Okanagan College Viewbook 2013-14

2013-14V I E W B O O K

Okanagan cOllege

Our RegionsHow to Become a Student

Programs at a GlanceHealth and Social Development Programs

Trades and Apprenticeship ProgramsUniversity Studies/Associate Degrees

Engineering Technology ProgramsBusiness Programs

Computer Science & Foundational ProgramsStudent Services

Continuing Studies and Distance EducationCoyotes Athletics & Campus Life

International Education Financial Aid and Awards Admission Requirements

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Where you are much more than a nine-digit number

Attend a college where:

• the average class has fewer than 20 students

• you can choose from more than 120 programs and courses

• students receive more than $1.5 million annually in financial aid and awards

• environmental responsibility is evident on campus, in buildings and even within curricula

• professors know students’ names, educational goals, and possibly how they take their coffee

• no matter which campus you attend, you’ll never be more than an hour from a spectacular ski hill and never further than 10 kms from a sandy beach

ExpErIEncE Okanagan College

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1. The Jim Pattison centre of excellence at the Penticton campus is one of the world’s most sustainable buildings. It opened its doors to students in June 2011 and is predicted to create 100 per cent of its energy needs.

2. each year the college hosts an annual Powwow, celebrating and honouring aboriginal culture.

3. Students in kelowna eat thousands of sandwiches from Fezziwig’s every year - chicken almond is the most popular choice.

4. One of the province’s largest folk fests takes place every year in Salmon arm - the Roots and Blues festival.

5. The Vernon campus overlooks kalamalka lake - known for its stunning hues that range from cyan to indigo. ever wondered why kal lake is so beautiful? Scientists credit the precipitation of calcite.

6. The Penticton campus is home to the college’s newest recreation facility and gymnasium.

7. In kelowna, campus space is dedicated to community gardens.

8. The Okanagan Valley lies in a rain shadow, between the coastal and Monashee mountain ranges. The result - 2,000 hours of sunshine per year.

9. Students who attend Okanagan college have the opportunity to experience some of the best winter sports in the region.

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choose a program or area of interestThis viewbook has information on every credential offered at Okanagan College. Visit the Programs at a Glance pages (6-8) to compare opportunities.

www.okanagan.bc.ca/becomeastudent/programs

contact a recruiterOkanagan College recruiters can help you make the transition from applicant to student. Have questions? Contact your regional recruiter using the contact information at the bottom of this page. Dedicated assistance is available for Aboriginal students and those interested in business.

Sign up and sign inVisit the Become a Student page on our website and sign into the myOkanagan Portal to find information tailored to your interests. When you sign up you will receive an Okanagan College email account and will gain access to important information about programs and services.

www.okanagan.bc.ca/becomeastudent

Meet the admission requirementsGo online to the Okanagan College Calendar for complete admission information for your program.

www.okanagan.bc.ca/calendar

Apply onlineOkanagan College will begin accepting applications for the 2013-14 academic year at 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 1, 2012. After applying you will receive a confirmation number. www.okanagan.bc.ca/apply

pay your application feeOkanagan College’s application fee is $30 and is payable online or at any campus administration office.

report your recordsSend official school records, test results and transcripts to Okanagan College by mail with your online confirmation number. If your documents are not available when applying, send them as soon as possible.

We’ll be in touchAdmissions staff will be in touch to update you on the status of your application. In the meantime you can visit the myOkanagan Portal on our website to find out more about your area of study, housing, financing your education and more.

www.okanagan.bc.ca/becomeastudent

HOWdo I become a student? If you are considering becoming a student at Okanagan College, following these steps will help you on your way.

recruitment contact informationSouth Okanagan Similkameen250-492-4305 ext. 3205

Central Okanagan250-762-5445 ext. 4469

North Okanagan250-545-7291 ext. 2309

Shuswap Revelstoke250-832-2126 ext. 8259

Okanagan School of Business250-762-5445 ext. 4726 or [email protected]

South and Central Okanagan Aboriginal Recruiter250-492-4305 ext. 3264

North Okanagan and Shuswap Revelstoke Aboriginal Recruiter250-832-2126 ext. 8275

Call Toll Free: 1-877-755-2266 or Email a recruiter at: [email protected]

Okanagan College accepts applications on an ongoing basis and offers winter intakes for many programs.Visit the web to find out if the program you want has a winter intake. www.okanagan.bc.ca/januarystart

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program Length credential campus*

Degree programs

Bachelor of Business Administration 4 years Bachelor of Business Administration P (yrs. 1&2), K, V, SA (yrs. 1&2)

Bachelor of Computer Information Systems 4 years Bachelor of Computer Information Systems P (year 1), K, V (year 1)Bachelor of Science in Nursing 2 years Transfer credit, years 1 and 2 K toward BSN Degree at UBCO

Associate Degree programs / University Studies

Arts 3 2 years Associate of Arts Degree P, K, V, SAScience3 2 years Associate of Science Degree P, K, V, SA

Diploma programs

Advanced Culinary Arts 2 years Diploma in Advanced Culinary Arts KBusiness Administration 2 years Diploma in Business Administration • Accounting P, K, V, SA, DE • Financial Services K, DE • General Studies P, K, V, SA, DE • Hospitality & Tourism Management K • Human Resources Management K, DE • Management K, V, DE • Marketing P, K, V, SA, DE Civil Engineering Technology 2 years Diploma in Engineering Technology K Commercial Aviation 2 years Diploma in Commercial Aviation/ K Commercial Pilot’s License Computer Information Systems 2 years Diploma in Computer Information Systems KCriminal and Social Justice3 2 years Diploma in Criminal and Social Justice PEarly Childhood Education 2 years Diploma in Early Childhood Education KElectronic Engineering Technology 2 years Diploma in Engineering Technology KEnvironmental Studies3 2 years Diploma in Environmental Studies KGeneral Studies 2 years Diploma in General Studies P, K, V, SAHuman Kinetics 2 years Diploma in Human Kinetics PHuman Service Work 2 years Diploma in Human Service Work K, V, SAInternational Development3 2 years Diploma in International Development KJournalism Studies3 2 years Diploma in Journalism Studies KMedia and Cultural Studies3 2 years Diploma in Media and Cultural Studies KMechanical Engineering Technology 2 years Diploma in Engineering Technology KNetwork and Telecommunications Engineering Technology 2 years Diploma in Engineering Technology KPractical Nursing 18 months Diploma in Practical Nursing P, K, V, SATherapist Assistant 2 years Diploma in Therapist Assistant KTrades Technology Teacher Education 2 years Diploma in Trades Technology K Water Engineering Technology 2.5 years Diploma in Engineering Technology KWriting and Publishing (English)3 2 years Diploma in Writing and Publishing K (yr. 1 & partial yr. 2), V

