First 3 semesters at Okanagan College's Vernon Campus; and final semester at the NLC's Dawson Creek Campus
Looking for ways to fund your education? Check out NLC's financial aid and awards page.
Qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Early application is recommended.
Verify dates and deadlines directly with NLC.
Application Fee: $25 (domestic students); $100 (international students)
Academic (minimum grade needed in brackets)
There are three ways to enter this Program. Choose from ONE OF the following options:
Option A:
1. English
One of:
2. Math
One of:
Option B:
Completion of ESTR 047 (Intermediate-Level Essential Skills for Trades) with 67% or higher
Option C:
Completion of the following sections of the Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT):
Admission Advice
1. Dual credit students may enter the program by submitting secondary school transcripts indicating successful completion of Grade 11, including at least a grade of 'C' in English 11, Math 11 and a Grade 11 core science (preferably physics). One grade 10 shop class is also recommended.
2. For out of province students, please visit program website for equivalency information of academic admission requirements.
3. Students accepted into the program will complete 1.5 years of training at the Okanagan College (Vernon Campus) and spend the final semester of training at NLC's Dawson Creek campus.
4. Applicants who have successfully completed the NLC Aircraft Mechanic Basics Certificate program may enter into Semester 3 of the Aircraft Maintenance Technician program.
Applicants also have to satisfy NLC's institution admission requirements as listed below.
Each program has its own admission prerequisites and English language requirements. Program-specific English language requirements for NLC's programs are detailed separately in each program profile in the EducationPlannerBC Program Search Database.
Domestic students (and students from English-speaking countries) applying to NLC's undergraduate-level programs must meet one of the following:
Verify with NLC directly
Admission into all programs at NLC is based on the order in which applicants successfully complete all admission requirements for the individual program. The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile for Northern Lights College (NLC) in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database.
Many programs have a maximum number of seats available therefore, you are encouraged to apply early and complete any requirements.
Canadian citizens or landed immigrants who are applying for admission to Northern Lights College must meet one of the following:
Academic and Career Programs - You must have one of the following:
Academic Upgrading Programs - one of the following:
Vocational and Dual Credit Programs - You must:
Canadian citizens or landed immigrants who are applying for admission to Northern Lights College must meet one of the following:
Academic and Career Programs - You must have one of the following:
Academic Upgrading Programs - one of the following:
Vocational and Dual Credit Programs - You must:
Verify details with NLC directly.
If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your program at Northern Lights College (NLC). The BC Transfer Guide allows you to check on the transferability of your courses taken at another BC post-secondary institution.
Transfer credit is not done automatically. Students are responsible for initiating the transfer credit process. To receive transfer credit, you must submit an official transcript with your Application for Admission or Readmission along with a Transfer Credit Application Form. A detailed course description/outline may also be required before credit can be evaluated. For more details, please contact a NLC academic advisor.
If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your program at Northern Lights College (NLC).
Transfer credit is not done automatically. Students are responsible for initiating the transfer credit process. To receive transfer credit, you must submit an official transcript with your Application for Admission or Readmission along with a Transfer Credit Application Form. A detailed course description/outline may also be required before credit can be evaluated. For more details, please contact a NLC academic advisor.
For admission purposes, a mature student is one who is over the age of 19 years, and who has been out of school for at least one year. Adults are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet specified admission prerequisites, given that other factors (such as maturity and work experience) may be considered.
If you do not meet minimum educational requirements for a desired program, you may enter Career and College Preparation (Upgrading) programs to upgrade your skills for the program of your choice. Students must provide official secondary school or post-secondary transcripts to indicate successful completion of admission prerequisites for programs.
For details on International Student admission, please check here.
Not Applicable
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.
Taking a foundation program can help you build the skills that employers are looking for, making you well-positioned to find an employment in the trade and begin an apprenticeship.
Your technical and work-based training hours acquired from the Aircraft Maintenance Technician Diploma program will be counted towards your next step in training as an apprentice. To progress as an apprentice, you will need to find an employer who will sponsor your apprenticeship and register with the Industry Training Authority (ITA). You will then be able to complete the work-based (on-the-job) training hours and next level(s) of the apprenticeship training of your chosen trade in:
For updated details regarding the Industry Training Program, please refer to the above links for respective ITA program profiles.