Introducing Okanagan College 2010-11 Viewbook www.okanagan.bc.ca introducing okanagan college

Hi, my name is Arianne and I’m a second-year Business Administration student at Okanagan College. I’m here to walk you through our viewbook so you can get a student’s perspective of Okanagan College.

Before we get going let me tell you a little about my school. Okanagan College is a community college that offers more than 120 degree, diploma and certificate programs in business, university studies, health and social development, engineering technologies, continuing studies and trades.

This school has been around since 1963 and it has a long history of providing education in the Okanagan, Similkameen and Shuswap-Revelstoke regions.

After I finished high school I decided to go to Okanagan College because I’d heard really good things about the College and wanted to stay close to home. I also watched my older brother complete his business degree at the College and I could really see myself as an Okanagan College student.

I’m from Kelowna, but lots of students come from all over to go to Okanagan College. It is a school with a solid reputation, great professors and is a great place to make new friends and have some fun…but not too much fun.

Anyways, let’s get started.

Quick Facts

Okanagan College:

• Is the largest community college in BC east of the Lower Mainland with 1000 employees serving more than 19,000 students.

• Serves the Shuswap-Revelstoke, North, Central, and South Okanagan-Similkameen regions with major campuses in Salmon Arm, Vernon, Kelowna and Penticton and education centres in Revelstoke, Summerland and Oliver.

Page 2 www.okanagan.bc.ca mission statement

You might not believe me, but before I applied to the College, I actually read their mission, vision and values statement.

It’s right here on this page and I think it shows how committed the College is to supporting students and communities.

our mission our values Okanagan College transforms lives Student success • Student success is our first Equity and accessibility • We encourage an and communities. We educate, priority. equitable and accessible environment which train and support our students promotes, involves and reflects our diverse to excel in the workplace, to Learning centred • Learning is at the centre communities. succeed in further education and of everything we do. We respect the diverse to become lifelong learners. ways in which our students and employees Respect for Aboriginal culture, tradition learn. and individuals • We embrace Aboriginal history and tradition and actively encourage the vision Ethical behaviour • We value a culture where participation and involvement by Aboriginal employees and students act ethically, conduct people and communities. We are the college of first choice; a themselves with integrity and fairness, and Access to education • We support access to college which students are proud to practice open communication. education for individuals from communities of attend, where employees are proud to all sizes. work, and whose graduates are highly Respect for each other • We cultivate valued in the workplace and at other a respectful, integrated and cooperative Responsibility and accountability • We are post-secondary institutions. learning community and value the responsible and accountable to our contributions each of us makes and the stakeholders in implementing, measuring and Our vibrant campus life supports an support we provide to each other. evaluating activities to ensure they are excellent education for our local, effective, efficient and learner-centred. national and international students. We promote the free exchange of ideas and the development and application of critical thinking skills.

Our goal is to develop global citizenship in our community of informed learners.

As leaders in the economic, cultural and intellectual growth of our communities we work collaboratively with all our partners to anticipate and meet education and labour market needs.

Page 3 the regions

If you live outside of the Okanagan Valley I bet you didn’t know that the College has campuses in the Central Okanagan, South Okanagan, North Okanagan, Shuswap and even in Revelstoke. Each of these campuses are stunning in their own way. Whether they’re nestled in some of the best ski mountains in the world, or overlooking one of B.C.’s most beautiful, turquoise-blue lakes, students have the opportunity to study in spectacular locations. All of the campuses are in great college towns and are close to everything you’ll need while you are at school. Depending on where you live you can either walk, bike or take the bus to get to classes.

Shuswap Revelstoke Region

Attending classes in Okanagan College’s Shuswap Revelstoke region means you can experience one of British Columbia’s most exciting adventure playgrounds while immersing yourself in a stimulating learning environment. Our Salmon Arm campus, located midway between Calgary and Vancouver on the Trans Canada Highway, and our Revelstoke Centre, nestled between the spectacular Selkirk and Monashee Mountains, attract people from around the world.

Whether you are training for a new career, studying for a university degree, learning English as a Second Language, or seeking professional or personal development, you can achieve your goals here with us. Along with our many traditional programs and courses, we offer specialty programs in a wide variety of fields including residential construction, geographic information systems ARMSTRONG (GIS), early childhood education, and avalanche safety. www.okanagan.bc.ca/salmonarm

LAKE COUNTRY

North Okanagan Region WESTBANK

At the hub of Okanagan College’s North Okanagan Region is the CAMPUSES & OTHER spectacular Kalamalka Campus that overlooks the emerald-hued PEACHLAND FACILITIES Kalamalka Lake and the pastoral Coldstream Valley. The campus CENTRES offers a beautiful, tranquil setting to obtain your education and PRINCETON training. But don’t let the peaceful environment lull you into thinking this region isn’t a hive of activity. The campus in Vernon HEDLEY offers a wide range of programs to help you achieve educational goals. OLIVER

KEREMEOS Whether you want to go to university, get a business diploma, OSOYOOS complete a diploma in writing and publishing, pursue a trade, begin a career in aircraft maintenance or obtain your practical nursing designation, this region can provide you with these opportunities. www.okanagan.bc.ca/northokanagan

Page 4 www.okanagan.bc.ca Central Okanagan Region

In the heart of Kelowna is the vibrant birthplace of the College. It was here that the B.C. Vocational School opened its doors in 1963 and the traditions of training, teaching and excellence have been building ever since. A wide variety of academic, career, and vocational programs compliment a range of professional and personal development courses to answer your education and training requirements.

The Kelowna campus is home to the new Centre for Learning, which opened its doors in July 2009. This new state-of-the-art facility includes an education and technology centre, a Centre for Dialogue, increased library space, classrooms, and offers students many more amenities. In the heart of one of Kelowna’s industrial parks is the Penno Road Trades campus where electro-mechanical building trades programs are located. Whether you are interested in a trade, technologies, a business administration or computer information systems degree, a career in health care, or want to pursue first- and second-year university studies, the Kelowna campus has it all. www.okanagan.bc.ca/centralokanagan

South Okanagan Similkameen Region

Encompassing the grape-laden hills of B.C.’s wine country, the majestic peaks of the Cascade Mountains, and with an abundance of lakes, rivers, and rich forests within its boundaries, the South Okanagan Similkameen region is a recreational and tourism hotspot on the global map.

In the heart of the region lies the College’s main Penticton campus, as well as a centre downtown, plus education centres in Summerland and Oliver, which have established a leading reputation for providing quality education and training for the wine and hospitality industries.

The Penticton campus offers a host of program options including university transfer, diplomas in Business Administration, Human Kinetics and Criminal and Social Justice, vocational certificates, and adult upgrading. The downtown facility is home to business vocational programs and trades and apprenticeship. www.okanagan.bc.ca/penticton Page 5 studying at okanagan college

When choosing the college you want to attend it’s really important to find a school that fits who you are. I picked Okanagan College because it’s a school that focuses on teaching, learning and staying connected with the community. I’d like to use my business degree to start my own company one day and the College was the perfect choice for me because I want to develop close relationships with my professors and fellow students. The small class sizes and opportunities to participate in business competitions will really help me gain the experience I need. But you may be interested in pursuing a totally different educational path, so, I’ve put together my top 10 reasons for studying at Okanagan College. Check it out.

For the past four decades Okanagan 1. A friendly, comfortable, learning 5. Modern facilities with state-of-the- College has been a driving force in the environment at all of our art equipment, including wireless growth and success of the people who campuses with personal attention access at all campuses. and support from instructors and live and work here. We are a vital part staff. 6. Affordable tuition. of communities from Revelstoke to Osoyoos, anticipating and responding 2. Learning support to help you 7. An extensive student financial aid to growing educational and training along the way. program. needs by developing world-class programs and delivering skilled 3. A wide variety of nationally 8. Above-average graduate recognized programs taught by employment rates. graduates. knowledgeable experts, offered in a number of communities. 9. Modern and accessible student Okanagan College has deep roots residences (Kelowna). in this region that are fed by our 4. Courses offering hands-on strong community connections. By experience and different learning 10. Vibrant student life. expanding learning opportunities options including international studies; co-operative education; that are student-focused, and of an part-time studies, etc. excellent quality, we serve not only our students, but also the employers of the Okanagan, B.C. and Canada. Our graduates have gone on to become business, scientific and community leaders in this region and beyond, making positive contributions that are being felt worldwide.