PROGRAMSr=Revelstoke SA=Salmon Arm V=Vernon K=Kelowna S=Summerland p=Penticton O=Oliver DE=Distance Education 1=Offered by Continuing Studies 2=Offered subject to funding 3=Some courses in this program may be available at other campus locations or by Distance Education

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certificate programs

Accounting Assistant 19 weeks Certificate P, K, V, SA, DEAdult Graduation Diploma Certificate P, K, V, SA, RAdult Literacy Certificate O, P, S, K, V, SA, RAdult Special Education 10 months Certificate P, K, V, SAAdvanced Certificate in Communication 18 credits Certificate K Administrative Assistant Certificate 37 weeks Certificate P, K, V, SA, DEAdministrative Assistant Fundamentals 17 weeks Certificate P, K, V, SA, DEAircraft Maintenance Engineer • M License 62 weeks Certificate VAircraft Maintenance Engineer • S License 37 weeks Certificate KAudio Engineering and Music Production1 700 hours Certificate KAutism Spectrum1 81 hours Certificate P, KAutoCAD Skills1 160 hours Certificate K, VAutomotive Refinishing 22 weeks Certificate K Automotive Service Technician 30 weeks Certificate KBartending1 80 hours Certificate P, K, VBasic Accounting1 66 hours Certificate P, K, V, SA, RBookkeeping Bridging1 135 hours Certificate DEBusiness Administration 30 credits Certificate P, K, V, SA, DEBusiness Studies 18 credits Certificate P, K, V, SA, DECareer Facilitator1 252 hours Certificate PCarpentry/Joinery 30 weeks Certificate KCertified Dental Assistant 10 months Certificate KCollision Repair Technician 41 weeks Certificate K Community Brain Injury Services1 108 hours Certificate DECulinary Arts 40 weeks Certificate KCustodial Worker1 94 hours Certificate P, K, V, SA Dental Office Administrative Assistant 120 hours Certificate P, K, V, SAEarly Childhood Education - Infant Toddler 6 months Certificate KEducation Assistant1 447 hours Certificate P, K, V, SA, RElectrician 24 weeks Certificate P, K, V, SA, R***Electronic Engineering Technology Bridge 4 months Transfer Credit K to Electrical Engineering at UBCO3 English as a Second Language Certificate KEsthetician1 800 hours Certificate S, VFloral Design1 150 hours Certificate P, KGeographical Information Systems1 500 hours Certificate VGreen Building and Design1 360 hours Certificate PHealth Care Assistant 6 months Certificate P, K, V, SA Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport Mechanics 38 weeks Certificate K Home Inspection1 355 hours Certificate VInterior Decorating1 162 hours Certificate P, K, VIntroduction to Office Administration1 216 hours Certificate P, K, RLandscape Horticulture1 120 hours Certificate P, K, V, SALegal Administrative Assistant - Litigation 18 weeks Certificate K, DELegal Administrative Assistant - Corporate/Conveyancing 20 weeks Certificate K, DEManagement Skills for Supervisors1 90 hours Certificate P, K, VMedical Administrative Assistant 480 hours Certificate DEMedical Device Reprocessing1 805 hours Certificate KMedical Office Assistant1 254 hours Certificate P, K, VMetal Fabricator (Fitter) 23 weeks Certificate KNail Technician1 400 hours Certificate S, VNursing Unit Assistant1 424 hours Certificate P, K, V

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.


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certificate programs continued

Office Assistant 22 weeks Certificate P, K, V, SA, R, DEOffice Management 30 credits Certificate P, K, V, SA, DEPalliative Care1 60 hours Certificate P, V, SAPastry Arts 40 weeks Certificate KPathway to Professional Accounting 45 credits Certificate KPharmacy Technician1 940 hours Certificate K, DEPlumber 21 weeks Certificate P, V, SA*** Plumbing and Piping Trades 25 weeks Certificate KPost-Diploma in Business Administration3 18 credits Certificate K, VProduction & Inventory Management1 192 hours Certificate KRecreation Vehicle Service Technician 28 weeks Certificate KRefrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic 25 weeks Certificate PResidential Building Drafting Technician1 168 hours Certificate VResidential Construction 30 weeks Certificate P, K, V, SASheet Metal Worker 24 weeks Certificate KSimply Accounting1 66 hours Certificate P, K, V, SA, RSpecial Needs Worker1 408 hours Certificate VStaffing Services Clerk1 232 hours Certificate KStudio Woodworking 35 weeks Certificate KTeaching English as a Second Language1 140 hours Certificate KViticulture1 307 hours Certificate PWine Sales1 147 hours Certificate PWinery Assistant1 308 hours Certificate PWelding Level A 8 weeks Certificate KWelding Level B 16 weeks Certificate KWelding Level C 28 weeks Certificate O, K, V, SA***

Apprenticeship Training

Automotive Painter 1 year (4 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** KAutomotive Refinishing Prep Technician 1 year (4 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** KAutomotive Service Technician 4 years (6-7 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** KCarpenter 4 years (6 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** K, SA Electrician 4 years (10 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** P, KHeavy Duty Equipment Technician 4 years (6 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** KMotor Vehicle Body Repairer 3 years (5-6 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** KPlumber 4 years (6-8 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** KProfessional Cook 3 years (6 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** KRecreation Vehicle Service Technician 3 years (8 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** KRefrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic 4 years (6 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** PSheet Metal Worker 4 years (6 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** K

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.

PROGRAMS Continued

HEALTH AnD SOcIAL DEVELOpMEnTDEGREE

Bachelor of Science in nursing This two-year program, in partnership with the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus (UBCO), provides years one and two of the four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program offered at UBCO. Students who successfully complete all courses in the first two years are granted admission into UBCO’s BSN program and guaranteed course transfer credits to complete the final two years of the degree.

DIPLOMAS

Early childhood Education

This two-year program provides students with the training and coursework to work as early childhood educators in daycare and preschool settings. Specialized training in infants and toddlers, and supported child care, which meet government licensing requirements, is also included in this program.

