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NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE
Continuing
Education
September 2018 - August 2019
Hospital Unit Clerk
First Aid Training Metal Jewellery Forklift Operator
Your complete guide to professional and
personal development at NIC’s Comox Valley
and Campbell River campuses
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Welcome to NIC’s 2018/2019 Continuing Education Catalogue, your guide to some of the most accessible, relevant, short-term education and training on the North Island. Throughout these pages, you’ll find more than 175 professional development and personal interest courses and certificates to inspire, engage and educate. Whether you want to support your career, ignite your creativity or stay certified and safe on the jobsite, this year’s guide offers practical knowledge and applied skills for every learner, including: • Industry-certified first aid, Foodsafe and marine training courses for employees in the Island’s vibrant health, restaurant and marine industries, • Professional development courses in graphic design and social media, human resource strategies, bookkeeping and leadership and more for working professionals and small business owners, • Creative courses to learn a new language, develop your creative writing skills or learn how to design metal jewellery, throw clay, paint and draw with working artist instructors, • New home brewing and culinary courses in partnership with Campbell River’s Beachfire Brewing and Nosh House as well as a culinary tour of Europe with Spanish, Italian, French and Greek cooking courses, and • Important ElderCollege information and key dates to support the vast network of mature adults interested in fun, lively learning experiences. As usual, every course and certificate program offers the same quality and commitment to student success you get with all our programs at NIC. Grab a coffee or tea and discover what NIC’s Continuing Education and Training can do for you this year. JOHN BOWMAN President, North Island College
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ART & LANGUAGE 4 FIRST AID & SAFETY TRAINING 22
Drawing......................................................................................................4 First Aid................................................................................................... 22
Painting......................................................................................................4 Safety Training...................................................................................... 25
Photography.............................................................................................5
Pottery........................................................................................................5
Printmaking...............................................................................................6
FOODSAFE 28
Metal Jewellery........................................................................................6
Language.................................................................................................10
Writing......................................................................................................10
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES 29
BUSINESS & COMPUTER SKILLS 11 COMMUNITY CARE 30
Business & Leadership.......................................................................... 11
Human Resources................................................................................. 12 HOME & GARDEN 31
Instructor Training ................................................................................ 13
Home Brewing........................................................................................ 31
Computer Skills...................................................................................... 13
Culinary................................................................................................... 32
Finance..................................................................................................... 14
Gardening............................................................................................... 33
ONLINE ED2GO 15 TRADES & TECHNICAL 34
Business & Leadership......................................................................... 15
Janitorial.................................................................................................. 34
Computers & Software........................................................................ 15
Resource Industries............................................................................. 34
Digital Photography............................................................................. 16
Transportation....................................................................................... 35
Personal Development........................................................................ 16
Landscape Horticulture...................................................................... 36
Writing & Publishing............................................................................. 16
ELDERCOLLEGE 17 GET STARTED 37
How to Register.................................................................................... 37
Campbell River ElderCollege............................................................. 17
The Fine Print......................................................................................... 37
Comox Valley ElderCollege................................................................ 18
Contact Us.............................................................................................. 38
Registration Form................................................................................ 39
MARINE TRAINING 19
Program/course information may change after publishing.
Please visit www.nic.bc.ca or call 1-800-715-0914
for up-to-date information.
Come talk with an educational advisor.
Get help with education and course planning, transfer information, financial aid or funding options, and more.
Call us to book an appointment.
Comox Valley Campus: 250-334-5000 | 2300 Ryan Road, Courtenay, BC V9N 8N6
Campbell River Campus: 250-923-9700 | 1685 S. Dogwood Street, Campbell River, BC V9W 8C1
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ART & LANGUAGE ART & LANGUAGE
Take a look at our exciting fine art courses. From watercolour courses
and an introduction to clay in the Comox Valley, to jewellery-making
in Campbell River—you’ll find something for every skill level.
In a relaxed environment, the instructor will provide
DRAWING group and individual instruction to encourage and
inspire the beginner.
