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NIC News

News
Jul 10, 2018
Province announces new accelerated, part-time Early Childhood Care and Education certificate
NIC’s Comox Valley campus will be home to a new evening and weekend Early Childhood Care and Education certificate this January, thanks to the provincial government.
Event
Jul 5, 2018
NIC and Emily Carr alumni host new Bio Diversity exhibit in Campbell River
Join NIC fine arts and Emily Carr alumni Sarah Bergeron, TaraLee Houston and Jessie Zelko at the Tidemark Theatre for Bio Diversity, a new group exhibition.
News
Jul 19, 2018
Engineering students abuzz with ideas
NIC engineering students earned top marks this year for creating a cocoon-cleaning prototype for a local mason bee farmer.
News
Jul 11, 2018
NIC doubles trades seats for electrical students this fall
NIC will offer a second intake of students into its Electrical Foundation program this fall to meet demand and reduce wait lists for students.
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Programs

Early Childhood Care & Education

Make a difference in the lives of young children by providing quality care and education for healthy learning and development. Specialize your skills while you apply theory to practice with children ages 30 months to five years in a variety of early care and learning settings.

Aircraft Structures

Learn about the basic theory of flight, aircraft systems, construction and Transport Canada regulatory requirements. Learn to fabricate and repair metal skins and structures as well as fix and install wood, plastic and composite components.

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Courses

Introductory Psychology I (PSY-130)

This course covers the first half of Introductory Psychology. Topics include Critical Thinking, Neuroscience and Behaviour, Nature vs. Nurture, The Developing Person, Perception, States of Consciousness, Learning and Memory.

Drawing & 2-Dimensional Language I (FIN-110)

Explore drawing and mark-making in its broadest sense. It is intended to provide students with a visual vocabulary that will enable them to express themselves more easily. An emphasis will be put on comprehension, analysis, and ability to make artistic decisions.

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Faculty

Cathy Batho

Faculty, Early Childhood Care & Education
Health & Human Services

Daren Germaine

Faculty, Heavy Duty Apprenticeships
Trades & Apprenticeships

NIC Event Calendar

Jul 24
NIC raises pride flag in the Comox Valley
Jul 25
NIC raises pride flag in the Port Alberni
Aug 1
Enhanced Security Guard training - Campbell River
Aug 13
Exam schedule - 14-week spring term
Sep 4
Comox Valley Campus Orientation Day
Sep 4
Campbell River Campus Orientation Day
Sep 4
Port Alberni Campus Orientation Day
Nov 1
Campbell River Information Night
Nov 14
Comox Valley Parent Info Night

Upcoming Continuing Education Courses

Camp Lego (CAMP-LEGO)
Jul 23 - Jul 27, Port Alberni
Health Care Provider (CPR Level HCP) (HRT-015)
Jul 30, Port Alberni
Red Cross Standard First Aid with CPR Level C (FAC-021)
Jul 30 - Jul 31, Campbell River
Red Cross Instructor First Aid & CPR Course (FAC-024)
Aug 13 - Aug 16, Port Hardy
Occupational First Aid Transportation Endorsement (OFA-015)
Aug 15, Port Hardy
Red Cross First-Aid Instructor Transfer (Option #2) (FAC-025)
Aug 15 - Aug 16, Port Hardy

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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