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| School | North Island College (Comox Valley Campus) | | |
| Location | Courtenay, BC, Canada | | |
| School Type | College | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 6,832
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| Degree | Certificate | | |
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| Length | 30 Week(s) | | |
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| Prerequisites | - Grade12 Principles of Mathematics or Grade12 Mathematics
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| Prerequisites Notes | Applicants must complete the NIC Application for Admission form, Supplementary Application form, and Personal Profile Checklist form,
Participation in a mandatory group information session. This is held to provide prospective students with an opportunity to become more familiar with the program in order to make an informed decision on whether to proceed with the application process. Pre-registration is required with no charge. C or better in Applications or Principles of Math 11, Introduction to Math 11, Trades Math 11, Consumer Math 11, or NIC MAT 053, C or better in English 11, or NIC ENG 052, and Placement testing or instructor permission. | | |
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| Description | Through lectures and field trips, graduates of the Animal Care Aide program are prepared for work in the fascinating field of animal care. This part-time certificate program provides the knowledge and basic skills needed for entry level employment in animal care facilities. While the program emphasizes small animal care in hospital/clinical settings, the training is valuable and easily transferable to other animal care settings. It is intended for individuals with no previous formal training, but the course has been designed to help existing staff and volunteers who wish to upgrade their skills.
This 30-week part-time certificate in partnership with Vancouver Island University program starting from October is designed primarily to meet the demands for trained personnel in veterinary hospitals and animal care shelters. Graduates may also find work and/or volunteer opportunities in settings such as animal recovery centres, pet stores, zoos, game farms and similar businesses, grooming businesses, kennels, and large animal farms. | | |
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