Page 6 www.okanagan.bc.ca index

I hope you’re enjoying your guided tour of Okanagan College’s viewbook, but I understand that you may want to skip right to what you are looking for. This page is the index and can show you where to find the department, program or Quickfacts ...... 2 information you need. If you’re interested in finding out more about my experience as a student, follow me to Page 11. Our Values ...... 3

Our Regions ...... 4-5

Why study at the College ...... 6

Index ...... 7

Programs at a glance ...... 8-10

How to apply ...... 11

Engineering Technology ...... 13

University Studies/Associate Degrees ...... 14

Computer Information Systems ...... 15

Dual Credit Programs ...... 16

Business Programs ...... 18-19

Health Programs ...... 20

Trades and Apprenticeship ...... 21-23

Foundational Programs ...... 24

Continuing Studies ...... 25

Student Services ...... 26

Financial Aid ...... 27

International Education ...... 29

Admission Requirements ...... 30-31

Page 7 programs

I know these next pages don’t look very exciting, but the information is important. The next three pages list every program the College offers. They also provide information about where the programs are offered and exactly how long every program takes to complete. It’s great to check all of these out because you might find the College offers programs you didn’t even know existed. It is also cool to be able to compare the different programs and find the one that will work best for you.

*Campus: R=Revelstoke; SA=Salmon Arm; V=Vernon; K=Kelowna; S=Summerland; P=Penticton; O=Oliver; DE=Distance Education

Program Length Credential Campus* Degree Programs

Business Administration 4 years Bachelor of Business Administration K, V (years 1-4) P, SA (years 1&2) Computer Information Systems 4 years Bachelor of Computer Information Systems K Associate Degree Programs / University Studies

Arts 2 years Associate Arts Degree SA, V, K, P Science 2 years Associate of Science Degree SA, V, K, P General Studies 2 years Diploma in General Studies SA, V, K, P Viticulture1* 2 years Block transfer to Brock University P Oenology program Diploma Programs

Advanced Culinary Arts 2 years Diploma in Advanced Culinary Arts K Business Administration 2 years Diploma in Business Administration • Accounting K, P, V, SA, DE • Financial Services K • General Studies K, P, V, SA, DE • Hospitality & Tourism Management K • Human Resources Management K, DE • Management K, V • Marketing K, V, SA, P

Commercial Aviation 2 years Diploma in Commercial Aviation/ K Commercial Pilot’s License Computer Information Systems 2 years Diploma in Computer Information Systems K Criminal and Social Justice 2 years Diploma in Criminal and Social Justice P Early Childhood Education 2 years Diploma in Early Childhood Education K Engineering Technologies 2 years Diploma in Engineering Technology K Civil Electronic Mechanical Network and Telecommunications Water Quality and Environmental Environmental Studieas 2 years Diploma in Environmental Studies K Human Kinetics 2 years Diploma in Human Kinetics P Human Service Work 2 years Diploma in Human Service Work K, V, SA Media and Cultural Studies 2 years Diploma Media and Cultural Studies K Therapist Assistant 2 years Diploma in Therapist Assistant K Trades Technology Teacher Education 2 years Diploma in Trades Technology K Writing and Publishing (English) 2 years Diploma in Writing and Publishing V

Certificate Programs

Adult Graduation Diploma Certificate R, SA, V, A, K, S, P, O Adult Literacy Certificate R, SA, V, A, K, S, P, O Adult Special Education 10 months Certificate SA, V, K, P Page 8 www.okanagan.bc.ca programs

Program Length Credential Campus*

Certificate Programs continued

Accounting Assistant 19 weeks Certificate SA, V, K, P, DE Aircraft Maintenance Engineer • M License 17 months Certificate V, Adminstrative Assistant Certificate 10 months Certificate SA, V, K, P, DE ArcInfo GIS1 500 hours Certificate SA Audio Engineering and Music Production1 700 hours Certificate K AutoCAD Drafting1 148 hours Certificate K, V Automotive Collision Repair 30 weeks Certificate K Automotive Collision Repair/Painting & Refinishing 36 weeks Certificate K Automotive Refinishing 20 weeks Certificate K Automotive Service Technician 30 weeks Certificate K Bartending1 80 hours Certificate K, P, SA, V Basic Accounting1 66 hours Certificate K, O, P, SA, R, V Bookkeeping Bridging1 135 hours Certificate DE Business Administration 30 credits Certificate K, SA Business Studies 18 credits Certificate K, DE, SA Career Facilitator1 252 hours Certificate P, DE Carpentry/Joinery 30 weeks Certificate K Certified Dental Assistant 10 months Certificate K CNC Woodworking Technician 10 months Certificate K, V Community Brain Injury Services1 108 hours Certificate K, DE Computer Basics for Business1 87 hours Certificate SA Computer Proficiency for Business1 120 hours Certificate SA Culinary Arts 10 months Certificate K Custodial Worker1 154 hours Certificate K, P, SA, O, R, V Early Childhood Education 12 months Certificate K, SA Education Assistant1 447 hours Certificate K, S, O, SA, V Electrician Pre-Apprenticeship 24 weeks Certificate K., P, SA, V*** English as a Second Language Certificate K Esthetician1 800 hours Certificate SA Gerontology 230 hours Certificate V Golf Course Maintenance1 92 hours Certificate K, SA, V Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport Mechanics 38 weeks Certificate K Home Inspection 335 hours Certificate V Home Support/Resident Care Attendant 6 months Certificate SA, V, K, P Infant Toddler 6 months Certificate K Interior Decorating1 162 hours Certificate P, V, K Introduction to Dental Office Reception1 104 hours Certificate K, V, P Introduction to Office Administration1 216 hours Certificate V Introduction to Programmable Logic Control1 118 hours Certificate SA Joinery 25 weeks Certificate S Landscape Horticulture1 120 hours Certificate K, V, SA Legal Access 17 weeks Certificate K, P, V, SA, DE Legal Administrative Assistant 10 months Certificate K, V, DE (Litigation or Corporate/ Conveyancing)

Page 9 programs

1 This program is offered through Continuing Studies ** Interprovincial Standards Endorsement *** In Penticton, Salmon Arm and Vernon, this program is offered on a rotational basis. Please contact the campus for the next program start date. Program Length Credential Campus*

Certificate Programs continued

Management Skills for Supervisors1 90 hours Certificate V Medical Office Assistant1 221 hours Certificate K, P, V Nursing Unit Clerk1 352 hours Certificate SA, V, K, P Office Assistant 22 weeks Certificate SA, V, K, P, DE Office Management 30 credits Certificate K Palliative Care1 60 hours Certificate P, V, SA, K Pharmacy Technician1 850 hours Certificate DE Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship* 24 weeks Certificate K, P, SA, V*** Production & Inventory Management1 192 hours Certificate K Post-Diploma in Business Administration 18 credits Certificate K Practical Nursing 12 months Certificate K, P, SA, V Recreation Vehicle Service Technician 28 weeks Certificate K Residential Building Drafting Technician1 28 weeks Certificate K, V Residential Construction 30 weeks Certificate SA, K School-Age Childcare 150 hours Certificate K Sheet Metal Worker 24 weeks Certificate K Simply Accounting1 66 hours Certificate SA, V, R Special Needs Worker1 408 hours Certificate V, K, SA Steel Fabricator 23 weeks Certificate K Sterile Processing & Distribution1 705 hours Certificate K Teaching English as a Second Language1 140 hours Certificate K, P, SA, V Viticulture1 307 hours Certificate P Wine Sales1 147 hours Certificate P Winery Assistant1 308 hours Certificate P Welder/Fitter 12 weeks Certificate K Welding Level C 28 weeks Certificate K, P, SA, V*** Welding Level A 8 weeks Certificate K Welding Level B 16 weeks Certificate K

Apprenticeship Training Automotive Collision Repair 4 years (5 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** K Automotive Service Technician 4 years (6 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** K Automotive Paint Prep 1 year (4 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** K Automotive Painting 2 years (4 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** K Carpentry 4 years (6 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** K, SA Culinary Arts (Cook) 3 years (4 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** K Electrician 4 years (10 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** K, P Heavy Duty Equipment Technician 4 years (6 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** K Joiner (Cabinet Maker) 4 years (6 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** K Plumbing 4 years (6/8 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** K Recreational Vehicle Technician 3 years (8 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** K Sheet Metal 4 years (6 wks/yr) IPSE K Welding 3 years (6 wks/yr) IPSE K Metal Fabricator 4 years (5 wks/yr) IPSE K Page 10 www.okanagan.bc.ca how to apply

A lot of students think it’s complicated to apply to go to college. But really, all you need to do is go online, fill out the application form, submit your PEN (Provincial Education Number) if you have it, pick your program and pay the application fee. The College will let you know if it needs more information - it’s that simple.

