# Career and College Preparation - Intermediate Level Certificate

Career and College Preparation provides the environment and resources for adults to acquire the knowledge necessary for successful entry into the labour market, advancement in careers, entry into further specialized training or enhance personal development.

Independent, self-directed learning is encouraged.

At this level (approximately grade 10 coursework), students could be working toward specific career or advanced education goals.

The program includes English, math, plus two of the following: computers, science, or social studies. Classes are generally individualized instruction.

Students may wish to enter a trade or vocational program once complete.

The information on this program page is a summary of the official Program Information and Completion Guide approved by NLC’s Education Council.

Details

Intakes

LocationStartingTypeAtlinFallFull-Time, Part-TimeWinterFull-Time, Part-TimeChetwyndFallFull-Time, Part-TimeWinterFull-Time, Part-TimeDawson CreekFallFull-Time, Part-TimeWinterFull-Time, Part-TimeSpringFull-Time, Part-TimeDease Lake*FallFull-Time, Part-TimeWinterFull-Time, Part-TimeFort Nelson*FallFull-Time, Part-TimeWinterFull-Time, Part-TimeFort St JohnFallFull-Time, Part-TimeWinterFull-Time, Part-TimeSpringFull-Time, Part-TimeTumbler Ridge*FallFull-Time, Part-TimeWinterFull-Time, Part-TimeOnlineFallFull-Time, Part-TimeWinterFull-Time, Part-Time

* Courses are generally video-conferenced 
All in-person courses are available as study blocks.  Students can start at the beginning of each month.

Length

440 hours minimum

Estimated Program Fees

Program fee type: Career & College Prep
Costs indicated are estimates for a full-time course load.
Book, instruments, supplies, uniforms/clothing and third-party fees are additional.  Domestic students needing assistance with fees, textbooks costs, travel or childcare should ask about the Adult Upgrading Grant.

Domestic Fees

 TuitionStudent FeesInstruction-related
FeesTotal360 hours, 20 weeks$ 0.00$ 156.46$ 61.20$ 217.66

International Fees

 TuitionStudent FeesInstruction-related
FeesInternational
Medical InsuranceTotal360 hours, 20 weeks$ 5,418.00$ 162.42$ 68.40$ 289.80*$ 5,938.62

*Per four months

Still have questions?

Contact:

info@nlc.bc.ca if you are a domestic student

info@international.nlc.bc.ca if you are an international student

ccpchair@nlc.bc.ca if you are currently an NLC student

Admission Requirements

18 years of age or older; or

17 years of age and out of school for at least one year; or

By special arrangement with the School District.

Note: There is no maximum age.

Important Notes

The program is not eligible for Canada Student Loans, however fees and textbook funding may be available through the Adult Upgrading Grant (AUG).

Program Requirements

Residency Requirement20% of all courses must be completed at Northern Lights CollegeMinimum Grade RequirementsD (50%) minimum grade

All of: 

ENGL 030 - Intermediate English (120 contact hours)

And one of: 

MATH 030 - Intermediate Developmental Mathematics (120 contact hours)

MATH 031 - Intermediate Trades Math (120 contact hours)

And two of: 

CPST 030 - Intermediate Computer Studies (120 contact hours)

EDCP 030 - Education and Career Planning (120 contact hours)

SCIE 030 - Intermediate Science (120 contact hours)

SOST 030 - Intermediate Social Studies (80 contact hours)

Credential

Certificate in Career and College Preparation - Intermediate Level