Career/Technology &Vocational Programs

Introduction

Career/Technology and Vocational programs are up to three years in length and normally lead directly to job opportunities. A certificate is granted for completion of programs of 45 credits or less and a diploma is granted for those of 46 credits and more.

The following programs are available:

• Allied Health Programs
  • Anaesthesia Assistant
  • Cardiovascular Perfusion
  • Distance Education For The Sciences and Health Sciences
• Animal Health Technology Diploma1
• Animal Welfare Certificate
• Business Programs 2
  • Accounting Certificate
  • Accounting Technician Diploma
  • Administrative Assistant Certificate
  • Certificate in Management
  • Diploma in Management
  • Executive Assistant Diploma
  • General Insurance Certificate
  • Computer Systems: Operations and Management Diploma1
• Continuing Studies for Nurses
• Digital Art and Design Diploma2
• Early Childhood Education Diploma2
• Electronics
  • First Year (Core) Electronics –CAST, CTEC, and TCOM (Year 1)
  • Computer Automated Systems Technician – CAST (Year 2)
  • Computer Systems Technician - CTEC (Year 2)
• Telecommunications Technician - TCOM (Year 2)
• Engineering Design and Drafting Technology Diploma1
• Fine Arts Diploma2
• Home Support/Resident Care Attendant Certificate1
• Horticulture Certificate
• Diploma in Horticulture and Management1
• Human Service Programs2
  • Community and School Support Certificate
• Social Services Certificate
  • Child and Youth Care Diploma
• Medical Laboratory Assistant Program
• Mental Health Specialty Program
• Pre-Health Program
• Primary Care Clinical Nursing Program
• Public Safety Communications Certificate
• Respiratory Therapy Diploma2
• School of Tourism2
  • Aboriginal Tourism Certificate
  • Accommodation Management Certificate
  • Adventure Programs
  • Events and Conventions Management Diploma
  • Food and Beverage Management Certificate
  • Culinary Arts
  • Culinary Arts Upgrading
  • Resort and Hotel Management Diploma
  • Retail Meat Processing
  • Sports Event Management Diploma
  • Tour Coordinator Certificate
  • Tourism Supervisory Development Certificate

1. English Requirement:

   67% on the combined English 12 and Government Exam (within the last 5 years)

   or Level 3 on the composition section of the Language Proficiency Index (within the last 2 years)

   or Completion of English 050

2. English Requirement:

   73% on the combined English 12 and Government Exam (within the last 5 years)

   or level 4 on the composition section of the Language Proficiency Index (within the last 2 years)

   or Completion of English 060

   or Completion of CESL 053, CESL 054 & CESL 057 with a grade C+ or better

   or Completion of English 110

3. English Requirement:

   3 credits of 100 level English.

International Students

To enter full time study in a Career Technical program, students must comply with one of:

1. Score at least 115 in the combined score and at least 20 on the composition sub-section of the English Proficiency Test.
2. Complete B.C. Grade 12 (or approved equivalent) with a combined score in ENGLISH 12 of 67% or better on the course and provincial exam; B.C. grads with scores below 67% may present a current LPI score for consideration.
3. Complete all CESL courses required as determined by initial English Language Assessment earning a mark of B- or higher in CESL 057 and CESL 058. Designated programs accept students who have successfully completed level 4.
4. Present TOEFL score of 570 or above. Students seeking Career Technical entry, presenting TOEFL score between 550 and 569 and choosing not to write the EPT, must complete CESL 057 and CESL 058 with a grade of C+ or better. Designated programs will accept students presenting a 550 and above TOEFL score.

LPI Testing

For information regarding the LPI test and to register for writing, students should contact the UCC Assessment Centre and/or refer to the L.P.I. Test section of this calendar.

Students in doubt as to the relevance of the LPI to their program should consult the program chair, Chairperson of English and Modern Languages or an Academic Advisor. LPI results should be presented during registration.