Drawing: The Basics (GENI-1410) Note: Request a supply list at time of registration
Explore basic drawing techniques with artist Clive Instructor: Larissa McLean
Powsey. Learn to accurately draw what you see with line COMOX VALLEY
and then render light and shade on form with shading
Oct 2 - Nov 6 Tue, 6 - 9 pm $179/6
and hatching. Informal perspective and measuring
of angles and proportions will be considered. Planar
Acrylics: Painting Textures (GENI-1534)
drawing, modular drawing, and shading and separating
This class provides students with the skills to render
the effect of local colour from light and shade on form
realistic painting effects in acrylics. Students will
will also be covered. Subject matter will include still
discover how to simulate a variety of textures from
life, architecture, machinery, the face and the figure
natural elements, ranging from sand, water, and foliage
(including drawing from life).
to close up textures of fur and flowers. Fluid acrylics,
Note: Request a supply list when registering. glazing medium and mixed media techniques will be
Instructor: Clive Powsey used to create confidence and build your skills. This is
COMOX VALLEY a fun and relaxed environment to discover your own
Oct 2 - Nov 6 Tue, 6:30 - 9:30 pm $169/6 unique style.
Jan 29 - Mar 5 Tue, 6:30 - 9:30 pm $169/6 Instructor: Larissa McLean
COMOX VALLEY
NEW! Myths, Memes and the Life Model Jan 29 - Mar 5 Tue, 6 - 9 pm $179/6
(GENI-1437)
Enhance your life drawing skills with a focus on Chinese Brush Painting (GENI-1565)
archetypal and unconventional poses. Classes will focus Explore Chinese culture and learn beginner techniques
on studying and representing iconic poses; both the to paint flowers and landscapes, the two major
sacred and secular. Refresh your creativity with this categories of Chinese brush painting. Both traditional
unique approach. Both those with experience and those and contemporary Chinese artists and their works will
new to life drawing are welcome. be introduced and the evolution of brush painting will
COMOX VALLEY be discussed. Students will learn about ink, colour,
Jan 31 - Mar 7 Wed, 6:30 - 8:30 pm $169/6 texture, composition, the aesthetic principles and
technical skills of Chinese brush painting through
instructor’s demonstration, in-class discussions and
PAINTING hands-on practice. Students will be encouraged to
explore their own styles. An art background is not
necessary. Instructor: Andy Lou
Acrylic Painting for Beginners (GENI-1535) Note: $65 kits available from the instructor and include
Enjoy learning to paint with this colourful, versatile, the required supplies.
water-soluble medium. The instructor explains the COMOX VALLEY
basics of acrylic paint, brushes and painting surfaces.
Oct 20 Sat, 10 am - 3 pm $90
She will introduce you to key elements such as colour
mixing, value and painting techniques. The class will
NEW! Watercolours - From the Photo
include demonstrations and practice in the elements of
realism and landscape painting, and mixed media.
(GENI-1516)
Learn to avoid the pitfalls of painting using a photo
as a reference, by isolating the essence, while loosely
painting the image. At first, you will work towards
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refining your focal points to ease into your artistic wash, graded wash, dry brush, and wet-in-wet will be
ART & LANGUAGE
statement and style. demonstrated. Discover how exciting it is to transform
COMOX VALLEY your ideas into completed projects.
Feb 23 - Mar 9 Sat, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $99/3 Note: Request a supply list. Instructor: Teresa Night
COMOX VALLEY
NEW! Watercolours - Inspired by Monet Oct 4 - Nov 8 Thu, 6:30 - 9:30 pm $179/6
(GENI-1517)
Monet’s Water Lilies paintings are famous for their Watercolours: Outside the Lines (GENI-1524)
Impressionist style which focuses on the beautiful play Learn how to bravely express yourself through
of light around the subject as it changes over time. You watercolours by letting go and letting the paint flow.
will study techniques of Monet and the Impressionists Share in a class of humour, enthusiasm, and knowledge
while painting objects, people or scenes from your own in a friendly, accepting environment. A course for
life. beginners.
