thompson Rivers University [subject to confirmation] Websites: www.tru.ca
The Joinery/Cabinet Making trade is a highly rewarding woodworking specialization with
emphasis placed on high degrees of accuracy. Theory and practice are offered to allow students to build projects including solid wood furniture, cabinets, kitchen cabinets, jigs and fixtures. A joiner may work in a wide variety of specialties such as cabinet making, furniture making, boat interiors, store fixture manufacturing, pattern making and millwork. Basic theory and related information along with hands-on shop practices enable students to become competent in basic interior woodworking tasks.
This program will receive ITA level one technical training certification. Partial prior learning credit may be available towards the ELT program at a post secondary partner.
Location: Eagle River Secondary School, Sicamous
Semester: September 2010 – January 2011
Time: Fulltime for one semester
Post Secondary Partner: Thompson Rivers University [subject to confirmation]
CJC 12 Cabinet construction. CJF 12 Furniture construction. CJP 12 Woodcraft Products, DDA 12 Drafting and Design
WEX 12A Work experience [at instructor’s discretion]
Certification: Level 1 Joinery ITA certification
MACHINIST LEVEL ONE TECHNICAL TRAINING [ACE-IT]
Website: www.selkirk.ca
Are you interested in a career in the manufacturing industry? Do you want to learn skills that will make you more valuable to employers?
A.L. Fortune Secondary and Selkirk College can help you gear up for a career through this full-time program designed to provide you with the employability skills needed to begin an exciting new career in the manufacturing industry.
Upon completing the program students will be able to transition to the workforce as an
apprentice, attend a post-secondary institute for further education or apply employability skills to a field of their choice. Students will receive ITA Level 1 technical training certification. Check out http://www.alf.sd83.bc.ca [Careers] for pictures of past projects.
In-Class and Hands-On Training Machinist
Use hand tools, Use Applied Mathematics, Use Measuring Tools, Interpret Drawings and Reference Materials, Describe Fabrication and Assembly, Use Drilling Machines, Use Lathes, Use Grinders and Abrasives, and Use CNC Machines.
Location: A.L. Fortune Secondary School, Enderby
Semester: September 2010 – January 2011
Spring 2010 [120 hours optional work experience]
Time: Fulltime, four blocks for one semester
Costs: Textbooks, safety boot, shop fees, and certification costs [approx. $320]
Post Secondary Partner: Selkirk College
Credits: 16 credits plus 2 credits for IDS Work Experience
Credits:
MFMF 12, MFMM 12, MFMW 12, MFMAF 12 IDS 12A [2 credits]
Certification: Level 1 ITA Technical Training in the Machinist trade plus Forklift Operators Certificate, Standard First Aid and WHMIS Certification.
SECONDARY SCHOOL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS [SSA]
Credits: Students receive four courses SSA 11A, 11B, 12A, 12B for a total of 16 credits towards high school graduation.
The Secondary School Apprenticeship [SSA] program is designed for high school students over the age of 15 who have or are ready to look for a job [full or part-time] in a trade or industry occupation, and want to get started with an Industry Training Program.
The SSA program lets you earn up to 16 graduation credits [see above] for the paid work you do in a trade. At the same time, your work hours will count towards the completion of the on-the-job training component of your Industry Training Program. You are also eligible to apply for the Ministry of Education $1000 SSA scholarships.
To take part, you’ll need to find an employer [your school may be able to assist] and register with the Industry Training Authority. Talk to your career coordinator for further information and application procedures. You may already be a “hidden apprentice”.
Costs: These are dependent on the trade entered but are usually minimal as the student is employed just as any other employee.
Pre-enrolment in Technical Training Level 1 at a partner college before graduation is possible for some students with sufficient earned apprenticeship hours in our SSA program. Please see your career coordinator and consult the college of your choice for Technical Training Level 1.
Websites: www.okanagan.bc.ca/apprentice www.tru.ca
www.selkirk.ca
www.itabc.ca
ON CAMPUS CTC [CAREER TECHNICAL CENTRE] PROGRAMS
Many of these trades programs are ACE-IT eligible as they offer Level 1 Technical Training certification from the I.T.A. on successful completion
In addition to our in-district post secondary programs students can graduate by enrolling in the following on-campus programs which also carry dual credit [see above description of dual credit] towards high school graduation. These courses are offered by our post secondary partners.
Students must complete all secondary school graduation requirements.
With each of the programs below students will have to locate suitable living accommodation in the community where the program is offered. As well, all book costs, equipment costs and transportation arrangements are the responsibility of the student. Tuition support is offered by North Okanagan-Shuswap School District #83.
OKANAGAN COLLEGE
Please note: Ancillary fees charged by the college for most dual credit programs are covered for most students who have a SIN number by the SIDIT bursary.
