College Calendar

ENERGIZING EXCELLENCE

2015-2017

COLLEGE CALENDAR

nlc.bc.ca 1-866-463-6652 WELCOME Thank you for taking the time to examine the Northern Lights College (NLC) 2015-2017 College Calendar.

The Aurora Borealis, or northern lights, is known for bright, dancing colours that mark the sky above the magnetic pole in the northern hemisphere. The lights are constantly changing, and appear in many forms from patches or scattered clouds of light to streamers, arcs, rippling curtains or shooting rays that light up the sky.

At Northern Lights College, we are known for our bright lights: • our students, who train for a bright future • our faculty and staff, who provide the training, education and support; and • our partners, who help develop curriculum and provide job opportunities, and who make key donations of money, expertise and equipment that benefit everyone at NLC.

Much like the Aurora Borealis, Northern Lights College works within a constantly changing atmosphere of meeting the training and education needs for current and future workers in B.C., across Canada and around the world, and for students who are looking to continue their education at other post-secondary institutions.

And just as viewing the northern lights is a special occasion that can only be experienced by heading north, so is obtaining the training or education offered at Northern Lights College.

Enjoy our 2015-2017 College Calendar, and please call the College or refer to the appropriate web links if you require more details on any program.

HOW TO CONTACT NLC PHONE Toll Free (within Canada): 1-866-463-6652 (1-866-INFO-NLC) Main Switchboard/Outside of Canada: 250-782-5251

• If you would like information on the application process for most programs listed in this Calendar, ask to speak to Student Services at the campus that you are interested in attending. • If you are a registered Apprentice, ask to speak to the Trades and Apprenticeship Coordinator. • If you are applying from outside of Canada, ask to speak to the International Education department. • If you would like information on safety training or other job related or personal interest short courses, ask to speak to the Workforce Training/Continuing Education department at your nearest campus.

WEBSITE: nlc.bc.ca

If you would like information about any program, course or service at NLC, you can submit a question or comment via the Contact Us tab.

NLC.BC.CA 1-866-463-6652 Atlin Access Centre Box 29 Atlin, B.C. V0W 1A0 ph 250-651-7762 fax 250-651-7730

Chetwynd Campus Box 1180 5132-50th St., Chetwynd B.C. V0J 1J0 ph 250-788-2248 fax 250-788-9706

Dawson Creek Campus 11401-8th St., Dawson Creek, B.C. V1G 4G2 ph 250-782-5251 Tumbler Ridge Campus fax 250-784-7563 Box 180, 180 Southgate Fort St. John Campus Tumbler Ridge, B.C. V0C 2W0 Dease Lake Access Centre Box 1000, 9820-120th Ave. ph 250-242-5591 Box 220, Dease Lake, B.C. Fort St. John, B.C. V1J 6K1 fax 250-242-3109 V0C 1L0 ph 250-785-6981 ph 250-771-5500 fax 250-785-1294 Regional Administration fax 250-771-5510 11401-8th St., Dawson Creek, B.C. Hudson’s Hope Access Centre V1G 4G2 Fort Nelson Campus c/o Fort St. John Campus ph 250-782-5251 Box 860, 5201 Simpson Trail Box 1000, 9820-120th Ave. fax 250-782-5233 Fort Nelson, B.C. V0C 1R0 Fort St. John, B.C. V1J 6K1 ph 250-774-2741 ph 250-785-6981 toll free 1-866-463-6652 fax 250-774-2750 fax 250-785-1294 (for all campus locations from within Canada)

2015-17 COLLEGE CALENDAR NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE 1 CONTENTS

MESSAGE FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT ACADEMIC AND UNIVERSITY ARTS AND SCIENCES (UNIVERSITY TRANSFER)...... 27 RESEARCH...... 4 UNIVERSITY ARTS AND SCIENCES CERTIFICATES...... 27 COURSES AND PROGRAMS...... 5 Program Areas...... 5 ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE...... 27 Aircraft Maintenance Engineering – Basic Training...... 6 Aircraft Maintenance Engineering – Type Training...... 6 UNIVERSITY ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES...... 28 Alaska Highway Consortium on Teacher Education (AHCOTE)...... 7 Anthropology...... 28 Applied Business Technology...... 7 Archaeology...... 28 Automotive Service Technician – Apprenticeship, Levels 1-4...... 8 Biology...... 28 Automotive Service Technician – Foundation Trades Training...... 8 Chemistry...... 28 Business Management – Certificate...... 8 Communications...... 28 Business Management – Diploma...... 9 Computer Studies...... 28 Business Management – Post Degree Diploma...... 9 Criminology...... 28 Business Management – Post Degree Diploma, Health Creative Writing ...... 28 Administration Specialization...... 10 Economics...... 28 Business Management – Post Degree Diploma, Information Education...... 28 Technology Specialization...... 10 English...... 28 Career and College Preparation (Tuition-Free)...... 11 Film Studies...... 29 Carpentry – Apprenticeship, Levels 1-4...... 11 First Nations Studies...... 29 Carpentry Foundation (Enhanced), Levels 1 and 2...... 11 French...... 29 Commercial Transport Technician – Apprenticeship, Levels 1-4...... 12 Geography...... 29 Computer Support Technician...... 12 Geology...... 29 Cook (Professional), Level 1...... 13 History...... 29 Cook (Professional), Level 2...... 13 Humanities...... 29 Criminology...... 14 Math...... 29 Early Childhood Education and Care...... 14 Management...... 29 Education Assistant – Certificate...... 15 Philosophy...... 30 Education Assistant – Diploma...... 15 Physics...... 30 Electrician – Apprenticeship, Levels 1-4...... 16 Political Science...... 30 Electrician – Foundation Trades Training...... 16 Psychology...... 30 Esthetics and Nail Care Technology...... 17 Sociology...... 30 Hairstyling/Cosmetology...... 17 Social Work...... 30 Health Care Assistant...... 18 Theatre...... 30 Heavy Duty Equipment Technician – Apprenticeship, Levels 1-4.....19 Women’s Studies...... 30 Heavy Mechanical Trades - Foundation/Level 1...... 19 Industrial Instrumentation Mechanic – Apprenticeship, Levels 1-4...20 WORKFORCE TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION...... 31 Industrial Instrumentation Foundation Level 1...... 20 Workforce Safety and Skills Training Courses...... 31 Job Education and Training...... 20 Equipment Operation and Safety Courses...... 31 Millwright – Apprenticeship, Levels 1-4...... 21 First Aid Training Courses...... 31 Millwright Foundation (Enhanced), Levels 1 and 2...... 21 Safety Courses...... 32 Oil and Gas Field Operations...... 22 Industrial Safety Courses...... 32 Plumber – Apprenticeship, Levels 1-4...... 22 Plumber Foundation (Enhanced), Levels 1 and 2...... 23 CONTINUING EDUCATION...... 32 Power Engineering and Gas Processing...... 23 Personal Development...... 32 Practical Nursing...... 24 General Interest Courses...... 32 Pre-Employment Workplace Essential Skills...... 25 Online (ed2go) General Interest Courses...... 32 Social Services Worker Diploma...... 25 Business Courses...... 33 Welder – Apprenticeship, Levels 1-3...... 25 Online (ed2go) Business Courses...... 33 Welder – Foundation Trades Training...... 26 Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician...... 26

2 NLC.BC.CA 1-866-463-6652 ADMISSIONS...... 34 DUAL CREDIT PROGRAMS...... 42 General Criteria...... 34 Application Process...... 34 INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION...... 43 International Education Agent Liaison Offices...... 44 ALL THINGS FINANCIAL...... 36 AT YOUR SERVICE...... 45 REFUNDS...... 37 NLC’s MISSION...... 46 STUDENT AWARDS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE...... 38 Student Awards...... 38 FOLLOW NLC ON SOCIAL MEDIA...... 47 Financial Assistance...... 38 CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE...... 48 WHO TO TALK TO AT NLC!...... 40

2015-17 COLLEGE CALENDAR NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE 3 GREETINGS FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH Dear future NLC student:

Thank you for considering Northern Lights College (NLC) for the education and training necessary to achieve the next goal in your life.

At NLC, I am proud to say that we have a program option for almost everyone, and I encourage you to check through our 2015-17 College Calendar, and answer the call of the North.

Whether you are fresh out of high school and exploring your career options, looking to upgrade your skills to access a new career opportunity, looking to complete a year or two of academic courses before heading to university, or an employer or employee looking for specific workforce training options, NLC is where you need to be.

NLC takes pride in working with local communities, industry, and the governments of British Columbia and Canada to provide training and education for skilled labour needed in the College region, throughout the province, and across the country.

In choosing NLC, you are accessing quality education in a welcoming atmosphere where you will learn from some of the most knowledgeable instructors in their fields of expertise.

No matter where you are from, or where you are headed, NLC is well-equipped to help you jumpstart your career, broaden your skills, and expand your horizons. I look forward to welcoming you into the NLC family!

Sincerely, Dr. Loren Lovegreen Vice President Academic and Research Northern Lights College

DISCLAIMER The information contained in the Northern Lights College 2015-2017 College Calendar is subject to change and revision. While every effort is made to ensure that the content remains valid for the period indicated, changes may occur.

The information in the 2015-2017 College Calendar is current as of September 30, 2014. The College reserves the right to modify or cancel any program, course, timetable, fee, schedule or objective without notice or prejudice.

For further information visit our website at nlc.bc.ca, call toll-free at 1-866-463-6652, or contact your nearest Northern Lights College campus.

4 NLC.BC.CA 1-866-463-6652 COURSES AND PROGRAMS Programs at NLC are designed to provide students with the necessary classroom education and appropriate practicum or hands-on opportunities to make the successful transition from student to employee.

Students have a number of options, depending on their chosen career paths. Students can earn a certificate, diploma, or associate degree. Certificate programs are usually one year in duration. Diploma programs take two years. Associate degrees take two years of study (60 credits), and can be used to transfer to the third year of university degree programs. Students should ensure the transferability of courses when making their educational plans.

Some NLC programs are offered at specific campuses, while others are offered at more than one campus or delivered through distance or distributed delivery methods.

NLC has videoconference facilities available at all campuses. Videoconfer- encing is utilized for a number of courses in different program areas. Some programs are offered via online instruction or other forms of distributed delivery, and some through the use of mobile training facilities.

NLC has established partnerships with School Districts 59, 60, 81, and 87, in northern British Columbia to offer Dual Credit programming options to qualified secondary school students. (For more information on Dual Credit, go to page 42.)

As well, NLC has partnership agreements with several B.C. universities. These agreements allow for the direct transfer of credits earned at NLC towards degree and other programming.

At NLC, students will be provided with the training and education to: • proceed to further education at the college or university level, • enter a specialized area of the workforce, such as Business, Technology, or Health Care, • step directly into one of 15 Trades or Apprenticeships, • upgrade skills or courses, or • begin a career in the helping or teaching professions.

PROGRAM AREAS Programming at NLC is administered by the Vice President Academic and Research. Areas pertaining to student records, admissions and privacy are administered by the Registrar.

Program areas and Student Services are managed by four Deans: • Academic and Vocational programs: Dean, Dr. Steve Roe • Continuing Education and Upgrading programs: Dean, Doug Campbell • Student Services: Dean, Lorelee Mathias • Trades and Apprenticeship programs: Dean, Rene Tremblay

Deans are assisted by Associate Deans, Program Chairs and Coordinators who help oversee specific areas of responsibility.

2015-17 COLLEGE CALENDAR NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE 5 Program Description Admission Prerequisites Details

Aircraft Maintenance Ensure the airworthiness of a fixed-wing 1. Successful completion, with 67 per cent Location: Dawson Engineering – airplane or a helicopter; identify problems (C+) or higher, of: Creek Basic Training and repair and overhaul aircraft structural, • Grade 11 English or ENGL040 (Advanced/ Length: 63 weeks mechanical and electrical systems; interpret Grade 11); (three semesters) technical manuals, drawings and blueprints, • Grade 11 Math (Applications, or Prin- Fees1: $6,300 and test aircraft systems; possess mechanical ciples, or Foundations) or MATH040 Start: September aptitude, manual dexterity, a good under- (Advanced/Grade 11); and and February standing of computerized machinery, strong • Grade 11 Science (Physics) or equivalent. analytical skills, and the ability to read and OR understand service manuals. 2. Completion of the following sections of the Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT)3: Reading Comprehension, Number Operations, Problem Solving, and Mechani- cal Reasoning. OR 3. Dual Credit Only: Grade 11 level completion that includes: Grade 11 English, Grade 11 Math (Foundations) and Grade 11 Sci- ence (Physics) or equivalent, all with 67 per cent (C+) or higher.

Aircraft Maintenance Transport Canada approved field mainte- Possess, or hold the equivalent of, a valid Location: Dawson Engineering – nance courses for specific types of heli- Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Licence or Creek Type Training copter airframes and engines available to be a graduate of structured aircraft mainte- Length: See sched- certified Aircraft Maintenance Engineers; nance training. ule on the program airframe and engine types taught are: Bell page, 204/205 series airframes; Bell 206 series nlc.bc.ca/programs. airframes; Honeywell T53 series engines Fees: See schedule (Lycoming); and Lycoming LTS 101 series on the program engines. page, nlc.bc.ca/programs. (Graduates of the NLC Basic Training program receive a 25 per cent discount on tuition). Start: See schedule on the program page, nlc.bc.ca/programs.

1. Tuition fees are set each year by the Registrar’s Office, and posted to the NLC website at 3. Applicants who write the CAAT will be required to achieve a minimum grade level in each nlc.bc.ca/Admissions/TuitionFees. Fees include Tuition, Instructional Related and Student required section. Consult the NLC website, nlc.bc.ca/programs, for a program’s specific Services fees, and are based on full-time enrolment. Fees listed are for the 2014-15 school requirements. year, and rounded up to the nearest dollar. 4. For the current schedule of Apprenticeship level program intakes, go to 2. ITA stands for British Columbia Industry Training Authority. nlc.bc.ca/Programs/TradesApprenticeships/Apprenticeship.

