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Post-Diploma Baccalaureate Nursing Program

Institution:
UNBC

Program Credentials:
Bachelor's Degree

Program Length:
Two Years
Location: Prince George

Approx. Cost of Books: $1600 per year

Approx. Tuition Cost: Varies; Contact 250.960.6753 or rncpinfo@unbc.ca

Application Fee: $35.70

Application Deadline:
Contact the School of Nursing for application information.

Application Advice: The fulfillment of admission requirements does not quarantee admission to the post-diploma program and is based on available space. Contact the School of Nursing for application information.

Apply Link: http://www.unbc.ca/nursing/post-diploma-baccalaureate-nursing-program-0
Program Details:
Academic

general UNBC undergraduate admission requirements apply

submit official transcripts from a Nursing Diploma program

Non-Academic

provide evidence of active and continuing registration as a nurse in BC

submit a record of your immunization status (upon acceptance into the program). The following immunizations are strongly recommended: diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B and varicella. A Mantoux test (PPD) for tuberculosis is also strongly recommended.

Admission Advice
1. Annual documentation of current, practising College of Registered Nurses of BC (CRNBC) licensure is required while enrolled in the program.

2. Admission is based on available space. The fulfillment of admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the post-diploma program.
Power Engineering (3rd Class) Certificate

Institution:
CNC

Program Credentials:
Certificate

Program Length:
30 Weeks
Location: Prince George

Approx. Cost of Books: $1000 Total

Approx. Tuition Cost: $5550 Total

Application Fee: $40

Application Deadline: Applications may be submitted at any time. Early application is strongly recommended.

Application Advice: Applications may be submitted at any time. Early application is strongly recommended. You can apply any time starting September 15 for entry the following year.

Apply Link: https://cnc.bc.ca/programs-courses/programs/detail/power-engineering-3rd-class
Program Details:
Academic

completion of 4th class power engineering certification

Admission Advice
Up to 12 seats each year are reserved for returning students who have completed CNC’s 4th Class Power Engineering work experience partnership with Canfor. The remaining seats are filled on a first qualified and first accepted basis.
Power Engineering (4th Class) Certificate

Institution:
CNC

Program Credentials:
Certificate

Program Length:
10 Months
Location: Prince George, Quesnel

Approx. Cost of Books: $1300 - $1500 Total

Approx. Tuition Cost: $6300 Total

Application Fee: $40

Application Deadline: Applications may be submitted at any time. Early application is strongly recommended.

Application Advice: Applications may be submitted after September for the following Fall intake. Applications must be received by March 31 for September entry to ensure priority admission processing and review.

Apply Link: https://cnc.bc.ca/programs-courses/programs/detail/power-engineering-4th-class
Program Details:
Academic

1. High school graduation or equivalent

2. English

One of:

Communications 12 (C)

ENGL 045 (C)

equivalent

3. Math

One of:

Foundations of Math 11 (C)

Pre-Calculus 11 (C)

Principles of Math 11 (C)

MATH 042 (C)

MATH 045 (C)

equivalent

4. One of:

Physics 11

Applications of Physics 12

PHYS 045

equivalent

Non-Academic

1. You are encouraged to:

submit a resume and handwritten statement outlining reasons for wanting to enter the program*

complete a test of mechanical reasoning skills*

complete the College English/Math Achievement Test (EMAT)* – which assesses proficiency in English and/or Math

Note (*): These requirements will be used to select students if the program is oversubscribed.

Admission Advice

1. Student may consult with a CNC advisor to determine their admission eligibility on the basis of mature student status.

2. If you need help meeting academic admission requirements, academic upgrading options are available.

3. If the program is over-subscribed, the following criteria will be used to select students:

Letter grade for English 11, or Communications 11, or English 045. (ex. 4 points for an "A" grade) = up to 4 points

Letter grade for Math 11, or Applications of Math 12, or MATH 045, or MATH 042. = up to 4 points

Letter grade for Physics 11 or Physics 045 = up to 4 points

Letter grade for Chemistry 11 or Chemistry 045 = up to 4 points

The mechanical reasoning portion of the Student Readiness Assessment (SRA) = up to 5 points

Passing grade on the English portion of the Student Readiness Assessment (SRA) = up to 1 points

Passing grade on the Math portion of the Student Readiness Assessment (SRA) = up to 1 points

Completing one of the following: one or more Grade 12 trades-related courses (B); or any foundation-level trades training program; or documented experience of one year in trade. = up to 3 points

Resume and personal statement indicating reasons for wanting to enter the program = up to 3 points

Total Points Available = 29
Power Engineering Certificate

Institution:
NLC

Program Credentials:
Certificate

Program Length:
30 weeks
Location: Fort St. John

Approx. Cost of Books: $2000 Total

Approx. Tuition Cost: $4850 Total

Application Fee: $25

Application Deadline: Qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Early application is recommended.

Application Advice: Applications should be submitted as early as possible - the program will accept a maximum of 16 participants.

