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Gain an understanding of the accounting equations, debits and credits, record keeping, bank reconciliation, maintaining a general ledger, using a columnar journal and preparing simple financial statements. This course is valuable to small business owners and non-profit groups as well as for those needing to upgrade job skills. Note: Have a calculator handy for the online course.

Prerequisite(s): None

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Calling all girls! Explore building, programming, and controlling Lego EV3 robots while connecting with other females who share your passion. No prior experience required. "Xtreme" expansion kits available for those with prior robotics experience.

In this iteration of the NICBot Camp, campers will use Lego robotics to explore advanced programming and master complex builds. *Previous NICBot Camp experience is required* This camp is for ages 11-13.

Prerequisite(s): Previous Lego Robotics Camp or Lego EV3 experience.

Campers will learn the foundations of coding while building their own video game and getting creative with hands-on tech! This camp is geared toward beginner/intermediate coders ages 11-13.

Be an artist in residence for a week at NIC's Shadbolt Studios. Explore mediums such as drawing, painting, sculpture, multi-media creative projects and more. Be part of an art show and bring home a personal portfolio. This camp is for ages 11-13.

Learn how to build, program, and control a Lego robot. Practice creative thinking, problem solving, and working as part of a team! No prior robotics experience is required. This camp is for ages 9-13.

Learn to build a Lego robot while practising teamwork, creativity and problem solving. This camp combines hands-on learning with discovery through active play. For Lego robotics beginners ages 7-9.

Sport based activities will provide the framework for participants to explore and get excited about the world of Science Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Be prepared for fun in the outdoors. this camp is for ages 9-11, all skill levels welcome.

Get curious about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math through sport-based activities, fun experiments, games and more. Prepare for fun in the outdoors. This camp is for ages 7-9.

Combined Art with STEM to ignite your inner creativity! Featuring hands on experiments, innovative builds, creative design, coding, and programming digital projects.

This exam allows Students that have completed an credited Cross Connection Control course to complete the BCWWA certification exam. Students will complete a written exam and three practical exams.

Prerequisite(s): CCC 101 or permission of instructor

This course is intended for individuals working with potable water distribution systems including plumbers, pipe fitters, irrigation installers, municipal water works personnel or any individual that is responsible for a water distribution system as outlined in the BC Plumbing Code. All plumbing codes and most municipalities require some form of back flow protection between their potable water systems and any other system or device connected to their potable water system. The tester's certification course covers the basics of back flow protection from hydraulics to administering a Cross Connection Control program with an emphasis placed on testing back flow prevention assemblies.

This course introduces the latest version of Microsoft Excel, one of several widely used electronic spreadsheet applications in most workplace environments. Participants will learn the basics of creating, storing, navigating, and manipulating data in a worksheet. Various demonstrations and hands-on exercises to build and enhance students' skills on how to construct cell data, apply formatting, use autofill, edit, copy and move, insert rows/columns, use simple formulas, organize data, work with charts and print. In this 12-hour course, we will also look at absolute and relative addressing, which is one of the many features of this fantastic program.

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Computer Skills for the Workplace

Calculations for Caregivers provides an opportunity for potential nursing students, nurses, and family caregivers to refresh their number skills and gain confidence in safe, accurate medication administration for oral dosing of solid and liquid medications. Designed for those who do not identify as 'math people,' students work online, at their own pace through a set of lessons that include interactive learning activities culminating in self-assessment quizzes with instant feedback. Successful completion of a comprehensive final test results in a certificate of completion.

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Calculations for Caregivers 2 builds on the basic dosing calculations covered in Calculations for Caregivers to include IV calculations (flow rate, drip rate, infusion time and adjusting rates) as well as provides a review of basics of safe medication calculation. Designed for those who do not identify as 'math people,' students work at their own pace through lessons that include interactive learning activities, culminating in self-assessment quizzes with instant feedback. Successful completion of a comprehensive final test results in a certificate of completion. Medication math covered is equivalent to the content generally required in second year nursing studies (IV calculations).

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This course will explore how we understand the terms Grief and Loss and how we can better support our work with residents, clients, families, friends, and community. Participants will examine how to build meaningful connections, understanding the stages of grief, how steps to normalizing loss, and how to better engage cultural differences and practices in the workplace.

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This in-depth course is designed primarily for health care workers providing frontline care to residents who may be experiencing Depression. Students will learn about the different types, risk factors, signs and symptoms, generational and cultural differences in, and potential causes of Depression. By recognizing the unique emotional and behavioral responses and impact on the resident, as well as family and friends, one can create supportive activity exercises and routines, plan environmental alterations, and develop specific communication strategies in aid of improved quality of life.

Gain the knowledge and skills required to operate small, non-pleasure vessels operating within 25 miles from shore (formerly MED A3). Topics include maritime hazards and emergencies, emergency response, firefighting, lifesaving equipment, abandonment, personal survival, signaling devices and rescue response. The goal of the course is to assist you in responding to marine emergencies in the coastal area.

This course provides shippers, handlers and drivers with a clear understanding of the basic transportation of dangerous goods, which meet the requirements of federal and provincial legislation. The flexible online format allows participants to complete the course at their own pace and convenience. Note: You must complete this course within 30 days. Email address required. Ask for information sheet when registering.

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Gain the knowledge and skills required to operate small commercial vessels, other than tugs and fishing vessels, up to five gross tonnage engaged on a near coastal, class 2 or a sheltered waters voyage, and for fishing vessels up to 15 gross tonnage or 12 meters overall length engaged on a near coastal, class 2 (including an inland voyage on Lake Superior or Lake Huron) or a sheltered waters voyage.

Prerequisite(s): None

Obtain the necessary certification to work in the food service industry. This course covers important food safety and worker safety information including food borne illness, recieving and storing food, preparing food, serving food, cleaning and sanitizing. Certificates will be valid for 5 years from the date of issue.

The Value-Added Wood Manufacturing (VAW) training program provides prospective new, entry-level workers with the work-ready knowledge and skills required to work safely in the seven sub-sectors in the VAW sector in British Columbia spanning, millwork, cabinets, furniture, prebuilt housing, engineered wood products, log and timber frame, and remanufactured wood products.

Orientation to Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is a comprehensive on-line program that covers all major topics relevant for new hires. The online material will cover the fundamental information for worker education, including material safety and training. You must complete the course within 30 days. A valid email address is required.

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This detailed and interactive online course provides a basic understanding of confined spaces in the workplace, legislation that governs them and the hazards associated with entering them. Please note: You must complete this course within 30 days. Email address required.

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