6 NLC.BC.CA 1-866-463-6652 Program Description Admission Prerequisites Details

Alaska Highway Teacher education professional develop- A student can enter AHCOTE with: Location: Fort St. Consortium on ment program managed by Simon Fraser 1. A full degree: finish in 1.5 years and John Teacher Education University (SFU)...... and NLC; receive either start teaching with a Professional Teaching Length: AHCOTE, (AHCOTE) a Professional or Conditional Teaching Cer- Certificate. 1.5 years; AAA, an tificate from the Teacher Regulation Branch. 2. 60 credits in designated areas: begin additional four or teaching after completing AHCOTE, but more semesters, must complete approximately 30 more depending on start elective credits to earn SFU’s Bachelor of date. General Studies (Education) and a Profes- Fees1: $301 per sional Teaching Certificate. three-credit course 3. NLC’s Associate of Arts Degree – Start: AHCOTE, AHCOTE (AAA): begin teaching after com- September in even- pleting AHCOTE, but must complete ap- numbered years; proximately 30 more elective credits to earn AAA, September, SFU’s Bachelor of General Studies (Educa- January, May tion) and a Professional Teaching Certificate. The AAA is awarded to NLC students who complete two years of planned University Arts and Sciences courses in preparation to enter the AHCOTE program. Depending on how the completion of the AAA aligns with alternating-year AHCOTE intakes, students may want to take their 30 degree- completion elective credits before enrolling in AHCOTE.

Applied Business Train in current software packages and 1. Successful completion of: Location: Dawson Technology administrative procedures; learn current • Grade 11 English, or Grade 11 Commu- Creek, Fort Nelson, office skills in word processing, keyboard- nications, or ENGL040 (Advanced/Grade Fort St. John ing, spreadsheets, automated accounting 11); and Length: Administra- and bookkeeping, using Microsoft 2013 soft- • Grade 10 Math, or MATH030 (Intermedi- tive Assistant ware; develop the soft skills necessary for ate/Grade 10). (39 weeks); Financial success in today’s offices with business com- OR Assistant (29 weeks); munications and office procedures courses. 2. Completion of the following sections Office Assistant of the Canadian Adult Achievement Test (23 weeks) (CAAT)3: Reading Comprehension and Fees1: Adminis- Number Operations: 10.9 grade equivalent trative Assistant or higher $2,970; Financial OR Assistant $2,335; 3. Obtain permission of the Dean of the Office Assistant program. $1,569. Start: September Program Admission Requirements Under Review

2015-17 COLLEGE CALENDAR NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE 7 Program Description Admission Prerequisites Details

Automotive Service Examine, test and repair the parts, com- Level 1 Location: Fort St. Technician – ponents and systems on cars and light • Registered Apprentice with ITA2; John Apprenticeship, trucks, often using computerized diagnostic OR Length: Levels 1 Levels 1-4 equipment; reassemble and test repaired • Proof of successful completion of related and 3, 7 weeks per items against manufacturer standards; Foundation Trades Training program. level; Levels 2 and perform preventative maintenance such as Levels 2-4 4, 6 weeks per level wheel alignments, oil changes and tune-ups; • Successful completion of previous level Fees1: Levels 1 and nationally designated trade under the Inter- Apprenticeship Technical Training; 3, $772 per level; Provincial Red Seal program. OR Level 2, $715; Level • Successful challenge of previous level ITA2 4, $671. Placement Exam. Start4: Varies

Automotive Service Examine, test and repair the parts, com- 1. Completion of Grade 10 level including, Location: Dawson Technician – ponents and systems on cars and light with 67 per cent (C+) or higher: Creek (South Peace), Foundation Trades trucks, often using computerized diagnostic • Grade 10 English, or ENGL030 (Intermedi- Fort St. John Training equipment; reassemble and test repaired ate/Grade 10); and Length: Dawson items against manufacturer standards; • Grade 10 Math (Applications; or Prin- Creek 37 weeks; perform preventative maintenance such as ciples; or Apprenticeship and Workplace), Fort St. John 21 wheel alignments, oil changes and tune-ups; or MATH030 (Intermediate/Grade 10). weeks nationally designated trade under the Inter- OR Fees1: Dawson Provincial Red Seal program. 2. Completion of the following sections of the Creek $3,331; Fort Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT)3: St. John $2,320 Reading Comprehension, Number Operations, (plus safety courses) Problem Solving, and Mechanical Reasoning. Start: Dawson OR Creek, February; 3. Dual Credit only: Completion of Grade 10 Fort St. John, level including Grade 10 English; and Grade September 10 Math (Apprenticeship and Workplace), with 67 per cent (C+) or higher in both.

Business Train for positions of responsibility in the 1. Completion of: Location: Dawson Management – business community and for further educa- • Grade 12 English, or English Literature Creek, Fort St. John Certificate tional opportunities by gaining conceptual 12, or English 12 First Peoples, ENGL050 Length: 30 weeks/ and technical skill development in business; (Provincial/Grade 12), or ENGL099: Foun- two semesters (full completion of Certificate qualifies for admis- dational Writing, with a B or higher; OR a time, depending on sion into NLC’s Diploma program. university-level English course with a C or start date) higher; OR the NLC Writing Assessment. Fees1: $3,002 • Grade 11 Math (Principles, or Founda- Start: September, tions, or Pre-Calculus), or MATH040 January, May (Advanced/Grade 11); OR the Career and College Preparation Math Assessment with MATH040 recommended for MGMT150. 2. Dual Credit Only: Completion of Grade 12 English, or English Literature 12, or English 12 First Peoples with a B or higher; and Grade 11 Math (Principles, or Foundations, or Pre-Calculus).

8 NLC.BC.CA 1-866-463-6652 Program Description Admission Prerequisites Details

Business Train for positions of responsibility in the Completion of: Location: Dawson Management – business community and for further educa- • NLC Business Management Certificate or Creek, Fort St. John Diploma tional opportunities by gaining conceptual course equivalents; and Length: 30 weeks/ and technical skill development in business; • Grade 11 Math (Pre-Calculus), or Grade two semesters (full earn a General Diploma or an Accounting 12 Math (Principles, or Foundations), time, depending on Diploma; courses transferable to univer- or MATH050 (Provincial/Grade 12), or start date) sity and external professional designation MATH108, or MGMT111. Fees1: $3,002 programs. Start: September, January, May

Business Open to domestic students or international • Completion of, at minimum, a three-year Location: Fort St. Management – Post students who already hold a three-year degree. John Degree Diploma degree in commerce or business administra- • Demonstration of English language com- Length: Four tion, an effective bridge to North American petency in one of the following ways: semesters business studies or to pursue employment in »» IELTS 6.5 overall with no band less than Fees: Contact the North America; for students with a three- or 6.0 International Educa- four-year degree in another field, a capstone »» NLC Writing Assessment indicating tion department program that augments existing technical readiness for a 100-level English course Start: September, skills and education. »» Canadian secondary school transcripts January, May indicating a B or higher in Grade 12 English, Grade 12 Communications, or English 12 First Peoples, including the score on the respective provincial exam; »» Canadian transcripts indicating a B (70%) or higher in Career and College Preparation ENGL050 (Provincial/Grade 12); »» Canadian transcripts indicating a C (60%) or higher in a 100-level or higher post-secondary English course.

2015-17 COLLEGE CALENDAR NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE 9 Program Description Admission Prerequisites Details

Business Open to domestic students or international • Completion of, at minimum, a three-year Location: Fort St. Management – Post students who already hold a three-year de- degree in nursing or other related health John Degree Diploma, gree in nursing or other related health care care profession. Length: Four Health profession; multi-disciplinary program that • Demonstration of English language com- semesters (full time, Administration includes business administration, psychol- petency in one of the following ways: depending on start Specialization ogy, and specialized health administration »» IELTS 6.5 overall with no band less than date) courses; introduces management and health 6.0 Fees: Contact the administration concepts in a Canadian »» NLC Writing Assessment indicating International context, with emphasis on interpersonal and readiness for a 100-level English course Education inter-professional communications, organiza- »» Canadian secondary school transcripts department tional behaviour, human resource manage- indicating a B or higher in Grade 12 Start: September, ment, ethics, and change management. English, Grade 12 Communications, or January, May English 12 First Peoples, including the score on the respective provincial exam; »» Canadian transcripts indicating a B (70%) or higher in Career and College Preparation ENGL050 (Provincial/Grade 12); »» Canadian transcripts indicating a C (60%) or higher in a 100-level or higher post-secondary English course.

Business Open to domestic students or international • Completion of, at minimum, a three-year Location: Fort St. Management – Post students who already hold a three-year de- degree in information technology or com- John Degree Diploma, gree in information technology or computer puter science. Length: Four Information science; multi-disciplinary program includes • Demonstration of English language com- semesters (full time, Technology business management, communications, petency in one of the following ways: depending on start Specialization and specialized information technology »» IELTS 6.5 overall with no band less than date) courses; introduces management and ad- 6.0 Fees: Contact the ministration concepts in a Canadian context, »» NLC Writing Assessment indicating International with emphasis on internal and external readiness for a 100-level English course Education communications, organizational behaviour, »» Canadian secondary school transcripts department human resource management, and project indicating a B or higher in Grade 12 Start: September, management. English, Grade 12 Communications, or January, May English 12 First Peoples, including the score on the respective provincial exam; »» Canadian transcripts indicating a B (70%) or higher in Career and College Preparation ENGL050 (Provincial/Grade 12); »» Canadian transcripts indicating a C (60%) or higher in a 100-level or higher post-secondary English course.

10 NLC.BC.CA 1-866-463-6652 Program Description Admission Prerequisites Details

Career and College Improve basic literacy in English, math, or • 18 years of age or older; Location: Chetwynd, Preparation computer studies; upgrade to meet prereq- OR Dawson Creek, Fort (Tuition-Free) uisites for trades, vocational or university • 17 years of age or older and out of school Nelson, Fort St. programs; finish high school education and for at least one year; or by special ar- John, Online earn a diploma; prepare for employment, or rangement with the School District. Length: Varies de- upgrade to improve employment options. NOTE: There is no maximum age. pending on course Fees1: $192 (student fees); no tuition costs. Start: September, February, and continuous intake, depending on the course.

Carpentry – Assemble and erect falsework and forms for Level 1 Location: Dawson Apprenticeship, concrete, wood and metal frame construc- • Registered Apprentice with ITA2; Creek Levels 1-4 tion; install interior and exterior finishing OR Length: 6 weeks per metals for residential, commercial, and • Proof of successful completion of related level industrial projects, following plans and Foundation Trades Training program. Fees1: $679 per specifications and local building codes; Levels 2-4 level layout, rigging/signaling, cutting/welding • Successful completion of previous level Start4: Varies and erecting and dismantling scaffolding; Apprenticeship Technical Training; nationally designated trade under the Inter- OR Provincial Red Seal program. • Successful challenge of previous level ITA2 Placement Exam.

Carpentry Assemble and erect falsework and forms for LEVEL 1 Location: Dawson Foundation concrete, wood and metal frame construc- 1. Completion of Grade 10 level including, Creek (Enhanced), tion; install interior and exterior finishing with 67 per cent (C+) or higher: Length: Levels 1 and 2 metals for residential, commercial, and • Grade 10 English, or ENGL030 (Intermedi- Level 1, 20 weeks; industrial projects, following plans and ate/Grade 10); and Level 2, 12 weeks specifications and local building codes. • Grade 10 Math (Applications; or Prin- Fees1: Level 1: stairs, forms for concrete, framed ciples; or Apprenticeship and Workplace), Level 1, $2,075 floors, walls, and roofs; 70 per cent of time or MATH030 (Intermediate/Grade 10. (plus safety courses); spent building a construction project from OR Level 2, $1,271 start to lock-up stage. 2. Completion of the following sections of the Start: September Level 2: finishing work and rigging/hoisting. Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT)3: (Level 2 starts Reading Comprehension, Number Operations, February) Problem Solving, and Mechanical Reasoning. OR 3. Dual Credit only: Completion of Grade 10 level that includes Grade 10 English; and Grade 10 Math (Apprenticeship and Work- place), with 67 per cent (C+) or higher in both. LEVEL 2 • Successful completion of NLC’s Carpentry Foundation (Enhanced) Level 1.

2015-17 COLLEGE CALENDAR NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE 11 Program Description Admission Prerequisites Details

Commercial Diagnose, repair and service highway buses Level 1 Location: Fort St. Transport Technician and trucks; work on the mechanical, electri- • Registered Apprentice with ITA2; John – Apprenticeship, cal and electronic components of vehicles, OR Length: Levels 1-3, Levels 1-4 including the fuel, brake, steering and • Proof of successful completion of related 6 weeks per level, suspension, transmission, emission control Foundation Trades Training program. Level 4, 8 weeks and exhaust, and cooling and climate con- Levels 2-4 Fees1: Levels 1-3, trol systems; use computerized diagnostic • Successful completion of previous level $679 per level; equipment to do preventive maintenance Apprenticeship Technical Training; Level 4, $873. and test vehicle performance; designated as OR Start4: Varies a Truck and Transport Mechanic under the • Successful challenge of previous level ITA2 Inter-provincial Red Seal program. Placement Exam.

Computer Support Personal computer applications and operat- Successful completion of: Location: Online Technician ing systems, with a focus on Microsoft® • Grade 10 Math (Principles, or Founda- Length: 30 weeks software; install, configure and troubleshoot tions, or Pre-Calculus), completed within (full time) software in stand-alone and networked envi- the past three years; OR MATH030 (Inter- Fees1: $3,049 ronments; programming, scripting and mark mediate/Grade 10), completed within the Start: September up languages; understanding of informa- past three years; OR Numbers Operations tion technology in a business environment; and Problem Solving sections of the Cana- specialties in Web Development, Systems dian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT)3. Administration, or Database Administration. AND • Grade 12 English, or English 12 First Peoples, or Grade 12 Communications; OR ENGL050 (Provincial/Grade 12); OR all English subsections of the CAAT3. AND • Grade 11 Information Technology, or Grade 11 Business Computer Applications; OR CPST040 (Advanced/Grade 11); OR an equivalent course; OR demonstration of skills in word processing, spreadsheets, operating systems, and Internet use.

12 NLC.BC.CA 1-866-463-6652 Program Description Admission Prerequisites Details

Cook (Professional), Perform basic cooking and food preparation 1. Completion of Grade 10 level including, Location: Dawson Level 1 tasks, utilizing knife skills, correct terminol- with 67 per cent (C+) or higher: Creek ogy, and a variety of cooking methods; solid • Grade 10 English or ENGL030 (Intermedi- Length: 20 weeks foundation of culinary skills; practical and ate/Grade 10); and Fees1: $2,127 (plus essential skills related to the Cook 1 Appren- • Grade 10 Math (Essentials, Applications safety courses) ticeship program as outlined by the ITA2; or Principles) or MATH030 (Intermediate/ Start: September and Level 1 Technical Training and 400 work- Grade 10). February based hours credit toward the Certificate OR of Qualification. This program includes a 2. Complete the following sections of the 12-week Camp Cook component within the Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT)3: 20-week duration. Reading Comprehension, Number Opera- tions, and Problem Solving. OR 3. Dual Credit Only: Grade 10 level completion that includes Grade 10 English; and Grade 10 Math (Apprenticeship and Work- place), with 67 per cent (C+) or higher.

