The more you know about Canada, the more confident you are communicating in English, the more you know about the fundamentals of business, the better you will be able to adapt to the Canadian work environment. The Canadian Workplace Skills programs provide students with an orientation to Canada, the education environment, English language and communication skills, and employment readiness. Each one of the programs focuses on different sectors of industry.

The Business Fundamentals (Associate Diploma) program provides all of the areas described above as well as the knowledge of typical business in the service and industry sectors such as customer service and sales, marketing, accounting, and the Canadian business environment.

The courses are provided with a variety of activities via classroom, guest speakers, observations, in-class practice, and field trips.

Graduates will be able to comfortably communicate in various forms, provide excellent customer service and general sales activities, work as a team or independently with a confidence with understanding their work environment and the employer’s policies and business practices. The graduate will be confident in their decisions for their future career path or educational goals.

The schedule and program end date are subject to change due to the student’s academic performance, course availability, academic breaks, additional electives, and study permit status.

The more you know about Canada, the more confident you are communicating in English, the more you know about the fundamentals of business, the better you will be able to adapt to the Canadian work environment. The Canadian Workplace Skills programs provide students with an orientation to Canada, the education environment, English language and communication skills, and employment readiness. Each one of the programs focuses on different sectors of industry.

The Business Fundamentals (Associate Diploma) program provides all of the areas described above as well as the knowledge of typical business in the service and industry sectors such as customer service and sales, marketing, accounting, and the Canadian business environment.

The courses are provided with a variety of activities via classroom, guest speakers, observations, in-class practice, and field trips.

Graduates will be able to comfortably communicate in various forms, provide excellent customer service and general sales activities, work as a team or independently with a confidence with understanding their work environment and the employer’s policies and business practices. The graduate will be confident in their decisions for their future career path or educational goals.

The schedule and program end date are subject to change due to the student’s academic performance, course availability, academic breaks, additional electives, and study permit status.

The more you know about Canada, the more confident you are communicating in English, the more you know about the fundamentals of business, the better you will be able to adapt to the Canadian work environment. The Canadian Workplace Skills programs provide students with an orientation to Canada, the education environment, English language and communication skills, and employment readiness. Each one of the programs focuses on different sectors of industry.

The Tourism, Hospitality, and Services (Associate Diploma) program provides all of the areas described above as well as a focus on the tourism, hotel, and service sectors of BC’s economy.

The courses are provided with a variety of activities via classroom, guest speakers, observations, in-class practice, and field trips.

Graduates will be able to comfortably communicate in various forms, provide excellent customer service and general sales activities, work as a team or independently with a confidence with understanding their work environment and the employer’s policies and business practices. The graduate will be confident in their decisions for their future career path or educational goals.

The schedule and program end date are subject to change due to the student’s academic performance, course availability, academic breaks, additional electives, and study permit status.

The more you know about Canada, the more confident you are communicating in English, the more you know about the fundamentals of business, the better you will be able to adapt to the Canadian work environment. The Canadian Workplace Skills programs provide students with an orientation to Canada, the education environment, English language and communication skills, and employment readiness. Each one of the programs focuses on different sectors of industry.

The Tourism, Hospitality, and Services (Co-operative Diploma) program provides all of the areas described above as well as a focus on the tourism, hotel, and service sectors of BC’s economy.

The courses are provided with a variety of activities via classroom, guest speakers, observations, in-class practice, and field trips. it also includes a co-op placement to apply the knowledge and skills gained in class.

Students will be able to gain work experience in tourism jobs, accommodations and hospitality, food and beverage services, and retail/wholesales sales and services – a wide spectrum of opportunities. The purpose of the work experience is to introduce students to all of the wonders of British Columbia, its people and places, and gain comfort in working in a variety of services meeting customer’s needs.

Graduates will be able to comfortably communicate in various forms, provide excellent customer service and general sales activities, work as a team or independently with a confidence with understanding their work environment and the employer’s policies and business practices. The graduate will be confident in their decisions for their future career path or educational goals.

The schedule and program end date are subject to change due to the student’s academic performance, course availability, academic breaks, additional electives, and study permit status.