COMOX VALLEY Note: Request a supply list at time of registration
Jan 26 - Feb 9 Sat, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $99/3 Instructor: Teresa Knight
NEW! Watercolours - Inspired by Turner COMOX VALLEY
(GENI-1518) Oct 20 - Nov 3 Sat, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $99/3
With over 19,000 paintings to his name, English painter
William Turner was the “Painter of Light”. The master
of “romantic” watercolour landscapes, his beautiful
paintings were the inspiration of the Impressionist
PHOTOGRAPHY
movement. You will use Turner’s style and techniques Basic Digital Photography (GENI-2721)
as the basis and inspiration for atmosphere, excitement,
Learn basic photographic controls such as exposure,
and light in your works.
focus, depth of field, metering, and white balance in
COMOX VALLEY this introduction to digital single-lens reflect (SLR)
Nov 17 - Dec 1 Sat, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $99/3 photography. Lectures, workshops, slide shows
and critiques of student work will stress positive
Watercolours: All About Softness achievement and build confidence to tackle more
(GENI-1522) challenging photographic work.
One of the great appeals of watercolour is its gentle, Campbell River instructor: Clinton Palmer
soft shapes - a focus in this session. Explore the delicacy Comox Valley instructor: Paul Wenger
of creating perfect edges, soft here, crisp there – in a Note: Bring a digital SLR camera to class. No point and
step-by-step fully demonstrated format using practice shoot cameras.
sessions and hands-on applications. This course is for all
COMOX VALLEY
levels.
Oct 2 - Nov 6 Tue, 6:30 - 9:30 pm $229/6
Note: Request a supply list at time of registration.
Jan 22 - Feb 26 Tue, 6:30 - 9:30 pm $229/6
Instructor: Teresa Knight
COMOX VALLEY
Sep 15 - 29 Sat, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $99/3
Watercolours: Beginner & Continuing
(GENI-1510)
Experience the magic of watercolour painting while
letting go of control and painting with flow. Watch the
miracle of spontaneity as it explodes on paper. If you
haven’t already tried painting or you feel rusty because Professional Photography
it has been a while since you did, a few sessions with
Build an industry-relevant portfolio as you develop
this enthusiastic instructor will excite and inspire you.
Learn the steps to creating a watercolour, from initial core professional photography and media skills.
drawing to finished painting using demonstrations, www.nic.bc.ca/programs-courses/
discussion and lots of hands-on practice. Learn care and fine-art-design/fine-art-programs/
use of quality materials, drawing fundamentals, colour professional_photography/
theory and mixing colours. Techniques such as flat
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POTTERY FEATURED INSTRUCTOR:
ART & LANGUAGE Metal Jewellery Design Certificate
Introduction to Clay (GENI-1605) ERNIE SMITH
Explore the techniques of pinching, coiling and
Born in 1966 to the
slab construction to produce pottery, including an
late Francis Smith of
introduction to wheel-thrown forms. All levels welcome.
Ehattesaht (Nuu-chah-
Note: Price includes $50 worth of clay & firing. nulth) and Virginia
COMOX VALLEY Smith of We Wai Kai
Oct 4 - Nov 22 Thu, 6:30 - 9:30 pm $299/8 (Kwakwaka’wakw). Ernie
Jan 31 - Mar 21 Thu, 6:30 - 9:30 pm $299/8 was given a traditional
name from both sides of
the family: he carries the name Mowisaht as well as
PRINTMAKING Gwa-gwa-da-kan.
His first mentor was Dorie Brochie (his mother’s
NEW! Linocut Printmaking (GENI-1662) cousin), who taught him how to carve. Next, he
met late Russell Kwakseestahla who taught Ernie
Create an original stamp and integrate it into collage and
how to carve and make knives. Ernie also had the
hand-made cards. Learn image trasfer, registration and
opportunity to observe and become influenced by
roll up, while emphasizing colour, layers and textures.
the work of late Art Nicolaye and Ernie’s relatives
Note: Request a supply list when registering. Ron Hamilton and Tim Paul. In 2015 he studied
Instructor: Larissa McLean Metal Jewellery Design at North Island College
COMOX VALLEY and earned himself a place on the Dean’s List. The
Nov 27 Tue, 6 - 9 pm $65 program provided him the opportunity to learn
from Leanne Helin (Tsimshian).