Cook (Professional), Perform a variety of cooking and food 1. Cook (Professional) Level 1 Location: Dawson Level 2 preparation tasks using multiple cooking OR Creek methods, and the major techniques and 2. Successful completion of Cook (Profes- Length: 14 weeks principles used in cooking, baking, and sional) Level 1 technical training; Certifi- Fees1: $1,819 other aspects of food preparation; pre- cate of Qualification Exam, and Practical Start: March liminary understanding of food costing, Assessment, and documentation of 600 menu planning, and purchasing processes; work-based training hours (minimum) institutional-entry graduates receive credit for 240 work-based training hours.

2015-17 COLLEGE CALENDAR NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE 13 Program Description Admission Prerequisites Details

Criminology One year (Certificate) or two years (Diploma) Certificate Location: Dawson of planned coursework in University Arts and • To enrol in ENGL100: Grade 12 English, Creek, Fort St. John Sciences; entry-level employment positions or English Literature 12, or English 12 First Length: Certificate, and continued studies in academic and Peoples, or ENGL050 (Provincial/Grade 30 weeks; Diploma, professional programs including Corrections, 12), or ENGL099: Foundational Writing, 60 weeks (full time, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Forensic Stud- with a B or higher; OR any university-level depending on start ies, and Law Enforcement. English course with a C or higher; OR date) complete the NLC Writing Assessment Fees1: $3,002 with satisfactory course recommendation. Start: September, AND January, May • Any other prerequisites for individual courses taken to satisfy program requirements. Diploma • Criminology Certificate or course equivalents, and any prerequisites for specific courses.

Early Childhood Work with young children and their families Conditional Acceptance Location: Online Education and Care in diverse early learning settings in British 1. Successful completion of Grade 12 English Length: Four Columbia; eligible to apply for a Basic ECE, or English 12 First Peoples, with a C or higher. semesters (full time, Infant and Toddler, and a Special Needs OR depending on start Licence to Practice from the B.C. ECE Reg- 2. Completion of the following sections date) istry, with an exit point after 15 courses to of the Canadian Adult Achievement Test Fees1: Year 1, $3,868; apply for the Basic ECE Licence to Practice (CAAT)3: Reading Comprehension, Vocabu- Year 2, $4,573 only. lary, Spelling, and Grammar. Start: September, OR January, April 3. Dual Credit Only: Conditional Accep- tance, Grade 11 level completion. Confirmed Acceptance • Complete Program Questionnaire. • Provide a comprehensive letter stating background, interest, and goals in taking the program. • Provide two current letters of reference (must be written and dated within the last year), attesting to personal suitability for working with young children. • Provide a current certificate of good health from a physician. Post Acceptance • Schedule B Criminal Record Check before participating in any course work or practicum that involves working with children.

14 NLC.BC.CA 1-866-463-6652 Program Description Admission Prerequisites Details

Education Assistant Enhance a child’s involvement in the edu- Conditional Acceptance Location: Online – Certificate cational environment; provide support to 1. Successful completion of Grade 12 Length: 12 months children with varying levels of special needs English or English 12 First Peoples, with a C (full time) or general support to classroom teachers in or higher. Fees1: $6,000 the delivery of educational programs to a OR Start: September (full number of children or the entire class. 2. Completion of the following sections time), January (full or of the Canadian Adult Achievement Test part time), April (part (CAAT)3: Reading Comprehension, Vocabu- time only) lary, Spelling, and Grammar. OR 3. Dual Credit Only: Conditional Accep- tance, Grade 11 level completion. Confirmed Acceptance • Complete Program Questionnaire. • Provide two current letters of reference (must be written and dated within the last year), attesting to personal suitability for working with young children. • Provide a current certificate of good health from a physician. Post Acceptance • Schedule B Criminal Record Check before participating in any course work or practicum that involves working with children or vulnerable adults.

Education Assistant Enhance a child’s involvement in the edu- • NLC Education Assistant Certificate Location: Online – Diploma cational environment; provide support to graduates: Letter of intent to continue Length: 16 months children with varying levels of special needs their studies. (full time) or general support to classroom teachers in • Applicants new to NLC: Meet: Meet all Fees: $7,933 the delivery of educational programs to a Education Assistant Certificate Start: September number of children or the entire class; can prerequisites and requirements. (full time), January lead to further laddering educational oppor- (full or part time), tunities in the areas of Child and Youth Care April (part time only) and other educational related fields.

2015-17 COLLEGE CALENDAR NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE 15 Program Description Admission Prerequisites Details

Electrician – Lay out, install, test, troubleshoot and repair Level 1 Location: Fort St. Apprenticeship, electrical systems that provide light, heat, • Registered Apprentice with ITA2; John Levels 1-4 communication, and power to a variety of OR Length: 10 weeks new and existing residential, commercial, • Proof of successful completion of related per level and industrial structures; install a variety of Foundation Trades Training program. Fees1: $1,089 per wiring such as data, audio, video, signal- Levels 2-4 level ing, and communication cabling; nationally • Successful completion of previous level Start4: Varies designated trade under the Inter-Provincial Apprenticeship Technical Training; Red Seal program. OR • Successful challenge of previous level ITA2 Placement Exam.

Electrician – Lay out, install, test, troubleshoot and repair 1. Completion of Grade 11 level including, Location: Fort St. Foundation Trades electrical systems that provide light, heat, with 67 per cent (C+) or higher: John Training communication, and power to a variety of • Grade 11 English, or ENGL040 (Ad- Length: 21 weeks new and existing residential, commercial, vanced/Grade 11); Fees1: $2,383 and industrial structures; install a variety of • Grade 11 Math (Pre-Calculus, or Ap- Start4: February wiring such as data, audio, video, signal- plications, or Principles), or MATH040 ing, and communication cabling; nationally (Advanced/Grade 11); and designated trade under the Inter-Provincial • Grade 11 Physics (or equivalent). Red Seal program. OR 2. Completion of the following sections Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT)3: Reading Comprehension, Number Opera- tions, Problem Solving, Mechanical Reason- ing, and Trades Math Assessment. OR 3. Dual Credit only: Completion of Grade 11 level that includes Grade 11 English, Grade 11 Math (Pre-Calculus), and Grade 11 Physics (or equivalent), all with 67 per cent (C+) or higher.

16 NLC.BC.CA 1-866-463-6652 Program Description Admission Prerequisites Details

Esthetics and Nail Facials, body massage, body treatments, 1. Successful completion of Grade 10, with Location: Dawson Care Technology aromatherapy, reflexology, makeup artistry, 67 per cent (C+) or higher, that includes: Creek South Peace waxing and tinting; manicures, pedicures • Grade 10 English, or Grade 11 Com- Length: 40 weeks and artificial nail enhancement; basic prin- munications, or ENGL030 (Intermediate/ Fees1: $5,673 (plus ciples of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, Grade 10); safety courses) chemistry, electrotherapy, and sanitation • Grade 10 Math (Applications, or Princi- Start: February procedures; running a salon or spa; B.C. ples, or Essentials, or Apprenticeship and Beauty Council licencing examinations. Workplace) or MATH030 (Intermediate/ Grade 10); and • Grade 10 Science, or SCIE030 (Intermedi- ate/Grade 10). OR 2. Completion of the following sections of the Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT)3: Reading Comprehension, Number Operations, Problem Solving, and Science. OR 3. Dual Credit Only: Grade 10 level completion that includes: Grade 10 English or Grade 11 Communications, Grade 10 Math (Apprenticeship and Workplace) and Grade 10 Science, all with 67 per cent (C+) or higher.

Hairstyling/ All aspects of hairdressing, equipment, 1. Successful completion of Grade 10, with Location: Dawson Cosmetology tools and materials normally used in salons, 67 per cent (C+) or higher that includes: Creek (South Peace quickly advancing to performing services • Grade 10 English, or Grade 11 Com- Campus) on clients in the program’s shop; Milady’s munications, or ENGL030 (Intermediate/ Length: 40 weeks Standard Cosmetology training system ap- Grade 10); Fees1: $3,939 proved by the ITA2 to train students in the • Grade 11 Math (Applications, or Princi- Start: September basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, ples, or Essentials, or Apprenticeship and proper work habits and desirable attitudes; Workplace) or MATH030 (Intermediate/ ITA2 Cosmetology Certificate of Qualification Grade 10); and exam. • Grade 10 Science, or SCIE030 (Intermedi- ate/Grade 10). OR 2. Completion of the following sections of the Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT)3: Reading Comprehension, Number Operations, Problem Solving, and Science. OR 3. Dual Credit Only: Grade 10 level completion that includes Grade 10 English or Grade 11 Communications, Grade 10 Math (Ap- prenticeship and Workplace) and Grade 10 Science, all with 67 per cent (C+) or higher.

2015-17 COLLEGE CALENDAR NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE 17 Program Description Admission Prerequisites Details

Health Care Front-line caregivers in community and Acceptance Location: Dawson Assistant facility settings; under the direction and 1. Successful completion of Grade 10 (or Creek supervision of a health professional, provide equivalent) including, with a C or higher: Length: 25 weeks person-centred care aimed at promoting • Grade 10 English, or ENGL030 (Intermedi- Fees1: $2,574 and maintaining the physical, emotional, ate/Grade 10); Start: September cognitive and social well-being of clients/ • Grade 10 Math or MATH030 (Intermedi- residents. ate/Grade 10); and • Grade 10 Science or SCIE030 (Intermedi- ate/Grade 10). OR 2. Complete the following sections of the Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT)3: Vocabulary, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Language, Number Op- erations, Problem Solving, and Science. OR 3. For applicants who have not been educated in an English-speaking environment for a minimum of seven years, or who have not completed four consecutive years of education at the secondary or post-secondary levels, additional options for meeting the English proficiency requirements are available. Post Acceptance Upon acceptance, the following must be completed: • Current CPR (Basic Life Support) Level C with a Standard First Aid program (two days). • Medical form completed by a physician. • A tuberculosis test indicating the absence of active tuberculosis. • Up-to-date immunization records. • B.C. FOODSAFE Level 1 Certificate. • Schedule B Criminal Record Check before participating in any course work or practicum that involves working with children or vulnerable adults. • Attend Program Orientation Session

18 NLC.BC.CA 1-866-463-6652 Program Description Admission Prerequisites Details

Heavy Duty Overhaul, repair and service equipment such Level 1 Location: Fort St. Equipment as graders, loaders, shovels, tractors, trucks, • Registered Apprentice with ITA2; John Technician – forklifts, drills, and wheeled and tracked ve- OR Length: Six weeks Apprenticeship, hicles; work from manufacturer specifications • Proof of successful completion of related per level Levels 1-4 to identify and repair problems in structural, Foundation Trades Training program. Fees1: $679 per level mechanical, or hydraulic systems; nationally- AND Start4: Varies designated trade under the Inter-Provincial • Successful completion of Module 1 pro- Red Seal Program. gram/examination; OR • Completion of Module 1 exemption form by employer. Levels 2-4 • Successful completion of previous level Apprenticeship Technical Training; OR • Successful challenge of previous level ITA2 Placement Exam.

Heavy Mechanical New program, replacing Heavy Duty/Com- 1. Completion of Grade 10 level including, Location: Dawson Trades - mercial Transport Technician Foundation with 67 per cent (C+) or higher: Creek South Peace, Foundation/Level 1 program, that includes: Truck and Transport • Grade 10 English, or ENGL030 (Intermedi- Fort St. John Dawson Creek Mechanic (Commercial Transport Vehicle ate/Grade 10); and Length: Dawson Foundation/Level 1 Mechanic), Heavy Duty Equipment Techni- • Grade 10 Math (Applications; or Prin- Creek 41 weeks; Fort St. John cian, Diesel Engine Mechanic, and Trans- ciples; or Apprenticeship and Workplace), Fort St. John 38 port Trailer Technician; upon completion, or MATH030 (Intermediate/Grade 10). weeks students will choose in which specialization OR Fees1: $4,201 they will apprentice. 2. Completion of the following sections Start: September Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT)3: Reading Comprehension, Number Opera- tions, Problem Solving, and Mechanical Reasoning. OR 3. Dual Credit only: Completion of Grade 10 level that includes Grade 10 English; and Grade 10 Math (Apprenticeship and Workplace), with 67 per cent (C+) or higher in both.

2015-17 COLLEGE CALENDAR NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE 19 Program Description Admission Prerequisites Details

Industrial Install, repair, maintain, and adjust instru- Level 1 Location: Fort St. Instrumentation ments used to measure and control flow of • Registered Apprentice with ITA2; John Mechanic – gases or liquids; temperature of materials OR Length: 10 weeks Apprenticeship, or stages of a process; pressure maintained • Proof of successful completion of related per level Levels 1-4 during a process, or level of a material used Foundation Trades Training program. Fees1: $1,131 per or created during industrial processes such Levels 2-4 level as pulp and paper manufacturing and petro- • Successful completion of previous level Start4: Varies chemical production; nationally designated Apprenticeship Technical Training; Program Admission trade under the Inter-Provincial Red Seal Note: Levels 3 and 4 will be taken on the Requirements Under program. BCIT Burnaby Campus Review OR • Successful challenge of previous level ITA2 Placement Exam.

Industrial Install, repair, maintain, and adjust instru- Level 1 Location: Fort St. Instrumentation ments used to measure and control flow of 1. Completion of Grade 11 level including, John Foundation gases or liquids; temperature of materials with 67 per cent (C+) or higher: Length: 21 weeks Level 1 or stages of a process; pressure maintained • Grade 11 English, or Career and College Fees1: $2,383 during a process, or level of a material used Preparation ENGL040 (Advanced/Grade Start: September or created during industrial processes such 11); and Program Admission as pulp and paper manufacturing and petro- • Grade 11 Math (Applications, or Prin- Requirements Under chemical production; nationally designated ciples, or Pre-Calculus) or Career and Col- Review trade under the Inter-Provincial Red Seal lege Preparation MATH040 (Advanced/ program. Grade 11); and • Grade 11 Physics or equivalent OR 2. Completion of the following sections Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT)3 : Reading Comprehension, Number Opera- tions, Problem Solving, and Mechanical Reasoning OR 3. Dual Credit only: Completion of Grade 11 level that includes Grade 11 English; Grade 11 Math (Pre-Calculus); and Grade 11 Physics or equivalent, with 67 per cent (C+) or higher in all.

Job Education and Pre-vocational and life skills training for The student must: Location: Dawson Training youth and adults with barriers to employ- • have support of family, advocate, and Creek ment; learning opportunities designed to referring agency (where applicable); Length: 19 weeks provide the skills necessary for success in the • have transportation independent of the Fees1: $653 (plus workplace and independent living. College; safety courses) • be 17 years of age or have a special ar- Start: September rangement with the School District, and/or and February the instructor.