The more you know about Canada, the more confident you are communicating in English, the more you know about the fundamentals of business, the better you will be able to adapt to the Canadian work environment. The Canadian Workplace Skills programs provide students with an orientation to Canada, the education environment, English language and communication skills, and employment readiness. Each one of the programs focuses on different sectors of industry.

The Childcare and Language Assistant (Associate Diploma) program provides all of the areas described above as well as the knowledge of working with children, including child development, early learning in BC (and Canada) and its regulatory environment, child guidance, health, safety, and nutritional needs of children, the Montessori method and creative learning, and assisting in the learning with language arts.

The courses are provided with a variety of activities via classroom, guest speakers, observations, in-class practice, and field trips.

Graduates will be able to comfortably communicate in various forms, work as a team or independently with a confidence to work with children with a full understanding and awareness of the regulations and policies specific to the workplace. The graduate will be confident in their decisions for their future career path or educational goals.

One of the requirements to work as an Early Childhood Education Assistant in a licensed childcare facility in BC is to be certified by the ECE Registry. The Canadian Workplace Skills: Childcare & Language Assistant Program / Canadian Workplace Skills: Childcare and Language Assistant with Co-op program offered by Pacific Link College is not recognized by the ECE Registry. This means that upon graduation, students will have to apply for certification through the ECE Registry’s equivalency process. For more information about the process visit the ECE Registry website.

The schedule and program end date are subject to change due to the student’s academic performance, course availability, academic breaks, additional electives, and study permit status.

The more you know about Canada, the more confident you are communicating in English, the more you know about the fundamentals of business, the better you will be able to adapt to the Canadian work environment. The Canadian Workplace Skills programs provide students with an orientation to Canada, the education environment, English language and communication skills, and employment readiness. Each one of the programs focuses on different sectors of industry.

The Childcare and Language Assistant (Co-operative Diploma) program provides all of the areas described above as well as the knowledge of working with children, including child development, early learning in BC (and Canada) and its regulatory environment, child guidance, health, safety, and nutritional needs of children, the Montessori method and creative learning, and assisting in the learning with language arts.

The courses are provided with a variety of activities via classroom, guest speakers, observations, in-class practice, and field trips. It also includes a co-op placement to apply the knowledge and skills gained in class.

Students will be able to gain work experience in childcare settings such as daycare facilities, home child care, after-school programs, and community-based activity programs. The purpose of the work experience is to introduce students to the environment of working with children in a safe, health, and creative learning environment.

Graduates will be able to comfortably communicate in various forms, work as a team or independently with a confidence to work with children with a full understanding and awareness of the regulations and policies specific to the workplace. The graduate will be confident in their decisions for their future career path or educational goals.

One of the requirements to work as an Early Childhood Education Assistant in a licensed childcare facility in BC is to be certified by the ECE Registry. The Canadian Workplace Skills: Childcare & Language Assistant Program / Canadian Workplace Skills: Childcare and Language Assistant with Co-op program offered by Pacific Link College is not recognized by the ECE Registry. This means that upon graduation, students will have to apply for certification through the ECE Registry’s equivalency process. For more information about the process visit the ECE Registry website.

The schedule and program end date are subject to change due to the student’s academic performance, course availability, academic breaks, additional electives, and study permit status.

The more you know about Canada, the more confident you are communicating in English, the more you know about the fundamentals of business, the better you will be able to adapt to the Canadian work environment. The Canadian Workplace Skills programs provide students with an orientation to Canada, the education environment, English language and communication skills, and employment readiness. Each one of the programs focuses on different sectors of industry.

The Information and Communication Technology (Associate Diploma) program provides all of the areas described above as well as the knowledge of information and communication technology and how it contributes to a business’s success in various areas, such as communication, commerce, marketing, and other business processes. Today’s business place is not immune to technology and in fact, relies on IT in many ways to be successful. Employees who have a solid foundation in the IT utilized in their organization will have an advantage in gaining employment and being successful at their job. This program allows students to draw from past work experience, as well as their knowledge gained in ICT to apply to a Canadian business setting in virtually any industry sector, not especially but including the IT sector.

The courses are provided with a variety of activities via classroom, guest speakers, observations, in-class practice, and field trips.

