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Event
Jan 25, 2021
NIC Artist Talk goes online for winter 2021
NIC’s Artist Talk is returning for the winter 2021 season with a new, virtual format.
News
Dec 7, 2020
Parts and Motor Sports trades training coming to NIC
NIC is launching two brand new trades foundation programs this winter: Motor Sport and Power Equipment Technician Foundation certificate and Parts and Warehousing Person Foundation certificate.
News
Dec 9, 2020
4th annual North Island Writers Conference going virtual
The North Island Writers Conference (NIWC) is moving online and expanding for 2021.
News
Oct 22, 2020
NIC dual credit helps Parksville student on path to science degree
Parksville high school graduate Victor Kamel is on his way to a promising career in science and computer science with a head start thanks to NIC’s dual credit courses.

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Programs

Plumbing and Piping Trades Foundation Harmonized Certificate

Launch your trades career with training to qualify you to become a plumber, steamfitter/pipefitter or sprinkler fitter. Earn your Level 1 technical training credit and key workplace and safety certifications.

Coastal Forest Technology Diploma

Gain the skills and technical knowledge to become a valuable member of BC’s forest management team. Designed with the input of industry leaders and with a focus on applied and experiential learning, you’ll learn a wide range of forestry theory and applied learning.

Professional Cook 2

In this advanced 14-week training program, you'll gain experience with menu creation, à la carte production and presentation, as well as dining room food and beverage service.

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Courses

First Peoples Literature and Composition
(ENG-096)

Through the study of oral and written texts by Indigenous authors, critical thinking skills, reading skills, speaking skills, and writing skills are developed to prepare students for the demands of either the workplace, college programs, or university-level courses.

Beginners French II
(FRE-101)

Through the use of authentic, contextual language models, this course provides the students with a solid foundation to communicate proficiently in French as well as to function effectively within the culture in real life situations.

Video + Sound 2
(FIN-201)

Students are introduced to media arts practice through an exploration of video, sound and expanded media production such as animation and installation art. Technical principles combined with experimentation, critical discourse and exposure to diverse media practices support the production of student projects

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Faculty

Dennis Lightfoot

Faculty, Mathematics-Science

Jan Meiers

Faculty, Nursing

Jeannie Cameron

Faculty, Adult Basic Education, Mathematics-Science

NIC Event Calendar

Jan 25
NIC Artist Talk goes online for winter 2021
Feb 9
Artist Talk: Sonny Assu
Feb 18
Artist Talk: Justin Love
Feb 24
Artist Talk: Kristen Nelson
Feb 25
Brave Spaces: White Privilege
Mar 5
Artist Talk: Sandra Meigs
Mar 11
Artist Talk: Scott Amos
Mar 17
Artist Talk: Sean Caulfield
Mar 25
Brave Spaces: Climate Change

Upcoming Continuing Education Courses

Emergency Child Care First Aid With CPR Level B (FAC-010)
Jan 23, Campbell River
FoodSafe Level I (TFS-010)
Jan 23, Campbell River
FoodSafe Level I (TFS-010)
Jan 23, Port Alberni
Forklift Operator (FLO-010)
Jan 23, Campbell River
Introduction to Trades (TRD-020)
Jan 25-Apr 23, Campbell River
Canada And the World - Now! (CREC-6436)
Jan 26-Feb 23, 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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