Admission requirements for When do I apply? Continuing Studies Programs Okanagan College programs can Okanagan College will begin accepting You can apply to any of the certificate be found in the online calendar at applications on November 2, 2009 for the programs that are offered by Continuing www.okanagan.bc.ca/calendar and on 2010-11 academic year. Check the website Studies or through Distance Education pages 30-31 of this book. at www.okanagan.bc.ca/admissions for by downloading an application from the application details. website at www.okanagan.bc.ca/cs and How do I apply? sending it in, or in person by visiting any 1. Apply online on our website at Fees one of our centres. www.okanagan.bc.ca/admissions. Check www.okanagan.bc.ca/tuition to find You will receive an online out about fees for the program area in confirmation number. which you are interested. 2. Submit an application fee of $30. 3. Send official school records, test results, Attention Secondary School and transcripts to Okanagan College by Counsellors and Teachers: mail with your online confirmation Okanagan College has a website just for number. If documents such as you! Visit www.okanagan.bc.ca/secschools transcripts are not available at the time for regular updates. of application, send them as soon as possible following your application. South Okanagan Similkameen Region

Penticton Campus Shuswap Revelstoke North Okanagan Central Okanagan 583 Duncan Avenue West Region Region Region Penticton, BC V2A 8E1 250-492-4305 Salmon Arm Campus Kalamalka Campus Kelowna Campus Toll Free: 1-877-755-2266 Box 189 7000 College Way 1000 KLO Road 2552 Trans Canada Hwy. NE Vernon, BC V1B 2N5 Kelowna, BC V1Y 4X8 Oliver Centre Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N3 250-545-7291 250-762-5445 Box 1799 250-832-2126 Toll Free: 1-800-289-8993 Toll Free: 1-877-755-2266 9315-350 Avenue Toll Free: 1-888-831-0341 Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 Vernon Aerospace Campus Kelowna Trades Centre 250-498-6264 or Salmon Arm Trades Centre 6225 Okanagan Landing Road 188 Penno Road Toll Free: 1-877-755-2266 5450 48th Avenue Vernon, BC V1H 1M5 Kelowna, BC V1X 6S2 Salmon Arm Industrial Park 250-545-7291 (250) 762-5445 Penticton Downtown Campus Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P9 247 Martin Street (250) 832-2126 Vernon Trades Centre Penticton, B.C. V2A 5K2 102 - 3201 30th Street 250-492-4305 Revelstoke Centre Vernon, BC V1T 9G9 Bag 4500 (250) 545-7291 Summerland Centre 1401 –1st Street West Box 1224 Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0 13211 Henry Avenue 250-837-4235 Summerland, BC V0H 1Z0 250-494-1300 or Toll free 1-866-510-8899

Page 11 Page 11 a growing presence

There has been a lot of new stuff going on at Okanagan College campuses this past year. In Kelowna, where I go to school, we just opened up our new $28 million Centre for Learning building and it’s pretty cool. It’s an extension of our library, with a common area for students, new classrooms, student meeting spaces, a Centre for Dialogue, offices for faculty and more. Did I mention it has some really cool environmentally responsible features? It will be a LEED Gold certified building (that is short for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) – basically, it’s on the cutting edge of green technology.

In Penticton we’re building the new Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Building Technologies and Renewable Energy Conservation, which sounds really cool and is going to include new classrooms, an incubation centre, trades shops, a fitness centre and much more. The College is really moving forward with its commitment to sustainability and is aiming for this new $28 million building to meet high environmental standards. It should be ready for students in the winter of 2011 so if you are reading this viewbook and are still in high school, you might be among some of the first students to use the building.

In Salmon Arm we opened a new Aboriginal Gathering Space on campus. The completion of this space now means that every one of our campuses has designated space for Aboriginal learners to study, access resources and network. We also received $1 million this year as part of the Knowledge Infrastructure Program and are going to be expanding our trades training centre in Salmon Arm.

Page 12 www.okanagan.bc.ca engineering technology

If you like technology and are interested in working in high tech industries, these are great programs. All of these programs are two-year diplomas with co-operative education (co-op) options. Co-op gives you the opportunity to go to school for one or two semesters before taking your education out into the world to work for a semester in your field. You can make great contacts - that sometimes even lead to job opportunities – but more than that, you get to apply your knowledge and that’s where a lot of what you learn really takes off.

Nationally Accredited Engineering Technology Diploma Programs

Civil Engineering Technology Water Quality and Environmental Engineering Technology This two-year program provides students with the theory and practical knowledge This unique two-year program provides to work as Civil Engineering Technologists training in the design, use and maintenance in public and private settings. Graduates of water systems, wastewater and waste are prepared to work on the design disposal facilities, and environmental and construction of buildings, bridges, monitoring. Areas of study include highways, streets, parks, subdivisions, dams hydrology, hydraulics, instrumentation and drainage, municipal works, surveying, and control, water and wastewater and much, much more. Our students in management, biology and chemistry, as the co-operative education option and they relate to environmental monitoring, graduates are currently in high demand in collection analysis, treatment and the construction industry. distribution of water. Options include: Electronic Engineering Technology • Water and Wastewater Technology This two-year program prepares students • Environmental Monitoring for dynamic and rewarding careers in the rapidly changing field of electronic engineering technology by providing CONTINUING STUDIES working knowledge of the fundamentals training in analog and digital electronic CERTIFICATES systems and equipment. Graduates find of power, fluids, materials, manufacturing, jobs in the communications, microcomputer thermodynamics, HVAC, quality, instrumentation and control. • ARCInfo Geographic Information applications, and system controls fields Systems that involve the installation, operation, maintenance and sales of complex Network and Telecommunications • Audio Engineering and Music electrical and electronic equipment Engineering Technology Production for government agencies, educational • AutoCAD Drafting institutions and private companies. This two-year program provides training in local-area and wide-area voice/data Mechanical Engineering communications. Topics include Internet and intranet technologies, computer Technology network design and configuration, network management and security, data Graduates of this two-year program are communications, wireless and telephony involved in the design, manufacture, systems. Our graduates design, build, installation, operation and maintenance of manage and maintain the high-speed machine and mechanical devices. Students networks that governments, companies and will learn the fundamental engineering organizations rely upon. principles and practices as well as gain a

Page 13 university studies

This page highlights the university studies programs, including the associate degrees. Associate degrees are two-year programs that transfer into the third year of a Bachelor’s degree. At Okanagan College we offer associate degrees in Arts and Science.

Both the associate degrees and the diploma programs on these pages are made up of academic courses, which will transfer to most universities in Canada. If you are looking for a two-year credential and may want a Bachelor’s degree in future, these programs are a great place to start.