Graduates will be able to comfortably communicate in various forms, work as a team or independently with a confidence of understanding their work environment and the employer’s policies and business practices, especially being comfortable with the technology used in their business’s processes and their job – both for relations with customers and co-workers, as well as the IT functions integrated into their job tasks. The graduate will be confident in their decisions for their future career path or educational goals.

The schedule and program end date are subject to change due to the student’s academic performance, course availability, academic breaks, additional electives, and study permit status.

The more you know about Canada, the more confident you are communicating in English, the more you know about the fundamentals of business, the better you will be able to adapt to the Canadian work environment. The Canadian Workplace Skills programs provide students with an orientation to Canada, the education environment, English language and communication skills, and employment readiness. Each one of the programs focuses on different sectors of industry.

The Information and Communication Technology (Co-operative Diploma) program provides all of the areas described above as well as the knowledge of information and communication technology and how it contributes to a business’s success in various areas, such as communication, commerce, marketing, and other business processes. Today’s business place is not immune to technology and in fact, relies on IT in many ways to be successful. Employees who have a solid foundation in the IT utilized in their organization will have an advantage in gaining employment and being successful at their job. This program allows students to draw from past work experience, as well as their knowledge gained in ICT to apply to a Canadian business setting in virtually any industry sector, not especially but including the IT sector.

The courses are provided with a variety of activities via classroom, guest speakers, observations, in-class practice, and field trips. it also includes a co-op placement to apply the knowledge and skills gained in class.

Students will be able to gain work experience in service and retail outlets, accommodations and tourism, food and beverage services, general office, and light industry – a wide spectrum of opportunities. The purpose of the work experience is to introduce students to a general business environment in a Canadian company with the added knowledge of how technology is used and benefits the company.

Graduates will be able to comfortably communicate in various forms, work as a team or independently with a confidence of understanding their work environment and the employer’s policies and business practices, especially being comfortable with the technology used in their business’s processes and their job – both for relations with customers and co-workers, as well as the IT functions integrated into their job tasks. The graduate will be confident in their decisions for their future career path or educational goals.

The schedule and program end date are subject to change due to the student’s academic performance, course availability, academic breaks, additional electives, and study permit status.

The Digital Media Studies (DMS) program (Advanced Diploma) provides an academic pathway for international and resident students whose first language is not English (and do not meet the general English requirements for University entry) to gain the competencies in digital media, while attaining work experience in the field of digital media. On completion of the program, students can progress onto further academic options or follow a career path in digital media.

Interested students whose ESL competencies are below the minimum language proficiency requirements for the DMS (Advanced Diploma) program can be placed in our Intensive English for Digital Media Program at the college.

The DMS (AD) program explores the interrelationship between digital media and information technology as well as new media design. Students will simultaneously upgrade their English competencies while exploring theoretical knowledge.

The Digital Media Studies (Advanced Diploma) program includes seven courses of 80 hours (4 credits) each, and a 700-hour co-op placement (6 credits), totalling 1260 hours (36 credits) over 63 weeks on in-class education (theory and practice) and co-op

The schedule and program end date are subject to change due to the student’s academic performance, course availability, academic breaks, additional electives, and study permit status.

Career Opportunities

The program is designed as a communication and academic pathway to lead into university programs. However, graduates can apply knowledge and communication skills gained into a career path in digital media and related IT careers in the private or public sectors.

NOC 1123 examples: advertising and promotions co-ordinator, advertising co-ordinator, communications co-ordinator, marketing co-ordinator, media relations co-ordinator.

The Digital Media Studies Management Science (DMSMS) program (Post Graduate Diploma) provides a pathway for students to gain the competencies within the context of digital media marketing. The program explores the interrelationship between digital media management and information technology as well as new media design. On completion of the program, students can follow a career path in digital media. In collaboration with highly qualified and experienced industry professionals, this program is designed to provide students with the most updated and in-depth knowledge and skills in the digital media world.

The 10 theory courses are provided in a blended form, via classroom, distance education, and applicable activities (i.e. guest speakers, field trips). It also includes a co-op placement to apply the knowledge and skills gained in class.

Students will be able to gain work experience in multimedia, social media, television-film-video production, and web content creation and design companies. They can also enter careers in management and research, digital media specializations, search engine optimization, and digital marketing and communications.

The schedule and program end date are subject to change due to the student’s academic performance, course availability, academic breaks, additional electives, and study permit status.