20 NLC.BC.CA 1-866-463-6652 Program Description Admission Prerequisites Details

Millwright – Dismantle, move, install, change layout, Level 1 Location: Dawson Apprenticeship, set-up, repair, overhaul and maintain all • Registered Apprentice with ITA2; Creek Levels 1-4 machinery and heavy mechanical equip- OR Length: Seven ment, including power shafting, pulleys, • Proof of successful completion of related weeks/level conveyors and hoists; work from plans and Foundation Trades Training program. Fees1: $785 per blueprints and install equipment using hand Levels 2-4 level tools, power tools, and hoisting equipment; • Successful completion of previous level Start4: Varies designated as Industrial Mechanic under the Apprenticeship Technical Training; Inter-Provincial Red Seal program. OR • Successful challenge of previous level ITA2 Placement Exam.

Millwright Dismantle, move, install, change layout, Level 1 Location: Dawson Foundation set-up, repair, overhaul and maintain all 1. Completion of Grade 10 level including, Creek (Enhanced), machinery and heavy mechanical equip- with 67 per cent (C+) or higher: Length: Levels 1 and 2 ment, including power shafting, pulleys, • Grade 10 English, or ENGL030 (Intermedi- Level 1, 13 weeks; conveyors and hoists; work from plans and ate/Grade 10); and Level 2, 7 weeks blueprints and install equipment using hand • Grade 10 Math (Applications; or Prin- Fees1: tools, power tools, and hoisting equipment; ciples; or Apprenticeship and Workplace), Level 1, $1,359; designated as Industrial Mechanic under the or MATH030 (Intermediate/Grade 10. Level 2, $697 Inter-Provincial Red Seal program. OR Start: 2. Completion of the following sections Level 1, September Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT)3: Level 2, December Reading Comprehension, Number Opera- tions, Problem Solving, and Mechanical Reasoning. OR 3. Dual Credit only: Completion of Grade 10 level that includes Grade 10 English; and Grade 10 Math (Apprenticeship and Workplace), with 67 per cent (C+) or higher in both. Level 2 Successful completion of NLC’s Millwright Foundation (Enhanced) Level 1.

2015-17 COLLEGE CALENDAR NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE 21 Program Description Admission Prerequisites Details

Oil and Gas Field Train to become professional and technically 1. Completion of Grade 10 level including, Location: Fort St. Operations knowledgeable for the oil and gas industry; with 67 per cent (C+) or higher: John production operators are essential personnel • Grade 10 English, or ENGL030 (Intermedi- Length: 18 weeks Note: Due to the to keep the industry running. ate/Grade 10); and Fees1: $3,365 (plus online format of • Grade 10 Math (Applications; or Prin- safety courses) the Oil and Gas ciples; or Apprenticeship and Workplace), Start: September and Field Operations or MATH030 (Intermediate/Grade 10. February program students OR Program Admission are required to bring 2. Completion of the following sections Requirements Under a laptop to class. of the Canadian Adult Achievement Test Review (CAAT)3: Reading Comprehension, Number Operations, Problem Solving, and Mechani- cal Reasoning. OR 3. Dual Credit only: Completion of Grade 10 level that includes Grade 10 English; and Grade 10 Math (Apprenticeship and Workplace), with 67 per cent (C+) or higher in both.

Plumber – Install, alter, or repair any plumbing system Level 1 Location: Dawson Apprenticeship, governed by the B.C. Plumbing Code; read • Registered Apprentice with ITA2; Creek Levels 1-4 and interpret blueprints and project speci- OR Length: fications; select the type and size of pipe • Proof of successful completion of related Levels 1-3, six required for a project and measure, shape, Foundation Trades Training program. weeks per level; and join pipes according to the appropri- Levels 2-4 Level 4, eight weeks ate specifications; use other related skill • Successful completion of previous level Fees1: sets, such as basic welding, electrical and Apprenticeship Technical Training; Levels 1-3, $679 per a limited amount of gas-fitting; nationally OR level; designated trade under the Inter-Provincial • Successful challenge of previous level ITA2 Level 4, $873 Red Seal program. Placement Exam. Start4: Varies

22 NLC.BC.CA 1-866-463-6652 Program Description Admission Prerequisites Details

Plumber Foundation Install, alter, or repair any plumbing system Level 1 Location: Dawson (Enhanced), Levels governed by the B.C. Plumbing Code; read 1. Completion of Grade 10 level including, Creek 1 and 2 and interpret blueprints and project speci- with 67 per cent (C+) or higher: Length: fications; select the type and size of pipe • Grade 10 English, or ENGL030 (Intermedi- Level 1, 14 weeks; required for a project and measure, shape, ate/Grade 10); and Level 2, 6 weeks and join pipes according to the appropri- • Grade 10 Math (Applications; or Prin- Fees1: ate specifications; use other related skill ciples; or Apprenticeship and Workplace), Level 1, $1,459; sets, such as basic welding, electrical and or MATH030 (Intermediate/Grade 10), Level 2, $598 a limited amount of gas-fitting; nationally OR Start: designated trade under the Inter-Provincial 2. Completion of the following sections Level 1, September Red Seal program. of the Canadian Adult Achievement Test Level 2, December (CAAT)3: Reading Comprehension, Number Level 1: technical training in addition to Operations, Problem Solving, and Mechani- practical and essential skills. cal Reasoning. Level 2: continuation of the Level 1 pro- OR gram, Level 2 technical training in addition 3. Dual Credit only: Completion of Grade to practical and essential skills. 10 level that includes Grade 10 English; and Grade 10 Math (Apprenticeship and Work- place), with 67 per cent (C+) or higher in both. Level 2 Successful completion of Plumber Founda- tion (Enhanced) Level 1.

Power Engineering 4th Class Power Engineering, 160 hours of 1. Completion of Grade 11 level including, Location: Fort St. and Gas Processing firing time on the NLC Boiler, and all four with 67 per cent (C+) or higher: John levels of Gas Process Operations (GPO); • Grade 11 English, or ENGL040 Length: 39 weeks Note: Due to the qualify for the BC Safety Authority Provincial (Advanced/Grade 11); Fees1: $4,852 (plus online format of the Examinations by successfully completing • Grade 11 Math (Applications; or Prin- safety courses) Power Engineering Parts A and B of the 4th Class Power Engi- ciples; or Pre-Calculus), or MATH040 Start: September and Gas Processing neering component. (Advanced/Grade 11); and program students • Grade 11 Physics or equivalent. are required to bring OR a laptop to class. 2. Completion of the following sections of the Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT)3: Reading Comprehension, Number Operations, Problem Solving, and Mechanical Reasoning. OR 3. Dual Credit only: Completion of Grade 11 level that includes Grade 11 English; and Grade 11 Math (Pre-Calculus), with 67 per cent (C+) or higher in both. AND Complete the Basic Math and Physical Sciences: Problems and Solutions Work- book prior to the start of classes. Students will be tested within the first week of classes.

2015-17 COLLEGE CALENDAR NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE 23 Program Description Admission Prerequisites Details

Practical Nursing Perform full range of competencies as iden- Conditional Acceptance Location: Dawson tified by the College of Licensed Practical Successful completion of Grade 12 (or Creek Nurses of BC; learning experience that is equivalent), including: Length: 67 weeks integrated, professional, collaborative, and • Grade 12 English, or English 12 First (two years) culturally sensitive; care for individuals (and Peoples, or ENGL050 (Provincial/Grade Fees: $9,399 their families) at multiple life stages and in a 12), or ENGL099 Foundational Writing Start: September variety of practice settings. with C+ or higher; OR Grade 12 Technical Program Admission Communications with a B+ or higher. Requirements Under • Grade 11 Math (Principles; or Founda- Review tions), or MATH040 (Advanced/Grade 11) with C or higher. If Math 11 requirements are over 10 years old, Grade 11 proficiency on numeracy sections (Number Operations and Problem Solving) of the Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT)3 is required. • Grade 12 Biology (Human), or BIOL050 (Provincial/Grade 12) with C or higher, within the past 10 years. OR • Provide evidence of completion of the above Admission Prerequisites in another Practical Nursing program. Confirmed Acceptance • Successful completion of PNUR099: Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nurses (or an equivalent course at another institution) with a minimum grade of C+. Post Acceptance • CPR Level C • Schedule B Criminal Record Check before participating in any course work or practicum that involves working with children or vulnerable adults. • Required immunization (see program page on NLC website for details) • Negative Tuberculosis skin test or chest x-ray. ESL Applicants • ESL admission criteria for Practical Nursing are determined by CLPNBC. See an NLC Admissions Officer for details.

24 NLC.BC.CA 1-866-463-6652 Program Description Admission Prerequisites Details

Pre-Employment Pre-vocational training for youth and adults Students must be 17 years of age (or have Location: Dawson Workplace Essential that administers the Test of Workplace Es- a special arrangement with the School Creek Skills sential Skills (TOWES) to assess the student’s District(s) and/or Instructor) and have a Length: 15 weeks essential skill level and offer a variety of minimum working literacy level of Grade 5. (full time, depend- learning opportunities to increase literacy ing on start date) and employability in preparation of entering Fees: Contact Stu- the workforce. dent Services for current fee information Start: September and February

Social Services Paraprofessional in a variety of social service Acceptance Location: Dawson Worker Diploma and health agencies, working in the human • Grade 12 English, English Literature 12, Creek, Fort St. John services worker field. English 12 First Peoples, ENGL050 (Pro- Length: 60 weeks vincial/Grade 12), or ENGL099 Founda- (full time, depend- tional Writing, with a minimum grade of B; ing on start date) or complete NLC Writing Assessment; or Fees1: $3,002 minimum grade of C in any university level Start: September, English course; January, May AND • Meet prerequisites for required/elective individual courses. Post Acceptance • Schedule B Criminal Record Check before participating in any course work or practicum that involves working with children or vulnerable adults. • Attend program orientation session.

Welder – Manual or semi-automatic welding, flame- Level 1 Location: Dawson Apprenticeship, cutting, brazing and soldering equipment • Registered Apprentice with ITA2; Creek Levels 1-3 to fuse metal; related gas welding and arc OR Length: 8 weeks per welding theory, basic metallurgy, basic • Proof of successful completion of related level; Special blueprint reading, applied mathematics and Foundation Trades Training program. Metals, 5 weeks principles of safety; Red Seal certified weld- Levels 2-3 Fees1: $870 per level; ers may pursue the optional Special Metals • Successful completion of previous level Special Metals, $609 Endorsement; nationally designated trade Apprenticeship Technical Training; Start4: Varies under the Inter-Provincial Red Seal program. OR • Successful challenge of previous level ITA2 Placement Exam.

2015-17 COLLEGE CALENDAR NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE 25 Program Description Admission Prerequisites Details

Welder – Manual or semi-automatic welding, flame- 1. Completion of Grade 10 level including, Location: Dawson Foundation Trades cutting, brazing and soldering equipment with 67 per cent (C+) or higher: Creek Training to fuse metal. Related gas welding and • Grade 10 English, or ENGL030 (Intermedi- Length: 28 weeks arc welding theory, basic metallurgy, basic ate/Grade 10); and Fees1: $3,124 blueprint reading, applied mathematics and • Grade 10 Math (Applications; or Prin- Start: September principles of safety; nationally designated ciples; or Apprenticeship and Workplace), trade under the Inter-Provincial Red Seal or MATH030 (Intermediate/Grade 10). program. OR 2. Completion of the following sections of the Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT)3: Reading Comprehension, Number Operations, Problem Solving, and Mechanical Reasoning. OR 3. Dual Credit only: Completion of Grade 10 level that includes Grade 10 English; and Grade 10 Math (Apprenticeship and Work- place), with 67 per cent (C+) or higher in both.

Wind Turbine Wind turbines and practical maintenance 1. Completion of Grade 11 level including, Location: Dawson Maintenance procedures required to maintain turbine with 67 per cent (C+) or higher: Creek Technician output; after completing the Electrical por- • Grade 11 English, or ENGL040 (Ad- Length: 40 weeks tion, students write the provincial Electrical vanced/Grade 11); Fees1: $4,627 (plus Level 1 Apprenticeship exam; eligible to • Grade 11 Math (Applications; or Prin- safety courses) write the BZEE Certification Examination to ciples; or Pre-Calculus), or MATH040 Start: September start the process of obtaining international (Advanced/Grade 11); and certification. • Grade 11 Physics or equivalent. OR 2. Completion of the following sections of the Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT)3: Reading Comprehension, Number Operations, Problem Solving, Mechanical Reasoning, and Trades/Electrical Math Assessment. OR 3. Dual Credit only: Completion of Grade 11 level that includes Grade 11 English; and Grade 11 Math (Pre-Calculus), with 67 per cent (C+) or higher in both.

26 NLC.BC.CA 1-866-463-6652 UNIVERSITY ARTS One year of planned coursework in designated subject areas in preparation for continued Bachelor-level studies at AND SCIENCES universities or other receiving institutions, continued studies in specific programs at NLC or in professional programs, or (UNIVERSITY TRANSFER) entry-level employment. University-level learning opportunities reflect the intellec- DETAILS tual and creative modes of inquiry practiced in the arts and Locations: Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, Fort St. sciences. A variety of first- and second-year courses enable John, Online. students to pursue credential and career options, and to Length: 30 weeks (full time, depending on intake start date) engage in personal enrichment. Fees1: $301 per 3-credit course Start: September, January or May Coursework within the Academic program also supports other College programs, such as the Alaska Highway Consortium on Teacher Education, Business Management, DUAL CREDIT Criminology, Early Childhood Education and Care, Education Several University Arts and Sciences courses are available as Assistant, and Social Services Worker Diploma. Dual Credit offerings, through in-person, videoconference, or online delivery models. Depending on the School District, Transfer arrangements exist with universities, colleges and Dual Credit available courses may include: Biology 101, institutes throughout British Columbia. See the BC Transfer Criminology 101, Education 100, English 100, Guide at www.bctransferguide.ca. Course transfer beyond Geography 103, Management 103, Management 109, and British Columbia is determined on a case-by-case basis. NLC Psychology 101. students are responsible for confirming admission requirements, application procedures, transfer credit, and graduation requirements at all receiving institutions. ASSOCIATE OF ARTS ADMISSION PREREQUISITES DEGREE • For those students who wish to enrol in 100-level English Two years of university-level study within the humanities and/ courses, successful completion of Grade 12 English, or social sciences; broad range of course offerings balanced or English Literature 12, or English 12 First Peoples, or with in-depth study in specific disciplines. Requirements are ENGL050 (Provincial/Grade 12), or ENGL099: Founda- flexible to enable students to plan their educational pro- tional Writing, with a B or higher; OR any university-level gram carefully and to complete the required prerequisites English course with a C or higher; OR complete the NLC for upper-level coursework in their intended major. Where Writing Assessment with a suitable achievement level. viable, Associate Degree students are encouraged to select • Any other specific prerequisites for individual courses and courses that also satisfy Flexible Pre-Majors. programs closely related to University Arts and Sciences. NOTE: all courses are not available at each campus, or offered each year. UNIVERSITY ARTS AND DETAILS SCIENCES Locations: Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, Online. CERTIFICATES Length: 60 weeks (depending on intake start date) Arts Fees1: $301 per 3-credit course Criminology Start: September, January or May Engineering Humanities Pre-Education Pre-Medicine Social Sciences

NOTE: all courses are not available at each campus, or offered each year.