Associate of Arts Degree Diploma in General Studies Diploma in Writing and Publishing An Associate of Arts degree from Okanagan This flexible program provides study in a wide (English) College gives you the skills you need to manage area of courses from Arts and Science. This two-year diploma provides students with a the influx of information we all face on a daily solid grounding in four areas: creative and literary basis. Through prescribed courses in Arts and Diploma in Human Kinetics writing, publishing, communications and business. Science, graduates learn how to communicate, Students will receive applied training in print and to be critical thinkers and to apply research This two-year program includes a solid foundation web based publishing, accounting, marketing, and knowledge that will help them to make a in the art and science of human movement. and management, as well as creative, cultural contribution to their field of study, their employer Students will learn principles, theories and and professional communications. Completion of and their community. A liberal arts background is practices in the areas of health and wellness, this program can lead to advanced study in Arts, often the foundation to further studies and careers sport sociology, sport psychology, motor Communications, Publishing, English or Media, in law, journalism, education and public/diplomatic learning, biomechanics, exercise physiology, or direct entry into the workplace, to potential service. Grads from our programs have found motor development, and human development careers in public relations, journalism, advertising, employment in managerial and administrative and physiology. The program offers three distinct research, writing, publishing, consulting, or positions, community and government service, streams: Health and Fitness; Health and Physical communications. business and more. Education; and, Kinesiology and Health Science. Upon program completion students can work in the sports and recreation industry, or transfer Diploma in Criminal and Social Associate of Science Degree into degree programs in Physical Education, Justice An Associate of Science degree from Okanagan Kinesiology or Human Kinetics. This two-year program will provide students College will help you develop the practical with an Arts-based criminal justice education. experience and theoretical knowledge that will Diploma in Media and Cultural Throughout the four-semester program, students open the door to a myriad of career options or to Studies take a variety of social justice related courses further studies. Our grads have found employment in sociology, psychology, political science, and in a number of fields within industry, government, This two-year interdisciplinary diploma program criminology, in addition to elective Arts courses. education, health professions and research. Many offers students a range of courses from a number Graduates may find careers throughout the legal students go on to study in the fields of dentistry, of departments, including Communications, system and in areas of government, policing, medicine, veterinary medicine, optometry, English, Sociology, Anthropology, Women’s administration, and criminal, private and public forestry, hi-tech, statistics and data analysis, and Studies, and Geography. Students will examine investigation. more. the rich interrelationship between media and culture in contemporary society and will Diploma in Analytical Chemistry explore how culture is produced, commodified, Diploma in Environmental Studies communicated, regulated, and consumed. Technology Completion of this diploma can lead to advanced This two-year diploma has two options, one in This program trains students as chemical study in Arts, Communications, or Media at interdisciplinary environmental arts, the other technologists with industry relevant and universities in BC or other provinces, or it can in environmental management. This diploma employment-ready instrumental analysis skills. act as a foundation for the workplace and for program allows students to understand the This two-year program provides graduates with potential careers in public relations, marketing, physical principles governing the environment a solid understanding of the protocols common journalism, advertising, research, writing, and the social and cultural aspects that influence in analytical laboratories including sampling publishing, consulting, or communications. human behaviour towards the environment. and sample preparation, quality assurance, Students have the option of further education in quality control, quality assessment, instrumental environmental studies or other disciplines, or may analysis and calibration, data processing and move directly into he workplace in the growing interpretation, and reporting. Graduates will be environmental sector. trained to work as trained chemical analysts and can work in laboratories in industry, government and institutions. (Subject to budget approval.)

Page 14 www.okanagan.bc.ca computer information systems

I got to know a lot about the College during my first year as a business student but occasionally I need some help figuring out all of the programs we offer. I am pretty interested in IT and someone who knows a lot about this field is Kevin Trotzuk. Kevin is a research analyst in the department of Institutional Research at Okanagan College. He graduated from the Bachelor of Computer Information Systems program in 2006.

Kevin collects, organizes and analyzes information at Okanagan College using a whole bunch of different tools, computer programs, queries, and databases. He is the guy who can tell you just about anything you need to know about the students who go to Okanagan College and the programs they enroll in. But Kevin’s career path is really just one of the options that exist for people with an education in Information Technology. Whether you plan on completing a diploma or degree, the CIS program prepares grads for the fast-paced world of IT.

DEGREE

Bachelor of Computer Information Systems (BCIS)

Enter the fast-paced world of computers with all the right skills. This degree program combines computer lab and theory courses that will give you a combination of knowledge and skills that are in demand by employers. You can specialize in Software Design and Development, Computer Systems, and Database Systems. Graduates find employment in small, mid-sized and large computer companies. With co-op opportunities, you can earn as you learn and graduate with a resume that includes real-world experience and a top quality education.

DIPLOMA

Computer Information Systems

Get the skills that will open the door to employment in the high-tech industry. Lab and classroom learning includes Programming, Networking, Database Management, Computer Graphics, Electronic Commerce, Machine Architecture and Software development. Graduates gain entry-level employment as computer programmers, programmer analysts, system designers, web page designers, network administrators and database designers and administrators. This program provides lab and coursework for entry into the Bachelor of Computer Information Systems program.

Page 15 transitions - dual credit

This page has a lot of information for high school students. Did you know that the College, in partnership with School Districts, offers opportunities for high school students to take college programs before graduating? We call these programs dual credit because students get credit toward their high school graduation requirements, as well as college credit. The College offers dual credit programs at each of its campuses and in a variety of areas. It’s important to talk to your high school career counselor early if you are interested in dual credit options to make sure you start your school district application and plan your courses. Students apply to dual credit programs through their high school career offices. Okanagan College partners with School Districts in: Revelstoke (No. 19) • Vernon (No. 22) • Central Okanagan (No. 23) Okanagan Similkameen (No. 53) • Nicola-Similkameen (No. 58) Okanagan Skaha (No. 67) • North Okanagan-Shuswap (No. 83) Benefits to students Dual credit is offered in the following programs. Talk to your career counselor at your high school or an Okanagan • Graduate with a Grade 12 academic (Dogwood) diploma College recruiter to find out what is offered in your region. plus up to one year of post-secondary education. New dual credit programs are always in development, so you can also ask what is new. • Tuition is fully or partially paid by your school district while attending an Okanagan College program with Entry Level Trades Training approved sponsorship from your school district (students are These are pre-apprenticeship programs that provide trainees responsible for books, materials and ancillary fees). with the basic knowledge and skills needed for entry into a

particular occupation. • If enrolled in dual credit through 2011, students may have their ancillary fees paid by the Southern Interior Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Development Trust Initiative’s dual credit funding. Automotive Collision Repair / Painting and Refinishing Automotive Service Technician Carpentry / Joinery • Students gain accelerated access to a career and further post-secondary training. Culinary Arts Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship Heavy Duty / Commercial Transport Mechanic • Students have an opportunity to get a head start on Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship Apprenticeship training by completing an Entry Level Trades Recreational Vehicle Service Technician Training program. Residential Construction Sheet Metal Worker Pre-Apprenticeship Welding Level C The Okanagan School of Business Accounting Assistant Certificate Administrative Assistant Certificate Legal Access Certificate Office Assistant Certificate Health & Social Development Home Support Resident Care Attendant Continuing Studies Medical Office Assistant Certificate Nursing Unit Assistant Certificate Education Assistant Certificate For more information, visit: www.okanagan.bc.ca/transitions Page 16 www.okanagan.bc.ca a network of support

Okanagan College recruiters

On this page you will find eight staff who are available to help you make the transition to college easy – they’re our recruiters. The College has recruiters in every region and specific recruiters for Aboriginal students and students who are interested in the Okanagan School of Business. Feel free to contact them if you need more information or want to chat about your options.

Jake Mason Shelley Witzky, Aboriginal Recruiting South Okanagan – Similkameen South Okanagan & Central Okanagan 250-492-4305 ext. 3205 250-492-4305 ext. 3229 [email protected] [email protected]

Christy Cave Loleen MacDonald, Aboriginal Recruiting Central Okanagan North Okanagan & Shuswap – Revelstoke 250-762-5445 ext. 4469 250-832-2126 ext. 8237 [email protected] [email protected]

Tawnya Cameron Jamie Morrow North Okanagan Okanagan School of Business 250-545-7291 ext. 2309 250-762-5445 ext. 4726 [email protected] [email protected]

Leslie Bogula Rita Leung Shuswap – Revelstoke Okanagan School of Business 250-832-2126 ext. 8259 250-762-5445 ext. 4691 [email protected] [email protected] Page 17 the okanagan school of business

Welcome to the Okanagan School of Business, a place I call home.

I’m enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration program. What I like best about my program is that I was able to take business courses right away in my first year. I knew by the end of my first semester I was in the right program. The classes that are offered here can fulfill the core foundational business principles and practices but the Okanagan School of Business also offers unique, specialized classes that allow students to develop an expertise in emerging business fields like social entrepreneurship, tourism management and international trade. Dr. Heather Banham Associate Dean of Business We also have a ton of really cool support systems for students like our Entrepreneur-in- Residence program. Our professors focus their energy on teaching and mentoring students and many of them offer guidance to our business competition teams, who are among the best in the country, maybe even the world. There are so many opportunities for students.

