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LocationBroadway
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Campuses
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Length10 Months
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Tuition Estimate$4437 Total
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Book & Supplies Cost Estimates$537 Total
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Credential GrantedCertificate
This is a developmental program.
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Application Deadline Advice
Applications should be submitted as early as possible. Qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Application Fee: $35
Academic
Non-Academic
- Basic First Aid (Red Cross or St. John Ambulance)
- BC Food Safe Certificate Level 1 (an eight-hour course) or HLTH 1101
Admission Advice
1. Updated immunizations are strongly recommended.
2. On acceptance you must:
- submit a successful Criminal Record Search (to protect residents in facilities and those served by community agencies). It must be received by the Registrar's Office before the first day of classes. Conviction for relevant offenses may prevent entry to the program. Applicants are responsible for any costs associated with the check.
- provide proof of a negative TB skin test or chest x-ray.
- provide a completed immunization history
- be properly fitted for a respiratory mask.
3. It's recommended that you have no sensitivity or allergy to latex;
Applicants also have to satisfy VCC's Institutional Admission Requirements.
English Language Requirements
Summary
Check individual programs for English proficiency requirements
Verify with the institution directly
General Admission Requirements (All Students)
English Language Requirement - Applicants must have proficiency in English at a level suitable for their desired program.
BC Secondary School (or equivalent)
You must meet the admission requirements of your intended program before your name is added to a waitlist or registered in a program.
Special Note: The admission requirements for all VCC programs are detailed separately in Education Planner.
Out-of-Province
You must meet the admission requirements of your intended program before your name is added to a waitlist or registered in a program.
Special Note: The admission requirements for all VCC programs are detailed separately in Education Planner.
BC Transfer Student
If you have prior post-secondary education that you want to transfer to VCC you must make a formal request through the Registrar's Office by completing an Approval for Transfer Credit form and attaching all required documents. For more information call 604.443.8411.
Out-of-Province Transfer Student
Mature Student
You must be at least 18 years old (unless you have graduated from Secondary School) to meet the general admission requirement for VCC. In addition, specific program admission requirements must also be met.
Special Note: The admission requirements for all VCC programs are detailed separately in Education Planner.
International Student
VCC International is the information gateway for International Students. It includes information on admission requirements, application procedures and much more.
Other Student (including Special Consideration)
Not Applicable
How to Apply
Training in a program like this one can lead to different careers. Related occupations are presented to show potential career options, not definite outcomes.
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