Apply Link: http://www.nlc.bc.ca/Programs/All-Programs-Alphabetical/Power-Engineering-and-Ga…
Program Details:
Academic (minimum grade needed in bracket)

There are three ways to enter this Program. Choose from one of the following options.

Option A:

1. Grade 10 completion or equivalent

2. English

One of:

English 11 (C+)

ENGL 040 (C+)

equivalent

3. Math

One of:

Pre-Calculus 11 (C+)

Applications of Math 11 (C+)

Principles of Math 11 (C+)

MATH 040 (C+)

MATH 041 (C+)

MATH 045 (C+)

Option B:
completion of ESTR 047 (Intermediate-Level Essential Skills for Trades) with 67% or higher

Option C:
Completion of the following sections of the Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT)*:

Reading Comprehension (12.0)

Number Operations (12.0)

Problem Solving (12.0)

Mechanical Reasoning (51/70, 6th Stanine or higher)

Trades Math Assessment (70%)

Note(*): Based on the results of your assessment(s), you may be required to participate in an assessment interview to determine your admissibility. Interview may be conducted via teleconference if necessary.

Admission Advice

1. If you do not meet the above admission requirements, you can gain program entry by successfully completing appropriate assessments and/or upgrading courses. Feedback on the Assessments will be provided to help you make informed decisions about appropriate selection of upgrading courses. For more details, please contact a NLC academic advisor.

2. After acceptance, you are required to provide proof of:

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) certification

Occupational First Aid - Level 1

H2S Alive

Common Safety Orientation (CSO)

All certificates must be valid for the term of the Program.
Practical Nurse Diploma

Institution:
CNC

Program Credentials:
Diploma

Program Length:
Two Years
Location: Prince George

Approx. Cost of Books: $3000 per year

Approx. Tuition Cost: $12,800 Total

Application Fee: $40

Application Deadline:
Applications for entry of the following Fall semester are accepted from September until the deadline of March 31. Applications submitted after the deadline are considered late and will be processed subject to seat / course availability. All required documentation must be received by April 30.

Apply Link: https://cnc.bc.ca/programs-courses/programs/detail/practical-nurse-diploma
Program Details:
Academic (minimum grade needed in bracket)

1. One of:

high school graduation

ABE/Academic Upgrading Advanced Certificate

2. English

One of:

English 12 (B-)

English Studies 12 (B-)

English First Peoples 12 (B-)

ENGL 050 (B-)

ENGL 051 (B-)

equivalent

3. Math

One of:

Foundations of Math 11 (C+)

Principles of Math 11 (C+)

Pre-Calculus 11 (C+)

MATH 043 (C+)

4. BIO130 (B-) or equivalent

5. CASPer test completion and submission

6. Chemistry 11 or CHEM 045 is recommended.

Note: all of the above academic admission requirements must be completed within the past 5 years.

Non-Academic

Criminal Record check

submit documents certifying current immunizations, TB screening and a health self-assessment (documents will be supplied on acceptance and must be submitted during the first semester)

valid CPR Level C or Health Care Provider (HCP) Certificate

Admission Advice

1. There are limited seats in the program. Thus, meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee a seat in the program.

2. CASPer is a video-scenario based, situational judgement test which assesses for non-academic attributes and personal/professional characteristics that are important to the success of PN students and graduates. Completion of CASPer and submission of results are mandatory prior to the application deadline.

3. Self-identified Canadian Aboriginal applicants who meet the admission requirements by the priority deadline will be given priority for 2 seats. If there are more than 2 qualified Aboriginal applicants at the priority deadline, these qualified applicants will be ranked accordingly.

4. British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP) requires all applicants to demonstrate a minimum level of English language proficiency before they can begin practicing nursing in BC. If English is not your first language, regardless of your citizenship or country of origin, you must provide evidence of your English language proficiency. For details on English requirements set by British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP), click here.
Practical Nursing Certificate

Institution:
NLC

Program Credentials:
Certificate

Program Length:
67 Weeks (5 semesters)
Location: Dawson Creek (classroom + Lab); clinical learning experiences may occur in a variety of locations

Approx. Cost of Books: $3900 year one; $600 year two

Approx. Tuition Cost: $5000 Year One; 5200 Year Two

Application Fee: $25

Application Deadline: Qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Early application is recommended.

Application Advice: As early as possible - the program may have a wait list.

Apply Link: http://www.nlc.bc.ca/Programs/All-Programs-Alphabetical/Practical-Nursing
Program Details:
Academic (minimum grade needed in bracket)

1. High school graduation or equivalent, or mature student status

2. English

One of:

English 12 (C+)

English Studies 12 (C+)

English First Peoples 12 (C+)

English Literature 12 (C+)

ENGL 050 (C+)

ENGL 099 (C+)

successful completion of a NLC Writing Assessment (ie - recommendation for entry into English 100)

3. Math (within the past 10 years)

One of:

Foundations of Math 11 (C)

Pre-Calculus 11 (C)

MATH 040 (C)

equivalent course

4. Biology (within the past 10 years)

One of:

Anatomy and Physiology 12 (C)

Biology 12 (C)

BIOL 050 (C)

equivalent

5. PNUR 099 Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nurses, or equivalent: (C+) must be completed within 5 years before program start.