DEGREE DIPLOMAS CERTIFICATES

Bachelor of Business Business Administration Business Administration Administration (BBA) With options in: This program provides students with the This four-year program focuses on business • Accounting opportunity to complete first and second- in the Canadian and international context. • Financial Services year business courses in a variety of Students may apply directly to the program • General Studies options. or enter the third year of the program after • Hospitality and Tourism Management completing the Business Administration • Human Resources Management Business Studies Diploma program. • Management • Marketing With options in: • Accounting • Business Computer Applications Commercial Aviation • Entrepreneurship and Small Offered in partnership with Southern Business Study Interior Flight Centre, one of Western • Financial Services Canada’s largest and best-known flight • Hospitality and Tourism Management schools, this two-year diploma program • Human Resources Management combines academic courses with the flight • Marketing training required by Transport Canada. • Operations Management Students also take a number of business • Business Studies for Health Care administration courses that provide the Professionals practical, management and leadership skills they need to understand the commerce Post-Diploma Certificate in behind commercial aviation. Graduates Business Administration can become pilots for charter companies, private corporations and major and This program provides Business regional airlines. Graduates can ladder into Administration diploma graduates the Business Administration diploma or who have completed one option the degree. opportunity to broaden their career by completing another option. Coursework can be applied to the BBA degree.

Page 18 www.okanagan.bc.ca the okanagan school of business

Administrative Assistant Legal Access CONTINUING STUDIES Certificate CERTIFICATES This 17-week program was designed to This 10-month certificate provides give students the prerequisite training To register or find out more about the graduates with advanced office necessary to enter Legal Administrative following programs, contact your local administrative skills. Students will learn Assistant programs. Graduates of the Continuing Studies office or visit office procedures, accounting, secretarial program will be eligible to enroll in the www.okanagan.bc.ca/cs. skills and computer software applications. Litigation Legal Administrative program or the Corporate/Conveyancing Legal • Basic Accounting Legal Administrative Assistant Administrative program. • Computer Basics for Business Corporate/Conveyancing Office Assistant • Introduction to Office Administration This 21-week program gives students • Management Skills for Supervisors an introduction to conveyancing and Students enrolled in this 22-week program • Production and Inventory Management corporate commercial law as well as wills will learn essential business skills such as and estates and it includes a practicum in a business English, business correspondence, • Simply Accounting computer essentials, office procedures, law office. It prepares graduates to work in • Viticulture conveyancing as an administrative assistant. word processing, business math, spreadsheets and Internet usage. This • Wine Sales program is designed to be an introduction • Winery Assistant Legal Administrative Assistant to Applied Business Technology. Litigation Office Management This 19-week program gives students an introduction to law, family law, personal This certificate provides graduates of the injury law, and litigation and includes Applied Business Technology programs a practicum in a law office. It prepares with the skills they need to manage an graduates to work in litigation as an office. A broad base of business courses administrative assistant. that emphasize managerial aspects of secretarial work are covered. Graduates Accounting Assistant Certificate will be prepared to write the proficiency exams leading to the Certified Professional This program is designed for students Secretary designation. Students must who have some prior business education complete 10 business courses to receive or experience and wish to specialize as this certificate. accounting assistants. Program courses include business math and calculators, manual accounting, spreadsheets, databases, payroll and software training. Graduates of this 19-week program will be equipped for immediate employment with a small, medium or large company performing accounts payable, receivable, payroll or general accounting assistant duties. Students will participate in a three- week practicum in a business office.

Page 19 health & social development

If you like working with people, the programs offered in health and social development at Okanagan College are probably the right choice for you.

If you’re interested in health care at the College you can become a practical nurse, a resident care attendant, a therapist assistant or a certified dental assistant.

Okanagan College also offers social development programs like the diploma in Early Childhood Education, which prepares you to work with young children. Or you can earn a diploma in Human Service Work and work with adults and youth. There are also a number of certificate programs you can take through Continuing Studies. These courses take less time to complete and can get you out into the work force quickly.

DIPLOMAS CERTIFICATES CONTINUING STUDIES CERTIFICATES Early Childhood Education Certified Dental Assistant To register or find out more about the This two-year program provides students This 10-month program provides students following programs, contact your local with the training and coursework to work with the skills to work in a dental office. as early childhood educators in daycare Continuing Studies office or visit www. and preschool settings. Specialized training Home Support / Resident Care okanagan.bc.ca/cs. in Infants and Toddlers, and Supported Attendant • Community Brain Injury Services Child Care, which meets government • Introduction to Dental Office Reception licensing requirements, is also included in This 23-week program prepares graduates this program. to work in the community providing care • Medical Office Assistant services or in an extended care facility. • Nursing Unit Assistant Human Service Work • Palliative Care Practical Nursing This two-year program provides the skills • Pharmacy Technician and coursework for graduates to work Graduates of this 12-month program can • Sterile Processing and Distribution as Social Service/Mental Health Support write provincial exams to become Licensed Workers or as Practical Nurses (LPN’s) Community in British Columbia. and Classroom Support School-Age Care Workers. This 150-hour certificate part-time program is Therapist designed for those Assistant who currently work or This two- wish to work with 5 to year program 12 year old children, provides the their families and the training to work community in planning as assistants to enriched programs in occupational, school-age childcare, physical and recreation and recreational community centres, therapists. leadership and service organizations, and youth groups.

Page 20 www.okanagan.bc.ca trades & apprenticeship programs

Did you know that Okanagan College is BC’s largest trades school outside of Vancouver? The College is known for its pre- apprenticeship or entry-level training programs. These programs provide trades training to students with little or no trades experience so they can complete their level one apprenticeship in a whole range of trades.

The demand for skilled trades people in Canada has never been greater. If you are interested in stable employment in a challenging and rewarding career, pursing a trade can get you there.

ENTRy LEVEL TRAINING CERTIFICATES

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Automotive Service Technician Culinary Arts (M-License) In this 30-week program students are This 10-month program provides the In partnership with Northern Lights provided with the training and skills to skills and training to work in the food College, this co-op program provides enter the automotive repair trade. Our service industry, in everything from high- maintenance training for both rotary shops have the latest tools and one of the volume commercial restaurants to catering wing aircraft (helicopters) and fixed wing finest fleets of industry-donated vehicles companies. Students apply their skills in aircraft. Throughout this 72-week program to work on, not to mention instructor a practical, working kitchen transforming students will cover a wide range of subjects expertise that averages 15 years. Those are everyday ingredients into fine dining with emphasis on practical shop training. some of the reasons our apprentices keep experiences. Graduates seek employment as apprentice bringing medals home from the Canada aircraft maintenance engineers. Skills Competition – and helps explain Electrician Pre-Apprenticeship why industry employers look to Okanagan Automotive Collision Repair / College grads to meet their skills needs. This 24-week program combines theory Painting and Refinishing with a considerable amount of hands-on training to take students with little or no This 36-week program provides students Carpentry/Joinery previous experience and supply them with with the skills to work in the autobody Students receive training in the latest the necessary skills to seek employment as industry. Expert instruction and the use advances in building technology, from an apprentice electrician. of the latest state-of-the-art tools and interior and exterior finishing details, site equipment, make the transition to industry layout, and concrete forms, to construction easy. Every year, Toyota Technology of floors, walls, roofs and cabinets. In College sends dozens of its best students this 30-week program graduates work as to the Okanagan to learn the basics of carpenters and use their joinery skills to collision repair and painting from our build cabinets, furniture and much more. respected instructors. Graduates can enter three different apprenticeships from this program.

Page 21 trades & apprenticeship programs

Heavy Duty/Commercial Residential Construction Welding Level C, B and A Transport Mechanics Throughout this 30-week program Students interested in pursuing a career This 38-week program provides students students take part in the construction of as a welder can enroll in the entry-level with the practical knowledge and training an actual house gaining the theoretical Welding Level C program. Students to work with heavy-duty equipment and and practical knowledge and skills needed will receive the necessary training to be commercial transport vehicles. Students to seek employment as an apprentice certified as a Level C Welder, which will find work anywhere there’s heavy carpenter in the residential construction qualify them to work in the trade. After equipment: from the oil fields of northern industry. completing the Welding Level C program, B.C. and Alberta, to the shops that keep students will undergo five months of work the 18-wheelers rolling. Sheet Metal Worker Pre-Apprenticeship experience to qualify for certification in the trade. Further training can be taken in Students who complete this 24-week Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship Level B, Level A and Metal Fabricator. program will be provided with skills This program is designed to take a student necessary to seek employment as an with little or no previous experience in the apprentice sheet metal worker. The plumbing trade and supply them with the program exposes students to aspects skills necessary to seek employment as an of residential, commercial and industrial apprentice plumber. Students are exposed systems of this trade with a focus on to aspects of residential, commercial and developing practical skills. This program industrial systems in the trade with a focus may include a 12-week paid co-op work on developing practical skills. term.