Career Opportunities

This program builds on the knowledge, skills, and previous experience an d opens up careers in several areas, including the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) category:

• 1123 – Professional occupations in advertising, marketing, and public relations

Dependent upon experience and individual abilities, many employers will hire graduates not only in the marketing field, but more specifically in businesses with a digital media presence.

Over the last couple of decades, the IT industry has undergone a transformation as technology has permeated all areas of business. In most organisations IT has changed from a support department installing and troubleshooting systems to a key enabler of business strategy and competitiveness, applying digital solutions to business problems.

The Information and Communication Technology in Business program is a hybrid qualification designed to address the business need for multi-skilled individuals possessing the IT, business and interpersonal skills required for the 21st century digital economy. The program has been structured to provide learners with a wide range of options encompassing IT, software and systems, infrastructure, and business.

Students begin with some of the essential elements of business: communication and presentation skills, accounting, and an overview of the functional areas of business. Foundations of technology are also integrated into the learning path to build skills on copywriting, user experience design, spreadsheets, databases, e-commerce applications, and project management.

To advance the foundational skills and knowledge, students also learn about various representations of technology that are manifest in today’s digital economy, from its infrastructure (networks, cloud computing, mobile technology, and cyber resilience), as well as digital marketing fundamentals and social media in business, and the introduction to agile development and software development.

The theory courses are provided in a distributive form, via classroom, interactive/computer, and applicable activities (i.e. guest speakers, field trips).

Students will be able to gain work experience in a wide range of occupations related to the various ICT aspects of today’s businesses. With the foundations of a student’s training, it also allows students to determine their specific career path in the noted and other ICT areas of business.

The schedule and program end date are subject to change due to the student’s academic performance, course availability, academic breaks, additional electives, and study permit status.

Over the last couple of decades, the IT industry has undergone a transformation as technology has permeated all areas of business. In most organisations IT has changed from a support department installing and troubleshooting systems to a key enabler of business strategy and competitiveness, applying digital solutions to business problems.

The Information and Communication Technology in Business with Co-op program is a hybrid qualification designed to address the business need for multi-skilled individuals possessing the IT, business and interpersonal skills required for the 21st century digital economy. The program has been structured to provide learners with a wide range of options encompassing IT, software and systems, infrastructure, and business.

Students begin with some of the essential elements of business: communication and presentation skills, accounting, and an overview of the functional areas of business. Foundations of technology are also integrated into the learning path to build skills on copywriting, user experience design, spreadsheets, databases, e-commerce applications, and project management.

To advance the foundational skills and knowledge, students also learn about various representations of technology that are manifest in today’s digital economy, from its infrastructure (networks, cloud computing, mobile technology, and cyber resilience), as well as digital marketing fundamentals and social media in business, and the introduction to agile development and software development.

The theory courses are provided in a distributive form, via classroom, interactive/computer, and applicable activities (i.e. guest speakers, field trips). It also includes a co-op placement to apply the knowledge and skills gained in class.

Students will be able to gain work experience in a wide range of occupations related to the various ICT aspects of today’s businesses. With the foundations of a student’s training and their co-op work experience, it also allows students to determine their specific career path in the noted and other ICT areas of business.

The schedule and program end date are subject to change due to the student’s academic performance, course availability, academic breaks, additional electives, and study permit status.

The Digital Media Studies (DMS) program (Diploma level) provides an academic pathway for international and resident students whose first language is not English (and do not meet the general English requirements for University entry) to gain the competencies in the field of digital media. On completion of the program, students can progress onto further academic options or follow a career path in digital media.

Interested student whos ESL competencies are below the minimum language proficiency requirements for the DMS Diploma program can be placed in our Intensive English for Digital Media program at the college.

The DMS program explores the interrelationship between digital media and information technology as well as new media design. Students will simultaneously upgrade their English competencies while exploring theoretical knowledge.

The Digital Media Diploma program includes seven courses of 80 hours (4 credits) each, totalling 560 hours (28 credits).

The theory courses are provided in a distributive form, via classroom, interactive/computer, and applicable activities (i.e. guest speakers, field trips). It also includes a co-op placement to apply the knowledge and skills gained in class.