2015-17 COLLEGE CALENDAR NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE 27 CRIM135 Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions UNIVERSITY ARTS AND (3 credits; 45 hours) CRIM213 Women and the Criminal Justice (3 credits; SCIENCES COURSES 45 hours; may be available online) CRIM230 Criminal Law (3 credits; 45 hours) NOTE: all courses are not available at each campus, or offered each year. Creative Writing CRWR209 Introduction to the Art of Creative Writing I Anthropology (3 credits; 45 hours) ANTH101 Cultural and Social Anthropology I (3 credits; CRWR210 Introduction to the Art of Creative Writing II 45 hours) (3 credits; 45 hours) ANTH102 Cultural and Social Anthropology II (3 credits; CRWR250 Advanced Writing Techniques I (3 credits; 45 hours) 45 hours) ANTH201 Ethnic and Race Relations (3 credits; 45 hours; may be available online) Economics ANTH202 Ethnography of Canada’s First Nations Peoples ECED201 Non-Profit Management (3 credits; 45 hours; may (3 credits; 45 hours; may be available online) be available online) ANTH203 Contemporary Canadian Native Peoples (3 credits; ECON101 Principles of Economics – Micro (3 credits; 45 hours; may be available online) 45 hours) ANTH204 Medical Anthropology (3 credits; 45 hours) ECON102 Principles of Economics – Macro (3 credits; 45 hours) Archaeology ECON105 Principles of Economics (3 credits; 45 hours) ARCH200 Introduction to Archaeology and World Prehistory (3 credits; 45 hours; may be available online) Education EDUC100 Questions and Issues in Education (3 credits; Biology 45 hours) BIOL101 Introductory Biology I (4 credits; 90 hours) EDUC220 Introduction to Educational Psychology (3 credits; BIOL102 Introductory Biology II (4 credits; 90 hours) 45 hours; may be available online) BIOL204 Introduction to Ecology (3 credits; 60 hours) EDUC230 Introduction to Educational Philosophies (3 credits; 45 hours) Chemistry EDUC240 Social Issues in Education (3 credits; 45 hours; may CHEM103 Fundamentals of Chemistry I (4 credits; 105 hours) be available online) CHEM104 Fundamentals of Chemistry II (4 credits; EDUC252 Introduction to Reflective Practice (3 credits; 105 hours) 75 hours) CHEM170 Introduction to Forensic Chemistry (4 credits; 67.5 hours) English ENGL099 Foundational Writing (3 credits; 45 hours; may be Communications available online) COMM301 Organizational Communications ENGL100 Academic Writing (3 credits; 45 hours; may be Computer Studies available online) CPSC101 Introduction to Computing (3 credits; 45 hours) ENGL105 Non-Fictional Prose (3 credits; 45 hours) CPSC111 Computer Science and Information Technology ENGL110 Introduction to Workplace Communications (3 credits; 45 hours) (3 credits; 45 hours; may be available online) CPSC122 Introduction to Object Oriented Programming ENGL111 Poetry and Drama (3 credits; 45 hours) C++ (3 credits; 90 hours) ENGL112 Prose Fiction (3 credits; 45 hours; may be available online) Criminology ENGL201 Survey of English Literature I (3 credits; 45 hours) CRIM101 Introduction to Criminology (3 credits; 45 hours) ENGL202 Survey of English Literature II (3 credits; 45 hours) CRIM103 Psychological Explanations of Criminal and Deviant ENGL205 Introduction to Canadian Literature (3 credits; Behaviour (3 credits; 45 hours) 45 hours) CRIM120 Research Methods in Criminology (3 credits; ENGL220 Children’s Literature (3 credits; 45 hours; may be 45 hours) available online) CRIM131 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System ENGL221 Introduction to Women’s Literature (3 credits; (3 credits; 45 hours) 15 hours; may be available online)

28 NLC.BC.CA 1-866-463-6652 Film Studies MATH105 Calculus for Social and Biological Sciences I FILM100 Introduction to Film (3 credits; 45 hours) (3 credits; 60 hours) MATH106 Calculus for Social Sciences II (3 credits; 60 hours) First Nations Studies MATH108 Finite Mathematics (3 credits; 45 hours) FNST100 Aboriginal Peoples of Canada (3 credits; 45 hours; MATH110 Pre-Calculus (3 credits; 60 hours) may be available online) MATH152 Introductory Linear Algebra (3 credits; 60 hours; FNST102 Treaties and Aboriginal Rights (3 credits; 45 hours) may be available online) MATH190 Principles of Mathematics for Teachers (4 credits; French 60 hours) FREN101 Intermediate French I (3 credits; 45 hours) FREN102 Intermediate French II (3 credits; 45 hours) Management MGMT103 Foundations in Financial Accounting Level 1 Geography (3 credits; 45 hours; may be available online) GEOG100 Introduction to Human Geography: Places And MGMT104 Principles of Management (3 credits; 45 hours; Regions in Global Context (3 credits; 45 hours) may be available online) GEOG101 Society and the Environment (3 credits; 45 hours) MGMT107 Fundamentals of Marketing (3 credits; 45 hours) GEOG103 Regional Geography of Canada (3 credits; MGMT109 Foundations in Financial Accounting Level 2 45 hours) (3 credits; 45 hours; may be available online) GEOG112 Physical Geography: Surface of the Earth MGMT111 Finite Mathematics (3 credits; 45 hours) (3 credits; 75 hours) MGMT120 Financial Accounting (3 credits; 45 hours) GEOG114 Physical Geography: Weather and Climate MGMT150 Business Mathematics (3 credits; 45 hours) (3 credits; 75 hours) MGMT201 Intermediate Financial Accounting I (3 credits; 45 hours) Geology MGMT202 Intermediate Financial Accounting II (3 credits; GEOL102 Introduction to Earth History (4 credits; 90 hours) 45 hours) MGMT203 Taxation (3 credits; 45 hours) History MGMT204 Human Resource Management – Personnel HIST103 Canada: Pre-Confederation (3 credits; 45 hours) (3 credits; 45 hours) HIST104 Canada: Post-Confederation (3 credits; 45 hours) MGMT210 Advertising and Promotion (3 credits; 45 hours) HIST200 Women in the Western World From Pre-History to MGMT217 Business Systems Analysis and Design (3 credits; the Present (3 credits; 45 hours) 45 hours) HIST205 The Ancient World (3 credits; 45 hours) MGMT219 Entrepreneurship: Start up (3 credits; 45 hours) HIST206 History of Ancient Greece (3 credits; 45 hours) MGMT220 Managerial Accounting (4 credits; 60 hours) HIST207 History of Ancient Rome (3 credits; 45 hours) MGMT225 Strategic Management (3 credits; 45 hours) HIST209 History of the First Nations of Canada (3 credits; MGMT228 Business Law: Principles and Applications 45 hours) (3 credits; 45 hours; may be available online) HIST210 History of British Columbia (3 credits; 45 hours) MGMT260 Principles of Corporate Finance I (3 credits; HIST211 European History 1050-1789 (3 credits; 45 hours) 45 hours) HIST212 European History 1789 to Present (3 credits; MGMT261 Principles of Corporate Finance II (3 credits; 45 hours) 45 hours) HIST231 United States History to 1865 (3 credits; 45 hours) MGMT290 Quantitative Methods for Business (3 credits; HIST232 United States Since 1865 (3 credits; 45 hours) 60 hours; may be available online) MGMT295 Management Science (3 credits; 45 hours) Humanities MGMT301 Management Skills for Supervisors (3 credits; HUMA101 Introduction to the Humanities (3 credits; 45 hours) 45 hours; may be available online) MGMT302 Business Sustainability and the Environment HUMA102 Introduction to the Humanities II (3 credits; (3 credits; 45 hours) 45 hours) MGMT303 Non-Profit Management (3 credits; 45 hours) MGMT425 Integrated Strategic Management (1 credit; Math 15 hours) MATH101 Calculus (3 credits; 60 hours) MGMT430 Business Ethics and Social Responsibility MATH102 Calculus II (3 credits; 60 hours) (3 credits; 45 hours) MATH104 Introduction to Statistics (3 credits; 60 hours; may be available online)

2015-17 COLLEGE CALENDAR NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE 29 Philosophy Social Work PHIL101 Introduction to Philosophy I (3 credits; 45 hours) SOWK200 Introduction to Social Work Practice (3 credits; PHIL102 Introduction to Philosophy II (3 credits; 45 hours) 45 hours) PHIL110 Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking SOWK201 Introduction to Social Welfare (3 credits; 45 hours; (3 credits; 45 hours) may be available online) PHIL111 Contemporary Moral Issues (3 credits; 45 hours) Theatre Physics THEA100 Introduction to Acting (3 credits; 45 hours) PHYS103 Mechanics (Calculus) (4 credits; 105 hours) PHYS104 Electromagnetism and Waves (Calculus) (4 credits; Women’s Studies 105 hours) WMST100 Introduction to Women’s Studies (3 credits; 45 hours; may be available online) Political Science POLI100 Politics and Government (3 credits; 45 hours; may Note: For more information go to the Academic and be available online) Professional Program web page POLI101 The Government of Canada (3 credits; 45 hours) nlc.bc.ca/Programs/AcademicandProfessionalPrograms POLI102 Political Ideologies (3 credits; 45 hours)

Psychology PSYC101 Introduction to Psychology I (3 credits; 45 hours; may be available online) PSYC102 Introduction to Psychology II (3 credits; 45 hours; may be available online) PSYC201 Research Methods in Psychology (3 credits; 45 hours) PSYC211 Developmental Psychology (3 credits; 45 hours; may be available online) PSYC212 Abnormal Psychology (3 credits; 45 hours; may be available online) PSYC220 Interpersonal Communications (3 credits; 45 hours) PSYC221 Social Psychology (3 credits; 45 hours) PSYC223 Psychology of Personal Adjustment (3 credits; 42 hours) PSYC224 Organizational Behaviour (3 credits; 45 hours) PSYC225 Methods of Therapeutic Intervention (3 credits; 45 hours) PSYC230 Verbal Communications (3 credits; 45 hours) PSYC232 Behaviour Disorders of Children and Adolescents (3 credits; 45 hours) PSYC235 Structure and Dynamics of the Family (3 credits; 45 hours) PSYC250 Introduction to Applied Behavioural Psychology (3 credits; 45 hours)

Sociology SOCI101 Introduction to Sociology I (3 credits; 45 hours) SOCI102 Introduction to Sociology II (3 credits; 45 hours) SOCI201 Structure of Canadian Society (3 credits; 45 hours) SOCI204 The Family in Canada (3 credits; 45 hours) SOCI205 Deviant Behaviour in Canadian Society (3 credits; 45 hours) SOCI207 Introduction to Statistics in the Social Sciences (3 credits; 45 hours)

30 NLC.BC.CA 1-866-463-6652 WORKFORCE TRAINING/ WORKFORCE SAFETY AND SKILLS TRAINING COURSES Today’s workplace reality encompasses appropriate skills, safety, CONTINUING EDUCATION and first aid training and upgrading to stay current and compet- The Workforce Training/Continuing Education department itive. Whether students are looking for renewal of certificates, at Northern Lights College provides a wide variety of short safety and certification courses, first-time training, or updated course training options for companies, businesses or indi- skills, they will find the course at NLC. Workforce Training at viduals within the College region. NLC is the right training in the right place at the right time.

Training is available to help upgrade or enhance individual Equipment Operation and Safety Courses abilities and aptitudes in the following areas: First Aid, Air Brakes (WFTR206) Workforce Safety, Workforce Skills, Personal Development, ATV Instructor Training Course – Canada Safety Council General Interest, and Business. Depending on the offering, (WFTR168) courses may be offered on-campus, on-location or online. ATV Rider Safety (WFTR146) Chainsaw Safety Training – ENFORM (WFTR137) Customized Training: Staying competitive in today’s changing Commercial Vehicle Inspector Certification (WFTR200) world means continually updating skills. NLC works with indus- Defensive Driving Evaluation (WFTR152) try and employers to design, develop, and deliver customized Forklift Safety (WFTR136) training. Our solutions bring out the best in your people, in- GODI (General Oilfield Driver Improvement) (WFTR800) creasing productivity and on-the job performance by tailoring Oilfield Heavy Hauler (WFTR804) both the delivery and content of courses to suit your needs. Professional Driver Improvement Course (PDIC) (WFTR801) Training is offered when, where, and how you need it. Skid Car (WFTR802) Skid Steer Loader Safety (Bobcat) (WFTR163) Training is our business. Our qualified, professional instruc- Snowmobile Safety (WFTR132) tors are selected for their excellence in instruction and expe- Trailer Towing (WFTR803) rience in their field. Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) (WFTR114) Wheeled Loader (CE15N) Credentials: NLC combines applied theory and hands-on skill development leading to NLC certificates and recognized First Aid Training Courses industry credentials. AED (Automated External Defibrillator) (WFTR138) CPR A (WFTR121) The WFTR Department can provide: CPR B (WFTR123) • Needs identification, evaluations, Return on Investment CPR C (WFTR124) (ROI), and Skills Transfer CPR C Recertification (WFTR125) • Customized, cost-effective, and relevant courses de- CPR D Babysaver/Childsaver (WFTR126) signed to increase application and performance Emergency Medical Responder (WFTR105) • Accessible and flexible training, where and when you EMP First Aid Level 1 (WFTR101E) want it. EMP First Aid Standard (WFTR117E) EMP First Aid Transportation Endorsement (WFTR102E) NOTE: All courses are not offered at all campuses, nor are EMP First Aid Level 3 Advanced (WFTR103E) all courses scheduled on a regular basis. For a current list of First Aid, Advanced (WFTR104) courses, check the online schedule at First Aid, Workplace Emergency (WFTR142) nlc.bc.ca/Programs/WorkforceTraining. OFA Level 1 (WFTR101) OFA TE Transportation Endorsement (WFTR102) Contact the Workforce Training department at your local cam- OFA Level 2 (WFTR116) pus or access centre for an updated list of courses and fees: OFA Level 3 (WFTR103) OFA Level 3 Renewal (WFTR118) Atlin Access Centre: phone 250-651-7762 Red Cross Child Safe (WFTR120) Chetwynd Campus: phone 250-788-2248 Red Cross Emergency First Aid (WFTR122) Dawson Creek Campus: phone 250-782-5251 Red Cross Standard First Aid (WFTR117) Dease Lake Access Centre: phone 250-771-5500 St. John Ambulance Spinal Immobilization and Fort Nelson Campus: phone 250-774-2741 Transportation for Mines (WFTR102M) Fort St. John Campus: phone 250-787-6257 St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid for Mines Tumbler Ridge Campus: phone 250-242-5591 (WFTR117M)