Metal Fabricator Recreation Vehicle Service Technician This 23-week program provides students This internationally-renowned 28-week with the practical knowledge and skills for program provides the training and skills employment in steel fabricating and the required in the servicing and repair of construction industry. Students will learn recreation vehicles. Students learn a wide to read drawings and layout procedures, spectrum of skills including propane fitting the fabrication process to build products welding, carpentry, electrical systems and with steel plates and structural steel more. Our graduates are in high demand shapes. The fabrication process will – one of the reasons the program was include shearing, cutting, punching, recognized recently by the Recreation drilling, forming, fitting and welding. Vehicle Industry Association with a This program meets the level 1 technical National Scholastic Award. training credit towards a Metal Fabrication apprenticeship.

Page 22 www.okanagan.bc.ca trades & apprenticeship programs

At Okanagan College you can also go straight into a level- one apprenticeship program, depending on your experience. An apprenticeship program is for someone who has already worked in the trade or has a knowledge base and some experience in the field.

They can come to the College to complete their level one and then they go back out to work in their field for a specific number of hours. Once those hours are complete and they’ve gained a lot of on-the-job experience, they come back to the College for level two. This process continues until they finish all of their apprenticeship training (usually four levels), then they can become certified after successfully completing the interprovincial exam.

Our Trades department also offers two diplomas. Advanced Culinary Arts is for students who want to combine cooking with business training. This is a great option for someone considering opening up their own business in a trade or for someone who wants to own or operate a business in the culinary industry.

The other trades diploma the College offers is the Trades Technology Teacher Education (TTTE) program. This program is for people who want to teach trades and technology classes to students in high school (what we used to call shop teachers). Students in TTTE do the first two years of their training at Okanagan College and then complete the final requirements at a university.

DIPLOMAS APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Levels 1–4 Advanced Culinary Arts Automotive Service Advisor Apprenticeship training Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 This two-year program prepares students This program provides graduates with are offered in: for employment in the culinary/hospitality the skills to work as service providers in industry emphasizing modern trends Automotive Collision Repairer dealerships and automotive repair shops. in cooking, wine appreciation and Graduates provide the all-important link service, food and wine pairing, and an Automotive Painter between customer and service technician, understanding of business administration as Automotive Refinishing Prep Technician facilitating better customer satisfaction. it applies to the working kitchen. Automotive Service Technician Trades Technology Teacher Carpenter Education Cook This program trains individuals who would like to become public school Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Trades Technology teachers. This Joiner/Cabinet Maker two-year program is the first of three components necessary to receive a Metal Fabricator Bachelor of Education degree and Plumber qualify for a BC Teaching Certificate. It covers the six key areas of carpentry/ Recreation Vehicle Technician joinery, electronics, metal fabrication and machining, industrial design, drafting and Sheet Metal Worker design, and automotive technology. The Welder general applications of trades technology including health and safety, tools, and shop equipment are also covered.

Page 23 foundational programs

At Okanagan College we get quite a few learners who have been out of high school for some time and then decide to go back. Most of these students enroll in foundational programs that help prepare them for entry into other programs. The most important thing to know about foundational programs is that they prepare you to go into college programs and they are tuition free – which means you don’t have to pay for the courses while you are upgrading.

Lots of students upgrade their math and English education through the Adult Academic and Career Preparation program and take other courses at the same time. If you have been out of school for a while, foundational programs are a great place to start.

One-to-one instruction, personal tutors, and an accessible and flexible learning environment characterize our Adult Academic and Career Preparation, English as a Second Language and Adult Special Education programs.

Adult Academic and Career Adult Special Education Preparation (formerly ABE) Adult Special Education provides courses and certificate programs for students Certificates are available for completion with special learning needs. Certificate in the Fundamental, Intermediate and programs offered include Preparing for Advanced Levels. Access to Careers and Education, and Supported Access to Modified Education. Provincial Level Diploma Students who complete this level are CONTINUING STUDIES eligible for the BC Adult Graduation CERTIFICATES Diploma (Dogwood). To register or find out more about the Upgrading courses are offered in Biology, following programs, contact your local Chemistry, Communications, Composition, Continuing Studies office or visit Computers, Career Planning, English, www.okanagan.bc.ca/cs. First Nations, Geography, History, Law, Mathematics, Physics, Science, General • Career Facilitator Studies, and Social Studies. • Education Assistant

English as a Second Language • Special Needs Worker Okanagan College offers six levels of • Teaching English as a Second Language instruction in English as a Second Language (ESL). At level four students can begin to combine ESL courses with academic courses. On successful completion of level six students receive a Level Six – Academic ESL certificate. ESL courses are offered in English Essentials, Grammar, Pronunciation, Reading, Speaking, and Writing.

Page 24 www.okanagan.bc.ca continuing studies & distance ed

Continuing Studies has some of the coolest certificates at the College. They range from bartending (something I might consider if I decide to go travelling) to teaching English as a Second Language (another great travelling credential). They also have all kinds of other stuff like audio engineering and music production, pharmacy technician and viticulture. Some of the courses are relatively quick and fun to complete and others can be pretty demanding because they prepare grads for really interesting careers. A number of CS courses are also offered through distance education, which can be a really good option for people who are already working or those who don’t live close to an Okanagan College campus.

Today, it is not unusual for a person to change careers a number of times over the course of their working life. In today’s fast-paced environment, most of us will need to upgrade, retrain, or prepare for new employment opportunities that didn’t even exist 10 years ago.

So if you only want to go to school for a short time, or if part-time learning works best for you, check out these certificates. You can get a lot more information on the CS website at www.okanagan.bc.ca/cs.

Distance Education Continuing Studies

Students can complete distance education Continuing Studies offers a comprehensive Professional development opportunities certificate programs in Bookkeeping, list of its programs and courses online. It and retraining programs can also be Business and Pharmacy Technician. also publishes a series of regional arranged through Continuing Studies. Go Academic courses are available in brochures to help students find educational online to find out more about the range of Anthropology, Biology, Business, English, opportunities in their area of interest. In options Continuing Studies offers: Geography, History, Mathematics, addition to the current program listings, www.okanagan.bc.ca/cs. Sociology and Statistics. Other Continuing Studies is constantly adding courses in Early Childhood Education, new courses and programs as it responds Communications, Therapist Assistant to the needs of the communities Okanagan and Adult Basic Education can also be College serves. completed through distance education. Visit the distance education website at www.okanagan.bc.ca/distance for a complete list of course offerings.

Page 25 library & services

This page lists some of the services offered by the College. There is even more than is listed here but these are the really important services that prospective students need to know about. In my opinion, some of the most helpful services for new students are: the Learning Centre, where students have access to free tutoring, the Library, which is available to students on every campus, and campus recreation. Okanagan College staff will assist you with everything from program planning, registration, orientation, and learning assistance to accommodation, employment opportunities, financial assistance, health issues, and recreation opportunities.

There is always a lot going on at every campus – we even have ice hockey and baseball teams in Kelowna for students who also excel on the ice and on the diamond.

Library staff and librarians are available Ways we help Okanagan College to assist students with loans, questions Library about resources, and research • Aboriginal Student Services assistance.

• Academic Advising Okanagan College has libraries at each Access to books, government of the four main campuses: Kelowna, • Alumni Association documents, periodicals and media Penticton, Salmon Arm and Vernon. materials is provided through the • Campus Bookstore online catalogue. Online access to the library catalogue • Campus Health and Wellness and to many licensed online databases All Okanagan College libraries offer and reference sources is available at student workstations, photocopiers, • Campus Recreation and each library. The library catalogue microfilm/fiche reader-printers, and is also searchable from home, and equipment for viewing media. Student Life material can be requested and • Co-operative Education, renewed through the catalogue. There are a total of 35 student laptops Licensed databases, many of which are available for loan from each of the Graduate and Student full text, are also available to students campus Libraries. These can be and staff both in the library and off- borrowed without charge for the day, Employment site. Catalogue access is available in or rented for periods up to one week. all campus libraries and online at www. • Counseling Services okanagan.bc.ca/library. • Disability Services • Financial Aid and Awards • Food Services • Intercollegiate Athletics • Learning Centres • Library Services • Parking Services • Student Associations • Student Housing

Page 26 www.okanagan.bc.ca financial aid & awards

Most students don’t realize the amount of help that’s out there when it comes to getting money to go back to school. I had good grades in high school but not the type that get you scholarships. So I was really happy to find out that once I got here and demonstrated I was a serious student, I could apply for an Okanagan College Tuition Bursary. A bursary is based on your need, not your grades. So if you are in good standing with the College and let them know you need financial aid they will try to help you.