Human Service Work

This two-year program provides the skills and coursework for graduates to work as social service/mental health support workers or as community and classroom support workers. This generally requires graduates from this program to be client-centred, able to explore and challenge themselves (thoughts, feelings, behaviours) and to be open to change.

practical nursing

Graduates of this 18-month diploma program will be eligible to write the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration exam in order to become Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in B.C. This program prepares graduates to provide care, in partnership with other health professionals, to selected clients in a variety of settings. This is a collaborative, values-based program that focuses on partnerships between teacher, student and client.

Therapist Assistant

This two-year program provides the training to work as an assistant to occupational, physical and recreational therapists. The two-year diploma of full-time study includes four semesters of coursework plus 16 weeks of practical experience in clinical settings.

CERTIFICATES

certified Dental Assistant

This 10-month program provides students with the skills to work in a dental office. Certified Dental Assistants work as team members and require excellent communication skills, commitment to dental health, and must be kind, honest, reliable, positive, conscientious, and respectful of human diversities. This program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada and approved by the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia.

Health care Assistant

This six-month program is designed to provide students with opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to function effectively as frontline caregivers and respected members of the health care team, in community and facility settings. Under the direction and supervision of a health professional, graduates provide person-centred care aimed at promoting and maintaining the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of clients/residents. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are prepared to work in any level of continuing care, including: home support, adult day care, assisted living, and complex care (including dementia care units).

CONTINUING STUDIES CERTIFICATESwww.okanagan.bc.ca/cs

• Autism Spectrum• Community Brain Injury Services• Dental Office Administrative Assistant• Hearing Assistant • Medical Device Reprocessing• Medical Office Assistant• Nursing Unit Assistant• Palliative Care• Pharmacy Technician• Special Needs Worker• Staffing Services Clerk



certificate programs continued

Office Assistant 22 weeks Certificate P, K, V, SA, R, DEOffice Management 30 credits Certificate P, K, V, SA, DEPalliative Care1 60 hours Certificate P, V, SAPastry Arts 40 weeks Certificate KPathway to Professional Accounting 45 credits Certificate KPharmacy Technician1 940 hours Certificate K, DEPlumber 21 weeks Certificate P, V, SA*** Plumbing and Piping Trades 25 weeks Certificate KPost-Diploma in Business Administration3 18 credits Certificate K, VProduction & Inventory Management1 192 hours Certificate KRecreation Vehicle Service Technician 28 weeks Certificate KRefrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic 25 weeks Certificate PResidential Building Drafting Technician1 168 hours Certificate VResidential Construction 30 weeks Certificate P, K, V, SASheet Metal Worker 24 weeks Certificate KSimply Accounting1 66 hours Certificate P, K, V, SA, RSpecial Needs Worker1 408 hours Certificate VStaffing Services Clerk1 232 hours Certificate KStudio Woodworking 35 weeks Certificate KTeaching English as a Second Language1 140 hours Certificate KViticulture1 307 hours Certificate PWine Sales1 147 hours Certificate PWinery Assistant1 308 hours Certificate PWelding Level A 8 weeks Certificate KWelding Level B 16 weeks Certificate KWelding Level C 28 weeks Certificate O, K, V, SA***

Apprenticeship Training

Automotive Painter 1 year (4 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** KAutomotive Refinishing Prep Technician 1 year (4 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** KAutomotive Service Technician 4 years (6-7 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** KCarpenter 4 years (6 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** K, SA Electrician 4 years (10 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** P, KHeavy Duty Equipment Technician 4 years (6 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** KMotor Vehicle Body Repairer 3 years (5-6 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** KPlumber 4 years (6-8 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** KProfessional Cook 3 years (6 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** KRecreation Vehicle Service Technician 3 years (8 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** KRefrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic 4 years (6 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** PSheet Metal Worker 4 years (6 wks/yr) IPSE/Red Seal** K

Randy Dewar is an instructor in the Automotive Collision Repair Department. When he is not teaching, Randy can be found working on one of his hot rods - a 1933 Tudor Ford Sedan and a 1966 El Camino.

I’ve been playing with cars for 40 years and I’m still having fun. I always tell my students to follow their passion -

anything is possible with a career that inspires you.”

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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (M-License)62 weeks In partnership with Northern Lights College - co-op program - Vernon

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (S-License)37 weeks - Kelowna

Automotive refinishing22 weeks - Kelowna

collision repair Technician41 weeks - Kelowna

Automotive Service Technician30 weeks - Kelowna carpentry/Joinery30 weeks - Kelowna

culinary Arts40 weeks - Kelowna

Electrician24 weeks - Penticton, Kelowna, Vernon, Salmon Arm, Revelstoke

Heavy Duty/commercial Transport Mechanics38 weeks - Kelowna

Metal Fabricator (Fitter)23 weeks - Kelowna

pastry Arts40 weeks - Kelowna

plumber 21 weeks - Penticton, Vernon, Salmon Arm

plumbing and piping Trades25 weeks - Kelowna

recreation Vehicle Service Technician28 weeks - Kelowna

refrigeration and Air conditioning Mechanic25 weeks - Penticton

residential construction30 weeks - Penticton, Kelowna, Vernon, Salmon Arm

Sheet Metal Worker24 weeks - Kelowna

Studio Woodworking35 weeks - Kelowna

Welding Level c, B and AC = 28 weeks - Oliver, Kelowna Vernon, Salmon ArmB = 16 weeks - KelownaA = 8 weeks - Kelowna

For information on Pre-Apprenticeship and Diploma programs, shop tours and opportunities to become a student for a day visit our website.

DIPLOMAS

Advanced culinary ArtsTwo years - Kelowna

This program combines traditional culinary training with an education in business administration to prepare graduates for employment in the culinary/hospitality industry.

Trades Technology Teacher EducationTwo years - Kelowna

Completing this diploma program is the first of three steps to becoming a Secondary School trades or technology teacher. It covers six key areas: carpentry, electronics, metal fabrication, industrial design, drafting and design, and automotive service technology.

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMSLevels 1–4 (depending on program length)

Apprenticeship training at Okanagan College combines traditional classroom instruction with practical hands-on experience in well-equipped shops and labs.

Students enrolled in apprenticeships benefit from paid on-the-job training, work experience and post-secondary classroom instruction. Upon completion, an apprentice is required to write an exam in order to receive the Journeyperson designation.

Apprenticeship training is offered in the following trades:

• Automotive Painter • Automotive Refinishing Prep Technician• Automotive Service Technician• Carpenter • Electrician • Heavy Duty Equipment Technician • Motor Vehicle Body Repairer• Plumber• Professional Cook• Recreation Vehicle Service Technician• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic• Sheet Metal Worker

For more information about apprenticeships, visit www.itabc.ca. To view program start dates, visit the Apprenticeship website: www.okanagan.bc.ca/apprenticeship.