2015-17 COLLEGE CALENDAR NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE 31 Safety Courses SECOR – Small Employer Certificate of Recognition – Basic Safety Program Development (WFTR174) Refresher (WFTR172) Bear Safety (WFTR139) Seismic Blasting Safety Training (WFTR167) Boating Safety (Red Cross) (WFTR131) Solar Thermal Installer (WFTR400) Certified Health and Safety Auditor (WFTR173) Traffic Control Person (WFTR119) Hazard Recognition and Control (WFTR161) Well Service Blowout Prevention (WFTR166) Incident Investigation, Introduction (WFTR240) WHMIS – Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Joint Health and Safety Committees, Responsibilities System (WFTR107) (WFTR159) Musculoskeletal Injury, Preventing and Investigating (MSI) CONTINUING EDUCATION (WFTR158) Continuing Education at Northern Lights College is de- NORMs – Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials signed to help enhance individual skills and abilities in areas (WFTR165) of personal development or general interest, and to satisfy Occupational Health and Safety in Small Business (WFTR157) individual curiosity by offering courses that help explore new Supervisor Safety Management (WFTR160) skills, interests and hobbies. Some courses offer a credential Safety Management and Regulatory Awareness for Wellsite and may be helpful in developing skills that will help stu- Supervision (WFTR315) dents find employment. However, most courses are geared Safety Management and Regulatory Awareness for Wellsite towards hobby or extracurricular activities that help students Supervision Refresher (WFTR316) create a well-developed lifestyle. Snowmobile Safety (WFTR132) Personal Development Courses Industrial Safety Courses Babysitter Training, Canada Safety Council (WFTR154) Buried Facilities Locator Training (WFTR305) Babysitter Training (Red Cross) (WFTR130) Coiled Tubing Well Servicing Blowout Prevention (WFTR306) Boating Safety (Red Cross) (WFTR131) Confined Space Awareness (WFTR143) Breastfeeding (CE52N) Confined Space and Entry (WFTR164) Canadian Firearms Safety – PAL (WFTR202) Confined Space Entry/Rescue (WFTR110) Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (WFTR204) Construction Safety Training Systems (WFTR301) Child Seat Safety (CE62N) Electrical Codes and Standards, Application of (WFTR313) CORE – Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education Fall Protection for Rig Work (WFTR308) (WFTR201) Fall Rescue for Rig Work (WFTR307) Prenatal (CE52N) First Line Supervisors Blowout Prevention (WFTR304) Flammable and Toxic Substances, Detection and Control General Interest Courses (WFTR111) General interest courses are offered when a minimum num- Gas Detection (WFTR109) ber of students have indicated an interest, or when someone H2S Alive (WFTR108) interested in leading a course volunteers his/her expertise H2S Awareness (WFTR145) and time. The courses offered vary by campus, depending High Angle Rescue (WFTR106) on the availability of instructors in the area. If you are inter- High Vapour Pressure Awareness (WFTR338) ested in taking a course, instructing a course, or having a Hoisting and Rigging, Manual (WFTR311) course offered that is not on the list, call the Workforce Train- Heavy Equipment Operator Assessment (WFTR805) ing/Continuing Education department at the local campus. Industrial Fire Extinguisher Training (WFTR170) Industrial Worker Fall Protection (WFTR169) Online (ed2go) General Interest Courses Lock-Out Orientation (WFTR144) Many Continuing Education courses are available online Low Energy for Instrument Personnel (WFTR314) through ed2go.com. There are hundreds of courses available Pesticide Applicator (WFTR133) in areas as wide-ranging as Personal Enrichment, Grant Writ- Pesticide Dispenser (WFTR153) ing, Non Profit Management, Writing, Publishing and Start- Petroleum Safety Training (WFTR302) ing Your Own Business. New classes start the third Wednes- Respiratory Protection (WFTR113) day of each month. A full list of courses is available at: S-100 Fire Suppression (WFTR155) nlc.bc.ca/Programs/WorkforceTraining/Ed2GoOnlineCourses S-100 Fire Suppression Refresher (WFTR156) Scaffolding (WFTR312) Although all Ed2Go courses are offered in an online format, Security, Advanced (WFTR221) please select the closest campus location, so that the appro- Security, Basic (WFTR220) priate paperwork can be forwarded to the correct department.

32 NLC.BC.CA 1-866-463-6652 Business Courses Online (ed2go) Business Courses Northern Lights College creates and delivers programming Many business-related courses are available online through to help develop leaders, from customer service to manage- ed2go.com. There are hundreds of courses available in areas ment, who excel when challenged with the demands of mod- as wide-ranging as Microsoft programs, Adobe programs, ern business. Through training and upgrading, participants and accounting programs. New classes start the third enhance their skills in exploring possibilities, solutions and Wednesday of each month. A full list of courses is available delivering meaningful results for their company. at: nlc.bc.ca/Programs/ WorkforceTraining/Ed2GoOnline- Courses. Business Courses Business Communications (WFTR520) Although all Ed2Go courses are taken in an online format, FOODSAFE Level I (WFTR140) please select the closest campus location, so that the FOODSAFE Level II (WFTR135) appropriate paperwork can be forwarded to the correct Introductory Accounting for Small Businesses and department. Entrepreneurs Level 1 (WFTR536) Introductory Accounting for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs Level 2 (WFTR537) Instructional Skills Workshop (WFTR513) Interpersonal Conflict (WFTR511) Interpersonal Skills for the Workplace (WFTR512) Preventing Workplace Violence (WFTR162) Management Skills for Supervisors Part I: Interpersonal Skills (MGMT141) Management Skills for Supervisors Part II: Team Building Skills (MGMT142) Management Skills for Supervisors Part III: Administrative Skills (MGMT143) Microsoft Access Level 1 – Essential Skills (WFTR531) Microsoft Access Level 2 – Building Productivity (WFTR551) Microsoft Excel Level 1 – Essential Skills (WFTR530) Microsoft Excel Level 2 – Building Productivity (WFTR550) Microsoft Excel Level 3 – Advanced Skills (WFTR570) Microsoft Outlook (WFTR534) Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1 – Essential Skills (WFTR533) Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2 – Building Productivity (WFTR553) Microsoft Publisher (WFTR538) Microsoft Windows Vista (WFTR535) Microsoft Word Level I – Essential Skills (WFTR532) Microsoft Word Level 2 – Building Productivity (WFTR552) Microsoft Word Level 3 – Advanced Skills (WFTR572) Microsoft Project (CE35N) Quickbooks Pro (WFTR540) Sage 50 (Simply Accounting Levels 1 & 2) (WFTR539) Web Page Design (WFTR541) Workplace Communication and Employment Skills (WFTR245) Worldhost – Fundamentals (WFTR210) Worldhost – Customers with Disabilities (WFTR211) Worldhost – Sales Powered by Service (WFTR212) Worldhost – Service Across Cultures (WFTR222) Worldhost – Solving Problems Through Service (WFTR213)

2015-17 COLLEGE CALENDAR NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE 33 ADMISSIONS Mature Students The admission and registration information presented here is general. Indi- • For admission purposes, a mature vidual programs may have specific requirements, which are usually outlined student is one who is over the age of 19 on the program page on the College website (nlc.bc.ca/programs). The years, and who has been out of school applicant is responsible for ensuring that all admission prerequisites are met for at least one year. Adults are encour- for the program to which s/he is applying, and for ensuring the accuracy and aged to apply even if they do not meet completeness of all Application and Registration documents. specified admission prerequisites since other factors, such as maturity and work Admission into programs at NLC is based on the order in which applicants experience, may be considered. successfully complete all admission prerequisites for the individual program. • If applicants do not meet minimum edu- Many programs have a maximum number of seats available unless formal cational requirements for their desired partnership agreements specify other arrangements; therefore, applicants program they may enter Career and Col- are encouraged to complete any prerequisites and pay the required program lege Preparation programs to upgrade deposit as soon as possible in order to improve the chance of securing a seat their skills for the program of their choice. in the desired program. APPLICATION PROCESS Once a program is filled, a wait list is kept, in case seats become available. To apply for admission, an applicant should: • Request an application package from GENERAL CRITERIA the nearest College campus; or go to Canadian citizens or landed immigrants who are applying for admission into the College website at nlc.bc.ca/Admis- the following programs must meet one of the following criteria in order to be sions/RegistrationForms to print an ap- admitted: plication form; or apply online through the NLC website (nlc.bc.ca) by clicking Academic and Vocational Programs on the Apply Now or ApplyBC buttons. • Graduation from a B.C. secondary school, OR • Submit the completed application form • Completion of standing equivalent to graduation from a B.C. secondary and application fee, transcripts of sec- school, OR ondary and post-secondary education, • Deficient in no more than two courses from a B.C. secondary school and other required information specified graduation, which, if available, must be completed while attending in the application package to Student College, OR Services at any NLC campus. • For certain programs, acceptable by special arrangement in view of the • Consult with Student Services, an Ad- applicant’s experience, maturity, or ability. missions Officer, or other appropriate College representative for more infor- Career and College Preparation Programs mation on any assessment(s) required • 17 years of age, and out of school for at least one year, or by special for the program. Students planning to arrangement with the School District, OR register for courses in English may be • 18 years or older. required to complete the NLC Writing Assessment prior to admission. NOTE: There is no maximum age for Career and College Preparation. • Complete any assessment(s), or any additional items, required by the program. Vocational, Dual Credit and Foundation Trades Grade 10 completion for many programs; however, some programs require Assessments Grade 11 or 12 with specific prerequisite course completion. Assessments are used for some College programs or courses. Assessments used Early Childhood Education and Care, and Education Assistant include the Canadian Adult Achievement Complete program and registration documentation for Early Childhood Edu- Test (CAAT), the NLC Writing Assessment, cation and Care (ECEC) and Education Assistant (EA) programs are available Calculus Readiness Assessment, and Career at: and College Preparation Math and English Readiness appraisals. The assessment uti- nlc.bc.ca/Admissions/EarlyChildhoodEducationandCareAdmissions lized will depend upon the program of study in which a student wishes to enrol. There is a nlc.bc.ca/Admissions/EducationAssistantAdmissions fee for some assessments.

34 NLC.BC.CA 1-866-463-6652 Scheduling of assessments, and any required payment, can be A student is not permitted to challenge a course s/he has done through Student Services at any NLC campus. For appli- previously failed at Northern Lights College or the equivalent cants who are required to write the CAAT or the Writing Assess- of which appears on his/her university or college transcript, ment, but who cannot attend at an NLC campus, an invigilator unless transfer of credits was denied. The challenge must must be secured prior to applying to write the assessment. be completed in the semester of application or within one month of the approved application. A course may be Application forms to write the CAAT or the Writing Assess- challenged only once. The minimum passing grade for the ment can be found at: course is required for the challenge to be successful. nlc.bc.ca/Admissions/RegistrationForms Students are encouraged to consult Student Services to Audit Registration determine if a course may be challenged. The application to Auditing a course allows a student to take a course with- challenge a course will require the approval of the instructor out the benefit of a grade or credit for a course. Students or Chair administering the evaluation, and the Dean of the can register to audit a lecture course by paying the regular program area. Course challenge cost is 75 per cent of the tuition fee. Students cannot receive credit for an ‘Audit’ cost of the course tuition. registration, and the instructor is not required to grade Audit papers or examinations. Students cannot change from ‘Audit’ Course Change/Withdrawal to ‘Credit’ without the consent of the instructor and comple- Students may add a course, withdraw from a course, or tion of the appropriate form. Deadline for changing a course change a course registration to ‘Audit’ by completing the from ‘Audit’ to ‘Credit’ is six weeks after classes commence; appropriate form within the dates specified. Consultation from ‘Credit’ to ‘Audit’ is eight weeks. Some program areas with appropriate faculty is strongly recommended. After or courses do not have Audit registration. Contact Student the eighth week of classes (academic), late withdrawals are Services for further information. permitted only under exceptional circumstances.

Challenging a Course IMPORTANT: Non-attendance, by itself, does not constitute Course challenge is available to all students at the College withdrawal; students are considered to be a registered mem- unless the course is regulated by an outside agency (eg. In- ber of the class until the appropriate form is fully processed. dustry Training Authority, British Columbia Health Authority). If a course is dropped without officially withdrawing, the Generally, courses that depend heavily on student-student student will receive a final grade of ‘F.’ and/or student-instructor interaction, or incorporate a sig- nificant non-classroom component such as laboratories and Note: To withdraw from a course during Intersession, a stu- practica, will not be considered for challenge. dent must do so by the end of the fourth week of class.