There are also a lot of generous donors who contribute to scholarships for Okanagan College. Some of them are based on your academic standing and others are determined by a range of factors, like how active you are in your community in volunteerism. The best thing to do is to go online to check out the options out there, or connect with someone in the financial aid department.

Visit the Financial Aid and Awards website (www.okanagan.bc.ca/financialaid) to find out more about:

• Government Student Loans

• Government grants and remission programs

• BC Health Care Scholarships

• Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust

• Awards administered by Okanagan College

• Private Awards through the Okanagan College Foundation

Page 27 residence life

Student housing is available at the Kelowna campus for students who move to Kelowna, International students and students who start at another one of the College’s campuses and complete their program in Kelowna.

Living in residence is great for students who are new to the area – you can make new friends really quickly and the residence is located in a prime location close to classes and just a few blocks from shops, restaurants and Okanagan Lake.

The Skaha Residence at the Centrally located, Skaha Residence Kelowna campus provides is within walking distance to many affordable accommodation in a shops, restaurants, grocery stores secure and friendly atmosphere. or the beach and only a short bus Located only steps away from ride from downtown, recreation classrooms, libraries, recreational areas and the airport. Limited and fitness facilities and food assigned parking is available if you services, residence life offers wish to bring a vehicle. convenient access to the Kelowna Campus and a wide variety of fun If residence life appeals to you, activities to participate in. You’ll apply early as rooms fill up fast. get to meet some of your fellow For more information, visit www. students and form friendships that okanagan.bc.ca/housing. could last a lifetime. Independent living We have 143 modern, furnished, non-smoking units providing If you prefer private a variety of accommodation accommodations, there are many options with friendly, live-in affordable apartments/suites student staff who provide 24-hour located near our campuses or on-site assistance, comfortable with easy access to bus services. TV lounges and activity/games Students who choose this type areas, quiet study lounges, of housing are responsible for laundry services, and bike storage making their own arrangements. facilities. High-speed Internet connections are included in each unit and telephone service is available.

Page 28 www.okanagan.bc.ca international education

International Education doesn’t just refer to the many students who come from around the world to study at the College. There are also a number of opportunities for Canadian students to study abroad. Right now the College has partnerships with more than 20 post-secondary institutions in countries like Australia, Austria, China, France, Finland, Germany, Japan, Spain, Mexico, New Zealand, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the USA. So if you get the travel bug you don’t have to quit school to go, you just have to become a travelling student.

Each year, Okanagan College welcomes hundreds of international students from around the world into its programs. Our students share classes with students from more than 30 different countries and cultures. Okanagan College also offers its domestic and international students a variety of options for a global educational experience through international exchanges, internships, field schools and volunteer experiences.

Okanagan College currently has partnerships with post- secondary institutions around the world.

The development of an international perspective and the ability to communicate in more than one language are fundamental aspects of a modern education and increase future career opportunities.

For more information please visit www.okanagan.bc.ca/international

Page 29 admission requirements

The next pages explain the college admission requirements. We kept this information simple and you should go online to www.okanagan.bc.ca/calendar for complete program information.

Sometimes students get really confused about whether or not they qualify for a specific program. The College, like most post-secondary schools, has what are called entrance requirements. These requirements tell you exactly what you need to get in.

It can get confusing if you have been out of high school for a while and you don’t know if your math or English grades were high enough to get you going. That’s why many adult students should do an AACP assessment.

Please check our calendar at www.okanagan.bc.ca/calendar for detailed admission requirements before you submit your • University Arts and Science • Electronic Engineering Technology: See the calendar application. for minimum grade requirements. English 12 or Technical • University Arts: See the calendar for minimum grade and Professional Communications 12. Communications 12 is • Applicants without English 12: At Okanagan College requirements. English 12 or Technical and Professional not acceptable. Physics 11. Principles of Mathematics 11, or students can complete the LPI (Language Proficiency Index) Communications 12. Communications 12 is not acceptable. Principles of Mathematics 12, or Applications of Mathematics 12 exam to satisfy the English requirements of most programs at Okanagan College. Students entering Okanagan College directly • University Science: See the calendar for minimum • Environmental Studies: See the calendar for minimum from high school must have a pass in English 12 or Technical and grade requirements. English 12 or Technical and Professional grade requirements. English 12 or Technical and Professional Professional Communications (TPC) 12 on their transcript. The Communications 12. Communications 12 is not acceptable. Communications 12. Communications 12 is not acceptable. LPI option is available only to those students who do not meet Principles of Mathematics 12. the minimum grade requirement. Mature students can enter any • Human Kinetics: See the calendar for minimum grade program with the minimum LPI score; successful completion of requirements. English 12 or Technical and Professional English 12 may not be required. Please check the calendar for • Diploma Programs Communications 12. Communications 12 is not acceptable. more details on this examination. Chemistry 11, Principles of Mathematics 11, and one of Biology • Advanced Culinary Arts: See the calendar for minimum 11 or 12. Regular applicants are a high school graduate or a secondary grade requirements. English 12 or Technical and Professional school student, or equivalent, who has completed or who will Communications 12. Communications 12 is not acceptable. • Mechanical Engineering Technology: See the calendar complete the requirements for high school graduation within Principles of Mathematics 11 or Applications of Mathematics 11, for minimum grade requirements. English 12 or Technical one year prior to the start of classes for the semester to which or Introductory Mathematics 11 or a score of 16/25 on the Math and Professional Communications 12. Communications 12 is admission is sought. Diagnostic Test. Minimum 19 years of age. not acceptable. Physics 11. Principles of Mathematics 12 or Applications of Mathematics 12. Mature applicants are individuals of at least 19 years of age who • Analytical Chemistry Technology: See the calendar have not attended high school on a full-time basis for a minimum for minimum grade requirements. English 12 or Technical and • Media and Cultural Studies: See the calendar for minimum period of one year. Generally high school graduation, unless Professional Communications 12. Communications 12 is not grade requirements. English 12 or Technical and Professional specified, is not required for mature applicants. The English acceptable. Chemistry 11, Principles of Mathematics 11, a valid Communications 12. Communications 12 is not acceptable. entrance requirements must be satisfied prior to admission. Occupational First Aid level 1 certificate, and WHMIS. Admission may be granted on the condition that the entrance • Network and Telecommunications Engineering requirements will be completed prior to the start of classes for • Business Administration: See the calendar for minimum Technology: See the calendar for minimum grade the semester to which admission is sought. grade requirements. English 12 or Technical and Professional requirements. English 12 or Technical and Professional Communications 12. Communications 12 is not acceptable. Communications 12. Communications 12 is not acceptable. Please note grades and percentages are often required for each Principles of Mathematics 11 or Applications of Mathematics 11, Information and Communications Technology 11 or Information program, see the calendar for more information. or Introductory Mathematics 11 or a score of 16/25 on the Math and Communications Technology 12. Principles of Mathematics Diagnostic Test. 11, or Principles of Mathematics 12, or Applications of BC Secondary school graduation or equivalent is required Mathematics 12. for entry into all degree and diploma programs, and most • Civil Engineering Technology: See the calendar for certificate programs. minimum grade requirements. English 12 or Technical and • Trades Technology Teacher Education Diploma: See Professional Communications 12. Communications 12 is not the calendar for minimum grade requirements. English 12 or acceptable. Principles of Mathematics 11, or Principles of Technical and Professional Communications 12. Communications • Degree Programs Mathematics 12, or Applications of Mathematics 12. 12 is not acceptable. Principles of Mathematics 11 or Applications of Mathematics 11. Any Science 11 course. • Bachelor of Business Administration: See the calendar • Commercial Aviation: See the calendar for minimum for minimum grade requirements. English 12 or Technical grade requirements. English 12 or Technical and Professional • Water Quality and Environmental Engineering and Professional Communications 12. Communications 12 is Communications 12. Communications 12 is not acceptable. Technology: See the calendar for minimum grade not acceptable. Principles of Mathematics 12 or Applications Principles of Mathematics 11 or Applications of Mathematics 11. requirements. English 12 or Technical and Professional of Mathematics 12. Mature applicants may be exempt from A Private Pilot license, a Category 1 Aviation Medical and a letter Communications 12. Communications 12 is not acceptable. these requirements, depending on their work experience and of recommendation from the Southern Interior Flight Centre Chemistry 11. Principles of Mathematics 11, or Principles of educational background. Graduates of the Diploma in Business indicating successful completion of a personal interview, aptitude Mathematics 12, or Applications of Mathematics 12. Administration can enter this program at the third year. test, and proof of financial ability are also required. • Writing and Publishing (English): See the calendar for • Bachelor of Computer Information Systems: See • Computer Information Systems: See the calendar for minimum grade requirements. English 12 or Technical and the calendar for minimum grade requirements. English 12 or minimum grade requirements. English 12 or Technical and Professional Communications 12. Communications 12 is not Technical and Professional Communications 12. Communications Professional Communications 12. Principles of Mathematics 11, acceptable. 12 is not acceptable. Principles of Mathematics 11, Principles of Principles of Mathematics 12, or Applications of Mathematics 12. Mathematics 12, or Applications of Mathematics 12. Applicants Applicants must meet a computer proficiency requirement, see must meet a computer proficiency requirement, see the online the calendar for complete details. New admits must attend an calendar for complete details. Graduates of the Diploma in orientation session. Computer Information Systems program can enter this program at the third year. New admits must attend an orientation session. • Criminal and Social Justice: See the calendar for minimum grade requirements. English 12 or Technical and Professional Communications 12. Communications 12 is not acceptable.