CONTINUING STUDIES CERTIFICATE

Green Building Design and construction

360 hours of instruction

FOUNDATION (PRE-APPRENTICESHIP) CERTIFICATESFoundation programs are the place to begin your trades education. Previous experience is not required for entry. Many students follow their passion, aptitude and creative interests into a fulfulling career in trades. Most programs are offered at several campuses and intake dates vary. Check the Calendar online for the most current information about admission, intakes and program costs.

TrADES AnD ApprEnTIcESHIp

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ASSOCIATE DEGREES

Associate of Arts Degree

An Associate of Arts degree from Okanagan College gives you the skills you need to manage the influx of information we all face on a daily basis. Through prescribed courses in Arts and Science, graduates learn how to communicate, think critically, and apply research and knowledge that will help make a contribution to their field of study, their employer and their community.

Associate of Science Degree

An Associate of Science degree from Okanagan College will help you develop the practical experience and theoretical knowledge that will open the door to a myriad of career options or to further studies. Many students go on to study in the fields of dentistry, medicine, veterinary medicine, optometry, forestry, hi-tech, statistics and data analysis, and more.

DIPLOMAS

Diploma in General Studies

This flexible program provides study in a wide area of courses from Arts and Science.

Diploma in Human Kinetics

This two-year program includes a solid foundation in the art and science of human movement. Students will learn principles, theories and practices in the areas of health and wellness, sport sociology, sport psychology, motor learning, biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor development, and human development and physiology. The program offers three distinct streams: Health and Fitness; Health and Physical Education; and, Kinesiology and Health Science. The diploma also ladders into Okanagan College’s Bachelor of Business Administration degree program.

Diploma in Journalism Studies

This two-year diploma introduces students to journalism and media criticism and to the contemporary social and cultural context within which journalists work. Completion of this program is intended to provide students with the liberal arts education necessary to further study in journalism.

Diploma in Media and cultural Studies

This two-year interdisciplinary diploma program offers students a range of courses from a number of departments. Students will examine the rich interrelationship between media and culture in contemporary society and will explore how culture is produced, commodified, communicated, regulated, and consumed.

Diploma in Writing and publishing

This two-year diploma provides students with a solid grounding in creative and literary writing, publishing, communications and business. In addition to widely transferable academic courses, students will receive applied training in fields such as print and web-based publishing, accounting, marketing, and management, as well as creative, cultural and professional communications.

Diploma in criminal and Social Justice

This two-year program will provide students with an Arts-based criminal justice education. Throughout the program, students take a variety of social justice related courses in sociology, psychology, political science, and criminology, in addition to elective Arts courses.

Diploma in Environmental Studies

This two-year diploma has three options, one in interdisciplinary environmental arts, one in environmental management and one in environmental science. This diploma program allows students to understand the physical principles governing the environment and the social and cultural aspects that influence human behaviour towards the environment.

Diploma in International Development

This two-year diploma provides students with an opportunity to engage with current global issues such as poverty, environmental degradation, racial and gender discrimination, and political deficiency. Students acquire a multidisciplinary understanding of the current issues in international development and learn to apply appropriate techniques to analyze the issues and problems of development in the global context.

The diploma has two options: International Development Governance and International Development Management - a joint diploma program between Arts and Business.

CERTIFICATE

Advanced certificate in communication

The Advanced Certificate in Communication provides students with skills in applied communications. Students develop competence in areas such as professional writing, public relations theory and practice, management communications, marketing writing, and visual communication.

The certificate will be of interest to students who are looking to complement their previous post-secondary experience by focusing on an applied, career-related field.

UnIVErSITy STUDIES

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Melanie Murray is a professor in the English Department. She is also the author of FOR YOUR TOMORROW: THE WAY OF AN UNLIKELY SOLDIER.

By writing stories, we create meaning out of our experiences, find order in chaos, and discover the

beauty and the power of words.”


EnGInEErInG TEcHnOLOGIES

DIPLOMAS

civil Engineering Technology

This two-year diploma program provides students with the theory and practical knowledge to work as Civil Engineering Technologists in public and private settings. Graduates are prepared to work on the design and construction of buildings, bridges, highways, streets, parks, subdivisions, dams and drainage, municipal works, and surveying. Students in the co-operative education option and graduates are currently in high demand in the construction industry.

Electronic Engineering Technology

This two-year diploma program prepares students for dynamic and rewarding careers in the field of electronic engineering technology by providing training in analog and digital electronic systems and equipment. Graduates find jobs in the communications, microcomputer applications, and system controls fields that involve the installation, operation, maintenance and sales of complex electrical and electronic equipment for government agencies, educational institutions and private companies.

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Graduates of this two-year diploma program are involved in the design, manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of machine and mechanical devices. Students will learn the fundamental engineering principles and practices as well as gain a working knowledge of the fundamentals of power, fluids, materials, manufacturing, thermodynamics, HVAC, quality, instrumentation and control. network and Telecommunications Engineering Technology

This two-year diploma program provides training in local-area and wide-area voice/data communications. Topics include Internet and intranet technologies, computer network design and configuration, network management and security, data communications, wireless and telephony systems. Graduates design, build, manage and maintain the high-speed networks that governments, companies and organizations rely upon.

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Water Engineering Technology

This unique two-year diploma program provides training in the design, use and maintenance of water systems, wastewater and waste disposal facilities, and environmental monitoring. Areas of study include hydrology, hydraulics, instrumentation and control, water and wastewater management, biology and chemistry, as they relate to environmental monitoring, collection analysis, treatment and distribution of water.

Options include:

• Water and Wastewater Technology• Environmental Monitoring

TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY

Okanagan college Electronic Engineering Technology Bridge to UBc Okanagan Electrical Engineering

Offered in partnership with UBC Okanagan, this unique program prepares graduates of Okanagan College’s Electronic Engineering Technology diploma to enter the second year, second semester of Electrical Engineering at UBC Okanagan.

Engineering Technology diploma programs also ladder directly into Okanagan College’s Bachelor of Business Administration degree program.

CONTINUING STUDIES CERTIFICATES

• Green Building Design and Construction• Geographic Information Systems• Audio Engineering and Music Production• AutoCAD Skills

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Buildings have the ability to change our world through developments in responsive architecture. What we’re seeing now is that buildings

can be resource positive, they can actually generate more energy than they need. You only have to look as far as Penticton’s Jim Pattison

Centre of Excellence to see this innovation at work.”