2015-17 COLLEGE CALENDAR NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE 35 ALL THINGS FINANCIAL deposit required will be included in the Acceptance Letter, issued by a College Tuition Fees Admissions Officer. Tuition fees are set each year by the Registrar’s Office, and posted to the Northern Lights College website. Tuition Fee Deferral Deferrals are available under the following In this 2015-17 College Calendar, fees have been included with each circumstances: program listing. The fees total in this calendar are for the 2014-15 academic • Funded Students: If a student is unable year, include Tuition, Instructional Related and Student Services fees, are to pay tuition fees by the deadline but based on full-time enrolment, and are rounded up to the nearest dollar. For a has been approved for funding, the stu- copy of the current tuition fee schedule, please refer to the NLC website at dent must apply in writing for a tuition nlc.bc.ca/Admissions/TuitionFees fee deferral to local Campus Financial Aid Services. Tuition deposits and non-refundable student fees are due at time of registra- • Non-funded Students: If a student has tion. Tuition is due no later than the first day of class. Campus administration not been approved for funding, s/he ensures that all outstanding tuition is received. The following methods of must apply in writing to local Campus payment are accepted: Cash, Interac, Cheque, Money Order, Visa, Master- administration for fee deferral prior to Card, Accepted Sponsor Letter, official NLC gift certificates or Online Bank- the payment deadline. ing (for students who bank at one of the following institutions: BMO, CIBC, RBC, Scotiabank, TD Canada Trust or credit unions). NOTE: Student Services fees may not be deferred. Failure to make payment, or arrange for payment, by the final deadline will result in the student being withdrawn from course(s). The student’s file will be Part-time or Short Course Fees frozen. No diplomas, certificates, transcripts or documents of any kind will be When enrolling as a part-time student or in issued until all fees owed to the College are paid in full. Debts will be sent short courses, tuition will be pro-rated ac- to collections, and students will not be enrolled or allowed to register for ad- cording to weekly, per credit, or other tuition ditional courses until the full total has been remitted. calculation associated with the full-time program. Tuition Deposits Tuition deposits are applied to program tuition fees. Tuition deposits are Other Fees non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-deferrable. If an extenuating There are other required fees related to circumstance occurs (defined as a serious health issue documented by a instruction that are specific to individual doctor or a documented death of an immediate family member), the student courses and programs. These fees may in- can appeal in writing to the Dean of the program for a deferral or refund. clude, but are not limited to: application, as- The Dean can recommend to the Registrar a one-year deferral of the tuition sessment, textbooks and other instructional deposit or a deposit refund. The Registrar will make the final decision and materials, field trips, lab, technology, facility, communicate it to the student. and library fees. • Academic Programs: $30 per course to maximum deposit per semester of $150. There is also a Student Association fee paid • Vocational and Career Technical Programs: $150 per semester for full-time by all students except those taking certain students; $75 per semester for part-time students. Continuing Education or other short-term • Apprenticeship and Trades: Tuition deposit is dependent on the length courses. As well, there may be optional fees of the instructional period. for such items as locker rental and reserved • 4-6 weeks $150 parking. • 7 weeks $175 • 8 weeks $200 Medical Coverage • 10 weeks $250 Students are advised to ensure they have • 12 weeks $300 basic medical coverage. NLC does not have • 13 weeks or longer $500 a private insurance plan for students. • Other: Some programs may require a higher tuition deposit or may require full tuition payment upon registration. These programs are typically high demand and/or high cost programs. The amount of the

36 NLC.BC.CA 1-866-463-6652 Provincial Workers’ Compensation Board Coverage Refund after completing one semester This coverage is in place only for students while participating When a student pays the entire tuition prior to starting a pro- in a required practicum at a recognized worksite within B.C. gram that is two or more semesters in length, but is unable Also, this coverage is in place for student Apprentices only to continue for any reason in the program for the remaining during classroom, lab, or shop instruction for the techni- semester(s), s/he will be eligible for a refund of the tuition cal training component of an Apprenticeship program. A (less deposit, student fees, and materials fee) for the uncom- practicum is defined as being: an assigned work experience pleted semester(s). component of a program that is sanctioned by the institution; an unpaid and supervised work experience which takes NOTE: Amounts remaining with the College after issuing place at the host employer’s premises or place of business. It a refund will be noted in the student’s financial record and is strongly recommended that students provide for their own will be included in the tuition amounts of the student’s tax medical and extended medical coverage before leaving for receipt (form T2202A). out-of-province practica. REFUNDS Students who officially drop a course or withdraw from a program by the prescribed deadlines, are eligible for a refund of a portion of the fees paid.

Note: As per NLC’s tuition refund guidelines, tuition refunds are processed and returned to the registered student unless paid by a sponsor with a sponsorship authorization to invoice.

Academic Programs • Full refund less deposit and other non-refundable fees up to two weeks after the start date (last day for add/ drop). • No refund after two weeks from start date.

Vocational/Career Technical Programs • Full refund less deposit and other non-refundable fees up to two weeks after start date. • No refund after two weeks from start date.

Apprenticeship and Foundation Trades Programs Full refund less deposit and other non-refundable fees: • For a program six weeks or less, if withdrawal is within one week. • For programs eight to 12 weeks, if withdrawal is within two weeks. • For programs longer than 12 weeks, if withdrawal is within three weeks. • No refund after above time periods have expired. Continuous Intake Programs Full refund less deposit and other non-refundable fees: • If program is two months in length or less, and withdrawal is within one week. • If program is greater than two months in length, and withdrawal is within two weeks. • No refund after above time periods have expired.

2015-17 COLLEGE CALENDAR NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE 37 International Students Whatever a student’s academic standing or financial need, The Application Fee, first term tuition, Student Fee, Resi- students are encouraged to investigate the awards and as- dence Application Fee and Homestay Finding Fee are non- sistance available to them. refundable. STUDENT AWARDS EXCEPTION: If you are denied a Study Permit/Visa for Canada, a refund for the first term tuition will be processed when you submit to NLC a copy of the letter from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) denying a study permit. A $250 processing fee and any applicable charges (including, but not limited to, courier fees and wire transfer fees) will be deducted from the refund. The letter from CIC must be submitted to The NLC Foundation administers more than 200 Student NLC within three months of the date of issue on the letter. All Awards available to students and community members. Most documentation for refunds should be sent to awards have deadlines for applications, as well as specific [email protected]. Refunds may take up to six weeks to process. eligibility criteria.

NOTE: NLC assumes all Study Permit/Visa Applications All awards provided through the NLC Foundation are made include authentic documentation. No refund will be pro- possible by the support and generosity of individuals, busi- vided when the CIC states that an application was denied nesses and community organizations. Criteria for eligibility because submitted documentation lacked authenticity or was for an award could include financial need, academic stand- deemed fraudulent. ing, community involvement, completion of a written • Students who register for courses beyond their first submission, etc. semester are not eligible for a tuition refund. • Tuition fees are not transferrable to other institutions. For the complete list of available awards, and information about the NLC Foundation, click on the NLC Foundation STUDENT AWARDS AND logo at nlc.bc.ca. Awards include: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE • Entrance and New Student Awards: A number of College Financial Aid Officers can advise students about entrance awards are available for students graduating loans, bursaries, scholarships and sponsorship options, and from high schools in the NLC region as well as awards help secure funds to finance part or all of a student’s fees. for students entering NLC for the first time. Most campuses have a bulletin board for posting information • External Awards: Several external awards are advertised about scholarships, bursaries, and other pertinent financial by the NLC Foundation. These awards are overseen by aid. external review committees. • Regional Awards: NLC students at any campus, who Each student is responsible for arranging financial support meet the application criteria, are eligible to apply for a with the sponsoring agency and ensuring payment to the Regional Award. College. Applications for financial assistance should be done • Campus Awards: Certain awards are available only to early as sponsorship or student loans can take time to students who are enrolled in a program offered at one or arrange. more specified campuses. • Program Awards: Many student awards are presented There are two general types of student financial aid: on the basis of academic standing, or other criteria, in a • Student Awards: Scholarships, bursaries and other specific program area. awards made available to students by the Northern Lights College Foundation and other organizations. Most awards require students to submit an application form. • Financial Assistance: Government and other programs, Application forms are available from any Financial Aid Officer. such as student loans and sponsorship, to which students may apply in order to receive financial assistance FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE with their post-secondary education. There are numerous sources of government-sponsored financial assistance for students in post-secondary education. Assistance programs are frequently revised. Students should check with the Financial Aid Officer on their campus for the current information.Students are advised to seek the assis-

38 NLC.BC.CA 1-866-463-6652 tance of a Financial Aid Officer in determining which financial Other Sources of Information assistance program best fits their financial need. • Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada: www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca Students can also check the CanLearn webpage, • NEADS: www.DisabilityAwards.ca www.canlearn.ca. This is an interactive site that includes • Student Awards: www.studentawards.com everything a student needs to know about planning and paying for an education. Emergency funding through the NLC Foundation is available to students who are experiencing particular financial need. Student Loan Programs Students who find themselves in this situation are encour- Federal and provincial student assistance is available from a aged to speak with a Financial Aid Officer. student’s province or territory of permanent residence. B.C. residents can apply for a student loan online from Student Aid BC at www.studentaidbc.ca. Online applications require an email address.

If a student is a permanent resident of another province or territory, or if assistance is required, students should contact the Financial Aid Officer at the campus where they are planning to attend their program.

Adult Basic Education Student Assistance Program (ABESAP) This program provides funding assistance for direct educational costs, such as tuition fees (where applicable), instruction-related fees, books, supplies and, in some cases, transportation costs, to students enrolled in Career and Col- lege Preparation, and Adult Special Education courses. To apply, contact a Financial Aid Officer.

Canada Student Grant and Canada Student Loan for Part-time Students For students attending part-time studies, financial assistance is available through the Canada Student Grant and Canada Student Loan for Part-time Students programs. Students can request the application from any campus Financial Aid Offi- cer. Once the application is complete, a student will need to submit it to the campus Financial Aid Officer for processing.

Assistance Program for Students with Permanent Disabilities This program is directed at students with permanent disabilities who require services and equipment to attend a post- secondary institution. For additional information, go to www.canlearn.ca/eng/loans_grants/grants/disabilities.shtml

Sponsorship Students may be eligible for sponsorship for some or all of tuition and other fees through federal or provincial training programs such as Northeast Native Advancing Society, Métis Nation BC, First Nations, Employment Insurance/Job Search. Funding information is available from those agencies, as well as any prerequisites required by the agencies prior to ap- proving funding. Please note that agency requirements may differ from or exceed those set by NLC.

2015-17 COLLEGE CALENDAR NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE 39 • International Education (for all non-Canadian resident WHO TO TALK TO AT NLC! applicants): E-mail, [email protected], or check the Inter- national Education web page: Do you have a question about admissions, enrolment, nlc.bc.ca/Admissions/InternationalEducation student accounts, courses, programs, or anything else at Northern Lights College? Aboriginal Student Advisors Aboriginal Student Advisors provide advocacy and support The Student Services department is your first point of contact to Aboriginal students, including promoting personal and at any NLC campus for information. Student Services at any professional success in the pursuit of post-secondary educa- campus can assist you with your application or questions. tion. Services to Aboriginal students include: • advice about NLC admissions, programs, and services Preliminary inquiries about the following program areas can • support for program preparation and successful be directed to Student Services: completion • Academic/University Arts and Sciences programs or • assistance with information about financial aid courses, including Alaska Highway Consortium on • liaison with Aboriginal communities, local organizations, Teacher Education (AHCOTE) and government agencies • Business programs or courses • advocacy for Aboriginal student issues • Foundation Trades Training programs • referrals to community agencies for personal support • Health programs • specialized services to Treaty, Status, Inuit, Métis, and • Early Childhood Education and Care, Education Assistant non-status Aboriginal students. • Upgrading programs or courses (including Career and College Preparation) For more information, contact: Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge Campuses, Henriette Landry, Student Services can also schedule any assessments that an [email protected] applicant requires to meet program admission prerequisites. Dawson Creek Campus, Theresa Gladue, [email protected] Fort Nelson Campus, Gerri McDonald, [email protected] Admissions Officers at Northern Lights College are respon- Fort St. John Campus, David Christie, [email protected] sible for ensuring that applicants meet College program admission prerequisites. Access Services Coordinator NLC recognizes and affirms the right of persons with dis- Admissions Officers abilities to access post-secondary education. Without unfairly Junko LeClair, [email protected] disadvantaging other students, NLC takes the initiative to Megan Reitsma, [email protected] remove barriers that prevent full participation by persons with disabilities who are otherwise qualified. Applicants who do not have transcripts, or who do not meet minimum admission prerequisites, will be referred to an Access services may include: Admissions Officer to discuss options available for the appli- • Arrangement of course accommodations, i.e. interpret- cant. As well, applicants or current students who are trying to ers, note takers, tutors, alternate text or exam formats, develop an education plan will be referred to an Admissions exam time extensions, etc. Officer. Associate Deans and Program Chairs can also assist • support to obtain appropriate documentation with detailed, program-specific advising. • support to access assistive technologies • referral to external support agencies and funding For detailed or content-specific questions, inquiries may be sources referred to other departments that specialize in particular • referral to support services at other colleges and areas of programming, including: universities • Academic, Business, Criminology, Social Work, Univer- • orientation and registration assistance sity Arts and Sciences: E-mail, [email protected]. • transitional assistance from secondary school to the College. • Trades and Apprenticeship programs, Associate Dean Robert McAleney: Email, [email protected] The Access Services Coordinator is based at the Dawson • Early Childhood Education and Care, and Education Creek Campus, but serves all campus locations. Assistant programs: E-mail, [email protected]. For more information, contact: • AHCOTE: E-mail, [email protected]. Karen Mader, 1-866-463-6652 or email • Health programs: E-mail, [email protected] [email protected].

40 NLC.BC.CA 1-866-463-6652 Student Recruiters Trades and Apprenticeship Coordinator The Student Recruitment department works to promote The Trades and Apprenticeship Coordinator works with all courses and programs offered at NLC to potential students NLC Apprenticeship level programs, assisting Apprentices of all ages. Student Recruiters attend a variety of public and employers to meet their training needs. The Coordinator events including trade shows and high school classroom also liaises with the Industry Training Authority (ITA) regard- sessions to provide information about the post-secondary ing apprenticeship issues and scheduling. The Coordinator options that are available at NLC. deals directly with companies and Apprentices to increase their knowledge of Trades and Apprenticeship, and works Student Recruiters will meet with potential students who are with Industry Advisory Committees to strengthen NLC’s not sure about the program in which they may be interested Trades and Apprenticeship programs. For more information, in enrolling, to help them discover an appropriate program call 1-866-463-6652 or email [email protected]. area at NLC. Student Recruiters also provide College tours and self-help materials for students regarding College life, services and support.

Student Recruiters are based at various NLC campuses, but cover the entire College region. For more information, call 1-866-463-6652, or email [email protected].

2015-17 COLLEGE CALENDAR NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE 41 Dual Credit courses available at NLC campuses make it pos- DUAL CREDIT sible for secondary school students to begin post-secondary pursuits while still in secondary school. The programs out- PROGRAMS lined in this publication demonstrate the varied and broad spectrum of opportunities available to students in pursuing a Northern Lights College has established partnerships with rewarding career in northeastern B.C. School Districts 59, 60, 81, and 87 in northern British Co- lumbia, as well as with Northern Opportunities™, to offer Dual Credit offerings originally focused on Trades and Dual Credit program options to qualified secondary school Technology, but have expanded to include Vocational and students. University Arts and Sciences (Academic) options.