Page 30 www.okanagan.bc.ca admission requirements

AACP stands for Adult Academic and Career Preparation and means in some cases, the College won’t ask you for you high school when you complete the assessment, staff can tell you if your diploma, they just need to determine whether or not you have the math and English will be sufficient to ensure your success in the right course requirements to get in. program you’re enrolling in. Most programs require at least a 60 per cent in English 12 (except Another thing prospective students need to know is that if you are Business) and some other minimum grade requirements – that’s over 19 years of age and you didn’t graduate from high school you why checking the calendar is so important. can waive the high school graduation entrance requirement. That

• Health and Social • Health and Social • Trades Training Programs Development Diplomas Development Certificates The following programs require Grade 10 (Grade 12 is preferred) All applicants for these programs must submit a criminal record All applicants for these programs must submit a criminal record and satisfactory standing in a reading and mathematics test check and provide evidence of a negative tuberculin test taken check and provide evidence of a negative tuberculin test taken administered by Okanagan College. within six months before application. Additional requirements within six months before application. Additional requirements • Automotive Service Advisor include a physician’s report and first aid certification. See the may include a physician’s report and first aid certification. See • Welding Level C Okanagan College calendar at www.okanagan.bc.ca/calendar for the Okanagan College calendar at www.okanagan.bc.ca/calendar more details. for more details. The following programs require Grade 12 graduation • Early Childhood Education: See the calendar for minimum • Certified Dental Assistant Certificate: Grade 12 or or equivalent and satisfactory standing in a reading and grade requirements. Grade 12 or equivalent. English 12 or equivalent. See the calendar for minimum grade requirements. mathematics text administered by Okanagan College. Technical and Professional Communications 12. Communications English 12 or Technical and Professional Communications 12. 12 is not acceptable. Mature Applicants without grade 12 Biology 12. Completion of one other science selected from: • Automotive Collision Repair/Painting graduation can apply for admission but must meet the English Chemistry 11; Chemistry 12; Physics 11; Physics 12; Applications and Refinishing requirement. of Physics 11; or Applications of Physics 12. • Automotive Service Technician • Human Service Work: See the calendar for minimum grade • Home Support/Resident Care Attendant: Grade 12 or requirements. Grade 12 or equivalent. English 12, or Technical equivalent. See the calendar for minimum grade requirements. • Carpentry/Joinery and Professional Communications 12. Communications 12 is not English 12, or Technical and Professional Communications 12. • Computer Numeric Control acceptable. Minimum 19 years of age before the program begins. Woodworking Technician • Therapist Assistant: See the calendar for minimum grade • Practical Nursing: See the calendar for minimum grade requirements. Grade 12 or equivalent. English 12 or Technical requirements. English 12 or Technical and Professional • Electrician Pre-Apprenticeship and Professional Communications 12. Communications 12 is not Communications 12. A Grade 12-biology course, which includes • Heavy Duty/Commercial acceptable. Chemistry 11, Biology 11 and at least one of the human anatomy and Physiology. Principles of Mathematics 11, following: Biology 12, Chemistry 12, or Physics 12 is required. Applied Mathematics 12, or successful completion of Okanagan Transport Mechanics College’s Mathematics Competency test for Nursing. • Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship • Business Certificates • Recreation Vehicle Technician • Continuing Studies/Distance • Residential Construction • Administrative Assistant Certificate Grade 12 or mature • Steel Fabricator student status. 70 per cent in a reading and mathematics test Education Certificates provided by Okanagan College. Keyboarding speed of 20 wpm (Welding level C ticket required for entry.) is desirable. Please contact your local centre for specific admission requirements for the program in which you are interested or visit • Sheet Metal Worker Pre-Apprenticeship • Legal Administrative Assistant (program options the website at in Litigation and Corporate/Conveyancing): Grade 12 www.okanagan.bc.ca/cs. Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) or equivalent. A minimum keyboarding speed of 50 wpm. M-License: Grade 12 or equivalent. See the calendar for Applicants must have one full year of experience within the minimum grade requirements. Mathematics 11 and Physics 11. past three years, or successful completion (within the past A passing grade in the ABLE form E exam. A recent medical two years) of an office administration training program at • Foundational Programs examination is required. the post-secondary level, equivalent to Okanagan College’s Applied Business Technology ten-month program with a 75 per Adult Basic Education: Applicants must be at least 19 years Culinary Arts: Grade 10 (Grade 12 is preferred) and satisfactory cent average or a score of at least 70 per cent on an English, of age, or have been out of the public school system for at least standing in a reading and mathematics test administered by mathematics and computer challenge examination. 12 months and be at least 18 years of age, or have completed Okanagan College. A medical examination confirming good health maybe required. • Accounting Assistant: Grade 12 or equivalent. 70 per grade 12. cent in a reading and mathematics test provided by Okanagan Welding Level C: Grade 10 (Grade 12 is preferred) and College. Students can meet both the English and Mathematics Adult Special Education: Applicants must be at least 19 years of age, have some reading ability and attend a pre-entry satisfactory standing in a reading and mathematics test requirement by completing English 11 and Applications of administered by Okanagan College. Mathematics 11. See the calendar for grade requirements. interview with the instructor. • Legal Access: Grade 12 or equivalent. English as Second Language: All applicants must take • Apprenticeship Programs 70 per cent in a reading and mathematics test provided by an assessment examination. Based on the results of this Okanagan College. Students can meet both the English and examination, applicants will be placed in the program level and Apprenticeship Programs offered at Okanagan College require Mathematics requirement by completing English 11 and courses, which will best suit their needs. International students that you are working in the trade and are a registered apprentice Applications of Mathematics 11. See the must have a study permit. with the Industry Training Authority www.itabc.ca. Once you calendar for grade requirements. are a registered apprentice you can contact the Apprenticeship Office at Okanagan College to reserve your technical training at • Office Assistant: Grade 12 or equivalent. 70 per cent 1-800-621-3038 or visit the office at B120 on the Kelowna in a reading and mathematics test provided by Okanagan Campus. College. Students can meet both the English and Mathematics requirement by completing English 11 and Applications of Another pre-requisite to becoming an apprentice is to ensure Mathematics 11. See the calendar for grade requirements. you have the appropriate level of secondary school education. Many trades require a grade 12 graduation with a minimum of grade 11 math and sciences.

Page 31 experience okanagan college

Considering attending Okanagan College? Interested in finding out what it might be like to be a student at one of Okanagan College’s campuses? Follow second-year business student Marlaina throughout her online interactive video that lets you choose your own adventure at the College.

You can tour the trades shops, meet with an anthropology professor or see what it would be like to attend one of Dr. Kyleen Myrah’s business classes. Log on to: www.okanagan.bc.ca/futurestudents and experience Okanagan College.

There is so much to experience at Okanagan College, like the Pacific Studies Field School. A group of students from Geography and Anthropology spent the summer in Vanuatu and Australia working on a number of projects. They took their learning way beyond the Cert no. XXX-XXX-XXXX confines of a classroom when they joined forces with a local village of Mere-Sauwia to conduct a population survey of the endangered coconut crab.