Website: www.okanagan.bc.ca/trades/
CARPENTRY [LEVEL 1] RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION CTC [ELT Foundation Program] [ACE-IT]
Website: www.okanagan.bc.ca/trades
Each year a new house or other structure is built by the students. This program is offered in partnership with a combination of partners, for example the Shuswap Construction Industry Professional [SCIP], Okanagan College [OC], and Shuswap School District #83. Partners will vary from year to year. This 28 week 900 hour program provides students with the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to seek employment as an apprentice carpenter in the residential construction industry. The program introduces students to all aspects of the trade including:
Stairways (wood and concrete) Installation of doors and windows Exterior finishing
Driveway and sidewalk slab preparation Framing (wall, floor and roof systems) Interior finishing
Drawings and specifications Construction materials Site layout
Excavations Foundations
Location: SAS or Okanagan College Salmon Arm and worksite
Semester: Spring, summer approximately 30 weeks February 2, 2010 – August 28, 2010
Time: Full time
Contact Hours: 900 hours
Credits: 28 credits plus IDS Work Experience
PSIQ 12A, PSIQ 12B, PSIQ 12C, PSIQ 12D, PSIQ 12E, PSIQ 12F, PSIQ 12G IDS 12A [2 credits] linked to PSIQ
Certification: Level 1 ITA Certification in Carpentry and RCFT certification Okanagan College Foundation Program certificate
Costs: Textbooks, safety boots, appropriate clothing, other expenses beyond tuition
Post Secondary Partner: Okanagan College
Industry Partner: Shuswap Construction Industry Professionals [SCIP] and/or Local Industry
Most of the programs offered below will provide dual credits, Entry Level Trades certification and Level 1 apprenticeship technical training certification from ITA
*Students in School District 83 must apply at least 90 days in advance of the college enrolment to be considered for these programs.
Interested students should speak with their school career coordinator for further details. These programs vary in length and students should check with Career Coordinators for the latest information.
Automotive Collision Repair/Painting and Refinishing Automotive Service Technician
Carpentry/Joinery Culinary Arts
Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship
Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport Mechanics Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship
Recreation Vehicle Technician Sheet Metal
Welding Level “C”
Location: Kelowna, KLO Campus
Semester: Fall 2010 Spring 2010
Time: Fulltime on campus
Costs: Textbooks, safety boots, other fees over and above tuition
Partner: Okanagan College
OKANAGAN COLLEGE IN THE NORTH OKANAGAN [SALMON ARM/VERNON]
Okanagan College offerings are part of a rotation of Trades programs [welding, plumbing, or electrical] throughout the Okanagan College Region.
WELDING LEVEL C
Location: OC Salmon Arm Campus
Semester: February 7, 2011 – July 22, 2011
Contact Hours: 840 hours
Costs: TBA
Credentials: ITA Level 1 and OC ELT Certificate
Credits: 28 PSI Course Credits
PSIQ 12A, PSIQ 12B, PSIQ 12C, PSIQ 12D, PSIQ 12E, PSIQ 12F, PSIQ 12G First year Welding equivalent Level 1 ITA Technical Training
PLUMBING [Foundation Program] Location: OC Salmon Arm Campus
Semester: August 23, 2010 – January 21, 2011
Credentials: ITA Level 1 and OC ELT Certificate on graduation
Contact Hours: 720
Location: OC Vernon Campus
Semester: February 21, 2011 – July 15, 2011
Costs: TBA
Credits: 24 PSI Course Credits [subject to confirmation] PSIQ 12A, PSIQ 12B, PSIQ 12C, PSIQ 12D, PSIQ 12E, PSIQ 12F
Credentials: ITA Level 1 and OC ELT Certificate on graduation
ELECTRICAL [Foundation Program] Location: OC Salmon Arm Campus
Semester: August 8, 2011 – January 2012
Contact Hours: 720
Costs: TBA
Credits: 24 PSI Course Credits
PSIQ 12A, PSIQ 12B, PSIQ 12C, PSIQ 12D, PSIQ 12E, PSIQ 12F
Location: OC Vernon Campus *Okanagan College does not guarantee any seats in this offering
Semester: August 9, 2010 – January 28, 2011
Credentials: ITA Level 1 and OC ELT Certificate on graduation
HEALTH SCIENCES AT OKANAGAN COLLEGE [SALMON ARM]
Students interested in these courses should remain in close contact with the school career coordinators. School District#83 will have very limited seats for students in these courses for students who have successfully completed Health Sciences 12 as a prerequisite. Students must meet both Okanagan College and School District 83 entry requirements:
1. Licensed Practical Nursing: The Licensed Practical Nursing program prepares graduates to provide care in partnership with other health professionals, to selected clients in a variety of settings. These include the community, home care, residential care and acute care. This is a collaborative, values based program which focuses on partnerships between teacher, student and client. Graduates of the program may obtain employment in the community, continuing care, residential care or acute care settings.
