NIC News

Event
Nov 11, 2019
NIC campuses closed on Remembrance Day
All NIC campuses will be closed on Nov. 11 in observance of Remembrance Day.
News
Oct 30, 2019
TV and Film Crew training returns to NIC
Aspiring filmmakers from Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland and beyond can access specialized film lighting and grip training at NIC running from January to February 2020.
Event
Nov 13, 2019
NIC nursing students host trans-inclusion expert
NIC nursing students are hosting an expert in trans-inclusion at a public lecture aimed at raising awareness of how the health care sector can better serve a diverse range of patients.
Event
Nov 21, 2019
Culinary Arts info session in Port Alberni
Discover upcoming Culinary Arts training in Port Alberni!

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Programs

Early Childhood Care & Education Certificate

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 in a variety of early care and learning settings. This program is offered in full and part-time options.

Aquaculture Technician Certificate

Learn essential skills to support aquatic food production for marine, freshwater and land-based systems.

University Studies

Explore your options with NIC's wide range of courses transferable to universities across BC. Concentrate your studies in one specific area or explore a variety of subjects to meet transfer requirements. Choose a combination of courses to create a custom transfer plan, helping you move seamlessly into the university or program of your choice.

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Courses

Front Office Management
(THD-171)

The focus of the course will be on the structure, operations and management of the Rooms Division of a hotel, specifically the Front Office. Themes will include how the Front Office fits within the hotel operation, the guest cycle from reservations to checkout, and the basics of housekeeping operations, hotel security and guest safety and revenue management.

Grips: Film & TV Industry
(FLM-017)

The course provides individuals with an opportunity to explore career opportunities while learning of the requirements of working in a fast-paced environment.

Medical Terminology II
(ABT-183)

This course takes a systems approach to understanding and using medical terminology. CD-Video instruction and supporting printed materials provide the student with the opportunity to develop skills in the correct spelling and use of medical terms applicable to administrative and office environments.

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Faculty

Gordon Mason

Faculty, Business Administration

Ali Mayboudi

Department Chair, Faculty, Business Administration

Noreen McCaffrey

Faculty, Adult Basic Education

NIC Event Calendar

Sep 23 -
Nov 30
Citing Your Sources: Learning the Basics
Oct 3 -
Nov 28
Free drop-in soccer and volleyball for NIC students
Oct 31 -
Dec 12
Free drop-in basketball in Port Alberni
Nov 13
Late Night Against Procrastination returns!
Nov 13
Awards Program Donor Appreciation Reception in the Comox Valley
Nov 13
NIC nursing students host trans-inclusion expert
Nov 14
Info session for Metal Jewellery Design Certificate
Nov 15
NIC celebrates new season with Autumn Harvest Dinner (SOLD OUT)
Nov 20
Join us for our Comox Valley campus Parent-Student Info Night
Nov 21
Culinary Arts info session in Port Alberni

Upcoming Continuing Education Courses

Lapidary Skills (CREC-1240)
Nov 12-Nov 21, Campbell River
Representation Agreements (CVEC-3537)
Nov 12, Comox Valley
Excel Level 2 (CPA-021)
Nov 12-Dec 3, Campbell River
Restricted Operator Certificate - Maritime Commercial (NAU-051)
Nov 12-Nov 14, Campbell River
Occupational First Aid Level 1 (OFA-010)
Nov 13, Port Hardy
Sage 50-1 (CPA-015)
Nov 13-Dec 11, Campbell River

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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