NIC News

Event
Jan 27, 2020
Practical Nursing Info Session
Learn more about the expanding role of LPN's in BC at an information session at NIC's Campbell River and Port Alberni campuses. 
Event
Jan 23, 2020
NIC’s popular pop-up restaurant returns
NIC tourism and hospitality students are joining forces with Chef Jonathan Frazier and The Park @ Crown Isle to offer a unique new dining opportunity starting Jan. 23.
Event
Feb 6, 2020
Artist Talk speaker focuses on housing, displacement
NIC’s Artist Talk Series returns Thursday, Feb. 6 with Connie Michele Morey, an artist whose work tackles the relationships between displacement, resource management and mismanagement, labour and housing.
News
Jan 22, 2020
NIC Campbell River Bistro open for season
NIC’s new Campbell River Bistro is opening its doors to the public, starting this week.

Book Educational Advising Appointment

Book Counselling Appointment

Campus Weather Closures

Spring & Summer Courses

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Programs

Computer Information Systems Certificate

Learn the essential components of modern information systems including hardware, software, and networking. You will develop essential skills through extensive hands-on lab exercises and projects. At the end of the program you will be prepared to enter the industry or continue with further study.

Aircraft Structures Technician (AME-S)

Learn about the basic theory of flight, aircraft systems, construction and Transport Canada regulatory requirements while learning to build and repair aircraft structures. You will work with sheet metal, tubular, composite, wood and fabric structures as you develop skills in the fabrication and repair of metal skins and structures along with the repair and installation of components made from wood, plastics and composite construction.

Professional Photography

This intensive 10-month program will prepare you to enter the world of professional photography. Develop core professional photography skills and gain hands-on experience as you build an industry relevant portfolio that showcases your artistic talent and technical skills.

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Courses

International Relations
(POL-203)

An introductory course designed to acquaint students with some of the fundamental concepts, theories, perspectives and debates in the International Relations field. Topics will include such issues as international security (war, peace, military force; international organizations, international law and human rights; North-South politics; global environment crises; and the growth of a global political economy. Although it is not a course in current affairs per se, integration of contemporary world events and issues will be used to enhance critical understanding.

Introduction to the Solar System & Space Exploration (SSA-100)

This is a multi-disciplinary lab science course that will introduce topics in astronomy and space science, including the Solar System and its planets, the space environment, gravitational theory, how to navigate the night sky, as well as current and future space explorations.

Organizational Behaviour
(BUS-350)

This course examines behavioural concepts and tools developed to aid the manager in understanding the behaviour in organizations and improving organizational effectiveness. Topics include individual motivation, perception and communication, management roles, decision-making, group dynamics and teamwork, leadership, conflict resolution, and organizational structure, process, and culture.

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Faculty

Laurie Tulloch

Department Chair, Faculty, Early Childhood Care & Education

Kim Gibson

Faculty, Business Administration

Yiling Chow

Faculty, Humanities & Social Sciences

NIC Event Calendar

Jan 23 -
Mar 6
NIC’s popular pop-up restaurant returns
Jan 24 -
Jan 26
2020 North Island Writers Conference
Jan 27
Practical Nursing Info Session
Jan 28
Inspire to Hire Networking Event
Feb 3 -
Feb 7
NIC holds first annual Thrive Week
Feb 3
NIC offering women in trades program
Feb 6
Artist Talk speaker focuses on housing, displacement
Feb 19
2020 Port Alberni Open House
Feb 20
2020 Comox Valley Open House
Mar 4
Animal Care Aide info session

Upcoming Continuing Education Courses

Forklift Operator (FLO-010)
Jan 25, Campbell River
Introduction to Trades (TRD-020)
Jan 27-Apr 24, Campbell River
Restricted Operator Certificate - Maritime Commercial (NAU-051)
Jan 27-Jan 29, Campbell River
Occupational First Aid Level 3 (OFA-030)
Jan 27-Feb 7, Comox Valley
Beginner's Bookkeeping (BKK-010)
Jan 27-Mar 23, Port Alberni
Home Maintenance-Structure/Security (PAEC-8302)
Jan 28, Port Alberni

NIC Students Say

Students choose NIC for our expert faculty, high-quality, affordable education, supportive community and university transfer pathways. Here’s what they say:

Milena Restan
My instructor Jason Diemer inspired me to study engineering. I transferred directly from NIC into second year of UVic’s biomedical engineering degree.
Milena Restan
UVic Engineering Dual Admission student
Hiroki Asai
My internship at Disney allowed me to meet people all over the world, network and develop international relationships.
Hiroki Asai
Tourism & Hospitality Diploma student
Mike McLean
NIC’s Industrial Automation program gave me the skills employers are looking for. I had job offers in Campbell River, Nanaimo and Alberta.
Mike McLean
Industrial Automation Technology Graduate
Dawn Tisdale
I had some pretty old ideas of what nurses do … I thought it was about taking doctors’ orders, not advocating for patients. I am now in the most rewarding and challenging degree ever.
Dawn Tisdale
NIC Bachelor of Science in Nursing Graduate, Named top 150 Nurses in Canada by CNA
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