Douglas MacLeod is the Associate Dean of Science, Technology and Health.


A career in business allows you to combine your talent with your passion. For me this means using my business experience and expertise to serve my community. Recently

I’ve been helping the B.C. Wine Industry put its best quality product out to the world.”

Laura Thurnheer is a Professor in the Okanagan School of Business. Outside of the classroom she serves on many boards, councils and committees including her role as a member of the B.C. Wine Authority Board.

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THE OKAnAGAn ScHOOL OF BUSInESS


DEGREE

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)This four-year program focuses on business in the Canadian and international context. Students may apply directly to the program or enter the third year of the program after completing the Business Administration Diploma program. Specialties include: accounting, finance, hospitality and tourism management, human resources management, marketing, and management.

DIPLOMAS

Business AdministrationThe two-year diploma in Business Administration provides students with a broad understanding of business practices. Students will progress to more responsible roles in a variety of options including:

• Accounting• Financial Services• General Studies• Hospitality and Tourism Management• Human Resources Management• Management • Marketing

commercial Aviation Offered in partnership with Southern Interior Flight Centre, this two-year diploma program combines academic courses with the flight training required by Transport Canada. Students also take a number of business administration courses that provide the skills they need to understand the commerce behind commercial aviation. Graduates can become pilots in the aviation industry and can ladder into the Business Administration degree.

CERTIFICATES

Accounting AssistantThis 19-week program is designed for students who have some prior business education or experience and wish to specialize as accounting assistants. Graduates are prepared for immediate employment performing accounts payable, receivable, payroll or general accounting assistant duties. A three-week practicum is included.

Administrative AssistantThis 37-week certificate provides graduates with advanced office administrative skills. Students will learn office procedures, accounting, secretarial skills and computer software applications.

Administrative Assistant Fundamentals This 17-week program prepares students for entry into higher-level Office Administration specialty programs such as Legal Administrative Assistant, Accounting Assistant, and Medical Administrative Assistant.

Business Administration This flexible, 30-credit program is designed by the student to meet immediate career and educational goals. It provides the opportunity to take first- and second-year business courses from a variety of options, and ladders into the diploma and degree programs at Okanagan College.

Business StudiesThe Business Studies Certificate allows students to focus on specific disciplines of particular interest to those who are already employed and are looking to further develop their knowledge in a specific area.

With options in:

• Accounting• Business Computer Applications• Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management• Financial Services• Hospitality and Tourism Management• Human Resources Management• Marketing• Operations Management

Business Studies for Healthcare professionalsThis program will be of interest to mature students who are already employed. The series will be available in the evening on a two- or three-year rotation depending on the discipline. Some courses are also available by distance education.

Legal Administrative Assistant corporate/conveyancingThis 20-week program gives students an introduction to conveyancing and corporate commercial law as well as wills and estates and includes a practicum in a law office. It prepares graduates to work in conveyancing as an administrative assistant.

Legal Administrative Assistant LitigationThis 18-week program gives students an introduction to law, family law, personal injury law, and litigation and includes a practicum in a law office. It prepares graduates to work in litigation as an administrative assistant.

Medical Administrative AssistantThe Medical Administrative Assistant is a 480-hour online specialty certificate program designed for students with prior office administration experience or training who wish to attain the skills required to work in a medical or allied health office as a medical administrative assistant in a variety of public and private settings.

Office AssistantStudents enrolled in this 22-week program will learn essential business skills such as business English, business correspondence, computer essentials, office procedures, word processing, business math, spreadsheets and Internet usage. This program is designed to be an introduction to the Administrative Assistant Certificate.

Office ManagementThis certificate provides graduates of the Administrative Assistant program with the skills they need to manage an office. A broad base of business courses that emphasize managerial aspects of secretarial work are covered. Graduates will be prepared to write the proficiency exams leading to the Certified Professional Secretary designation.

pathway to professional AccountingThis program is designed for students planning to pursue a professional accounting designation: Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified General Accountant (CGA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).

post-Diploma certificate in Business AdministrationGraduates with a diploma or degree in Business Administration may receive this post-diploma certificate by completing an additional 18 credits, of which at least 15 credits must be at the second-year-level or higher. Certificates are available in Accounting, Financial Services, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Management, and General Studies.


• Basic Accounting• Computer Basics for Business• Introduction to Office Administration• Management Skills for Supervisors• Production and Inventory Management• Simply Accounting• Viticulture• Wine Sales• Winery Assistant

Adult Academic and career preparation (ABE upgrading)

Certificates are available for completion in the Fundamental, Intermediate and Advanced Levels.

provincial Level Diploma

Students who complete the Provincial Level are eligible for the B.C. Adult Graduation Diploma (Adult Dogwood).

Upgrading courses are offered in Biology, Chemistry, Composition, Computers, Career Planning, English, First Nations Studies, Geography, History, Law, Mathematics, Physics, Science, General Studies, and Social Studies.

English as a Second Language

Okanagan College offers six levels of 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.

Adult Special Education

Adult Special Education provides courses and certificate programs for students with special learning needs. Certificate programs offered include Preparing for Access to Careers and Education, Supported Access to Modified Education, Basic Skills A, Basic Skills B and Basic Skills C.


• Career Facilitator• Education Assistant• Special Needs Worker• Teaching English as a Second Language

FOUnDATIOnAL prOGrAMS

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 students a combination of knowledge and skills that are in demand by employers.

Students can specialize in Software Design and Development, Computer Systems, and Database Systems. Graduates find employment in small, mid-sized and large 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.

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Okanagan College provides support services in each of its four regions to all prospective, new and continuing Aboriginal students. Every campus has comfortable, accessible and dedicated Aboriginal student space for studying, socializing and relaxing.

Visit the web to find out about all of the support services for Aboriginal students and to follow one of our students as she navigates her way through a day at Okanagan College.

FOcUS On ABOrIGInAL STUDEnTS

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HELpInG yOU nAVIGATE yOUr pATH STUDEnT SErVIcES • Aboriginal Student Services• Alumni Association• Campus Bookstore• Campus Health and Wellness• Campus Recreation and Student Life• Co-operative Education • Counselling Services• Disability Services• Education Advising• Financial Aid and Awards• Food Services• Graduate and Student Employment• Intercollegiate Athletics • Learning Centres• Library Services• Parking Services• Student Associations• Student Housing

continuing Studies

Continuing Studies offers a comprehensive range of courses, seminars and certificate programs in health care, business, language, technology, computers, and personal and professional development that allow students to pursue lifelong learning and prepare for career advancement. Continuing Studies certificate programs are listed in this viewbook under their respective program area. For a complete list of programs and courses, prospective students can visit the Continuing Studies website or pick up a brochure at any campus to find Continuing Studies educational opportunities in the region.