Students will be able to gain work experience in a wide range of occupations related to the various ICT aspects of today’s businesses. With the foundations of a student’s training and their co-op work experience, it also allows students to determine their specific career path in the noted and other ICT areas of business.

The schedule and program end date are subject to change due to the student’s academic performance, course availability, academic breaks, additional electives, and study permit status.

The hospitality industry is fast growing, and it continues to provide opportunities for graduates to succeed in a wide variety of areas. This program provides a pathway for students to acquire the knowledge, skills and experience needed to work successfully in a wide range of hospitality business management careers. In collaboration with highly qualified and experienced industry professionals, this program is designed to provide students with the most updated and in-depth knowledge and skills in the hospitality world.

The 10 theory courses are provided in a blended form, via classroom, distance education, and applicable activities (i.e. guest speakers, field trips). It also includes a co-op placement to apply the knowledge and skills gained in class.Students will be able to gain work experience in hotels, airline companies, cruise ship companies, motels, recreational resorts, convention and catering firms, private inns or tour companies. Some may find jobs in food service or housing departments of public service organizations such as hospitals, colleges and universities.

Graduates will be able to use standard hotel operation systems, demonstrate deep understanding of hospitality management, practice efficient marketing and sales skills, deal with human resource issues, hospitality facilities, and front desk operations, and manage food and beverage operation and hospitality accounting procedures.

The schedule and program end date are subject to change due to the student’s academic performance, course availability, academic breaks, additional electives, and study permit status.

Career Opportunities

This program builds on the knowledge, skills, and previous experience and opens up careers in several areas, including the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) categories:

0632 – Accommodation service managers

6311 – Food service supervisors

6313 – Accommodation, travel, tourism, and related services supervisors

Dependent upon experience and individual abilities, many employers will hire graduates not only in the supervisory

positions, but other jobs within the various sections of the tourism, hospitality, and management fields.

This program is designed to provide students with the most updated and in-depth knowledge and skills in the hospitality world as well as some business understanding, including core leadership and analytics training.

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to demonstrate deep understanding of hospitality management, practice efficient marketing and sale skills in hospitality segments, deal with human resource issues, practice marketing techniques, and writing and public speaking. Students will be able to gain work experience in hotels, airline companies, cruise ship companies, motels, recreational resorts, convention and catering firms, private inns or tour companies. Some may find jobs in the hospitality departments of public service organizations such as hospitals, colleges and universities.

students in this program can choose to take business analytics course at either oxford or harvard. this is a separate cost. students that previously completed the business analytics course at oxford and harvard will be awarded credits towards the program.

The schedule and program end date are subject to change due to the student’s academic performance, course availability, academic breaks, additional electives, and study permit status.

Career Opportunities

banquet manager, bar staff, catering manager, catering sales manager, events manager, front desk associate, guest services coordinator, meeting specialist, public relations manager, room service manager, housekeeper supervisor, marketing coordinator, restaurant manager.

This program provides an academic pathway for students to acquire the knowledge, skills and fundamental experience needed to work successfully in a range of hospitality and business management careers.

The 10-course program is provided via classroom, Moodle distance education, and applicable activities (ie guest speakers, field trips). The curriculum and training methodology is meant for students to acquire the knowledge, skills, and fundamental experience needed to work successfully in a range of hospitality business management careers.

Upon completing all the requirements for graduate students will receive:

– Business-Hospitality Management Diploma from the College

The program also prepares and trains students to apply for the Serve It Right, World Host, and FoodSafe certificates.

The schedule and program end date are subject to change due to the student’s academic performance, course availability, academic breaks, additional electives, and study permit status.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program will be prepared for a variety of hospitality business management positions in a broad range of settings: for example, hotels, motels, resorts, restaurants, casinos, convention centers, and cruise ships, tourism services, and so forth.

NOC examples: hotel assistant manager, front desk manager, bed and breakfast operator, motel manager, reservations manager, ski resort manager, casino dealer supervisor, hotel clerk supervisor, reservations supervisor, tour guide supervisor, travel clerk supervisor.

This program provides an academic pathway for international and resident students whose first language is not English to acquire the knowledge, skills and fundamental experience needed work successfully in a range of restaurant management careers, as well as to run their own restaurants. It also gives students co-op placement to practice skills learned in the courses.