Today, he has come full circle and is delighted to
METAL JEWELLERY be teaching in the program he graduated from.
Ernie is a full-time jewellery artist who designs
rings, bracelets, pendants and earrings often fusing
Metal Jewellery Design Certificate (MJD-FT)
silver and gold with stones in unusual settings. All
Gain the technical skills and industry knowledge
of his designs are engraved with original native
needed to conceptualize and create jewellery for artistic
artwork. You can find Ernie at his family’s gallery
expression or as a source of income. This program is
in Campbell River. Ernie has a studio within the
well-suited to anyone who is interested in beginning or
shop where he designs jewelry and accepts custom
advancing their skills in jewellery making and design. No
orders.
previous experience is required; however, some studio
work or hobby experience is advantageous. During www.awatinart.com www.facebook.com/mowisaht
the program, students explore a wide range of topics
and apply professional techniques in jewellery making
through extensive hands-on studio practice as well Metal Jewellery Design Info
as demonstrations and lectures from skilled jewellery Session (GENI-1212)
makers. The program focuses on metal techniques, This free information session will give prospective
including student work in base and precious metals. students the opportunity to meet instructors and
Courses emphasize individual creativity, giving you the learn about the 8-month Metal Jewellery Design
opportunity to apply your learning to create your own Certificate as well as the evening, weekend and
designs. Graduates will also have the business skills to summer jewellery workshops available at NIC. Tour
present and promote these designs. the well-equipped studio, discover more about the
Prerequisites: Admission Requirements: Minimum age field of jewellery making and design, learn about
requirement of 19 years on the first day of class; C in jewellery-making equipment and tools, and see
English 10, English 035 or an English assessment test what past students have accomplished.
Note: Students’ supplies are not included in the course Note: There will be no cost to attend but we ask
fee (approx cost $1,300). you to pre-register.
CAMPBELL RIVER CAMPBELL RIVER
Sep 5 - Apr 12 Mon - Thu, 9 am - 3 pm $6,000 approx Nov 15 Thu, 6:30 - 8 pm FREE
May 9 Thu, 6:30 - 8 pm FREE
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Note: All materials are included in the cost of the course.
ART & LANGUAGE
We offer a variety of jewellery workshops in Please see supply list online for additional items you
our Campbell River studio and add new ones need to bring from home. No class on Feb. 9.
throughout the year. Email Continuing Education CAMPBELL RIVER
at continuingeducation@nic.bc.ca to subscribe Oct 13 - Nov 3 Sat, 10 am - 4 pm $369/4
to the Metal Jewellery Design email list and receive Jan 26 - Feb 23 Sat, 10 am - 4 pm $369/4
updates on workshops and related upcoming events.
Silver Jewellery Express II (GENI-1207)
In this fast-paced and exciting workshop, a continuation
Silver Jewellery Express I (GENI-1204) of Silver Jewellery Express I, you will be creating two
This 2-day course is an introduction to the creative more sterling silver projects. Learn new techniques such
and fun world of jewellery making for beginners. It as advanced fabrication and soldering, creating a tube
has been specifically designed for students with no setting for a ring and setting the stone with accuracy.
previous metal working experience. You will learn all We will be adding texture by introducing surface
the techniques needed to create your own beautifully ornamentation techniques using our studio stamps and
finished band ring and one-of-a-kind pendant. Through hammers, fusing with metal, and coloring with patinas.
demonstrations and hands-on practice you will learn Advance your skills and reignite your creative process in
various basic techniques such as piercing, filing, a creative group atmosphere.
soldering, annealing, sanding, polishing, texturing Note: Materials are provided and included in the price.
and fabrication. A focus will be on safe studio and See the online supply list for additional materials you
equipment practices. We will demonstrate all the steps may need to bring from home.
needed to complete each piece as well as provide
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handouts with all the details for your reference. By the
end of this course you will be able to take home two Nov 17 - 18 Sat & Sun, 9 am - 3:30 pm $215/2
new pieces of jewellery you will be proud to wear or Apr 27 - 28 Sat & Sun, 9 am - 3:30 pm $215/2
share.