Location: Salmon Arm, Vernon, Kelowna
2. Home Support/Resident Care Attendant: This program prepares students to provide care in the community setting. Theory and practice associated with personal care, including nutrition planning, purchasing and preparation of meals, household safety, client socialization, knowledge of the family and adaptations to the home environment of the principles of basic client care are covered. Graduates of this program may obtain employment in home support agencies and institutional settings.
Dates: May 2011
Location: Salmon Arm
Credits: [TBA] 690 hours
Tuition: $2158 (2009 fees)
3. Nursing Unit Assistant Certificate Location: Vernon
Dates: August – June
Hours: 424 hours
Tuition: $4400 (2009 fees)
HEALTH SCIENCES AT OKANAGAN COLLEGE KLO [KELOWNA] CAMPUS [following graduation]
Additionally, graduating students in SD#83 who have completed Health Sciences 12 and who will graduate in June 2011 are eligible to apply for one of two guaranteed seats in each of the following programs:
1. Certified Dental Assistant - Kelowna
2. Practical Nursing [LPN] – Vernon or Salmon Arm or Kelowna 3. Therapist Assistant - Kelowna
See your Career Coordinator about any of these opportunities.
THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY
Please Note: TRU offers students some support for extra costs through the SIDIT bursary. Website: www.tru.ca/tt/ctc [for current grade 11 students]
PROGRAMS OFFERED [ACE-IT]
Each of the programs offered below will provide dual credits, full Entry Level Trades certification and most offer Level 1 apprenticeship technical training certification from the Industry Training Authority [ITA] if ACE-IT eligible
Available Programs [if credits are not listed please consult your career coordinator]
Automotive Service Technician Culinary Arts
Electrical
Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport Mechanics Course Credits:
PSIV 12A, PSIV 12B, PSIV 12 C, PSIV 12D, PSIV 12E, PSIV 12F, PSIV 12G, PSIV 12H
Marine Inboard/Outboard & Outdoor Power Equipment Technician Course Credits:
PSIV 12A, PSIV 12B, PSIV 12 C, PSIV 12D, PSIV 12E, PSIV 12F Piping Trades
Retail Meat Processing Welding Level C
Application Process: Please refer to the college website: www.tru.ca and contact your school career coordinator.
Location: Kamloops Trades Campus
Semester: Depends on program
Time: Fulltime on campus
Costs: Textbooks, safety boots, other fees over and above tuition [in most cases full tuition will be covered by the school district for this program]
Credits: Dependant on program
HORTICULTURE: This one year diploma course is available at TRU and successful students from the Salmon Arm Secondary School Horticulture program will be given priority entry to the TRU program if applying before the application deadline date.
Location: Horticulture facility, TRU Campus, Kamloops
Application: See your school career coordinator and SAS Horticulture Teacher
Time: Fulltime on campus
Costs: Tuition support will be available from SD#83.
OTHER PROGRAMS OKANAGAN COLLEGE OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
The Okanagan School of Business offers students practical and applied business education to prepare them for employment in the current workplace.
“Graduates of Office Administration programs have excellent communication skills, are proficient in a variety of software programs and possess a good knowledge of the business environment. Office Administration graduates are key members of business organizations, have up-to-date skills, are able to solve problems and exercise good judgement.” Okanagan College website.
”Choose from entry level programs to speciality programs. Taking an Office Administration program will be your first step towards a new career with exciting options.” Okanagan College website.
Programs:
Please note: Most of the courses offered can be taken in class on campus or on-line. On-line courses demand a motivated and organized learner. Students must be computer literate and able to balance more than one course at a time.
Administrative Assistant Certificate [ABT] [offered in class or on line]
This dual credit program prepares learners for working effectively in a variety of business settings. The program is designed to teach oral and written communications skills,
administrative office procedures, computer software applications, and the skills and knowledge required for today’s office workers. Obtaining an Applied Business Technology certificate will enable the graduate to pursue a career in the business world.
This is a 38-week program designed for students who have no prior business education or experience and is suitable for a wide range of students. The program includes a comprehensive set of courses designed to prepare graduates for a wide range of employment opportunities in private, corporate and government business offices.
Location: OC Salmon Arm, Vernon
Semester: September 2010 – June 2011
Costs: Textbooks, other fees over and above tuition
Credits: 38 credits based on 1140 hours]
PSIQ 12A, PSIQ 12B, PSIQ 12C, PSIQ 12D, PSIQ 12E, PSIQ 12F, PSIQ 12G, PSIQ 12H IDS 12A [4 credits] linked to PSIQ
IDS 12B [2 credits] linked to PSIQ
Application Process: SD#83 CTC application form available from school career coordinator. It is recommended that students with a business/marketing skills and aptitudes apply. This course would be most suitable for students entering Grade 12.