Non-Academic
1. After acceptance, the following must be completed at least one month before the first class:

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR Level C)

Criminal Record Search (from the Ministry of Justice). This process can take up to six weeks, so it's important to start early

up-to-date immunizations

annual flu shot

negative TB test (must submit this documentation in October/November of each year)

Admission Advice
1. If you do not have three years of full-time, face-to-face, secondary or post-secondary education at an accredited institution where English is the medium of instruction, you will be required to scores in one of the following two tests:
a. International English Language Testing System IELTS (7.0 overall, with Speaking: 7.0; Listening: 7.5; Reading: 6.5; Writing: 7.0)

b. Canadian English Language Benchmarks Assessment for Nurses (CELBAN) = Speaking: 8.0; Listening: 10.0; Reading: 8.0; Writing: 7.0.

2. Qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information on admission, including English proficiency requirement for non-native English speakers, please see program website.

3. If your Math requirement is over 10 years old, NLC requires an 11.9 score on the numeracy sections of the CAAT (Number Operations and Problem Solving).

4. Applicants may be granted conditional acceptance into the Practical Nursing Diploma program prior to completing PNUR 099 or equivalent. However, the PNUR 099 requirement must be successfully completed prior to the first day of classes in Semester One.

5. If you do not meet the above admission requirements, you can gain program entry by successfully completing the appropriate assessments and/or upgrading courses. Feedback on the Assessments will be provided to help you make informed decisions about appropriate selection of upgrading courses. For more details, please contact a NLC academic advisor.
Pre-Education Certificate

Institution:
NLC

Program Credentials:
Certificate, University Course Transfer

Program Length:
One Year
Location: Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, and Fort St. John

Approx. Cost of Books: $2800 Total

Approx. Tuition Cost: $3800 Total

Application Fee: $25

Application Deadline: Qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Early application is recommended.

Apply Link: http://www.nlc.bc.ca/Programs/All-Programs-Alphabetical/UAS-Certificate-in-Pre-E…
Program Details:
Academic (minimum grade needed in bracket)

1. English

One of:

English Studies 12 (B)

English First Peoples 12 (B)

ENGL 050 (B)

ENGL 099 (B)

University level English course (C)

appropriate course placement on NLC Writing Assessment

equivalent

2. Math

One of:

Pre-Calculus 11 (C)

Principles of Math 11 (C)

Foundations of Math 11 (C)

MATH 040 (C)

CCP Math appraisal (readiness for Math 050)

Admission Advice

1. If your high school was not taught in English, click here for NLC’s general English Language Proficiency requirements.

2. If you do not meet the above admission requirements, you can gain program entry by successfully completing the appropriate assessments and/or upgrading courses. Feedback on the Assessments will be provided to help you make informed decisions about appropriate selection of upgrading courses. For more details, please contact a NLC academic advisor.
Pre-Medicine Certificate

Institution:
NLC

Program Credentials:
Certificate, University Course Transfer

Program Length:
One Year (10 courses)
Location: Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, Fort St. John

Approx. Cost of Books: $2800 Total

Approx. Tuition Cost: $4400 Total

Application Fee: $25

Application Deadline: Qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Early application is recommended.

Apply Link: http://www.nlc.bc.ca/Programs/All-Programs-Alphabetical/UAS-Certificate-in-Pre-M…
Program Details:
Academic (minimum grade needed in bracket)

1. English

One of:

English Studies 12 (B)

English First Peoples 12 (B)

ENGL 050 (B)

ENGL 099 (B)

University level English course (C)

appropriate course placement on NLC Writing Assessment

equivalent

2. Math

One of:

Principles of Math 12 (C+)

Pre-Calculus 12 (C+)

MATH 050 (C+)

Calculus Readiness Assessment

Admission Advice

1. If your high school was not taught in English, click here for NLC’s general English Language Proficiency requirements.

2. If you do not meet the above admission requirements, you can gain program entry by successfully completing the appropriate assessments and/or upgrading courses. Feedback on the Assessments will be provided to help you make informed decisions about appropriate selection of upgrading courses. For more details, please contact a NLC academic advisor.

3. Aside from program entry/admission requirements, there are also specific course registration requirements (called course prerequisites) which are listed within Northern Lights College’s course description. Please make sure you meet the course prerequisites before registering individual courses.
Professional Cook 1: Apprenticeship

Institution:
NLC

Program Credentials:
Apprenticeship

Location: Dawson Creek

Approx. Cost of Books: $750 Total

Approx. Tuition Cost: $2420 Total

Apply Link: http://www.nlc.bc.ca/Programs/All-Programs-Alphabetical/Cook-Training-Profession…
Professional Cook 1: Apprenticeship

Institution:
CMTN

Program Credentials:
Apprenticeship

Approx. Cost of Books: $1000 Total

Approx. Tuition Cost: $2700 Total

Application Fee: No Charge

Apply Link: https://catalogue.coastmountaincollege.ca/programs/professional-cook-apprentices…

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