The 10 course program is provided via classroom, Moodle distance education and applicable activities (ie guest speakers, field trips). The curriculum and training methodology is meant for international and resident students whose first language is not English to acquire the knowledge, skills and fundamental experience needed work successfully in a range of restaurant management careers, or to run their own establishment.

The schedule and program end date are subject to change due to the student’s academic performance, course availability, academic breaks, additional electives, and study permit status.

Career Opportunities

This program builds on the knowledge, skills, and previous experience and opens up careers in several areas, including the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) categories:

The Business Leadership program enables learners to acquire skills and knowledge in key business functions such as management, marketing, and finance. The program also helps enhance relevant knowledge and skills in economics, communication, problem solving, and information and communication technology.

The program is designed to provide a broad understanding of business organisations and the environment in which they operate. It has a strong managerial focus which helps successful students progress to management roles. In addition, the wide range of options enables candidates to progress to specialist roles such as human resource management, marketing, and financial services.

The qualifications earned in the program also meet the requirements for the Scottish Qualification Authority’s (SQA) Advanced Diploma in Business. Effective in 2018, Pacific Link College became an approved SQA centre whereby graduates of the program are able to access advanced entry to universities internationally who are SQA Progression Partners, entering the second or third year of a related undergraduate degree. [More information on these partnerships can be found in the appendix of this document, “About the SQA” and from the college’s admissions department.

Our courses are provided with a diverse range of teaching methods and activity, via classroom, our learning management system, and applicable activities (i.e. guest speakers, field trips, simulations and real-world applications) with emphasis on scenarios and realistic examples of businesses.

The schedule and program end date are subject to change due to the student’s academic performance, course availability, academic breaks, additional electives, and study permit status.

The program is for those wanting to begin a career in the health or community support fields. A program that leads to multiple avenues for employment, it provides theoretical knowledge and training about medical terminology, hospital procedures and medical office administration to those wanting to start in the healthcare field; it also trains on related topics such as addictions support, children with special needs and mental health for those diverse fields ranging from and between medical offices to community non-profit organisations.

Other components to the program are Standard First Aid with CPR-C, AED, WHMIS, Crisis Prevention certification and FoodSafe.

The schedule and program end date are subject to change due to the student’s academic performance, course availability, academic breaks, additional electives, and study permit status.

The program is for those wanting to begin a career in the health or community support fields. A program that leads to multiple avenues for employment, it provides theoretical knowledge and training about medical terminology, hospital procedures and medical office administration to those wanting to start in the healthcare field; it also trains on related topics such as addictions support, children with special needs and mental health for those diverse fields ranging from and between medical offices to community non-profit organisations.

Other components to the program are Standard First Aid with CPR-C, AED, WHMIS, Crisis Prevention certification and FoodSafe.

The schedule and program end date are subject to change due to the student’s academic performance, course availability, academic breaks, additional electives, and study permit status.

The program is for those wanting to begin a career in the health or community support fields. A program that leads to multiple avenues for employment, it provides theoretical knowledge and training about medical terminology, hospital procedures and medical office administration to those wanting to start in the healthcare field; it also trains on related topics such as addictions support, children with special needs and mental health for those diverse fields ranging from and between medical offices to community non-profit organisations.

Other components to the program are Standard First Aid with CPR-C, AED, WHMIS, Crisis Prevention certification and FoodSafe.

The schedule and program end date are subject to change due to the student’s academic performance, course availability, academic breaks, additional electives, and study permit status.

The Digital Skills and Technology Certificate provides the student with the knowledge of digital media design, fundamental concepts like S.E.O, branding, marketing on social media. In this program, students are required to complete a capstone project to create a prototype.

The courses are provided with a variety of activities via classroom, guest speakers, observations, in-class practice, and group work.

Students in this program will learn how to interact with the latest digital media technologies, ideate and create a prototype of an app or build a website using tools like proto.io, wordpress and wix that may be added to their portfolio.. The graduate will be confident in their decisions for their future career path or educational goals in pursuing a career in the digital media field.

The schedule and program end date are subject to change due to the student’s academic performance, course availability, academic breaks, additional electives, and study permit status.