In addition to the current program listings, Continuing Studies is constantly adding new courses and programs as it responds to the needs of the communities Okanagan College serves.

Professional development opportunities and retraining programs can also be arranged through Continuing Studies. Go online to find out more about the range of options Continuing Studies offers: www.okanagan.bc.ca/cs.

Distance Education

Students can complete distance education certificate programs in Bookkeeping, Business, or Pharmacy Technician. Academic courses are available in Anthropology, Biology, Business, English, Geography, History, Communications, Mathematics, Sociology and Statistics (just to name a few). Other courses in Early Childhood Education and Therapist Assistant can also be completed through distance education.

Visit the distance education website for a complete list of course offerings: www.okanagan.bc.ca/distance.

cOnTInUInG STUDIES AnD DISTAncE EDUcATIOn

Okanagan College has libraries at each of the four main campuses: Kelowna, Penticton, Salmon Arm and Vernon. Each campus library provides research resources, personal research assistance, computer access, printing, photocopying, media viewing facilities, and individual and group study space. Online research resources, including the library catalogue, electronic books, newspapers, magazines and journals, and personal research assistance are available, both on and off campus, through the library website.

There are a total of 35 student laptops available for loan from each of the campus libraries. These can be borrowed without charge for the day, or rented for periods up to one week.

During the academic semester, libraries are open evenings and weekends. For more information about the Library and its services, visit: www.okanagan.bc.ca/library.

OKAnAGAn cOLLEGE LIBrAry


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COYOTESCOYOTES

Students who attend Okanagan College have the opportunity to play competitive baseball and hockey as a part of the Coyotes Athletics program – which operates out of Kelowna.

The Coyotes hockey team competes in the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL), which includes Selkirk College, Simon Fraser University, Thompson Rivers University, Trinity Western University, the University of the Fraser Valley and the University of Victoria.

The Coyotes baseball team competes in the Canadian College Baseball Conference, which includes teams from Thompson Rivers University, the University of Calgary, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Vancouver Island University and the Prairie Baseball Academy.

Visit the Coyotes’ websites for information on try-outs, schedules and league standings.

Coy-o-te (kahy-oh-tee):

Regarded as a cultural hero and trickster, coyotes are widely known as opportunistic, intelligent carnivores that travel in packs. Often smaller in stature than other canines such as the wolf, coyotes are respected for their tenacity and adaptability - especially when on skates or in a ball diamond.

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...gives you the opportunity to live, work and play in one of the province’s most beautiful and dynamic regions. Renowned for orchards, vineyards, mountains, deserts, valleys and nearly everything in between, the Okanagan College region and its campuses are among the most desirable places to live in the world. Each of the campuses in Salmon Arm, Vernon,

Kelowna and Penticton offer on- and off-campus events and activities throughout the year. Whether it’s kayaking the emerald blue waters of Kalamalka Lake, film night in Salmon Arm at the Salmar Classic theatre, beach volleyball on the shores of Penticton’s Skaha Lake or game night with the Coyotes hockey team in Kelowna, Okanagan College’s campus life offers something for everyone.

Choosing to studyat Okanagan College

Residence LifeThe Skaha Residences at the Kelowna campus provide affordable

accommodation in a secure and friendly atmosphere. Located only steps

away from classrooms, libraries, recreational and fitness facilities and

food services, residence life offers convenient access to the Kelowna

campus and a wide variety of fun activities.

If residence life appeals to you, apply early as rooms fill up fast.

For more information about the College’s 143 units, visit

www.okanagan.bc.ca/housing.If you prefer private accommodations, there are many affordable

apartments/suites located near our campuses or with easy access to bus

services. Students who choose this type of housing are responsible for

making their own arrangements.

www.okanagan.bc.ca

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Each year, Okanagan College welcomes hundreds of international students from around the world into our programs. Our students share classes with students from more than 40 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.

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.

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 Okanagan College students to study abroad.

Right now, through the Okanagan School of Business, the College has exchange partnerships with more than 20 post-secondary institutions in countries such as Australia, Austria, China, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, 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.

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

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MONEYMATTERS:Financial Aid and AwardsThe cost of attending College should be considered by all students. Staff in the office of Financial Aid and Awards can provide information and assistance in sourcing educational funding. Visit the Financial Aid and Awards website: www.okanagan.bc.ca/financialaid to find out more about:

• Government Student Loans and grants, full-time and part-time

• Government Student Loan repayment information

• Scholarships, awards and bursaries

• Financial planning and budgeting

QUESTIOnS? Contact financial aid staff at [email protected]

In 2011-12 Okanagan College and the Okanagan College Foundation distributed more than $1 million in awards for students.


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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree

70% in English 12*. 60% in one of: Pre-calculus 12, Foundations of Mathematics 12, or Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 12, or the equivalent provincial level ABE mathematics course. Business Administration Diploma

60% in English 12*. 60% in one of: Pre-calculus 11, Foundations of Mathematics 11, or Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 11, or the equivalent Advanced Level ABE mathematics course.

commercial Aviation Diploma

60% in English 12*. 60% in one of: Pre-calculus 11, Foundations of Mathematics 11, or Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 11. A Private Pilot license, a Category 1 Aviation Medical and a letter of recommendation from the Southern Interior Flight Centre indicating successful completion of a personal interview, aptitude test, and proof of financial ability are also required.

Accounting Assistant certificate 67% in English 11. 60% in one of: Pre-calculus 11, Foundations of Mathematics 11, or Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 11, or the equivalent Advanced Level ABE mathematics course or 70% in a basic English comprehension and mathematics test provided by Okanagan College. Proof of completion of a computer fundamentals course such as OADM 167 and a word processing course such as OADM 100 or equivalent.

Administrative Assistant certificate

67% in English 11. 60% in one of: Pre-calculus 11, Foundations of Mathematics 11, or Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 11, or the equivalent Advanced Level ABE mathematics course or 70% in a basic English comprehension and mathematics test provided by Okanagan College.

Administrative Assistant Fundamentals certificate

67% in English 11. 60% in one of: Pre-calculus 11, Foundations of Mathematics 11, or Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 11, or the equivalent Advanced Level ABE mathematics course, or 70% in a basic English comprehension and mathematics test provided by Okanagan College.