Note: The cost of materials for the two projects are
Metal Jewellery Open Studio (GENI-1215)
included in the tuition. Please check the supply list The Open Studio is an excellent opportunity to continue
online for additional items you need to bring from home. to work on the skills you learned in other courses and
There will be a few templates for designs for those who complete some additional projects in a professional
don’t want to design their own. Extra material will be studio under the guidance of a professional! You can
available for an added cost. use the equipment and tools in the NIC studio to work
on your jewellery projects (excluding lost wax casting
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and mold-making), while getting expert guidance and
Sep 15 - 16 Sat & Sun, 9 am - 3:30 pm $215/2 tips from the instructor. The Open Studio also allows
Mar 2 - 3 Sat & Sun, 9 am - 3:30 pm $215/2 you to work side by side with your peers in a supportive,
Jun 1 - 2 Sat & Sun, 9 am - 3:30 pm $215/2 creative environment. Our Campbell River studio is well
equipped with a variety of electric and hand tools, work
Silver Jewellery Making - Beginners benches and reference materials. Students must supply
(GENI-1205) their own materials and consumables for their projects.
Explore traditional jewellery-making techniques in Prerequisites: The Open Studio is suitable for students
our fully equipped studio. Over four sessions, you will who have taken one or more of the NIC Metal Jewellery
receive guidance from a jewellery professional who courses/programs including the part-time Silver
will introduce you to the basic tools and equipment Jewellery Making-Beginner’s course OR the Silver
used to create your own jewellery at home. The course Jewellery Express I & II OR the Metal Jewellery Design
begins with an introduction to design. Students then certificate OR other similar jewellery-making courses.
learn how to pierce metal, solder, apply textures, set Note: Participants must have some experience in
a cabochon stone and create a bezel. Finally, you will jewellery making and design and come with some
practice fabrication techniques and learn how to finish projects & pieces to work on.
and polish your work to perfection. You will complete
several projects with the help of individualized attention, CAMPBELL RIVER
demonstrations and handouts. The course is labour Nov 24 - 25 Sat & Sun, 9 am - 3:30 pm $155/2
intensive and has a moderate degree of difficulty. Dec 1 - 2 Sat & Sun, 9 am - 3:30 pm $155/2
Students will benefit from good eye-hand coordination. May 4 - 5 Sat & Sun, 9 am - 3:30 pm $155/2
May 11 - 12 Sat & Sun, 9 am - 3:30 pm $155/2
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Beginner’s Enamelling (GENI-1220) Foldform Earrings (GENI-1248)
ART & LANGUAGE
Explore this exciting medium of the marriage of glass Create sterling silver foldform earrings using a
on metal. In this two-day workshop, you will learn technique that is exciting in its simplicity, yet creates
the basics of enameling with the two different forms small masterpieces. Suitable for all levels.
of glass – opaque and transparent. An assortment of Note: Materials are provided and included in the price.
applications will be taught. Simple yet effective pieces See the supply list online for additional items you need
of jewellery will be made over the duration of this to bring from home.
workshop.
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Note: Materials are provided and included in the price.
Feb 3 Sun, 9 am - 4 pm $149
See the supply list online for additional items you need
to bring from home.
Filigree Ring (GENI-1245)
CAMPBELL RIVER Create a truly unique filigree ring in sterling silver using
Sep 22 - 23 Sat & Sun, 9 am - 4 pm $230/2 an ancient technique in a contemporary style. All levels
welcome.
NEW! Engraved Wrap Ring (GENI-1246)
Note: Materials are provided and included in the price.