Dual Credit programs allow students in grades 11 and 12 Through financial contributions for program development to gain credits towards secondary school graduation while and support, Northern Opportunities™ partners are proud also earning credits in a post-secondary academic course or to be a part of NLC’s delivery of Dual Credit programs. This program, vocational program, or trade or Apprenticeship. includes assistance with tuition, work experience placements, and Apprenticeship opportunities as well as corporate spon- How much does this cost? sored bursaries. Secondary school students should contact Each participating School District has an agreement with their Career Programs Manager/Coordinator for more infor- Northern Lights College regarding the payment of tuition mation on this assistance and the programs that will suit their fees for Dual Credit programs. For details, check with your career pathways. secondary school counsellor, or Dual Credit coordinator. Northern Opportunities™ continues to strive towards achiev- How do I apply? ing the following goals by supporting the delivery of Dual • Meet with your secondary school counsellor. Credit programs: • Ensure that you have completed the prerequisites be- • Increase successful secondary school completion and fore the program starts. transition to post-secondary education as well as em- • Design your timetable to accommodate the Dual Credit ployment of northern students; program, or course(s). • Support a community-driven program which builds the • Sign the Letter of Understanding and have your parent capacity of students to pursue a wide variety of careers or guardian sign. in our region; and • Complete an NLC Application form and return it to your • Provide information, support and resources to enhance counsellor, who will forward it to the College with all student achievement. paperwork completed. Northern Opportunities partners include: Where are the programs offered? • Northern Development Trust Individual Dual Credit programs and courses are offered at • British Columbia Institute of Technology specific NLC campuses or via online or distributed deliv- • School District 59 (Peace River South) ery models. Student Residence accommodation at NLC is • School District 60 (Peace River North) available at the Dawson Creek and Fort St. John campuses. • School District 81 (Fort Nelson) Please note that the minimum age for living in Residence is • Chalo School/Fort Nelson First Nation 17 years. • BC Hydro • North East Native Advancing Society Northern Opportunities™ Partnership (NOP) • Spectra Energy Transmission Northern Opportunities™ is an innovative partnership of re- • Canfor Corporation gional education, industry, community and Aboriginal groups • Encana Corporation focused on contributing to a skilled work force and the eco- • Shell Canada Energy nomic development in the Northeast Region of B.C. • TRADES • Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. The NOP purpose is to address training, recruitment and re- • Northern Lights College tention of skilled workers by meeting the educational needs of high school students through ‘personalized learning’ pro- Visit the Northern Opportunities™ website at: grams connected to varied and relevant career pathways. northernopportunities.bc.ca

42 NLC.BC.CA 1-866-463-6652 • English Language Level for Practical Nursing is TOEFL INTERNATIONAL IBT 88 or IELTS 7.0 (with no band less than 7.0). EDUCATION Note: Students who begin their studies in the ESL program For a quarter century, Northern Lights College has been are not required to have an official TOEFL or IELTS score. welcoming students from around the world to beautiful northeastern British Columbia. At NLC, international students enjoy Admission Process studying English as a Second Language (ESL), university trans- Northern Lights College has an open admission policy for fer classes, vocational and trades programs, and Post-Degree ESL students who are 17 years of age or older. Students who Diploma programs related to Business Management. wish to enter the University Arts and Sciences (University Transfer) program must have a TOEFL score of 213 CBT (79 While attending NLC many students complete certificates or IBT). Students who have a 173 CBT (61 IBT) may take one diplomas and then successfully transfer to universities across University Arts and Sciences course or a Grade 12 comple- Canada to complete their degrees. International students tion course while registered in the ESL program if they meet who have started their education at NLC have an exceptional course requirements. record of accomplishments in post-secondary education, and in finding employment in Canada that leads to Permanent Application Information Residency. Students who study ESL for less than six months do not require a Study Permit. They may enter Canada on a Visitor’s International students choose NLC because the College offers: Permit. Students who will study for more than six months • Small class sizes, which permits a lot of personal atten- must obtain a Study Permit from a Canadian Embassy or tion for every student. Consulate. Study Permit processing may require three • First- and second-year university level courses, many months or longer and cannot be done from inside Canada. of which transfer to universities in British Columbia and across Canada. Application and Payment Procedures • Low tuition and affordable on-campus housing and Please email [email protected] for an application for admission homestays. to Northern Lights College. Once the application is complet- • Conditional Letters of Acceptance to ESL students. ed, the application and transcripts can be submitted by mail • The option for upper level ESL students to take a com- or e-mailed to [email protected]. All applications must be ac- bined ESL/University Transfer program. companied by the application fee of $100 CAD. This fee can • Modern campuses and residence buildings. be paid via credit card (Visa or MasterCard), money order, or • Free wireless and on-campus computer usage. bank transfer (for bank transfer details, contact • A natural lifestyle (fishing, camping, hiking, outdoor [email protected]). sports, wildlife, Aurora Borealis). • Friendly people on campus, and in welcoming homestays. Once NLC has received an application, transcripts and • Local employment opportunities for students who have application fee, the documents are reviewed to determine completed six months of academic programming. eligibility. If admission requirements are met, a Letter of Ac- ceptance is issued. If admission requirements are not met, a Admission Requirements determination is made of whether to authorize a conditional • Minimum age 17 years. acceptance. • English Language Requirement for English as a Second Language is EASL020 Beginner International Education. The student then must take the Letter of Acceptance to the • English Language Requirement for a combined ESL/ Canadian authorities in his/her country to start the process- University Arts and Sciences program is TOEFL IBT 61 or ing of the Study Permit. With the Letter of Acceptance, the IELTS 6.0 (with no band less than 5.5). student receives an invoice outlining the costs of education • English Language Requirement for the Carpentry pro- at Northern Lights College. In it, there is a fee schedule. This gram is TOEFL IBT 61 or IELTS 6.0 (with no band less schedule must be strictly adhered to. than 5.5). • English Language Requirement for direct entry into University Arts and Sciences and most Trades and Vo- cational programs is TOEFL IBT 79 or IELTS 6.5 (with no band lower than 6). • English Language Level for Aircraft Maintenance Engi- neering is TOEFL IBT 88 or IELTS 7.0.

2015-17 COLLEGE CALENDAR NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE 43 INTERNATIONAL AGENTS LIAISON OFFICE FOR INDIA, BANGLADESH, NEPAL, THE GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL (GCC) AND CHINA Roles and Responsibilities The roles and responsibilities of the Liaison Office include: • Counseling individuals or groups on the programs offered by Northern Lights College • Providing information on the Canadian lifestyle, accommodation and cost of living • Helping with the application process • Advising and supporting institutions interested in academic collaboration • Providing pre-departure briefings for students travelling to NLC • Providing a base for NLC officials who visit from Canada to attend spot admissions and seminars

Applications All applications to Northern Lights College will be processed at the College's International Department office in Fort St. John, B.C., Canada. • The Director of the Northern Lights College Liaison Office will not make admission decisions. • All admissions decisions will come from the College’s Admissions Department in Fort St. John, B.C., Canada. • All fees are payable to the Northern Lights College accounts and additional fees for processing applications will not be charged.

Contact Information For India Ms. Suneetha Qureshi, Director, International Office Monday to Friday, 10 am – 6:30 pm

415 B Wing Maradia Plaza C.G. Road Ahmedabad 380009 Gujarat Phone: +91 79 4004 1000 Fax: 91 79 4037 3371 Direct: 91 9352182386 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Skype ID: Suneetha.qureshi Contact Suneetha Qureshi at +91 93521 82386

For China Mr. Sanjay Laul, Director, China, India Subcontinent and GCC countries Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

NLC is a participant in the Student Partnership Program (SPP) in India and in China.

44 NLC.BC.CA 1-866-463-6652 AT YOUR SERVICE Student Residence The Dawson Creek and Fort St. John campuses have on-site Bookstore Student Residences. Occupancy in a College Residence is Each campus has a bookstore operation that is responsible conditional upon observance of the rules and regulations for the sale of books and supplies to staff and students. outlined in the Residence Guide and Handbook, a copy of Textbooks, school supplies and NLC promotional clothing which is provided to each new resident upon application and giftware are available at campus bookstores at reason- to stay in Residence. Each student living in Residence (or able and competitive prices. Hours vary according to campus parent/guardian of an underage Resident) is also required to location. The bookstores at the Dawson Creek and Fort St. sign a Residence contract. If a student does not observe the John campuses can be accessed on the NLC website. Book guidelines in the Residence Guide and Handbook, and the lists for these programs at these two campuses are updated terms of the contract, s/he may be asked to vacate the Resi- regularly at the following link: nlc.bc.ca/Services/Bookstores dence. Students must be 17 years of age or older to live in Residence. Residence fees are specified on the Application Bus Service Form for Residence, and can include a non-refundable appli- Public transit service is available at the Dawson Creek and cation fee, monthly rental charge, and damage deposit. The Fort St. John campuses, based on regular City schedules. damage deposit is refunded when a room is vacated and left Monthly bus passes for Fort St. John Transit are available for in good condition. Students are required to keep these fees purchase from Student Services at the Fort St. John Campus. current. All Residence fees are payable in advance at Student Services on the campus where the student is residing. Computer Labs Computer and Internet access are available for student use on each campus, either through the Library or in separate lab areas. Computer labs and classrooms are upgraded regularly. Wireless Internet accessibility is available on all campuses. To obtain a password to access the wireless Internet, contact Student Services.

Daycare Service Daycare services are available on site at the Chetwynd, Daw- son Creek and Fort St. John campuses. Services are available Monday to Friday, for three- to five-year-olds. NLC full-time students are given first priority. Registration information is available by contacting the Campus Student Services office.

Library Services The Library provides resource collections and services for all students registered in courses delivered by NLC, whether attending on campus or via distance learning. Students can choose from more than: 33,000 print books, 25,000 e-books, 5,000 films, 14 million items in BC libraries, and 10,000 full text journals for research articles. • Friendly, knowledgeable library staff • Research assistance provided by librarians • AskAway online chat reference • Help with citations, avoiding plagiarism, and copyright information.

For Library assistance: nlc.bc.ca/Services/Library.aspx

2015-17 COLLEGE CALENDAR NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE 45 MISSION Centring on Excellence: We constantly strive to achieve and Northern Lights College provides the educational means for foster excellence through our actions. the continued growth and prosperity of our students, and the communities and businesses across northern British Columbia. Environmental Sustainability: We practice and promote principles that protect and sustain our natural environment. VISION Northern Lights College is seen as the post-secondary edu- Innovation: We encourage and support the development of cation provider-of-choice by our students, staff, communities creative initiatives that address opportunities for constructive and businesses. change.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES Partnerships and Community Connections: We believe Northern Lights College performs within the highest ethical cooperation with other institutions and organizations is a standards. We respect the following Guiding Principles and core approach to achieving desired results for students and take responsibility for our actions: stakeholders.

Learner-Centred: We provide programming and services Respect: We treat each person fairly and equitably, acknowl- that meet the development, employment, and health and edging and valuing individual perspectives and diversity. safety needs of our students. Teamwork and Personal Leadership: We encourage collaboration, initiative and respectful communication throughout Learning-Centred: Through our collaborative teamwork, the College. we strive to achieve ongoing team growth and personal growth, and thus purposefully increase our capacity as an Accountability: We establish and achieve objectives that are organization. cost-effective and open to public review.

Prospective students are advised to contact the Student Services Office for current course schedules, tuition rates and other program-related information. For further information visit our website at nlc.bc.ca, call toll free at 1-866-463-6652, or contact your nearest Northern Lights College campus.

Published by: Marketing and Communications Department Northern Lights College Regional Administration 11401 – 8th Street Dawson Creek, B.C. Canada V1G 4G2

46 NLC.BC.CA 1-866-463-6652 FOLLOW NLC ON SOCIAL MEDIA Northern Lights College utilizes social media to promote programs, activities, and student and staff successes to the College community, and to the general public. As well, NLC’s social media, including the official Face- book page, will be utilized in the event an emergency lockdown is required.

The official NLC Facebook page is updated regularly by the Marketing and Website departments with events, media releases, and other interesting information from across the College. Marketing and Website staff also oversee the College’s official Twitter account, as well as the YouTube channel.

You can keep up-to-date on what is going on at NLC by accessing all three accounts from the home page of the NLC website (nlc.bc.ca), or at the following addresses:

TWITTER: @NLCinthenews YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/user/NLCdotBCdotCA FACEBOOK: NLC – Official Page: www.facebook.com/NLCollege

In addition to the official College Facebook page, there are pages for several programs and campus locations. Program and Campus pages are updated by staff members in those departments with information that is more specifically related to that area. Please check us out, and feel free to Like or Friend one, some or all of these pages if you want to keep up-to-date on what’s going on around the College:

• Aircraft Maintenance Engineering: www.facebook.com/nlcaircraftmaintenance • Dawson Creek Automotive Service: www.facebook.com/nlcsouthpeace • Career and College Preparation: www.facebook.com/NorthernLightsCollegeCCP • Cosmetology and Esthetics: www.facebook.com/NorthernLightsCollegeCosmetologyEstheticsProgram • Gathering Spaces: www.facebook.com/NLCGatheringSpaces • International: www.facebook.com/internationalnlc • Student Council: www.facebook.com/nlcstudentcouncils • Chetwynd Campus: www.facebook.com/NlcChetwyndCampus • Dawson Creek Bookstore: www.facebook.com/nlcbookstore • Fort Nelson Campus: www.facebook.com/NlcFortNelsonCampus • Fort St. John Campus: www.facebook.com/NLCFSJCampus • Tumbler Ridge Campus: www.facebook.com/NlcTumblerRidge

2015-17 COLLEGE CALENDAR NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE 47 CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION Northern Lights College provides post-secondary education and training opportunities to students throughout the northern third of British Columbia. In all, NLC’s service area covers more than 320,000 square kilometres.

NLC takes pride in its status as B.C.’s Energy College™. Clean Energy programs are based at the Dawson Creek Campus, while Oil and Gas programming is based at the Fort St. John Campus. NLC is the home of three provincial Centres of Excel- lence for British Columbia.

Centre of Training Excellence in Oil and Gas This Centre of Excellence was formed as a planning and coordinating body to oversee a provincially cooperative approach to Oil and Gas education, training and applied research. It is based in the Jim Kassen Industry Training Centre at the Fort St. John Campus. The Campus features a simulated Well Site Training facility, including a full-sized drilling rig that is the only facility of its kind in the province.

48 NLC.BC.CA 1-866-463-6652 Centre of Excellence for Clean Energy Technology This Centre of Excellence is based at the Dawson Creek Campus, where NLC offers the only internationally-certified Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician program in B.C. Energy House serves as a focal point for clean energy study, as its construction and continued operation includes solar thermal, solar electric, geo-thermal, biomass heat, and grey water and rainwater collection.

Centre of Excellence for Aerospace This Centre of Excellence is based at the Dawson Creek Campus in the Aerospace hangar. The College has achieved international renown for training in fixed-wing and helicopter airframe and engine maintenance. NLC offers a Basic Training program, as well as Type Training courses.

2015-17 COLLEGE CALENDAR NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE 1-866-463-6652 nlc.bc.ca