Legal Administrative Assistant certificate (program options in Litigation and corporate/conveyancing)

A minimum keyboarding speed of 50 wpm. One full year of secretarial experience within the past three years, or successful completion (within the past two years) of the post-secondary level equivalent to Okanagan College’s Administrative Assistant Fundamentals Certificate program with a 70% average; or a score of at least 70% on an English, mathematics, word processing and computer challenge examination.

Medical Administrative Assistant certificate

A minimum keyboarding speed of 50 wpm. One full year of secretarial experience within the past three years, or successful completion (within the past two years) of the post-secondary level equivalent to Okanagan College’s Administrative Assistant Fundamentals Certificate program with a 70% average; or a score of at least 70% on the department’s challenge exams in English, mathematics, keyboarding, computer and word processing.

Office Assistant certificate

67% in English 11. 60% in one of: Pre-calculus 11, Foundations of Mathematics 11, or Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 11, or the equivalent Advanced Level ABE mathematics course or 70% in a basic English comprehension and mathematics test provided by Okanagan College.

UNIvERSITY ARTS AND SCIENCE

Advanced certificate in communication

60 credits of post-secondary study from Arts, Science, Business or an Engineering Technology diploma.

criminal and Social Justice Diploma

60% in English 12*.

Environmental Studies Diploma

60% in English 12*.

Human Kinetics Diploma

60% in English 12*. Chemistry 11. 50% in one of: Pre-calculus 11, Foundations of Mathematics 11, or the equivalent Advanced Level ABE mathematics course. One of: Biology 11 or 12 or BIOL 122 or BIOL 124. Human Kinetics Verification of Experience Form and College Human Kinetics Medical Clearance Form.

International Development Diploma

60% in English 12*.

Journalism Studies Diploma

60% in English 12*. Media and cultural Studies Diploma

60% in English 12*.

University Arts (Associate Degree)

60% in English 12*.

University Science (Associate Degree)

60% in English 12*. 50% in Pre-calculus 12, or the equivalent Provincial Level ABE mathematics course, or an equivalent course. Writing and publishing Diploma

60% in English 12*.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Bachelor of computer Information Systems Degree

60% in English 12*. 67% in Pre-calculus 11 or the equivalent Advanced Level ABE mathematics course, or 60% in one of: Pre-calculus 12, or Foundations of Mathematics 12, or the equivalent Provincial Level ABE mathematics course, or 60% in Okanagan College MATH 120. Applicants who do not satisfy these mathematics requirements may write the Okanagan College Mathematics 11 Challenge Exam and must receive 64%. Applicants may be required to meet a computer proficiency requirement, see the online calendar for complete details.

computer Information Systems Diploma

60% in English 12*. 67% in Pre-calculus 11 or the equivalent Advanced Level ABE mathematics course, or 60% in one of: Pre-calculus 12, or Foundations of Mathematics 12, or the equivalent Provincial Level ABE mathematics course, or 60% in Okanagan College MATH 120. Applicants who do not satisfy these mathematics requirements may write the Okanagan College Mathematics 11 Challenge Exam and must receive 64%. Applicants may be required to meet a computer proficiency requirement, see the online calendar for complete details.

Okanagan College offers a wide range of credentials in a variety of disciplines. Many programs and courses transfer to other universities in B.C. and beyond. Fall, winter and summer sessions, combined with opportunities for full-time, part-time and distance learning, offer students flexible learning options.

B.c. Secondary School graduation or equivalent (see mature applicants) is required for entry into all degree, diploma, associate degree and most certificate programs. Go online to view the Calendar for complete admission and minimum grade requirements.*English requirements: Most programs that require English 12 will also accept Technical and Professional Communications 12, English 12 First Peoples, or an equivalent Provincial Level Adult Basic Education English. Communications 12 is not acceptable. See Calendar for minimum grade requirements.

Applicants without English 12 can complete the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) exam to satisfy the English requirements of most programs at Okanagan College. Please check the Calendar for more details on this examination.

Mathematics requirements:The province of B.C. introduced a new mathematics curriculum for students entering Grade 10 in 2010 or later. Students who will graduate prior to 2013 and who are completing their mathematics courses through the old curriculum (Principles of Mathematics or Applications of Mathematics) are advised to check the Calendar for complete admissions requirements.

regular Applicants: Regular applicants have secondary graduation (or equivalent) or are currently enrolled in Grade 12.

Mature Applicants: Mature applicants are at least 19 years of age and have been out of full-time secondary school for at least one year prior to commencement in their program. Grade 12 graduation is not required (unless specified), but the applicant must satisfy all general and program-specific admission requirements.

ABE is the acronym for Adult Basic Education.

note: If no percentage grade is indicated for a course that is required for admission to a program (see below), the grade required is 50%.

The admission requirements listed on the following pages were current as of the publication date. Please be advised that admission requirements may have changed. All prospective students are advised to see Okanagan College’s online Calendar for detailed admission requirements for every program.

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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES

civil Engineering Technology Diploma

60% in English 12*. 67% in Pre-calculus 11, or 60% in either Pre-calculus 12 or Foundations of Mathematics 12, or 60% in Okanagan College MATH 120. Applicants who do not satisfy the mathematics requirement may write the Okanagan College Mathematics 11 Challenge Exam and must receive 64%. Physics 11 or 12 or Applied Physics 12 is recommended. Mathematics requirements must be satisfied no more than seven years prior to enrolment. Students applying for Sept. 2013 intake must also receive one of: 60% in Physics 11, or 50% in Applied Physics 12, or 50% in Physics 12.

Electronic Engineering Technology Diploma

60% in English 12*. 60% in Pre-calculus 12, or 67% in Pre-calculus 11, or 60% in Okanagan College MATH 120. Pre-calculus 12 is recommended. Applicants who do not satisfy the mathematics requirement may write the Okanagan College Mathematics 11 Challenge Exam and must receive 64%. 60% in Physics 11 (Physics 12 or Applied Physics 12 is recommended).

Electronic Engineering Bridge to Electrical Engineering at UBcO

Completion of Okanagan College’s Electronic Engineering Technology diploma program with a minimum graduating grade average of 80%.

Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma

60% in English 12*. 60% in Pre-calculus 12 or 60% in Okanagan College MATH 120. Applicants who do not satisfy the mathematics requirement may write the Okanagan College Mathematics 12 Challenge Exam and must receive 64%. Physics 11 (Physics 12 recommended). Chemistry 11 or 12 is strongly recommended.

network and Telecommunications Engineering Technology Diploma

60% in English 12*. 73% in Information and Communications Technology II or 67% in Information and Communications Technology 12. 67% in Pre-calculus 11, or the equivalent Advanced Level ABE mathematics course, or 60% in either Pre-calculus 12 or Foundations of Mathematics 12 or the equivalent Provincial Level ABE mathematics course, or 60% in Okanagan College’s MATH 120. Applicants who do not satisfy the mathematics requirement may write the Okanagan College Mathematics 11 Challenge Exam and must receive 64%. Physics 11 or 12 is recommended.

Water Engineering Technology Diploma

60% in English 12*. 67% in Pre-calculus 11, or 60% in either Pre-calculus 12, or 60% in Okanagan College MATH 120. Applicants who do not satisfy the mathematics requirement may write the Okanagan College Mathematics 11 Challenge Exam and must receive 64%. 67% in Chemistry 11.

HEALTH AND SOCIAL DEvELOPMENT

All applicants for these programs must submit a criminal record check. Additional requirements may include evidence of a negative tuberculin test taken within six months before application, Foodsafe certification, a physician’s report and first aid certification. See the Okanagan College calendar at www.okanagan.bc.ca/calendar for more details.

Bachelor of Science in nursing (years one and two)

70% in English 12*. Biology 12. Two other approved Grade 12 courses. A minimum average of 67% is required in four approved Grade 12 courses, which must include English 12 and Biology 12. Chemistry 11. Pre-calculus 11 or Foundations of Mathematics 12. Chemistry 12 is recommended.

certified Dental Assistant certificate

60% in English 12*. 60% in Biology 12. 60% in one of: Chemistry 11 or 12; Physics 11 or 12; Applications of Physics 11 or 12.

Early childhood Education Diploma

67% in English 12*, or 26/40 on the LPI, or 50% in an English course at the 100-level or higher.

Health care Assistant certificate

60% in English 12* or a Language Proficiency Index (LPI) score of at least four. A Grade 11 science or Adult Basic Education science at the 70 and 80 level is recommended. Human Service Work Diploma

60% in English 12*, or 24/40 on the LPI.

practical nursing Diploma

70% in English 12*. 67% in Biology 12 and 70% in Pre-Practical Nursing Anatomy and Physiology (PPNUR 113). 67% in either Pre-calculus 11 or Foundations of Mathematics 11, or a minimum grade of 70% in either Introductory Algebra 11 or both Math 084/085.

Therapist Assistant Diploma

Option A: 60% in English 12*. Chemistry 11. One of: Biology 12, or BIOL 122 or BIOL 124. (Biology 12 or BIOL 122 is strongly recommended.) Option B: One of ENGL 100, 150, 151, or 153. BIOL 131 and 133. PSYC 111 and 121.

CONTINUING STUDIES/DISTANCE EDUCATION CERTIFICATES

Please contact your local centre for specific admission requirements for the program in which you are interested or visit the website at: www.okanagan.bc.ca/cs.

FOUNDATIONAL PROGRAMS

Adult Academic and career preparation

Applicants must be at least 19 years of age, or have been out of the public school system for at least 12 months and be at least 18 years of age, or have completed Grade 12.

Adult Special Education

Applicants must be at least 19 years of age, and attend a pre-entry interview with the instructor. Please see Calendar for detailed requirements.

English as Second Language

All applicants must take an assessment examination. Based on the results of this examination, applicants will be placed in the program level and courses, which will best suit their needs. International students must have a study permit.

TRADES FOUNDATION

Advanced culinary Arts Diploma

60% in English 12*. 60% in one of: Pre-calculus 11, or Foundations of Mathematics 11, or Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 11.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) M

67% in English 11. 67% in one of: Applications of Mathematics 11, or Principles of Mathematics 11, or MATH 040. Science 11 (Physics) or equivalent. Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics is not accepted.

Trades Technology Teacher Education Diploma

60% in English 12*. 60% in Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 12, or 50% in one of: Foundations of Mathematics 11 or Pre-calculus 11. 60% in any Science 11 course.

Other Trades Foundation programs

The following programs require Grade 12 graduation or equivalent or satisfactory standing in a reading and mathematics test administered by Okanagan College. Please visit the Okanagan College Calendar for complete admission requirements for all Trades Foundation programs.

• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) S• Automotive Service Technician• Automotive Refinishing• Carpentry/Joinery• Collision Repair Technician• Culinary Arts• Electrician • Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport Mechanics• Metal Fabricator (Fitter)• Pastry Arts• Plumber• Plumbing and Piping Trades• Recreation Vehicle Service Technician• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic• Residential Construction• Sheet Metal Worker• Studio Woodworking• Welding Level C

APPRENTICESHIP

Apprenticeship programs offered at Okanagan College require that you are working in the trade and are a registered apprentice with the Industry Training Authority (www.itabc.ca). Once you are a registered apprentice you can contact the Apprenticeship Office at Okanagan College to reserve your technical training at 1-800-621-3038 or visit the office at B120 on the Kelowna campus. An apprenticeship training schedule is also available online: www.okanagan.bc.ca/apprenticeship.

Another pre-requisite to becoming an apprentice is to ensure 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. Students who entered Grade 10 should take Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10. This course is designed for students going into the trades or planning not to enter an academic post-secondary program.

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Salmon Arm campus2552 10th Avenue NE

Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 2S4250-832-2126

Toll Free: 1-888-831-0341

Salmon Arm Trades centre5450 48th Avenue

Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 4P9250-832-2126

revelstoke centre Bag 3118

1401 –1st Street WestRevelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0

250-837-4235

north Okanagan region

Vernon campus7000 College Way

Vernon, B.C. V1B 2N5250-545-7291

Toll Free: 1-800-289-8993

Vernon Trades Training centre6255 Okanagan Landing Road

Vernon, B.C. V1H 1M5250-545-7291

central Okanagan region

Kelowna campus1000 KLO Road

Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 4X8250-762-5445

Toll Free: 1-877-755-2266

penno road Trades centre188 Penno Road

Kelowna, B.C. V1X 6S2250-762-5445

Acland road Trades centre100-2350 Acland Road

Kelowna, B.C. V1X 6N6250-762-5445

South Okanagan Similkameen region

penticton campus583 Duncan Avenue WestPenticton, B.C. V2A 8E1

250-492-4305Toll Free: 1-866-510-8899

Oliver-Osoyoos centre339 Fairview Road

Oliver, B.C. V0H 1T0 Summerland centre

13211 Henry StreetSummerland, B.C. V0H 1Z0

250-494-1300

Documents

Okanagan College Viewbook 2013-14