Learn the traditional skill of engraving metal to produce See the supply list online for additional items you need
an aboriginal and/or contemporary-themed wrap- to bring from home.
ring in this 2-day workshop. Use engraving tools to
practice hand engraving and try the electric Gravermax CAMPBELL RIVER
engraving system. Discuss the historical aspect of this Feb 24 Sun, 9 am - 5 pm $139
technique and the complexities of appropriation.
Silver Wire Work Essentials (GENI-1216)
Note: Materials are provided and included in the price.
See the supply list online for additional items you need Unleash your creativity! Using three simple hand tools,
to bring from home. Instructor: Ernie Smith discover the basics of working with sterling silver wire
to create your own beautiful jewellery. Learn techniques
CAMPBELL RIVER to make essential jewellery components such as ear
Sep 29 - 30 Sat & Sun, 9 am - 3:30 pm $199/2 wires, connectors, wrapped beads, clasps, head pins,
jump rings and chain. Using semi-precious beads, you
NEW! Leather & Copper Cuff Bracelet will assemble the components to take home three pairs
(GENI-1202) of earrings; a bracelet and a wire ring.
Create a stamped, textured, leather and copper bracelet Note: Materials are provided and included in the price.
in just one day. Learn to stamp leather and texture See the online supply list for additional items you may
copper and rivet the two together into a funky bracelet. need to bring from home.
Note: Materials are provided and included in the price. CAMPBELL RIVER
See the supply list online for additional items you need
Mar 9 Sat, 9 am - 3:30 pm $139
to bring from home.
CAMPBELL RIVER Viking Knit Bracelet (GENI-1217)
Oct 14 Sun, 10 am - 4 pm $125 Explore the surprisingly simple but dramatic ancient
art of viking knit. You will use sterling silver wire to cast,
NEW! Designer Sterling Silver Earrings weave, draw and add finishing touches to a gorgeous
(GENI-1247) bracelet that will be admired for years.
Using sterling silver plate and wire, learn tips and Note: Materials are provided and included in the price.
techniques to fabricate designer earrings - without See the online supply list for additional materials you
soldering. You will saw, pierce, punch, texturize, file, may need to bring from home.
patina and polish the silver plate into interesting earring
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components. By combining those pieces with three
different styles of silver wire earring hooks, you will Mar 10 Sun, 9 am - 3:30 pm $135
create six pairs of beautiful earrings. A great course for
beginners. Silver Jewellery - Beyond Basics (GENI-1206)
Explore more techniques, such as an introduction to
Note: Materials are provided and included in the price.
cuttlebone casting, how to claw set and flush set a
See the supply list online for additional items you need
faceted gemstone, texturing techniques using the
to bring from home.
reticulation process, roller printing, and various finishing
CAMPBELL RIVER techniques that will give your creations a professional
Oct 28 Sun, 9 am - 4 pm $199 finish. This course is labour intensive and has a
moderate degree of difficulty.
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Prerequisites: This course is for students who have Vacuum Casting (GENI-1241)
ART & LANGUAGE
taken either the Silver Jewellery Making-Beginner’s Create a one-of-a kind ring that will be carved, cast
course or Silver Jewellery Express I AND II. It will and finished in only two days. On the first day, you will
provide students with the opportunity to expand on learn to size and carve a ring in wax and then invest it
their skills. to prepare for the cast. On day two, you will learn how
Note: Purchase your own supplies or a kit will be to pour the metal, saw off the sprue, clean and polish
available for purchase from the instructor on the first your ring. This course is suitable for any jewellery-
day of class. See supply list online. making student, beginner to advanced, who wants the
CAMPBELL RIVER opportunity to cast with professional equipment and
instruction.
Mar 16 - Apr 6 Sat, 10 am - 3 pm $279/4
Note: Materials are provided and included in the price.