The Cybersecurity Awareness Certificate provides the student with the knowledge of cyber hygiene, cyber resilience, current threats, and tools and techniques to mitigate threats in just 4 weeks.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Define cyber hygiene, cyber security, and cyber resilience.
Form a basic understanding of cyber security threats to individuals.
Define cyber hygiene, cyber security, and cyber resilience.
Learn about unsafe online behaviours.
Cyber security tools and techniques for individuals
Methods of authentication including strong passwords
Data security and personal privacy
Define cyber hygiene, cyber security, and cyber resilience.
Skills in configuring and securing digital devices.
Contribute to cyber security in a working environment.
Learn about the most common cyber security threats to groups and organisations.
Respond appropriately to a cyber-attack.
The courses are provided with a variety of activities via classroom, guest speakers, observations, in-class practice, and group work.

The schedule and program end date are subject to change due to the student’s academic performance, course availability, academic breaks, additional electives, and study permit status.

This course is designed to develop basic academic reading skills, express thoughts and convey information in an academically appropriate written form, prepare students for the listening needs they will have in college, and develop speaking skills essential for academic success.

Emphasis is placed on developing a comfort in the classroom environment by applying the four language skills in an interactive form, integrating the functions of grammar, mechanics, and punctuation, complemented by practicing the English language in community settings.

Intensive Academic Preparation 1 is designed for students to determine their skills and knowledge in preparation of their college studies, as well as for college students who desire more reinforcement in their English language skills as they apply to their education. Successful completion of this intensive course will establish a high-intermediate level of English language fluency similar to an IELTS score of 5.5.

The schedule and program end date are subject to change due to the student’s academic performance, course availability, academic breaks, additional electives, and study permit status.

This course builds on the language proficiency successfully gained in Intensive Academic Preparation 1. Students develop the ability to read and comprehend texts of moderate complexity, build on their knowledge of basic paragraph structure, grammar, and mechanics, and develop listening comprehension and speaking skills in both informal and academic situations.

Emphasis is placed on developing a comfort in the classroom environment by applying the four language skills in an interactive form, integrating the functions of grammar, mechanics, and punctuation, complemented by practicing the English language in workplace settings.

Intensive Academic Preparation 2 is designed for students to determine their skills and knowledge in preparation of their college studies, as well as for college students who desire more reinforcement in their English language skills as they apply to their education. Successful completion of this intensive course will establish a lower advanced level of English language fluency similar to an IELTS score of 6.0.

The schedule and program end date are subject to change due to the student’s academic performance, course availability, academic breaks, additional electives, and study permit status.

This course is designed to focus on the techniques and strategies to develop one’s career plans by identifying one’s employable skills; preparing relevant information for resumes, cover letters, and job applications; ‘sell’ oneself through interviews, social media, and other methods; and prepare for the first day of one’s work experience, be it a co-op placement, practicum, volunteer position, or regular employment.

Career Development is designed for students to determine their skills and knowledge in preparation of their college studies and work life, as well as for college students who desire more reinforcement in their Canadian job applying skills as they apply to their education.

The schedule and program end date are subject to change due to the student’s academic performance, course availability, academic breaks, additional electives, and study permit status.

This program is designed to develop moderate academic reading skills, express thoughts and convey information in an academically appropriate written form, prepare students for the listening needs they will have in college, and develop speaking skills essential for academic success.

Emphasis is placed on developing a comfort in the classroom environment by applying the four language skills in an interactive form, integrating the functions of grammar, mechanics, and punctuation, complemented by practicing the English language in workplace settings.

Advanced Academic Preparation is designed for students to determine their skills and knowledge in preparation of their college studies, as well as for college students who desire more reinforcement in their English language skills as they apply to their education.

This program is for students with who score less than 55% on the PLC entrance test to establish English language fluency similar to IELTS 6.0.

The schedule and program end date are subject to change due to the student’s academic performance, course availability, academic breaks, additional electives, and study permit status.

This program introduces students to performance arts. Students can pick from a range of performance styles such as Bhangra and K-pop to learn.

This program introduces students to music from around the world. It is meant to give students a basic understanding of music from different world cultures.

This program gives an introduction to basic aspects of business logistics.

This program gives an introduction to basics aspects warehousing, giving a theory overview for what is practiced on the job.

Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and First Aid Level 1 preparation is also done in the program.