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Culinary Business Operations Certificate

North Island College

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Intake
  • Fall
Study Options
  • Work
    Experience
  • Training Type
    FdnEnds
  • Program Start Date
    September
  • Campuses
    Campbell River

    Resources

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    City of Campbell River
  • Length
    12 Months (full-time)
  • Tuition Estimate
    (domestic students)
    $7,150 Total (domestic students), or $17,250 Total (international students)
  • Book & Supplies Cost Estimates
    Contact 1-800-715-0914 for details
  • Credential Granted
    Certificate
  • Learning Method Options
    Face-to-Face

Learning Method Option:

  • Face-to-Face: Program is fully delivered in class with face-to-face interaction
  • Online: Program is fully delivered online
  • Blended (Face-to-Face + Online): Program is delivered using a combination of face-to-face and online learning
  • Off-site: All or part of program is delivered in a physical location away from regular classroom/campus

Looking for ways to fund your education? Check out NIC's financial aid and awards page.

Application Deadline Advice

Applications may be submitted starting 11 months before the intended program start date. Early application is recommended. Applications are open on October 1. Students are accepted on a first applied, first qualified basis. Early application is encouraged.

Verify dates and deadlines directly with NIC.

Application Fee: $25 (domestic students); $100 (international students)

1) Program Admission Requirements

Academic/Non-Academic (minimum grade required in brackets)

Entry Option A

1. English

One of:

  • English 10 (C)
  • NIC's ENG 035 (C)
  • Both of ESL 062 (C+) and ESL 065 (C+)
  • Communications 12 (C+)
  • Equivalent
  • Successful English assessment

or

Two of:

  • Composition 10 (C)
  • Creative Writing 10 (C)
  • Literary Studies 10 (C)
  • New Media 10 (C)
  • Spoken Language 10 (C)
  • English First Peoples Writing 10 (C)
  • English First Peoples Literary Studies 10 (C)
  • English First Peoples New Media 10 (C)
  • English First Peoples Spoken Language 10 (C)
  • Equivalent
  • Successful English assessment

2. Math

One of:

  • Principles of Math 10 (C)
  • Workplace Math 10 (C)
  • Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10 (C)
  • Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10(C)
  • Applications of Math 11 (C)
  • NIC's MATH 022 (C)
  • NIC's MATH 029 (C)
  • Equivalent 
  • Successful NIC Math assessment

3. In addition to the above, highs school graduation is preferred

Or

Entry Option B

1. Successfully complete NIC's Culinary Arts program assessment (click on program-specific assessment for more information)

2. Complete FoodSafe Level 1

Admission Advice

1. If you are missing any requirements for admission, completing NIC's FSK 030 will help you meet the admission requirements. Alternatively, you also have the option of taking upgrading courses at NIC to help you get started and meet all the prerequisites.  

2. Most employers require secondary school graduation as a standard for employment. If you do not have Grade 12 completion, you may wish to contact an educational advisor at NIC to discuss about upgrading and/or Grade 12 completion options.

3. This Certificate program blends ITA professional cook levels 1 & 2, front of house and business skills. 


 

2) Institution Admission Requirements

Applicants also have to satisfy NIC's institution admission requirements as listed below.

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English Language Requirements

Courses at NIC are taught in English. To be admitted directly into academic programs, you must meet the specific English proficiency requirements for your type of program. 

If you are applying for Undergraduate Degree, Diploma and Certificate Programs at NVIT, you must have completed one of the following:

  • English 12 (C)
  • English First Peoples 12 (C)
  • NIC ESL 092 (C+) and ESL 095 (C+)
  • Academic IELTS = overall score of 6.0, with no band below 5.5 (note: If you do not have a band score of IELTS 6.0 or higher in Reading and Writing, you will be required to take English 104)
  • TOEFL iBT = 80 overall with no subsection less than 19
  • TOEFL paper-based = 550 (Code 8538)
  • CAEL = 60 overall and writing 60
  • PTE Academic = 54 overall, with no component below 46
  • Equivalency as determined by North Island College Admissions Department

For other type of programs and to verify further details, please click here.

General Admission Requirements (All Students)

General Admission - One of:

  • High school graduation
  • Be at least 18 years old within the year you are applying to study
  • If under 18 years old and have not completed high school, NIC's Office of the Registrar may provide an alternative application for you

English Language Requirement - You must have proficiency in English at a level suitable for your desired program

Program-Specific Requirement - You must meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile for NIC in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database. 

BC Secondary School (or equivalent)

In addition to general admission requirements, you must meet the program-specific admission requirements of your intended program.

You must meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile for North Island College (NIC) in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database.

Out-of-Province

In addition to general admission requirements, you must meet the program-specific admission requirements of your intended program.

You must meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile for North Island College (NIC) in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database.

BC Transfer Student

If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your program at NIC. Please refer to NIC's Transfer Credit web page. The BC Transfer Guide allows you to check on the transferability of your courses taken at another BC post-secondary institution.

NIC will grant credit for formal learning gained at post-secondary institutions if the course objectives and material are equivalent to courses offered at NIC. Only credits, not grades, are transferred. Transfer credit may be used to meet program admission requirements or program requirements leading to a credential.

Transfer credit is not done automatically. Students are responsible for initiating the transfer credit process. To receive transfer credit, you must apply for transfer credit and submit official transcripts directly from the sending institution to NIC, along with Application for Transfer Credit Form.  A detailed course description may also be required before credit can be evaluated.

Out-of-Province Transfer Student

If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your program at NIC. Please refer to NIC's Transfer Credit web page. 

NIC will grant credit for formal learning gained at post-secondary institutions if the course objectives and material are equivalent to courses offered at NIC. Only credits, not grades, are transferred. Transfer credit may be used to meet program admission requirements or program requirements leading to a credential.

Transfer credit is not done automatically. Students are responsible for initiating the transfer credit process. To receive transfer credit, you must apply for transfer credit and submit official transcripts directly from the sending institution to NIC, along with Application for Transfer Credit Form.  A detailed course description may also be required before credit can be evaluated.

Mature Student

For the purpose of waiving course prerequisite(s) in certain programs at NIC, mature students are defined as students who are at least 23 years old in the calendar year they will be studying and have reasonable potential for success based on previous work experience or other criteria.

Students choosing this option of declaring as a mature student need to meet all of the same academic standards, policies and academic deadline dates as those students who have met the prerequisites.

Students wishing to declare as a mature student for the purpose of waiving prerequisites are strongly encouraged to meet with an educational advisor before registering.

Verify further details directly with NIC. 

 

International Student

For details on International Student admission, please check here.

Other Student (including Special Consideration)

You must normally be at least 18 years old to attend North Island College. If under 18 years old, you may be admitted:
  • if you have secondary school graduation and will turn 18 years old before the end of the first calendar year of your post-secondary studies; or
  • by special request and discussion with an NIC counsellor.

How to Apply

For details on applying to NIC, please check here.

Training in a program like this one can lead to different careers. Related occupations are presented to show potential career options, not definite outcomes.

Follow the links to learn more about these careers on WorkBC's career profiles.

Apprenticeship Pathway

The Culinary Business Operations Certificate program offers foundation skills training, although it does not lead to an apprenticeship program governed by BC Industry Training Authority.