NIC News

News
Apr 18, 2019
Record $500,000 in awards available for NIC students
Students have until April 24 to apply for a record number of scholarships and bursaries available to those interested in attending North Island College next year.
News
Apr 18, 2019
NIC names atrium after Dr. Lou Dryden
NIC honoured the legacy of former president Dr. Lou Dryden on Tuesday, April 16 by naming the atrium of the trades building after him.
News
Mar 26, 2019
NIC study abroad adds 35 new destination countries
NIC students can now access hundreds of study abroad opportunities in 35 countries on the Pacific Rim thanks to the signing of a new international partnership agreement.
News
Mar 18, 2019
NIC expands course offerings during summer session
Post-secondary students from across BC can now get a head-start on next year’s course-load with NIC’s summer session offerings.

Winter Exam Schedule

Book Advising Appointment

Campus Weather Closures

Winter Courses

Summer Session

 

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Programs

Heavy Duty Apprenticeship Training

Advance your skills and qualifications in the heavy duty mechanics trade. Develop specialized skills for a career as a heavy duty equipment technician, truck and transport mechanic, transport trailer technician, or diesel engine mechanic. NIC offers all four levels of apprenticeship training in line with the criteria set by the Industry Training Authority (ITA).

Communication Design - Interactive Media Diploma

Connect with an audience by creating visual solutions to communication goals. Explore principles of communication design and critical skills in web programming. Pursue careers in communication and graphic design, front-end web design and development, user experience design and more.

Culinary Business Operations Diploma

Launch your culinary career and be prepared for entry to mid-level positions in the culinary industry. You’ll combine theory and applied skills, including ITA professional cook levels 1 & 2, earn work hours and connect with employers through co-op opportunities and practice your skills in NIC’s fully-equipped commercial kitchens.

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Courses

Sage 50-1
(CPA-015)

Set-up and use all six modules in Sage 50 -1 accounting software (formerly Simply Accounting) with emphasis on the general ledger, accounts payable, receivable and payroll modules. The job cost and inventory modules may also be introduced.

Business Administrative Principles (BUS-150)

This course introduces students to the basic management functions of planning and decision-making, organizing resources, leading and motivating groups and individuals, and controlling worker output to maximize effectiveness and efficiency. Students learn about the importance of management to the success of all organizations.

Canadian History: Pre-Confederation (HIS-111)

This course provides a general chronological overview of Canadian history in the pre-Confederation era. It introduces some of the major political, social and economic events that shaped early Canadian development.

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Faculty

Cathy Batho

Faculty, Early Childhood Care

Ashley Blacquiere

Instructor, Interactive Media & Graphic Design, Fine Arts

Brad Harsell

Faculty, Industrial Automation, Electronics Tech

NIC Event Calendar

Dec 12
Weekly writing support for Aboriginal students
Apr 26
Interactive Media End-of-Year Show 2019
Apr 26
NIC showcases web programming and design talent
Apr 30
BC Educators and Teaching Conference
May 2
WHRS presents: Carleigh Baker
May 11
Community Science Celebration
May 20
Victoria Day, College closed
Jun 12
2019 Port Hardy Graduation Ceremony
Jun 17
2019 Campbell River Graduation Ceremony
Jun 18
2019 Port Alberni Graduation Ceremony

Upcoming Continuing Education Courses

Occupational First Aid Level 1 (OFA-010)
Apr 23, Campbell River
Small Vessel Operator Proficiency Training Course (NAU-005)
Apr 23-Apr 26, Campbell River
Occupational First Aid Level 1 (OFA-010)
Apr 24, Comox Valley
FoodSafe Level I (TFS-010)
Apr 27, Campbell River
Forklift Operator (FLO-010)
Apr 27, Campbell River
Forklift Operator (FLO-010)
Apr 27, 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
NIC is
100%
committed to
student success
Be in demand
903,000
job openings to 2028: 77% will require post-secondary training
Affordable Excellence
Save $10,000
compared to attending an urban university
Scholarships & Bursaries
Over $375,000
will be awarded to NIC students this year