Time: Fulltime on campus
Legal Access Certificate [offered in class or on line]
This is a 17-week program for students who have no prior business education or experience and who wish to enrol in the Okanagan Legal Administrative Assistant Programs.
Graduates of the Legal Access program will have acquired essential business skills such as English, human relations, computer essentials, Internet, office procedures, records management, word processing, presentations and business math.
Location: OC Salmon Arm, Vernon
Semester: September 2010 – January 2011 [on campus]
Costs: Textbooks, other fees over and above tuition
Credentials: OC Certificate
Credits: 18 credits based on 510 hours PSIQ 12A, PSIQ 12B, PSIQ 12C, PSIQ 12D IDS 12 [1 credit] linked to PSIQ
Office Assistant Certificate [Offered in class or on line]
This 22-week program is a hands-on, practical program for anyone whishing to begin a career in a business office. No prior business experience or computer training is necessary as this program includes all essential fundamental office administration skills such as computer essentials, business English, office procedures, records management, word processing, business math, spreadsheets, databases and Internet.
Graduates of the OAC program will be employed as receptionists and office assistants in private and public offices.
Location: OC Salmon Arm, Vernon
Semester: September 2010 – February 2011 [on campus]
Costs: Textbooks, other fees over and above tuition
Credentials: OC Certificate
Contact Hours: 705 hrs on-line
Credits: 20 credits plus 2 IDS credits
PSIQ 12A, PSIQ 12B, PSIQ 12C, PSIQ 12D, PSIQ 12E IDS [2 credits]
Accounting Assistant Certificate [Offered In-class or On-line]
This is a 19-week in-class program for students who wish to specialize as accounting assistants. The on-line courses are scheduled over a different time period. Graduates of this program may begin immediate employment as accounting assistants in small, medium and large businesses performing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and general bookkeeping duties. Graduates from the Accounting Assistant program will receive course equivalency credits from Business Administration BUAD 111, as well as selected Canadian Payroll Administration (CPA) courses and Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping (CIB) courses.
Location: OC Salmon Arm, Vernon
Semester: January 2011 – May 2011
Costs: Textbooks, other fees over and above tuition
Credentials: OC Certificate
Contact hours: 565 hours [on campus]
On-Line PSIQ
PSIQ 12A, PSIQ 12B, PSIQ 12C, PSIQ 12D, PSIQ 12E, PSIQ 12 F On-line 710 hours, including 6 PSIQ courses.
In-Class PSIQ
PSIQ 12A, PSIQ 12B, PSIQ 12C, PSIQ 12D, PSIQ 12E In-class 570 hours, 5 PSIQ courses.
CONTINUING STUDIES PROGRAMS [Okanagan College]
The following programs may be available with partial tuition funding provided. Each will be offered in Salmon Arm. Please contact your Career Coordinator for further details.
Medical Office Assistant Offered: TBA
Contact hours: 171 required hours/ 221 hours if all options taken
Dental Office Reception Offered: TBA
Contact hours: 104 hours
Geographical Information Systems Offered: August 2010
Contact hours: 500 hours
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
Okanagan College has an agreement with School District 83 which serves to facilitate the preferred admission of qualified School District #83 students into Okanagan College, Faculty of Engineering Technologies. These courses are post secondary courses intended for graduates of School District #83. Students in Grade 12 would normally apply for placements in these
programs.
Okanagan College will reserve, for each intake, the seats below for the following programs. Civil Engineering Technology – 3 seats
Electronic Engineering Technology – 5 seats Mechanical Engineering Technology – 5 seats
Network and Telecommunications Engineering Technology – 5 seats Water Quality Technology – 5 seats
Seats will be reserved for each admission year.
Application Process: Please refer to the college website: www.okanagan.bc.ca and contact your school career coordinator.
Location: Kelowna, KLO Campus
Semester: Depends on program
Time: Fulltime on campus
Costs: All costs are the responsibility of the student
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION [ECE]
Website: Northern Lights College, www.nlc.bc.ca
This on-line certificate program is currently under revision. Please contact your school career coordinator for further information. The program currently leads to a diploma and ladders into longer certificate programs. It prepares students as early childhood educators to work in a variety of environments for the care and education of young children. Applications are extremely limited.
Time: At least four PSI courses equivalent to four credit graduation program courses must be taken in secondary school to qualify for tuition support.
Application Process: See your school career coordinator.
Location: In home school, distributed learning option by Guided study courses and/or online as a Distance Learning option, available from Northern Lights College.
Costs: Textbooks, other fees, in most cases tuition will be either paid or subsidized. An Early Childhood Educator is an adult who works in early childhood education and care centres [pre-schools and/or daycares] with young children between the ages of two to six years,
and their families. They guide and attend to the needs of the ‘whole child’ [physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and creative] in group settings.