Spinner Ring (GENI-1242) See the online supply list for additional materials you
Create a sterling silver spinner (meditation) ring; a great may need to bring from home.
one-day project for all levels. Through demonstrations CAMPBELL RIVER
and step-by-step instructions, you will learn basic May 25 - 26 Sat & Sun, 9 am - 4 pm $239/2
jewellery fabrication techniques including accurately
measuring metal, filing, texturing and soldering. Repoussé (GENI-1244)
Complete the day by learning some finishing techniques Learn to push metal into 3D form with one of the most
to add those final touches to your ring. exciting of all jewellery techniques: repoussé. Your
Note: Materials are provided and included in the price. instructor will demonstrate several repoussé and
See the online supply list for additional materials you chasing techniques, teaching you how to prepare a pitch
may need to bring from home. bowl and work with soft copper to create a piece of
CAMPBELL RIVER wearable art.
Mar 17 Sun, 10 am - 3:30 pm $124 Prerequisites: No previous experience is necessary.
Note: Materials are provided and included in the price.
NEW! Adorned Silver Pendant (GENI-1203) See the supply list online for additional items you may
This course is a modern spin on granulation. Handmade need to bring from home.
silver balls will be used and soldered in place to create a CAMPBELL RIVER
one-of-a-kind pendant in sterling silver. Jun 8 - 9 Sat & Sun, 9 am - 4 pm $229/2
Note: Materials are provided and included in the price.
See the supply list for additional items you may need to Centrifugal Casting for Beginners
bring from home. (GENI-1219)
CAMPBELL RIVER Students will create a wax carved ring or pendant
Mar 24 Sun, 9 am - 4:30 pm $145 that will be cast into sterling silver and completed
into a finished piece of jewellery. They will learn how
Beachy Bezels (GENI-1233) to create a wax model and cast their creation using
Create unique designs using one-of-a-kind beach stones the combination of lost wax and centrifugal casting
and beach glass. Learn to drill stone and glass and set in methods. This carving method is very forgiving and
unusual ways using sterling silver and copper. All beach suits the beginner who would like to experiment with
stones, glass and silver will be provided. This class is the casting method of creating jewellery. Those with
suitable for all levels; just bring your creativity. jewellery-making or carving experience will have the
opportunity to work on more complex pieces.
Note: Materials are provided and included in the price.
See the supply list online for additional items you may Note: Materials are provided and included in the price.
need to bring from home. See the supply list online for additional items you need
to bring from home.
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Apr 7 Sun, 10 am - 4:30 pm $124
Jun 22 - 23 Sat & Sun, 9 am - 4 pm $239/2
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WRITING
ART & LANGUAGE
Valerie Harty’s interest in
silversmithing began with
her involvement in the
Calgary Rock and Lapidary NEW! Creating Memorable Characters
Club. She was instrumental (GENI-2338)
in setting up the club’s This one-day seminar class will have you focus on
silversmithing shop, techniques to help you bring characters to life through
encouraging rock collectors words. You’ll learn techniques for creating and revealing
to look at jewellery as a way to showcase their characters that seem as vividly dimensional as your
beautiful stones. After retirement from her career in father or next-door neighbour. Whether you’re working
the financial sector, Valerie made Vancouver Island with imaginary or real people, you’ll learn how to write
home. She discovered the Metal Jewellery Design characters that readers won’t soon forget.
certificate program thanks to a presentation by teacher
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Tracey Gibbons at the Parksville Rock and Gem Club.
Nov 24 Sat, 9 am - 12 pm $50
“I’d taken some one-time classes and watched videos
online, the program brought all those pieces together
and built on them,” said Valerie. “The amount I learned
Creative Writing for Beginners (GENI-2336)
was fantastic and the instructors were incredible to Do you have a story you want to write but don’t know
learn from. I can’t say enough about the experience.” where to start? Have you been away from writing for a
long time? Cultivate a writing practice and explore your
- Valerie Harty, Metal Jewellery Design Certificate
unique writing voice in an encouraging environment.
graduate
We will review the building blocks of creative writing
and explore specific elements of writing fiction, creative
non-fiction and poetry. Through readings, discussions,
in-class writing exercises and optional homework
LANGUAGE activities this course will unleash your inner writer.
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Spanish Conversation for Beginners Lvl 1 Oct 4 - Nov 8 Thu, 6:30 - 8:30 pm $199/6
(GENI-2470)
Learn the most commonly used expressions, greetings, Writer’s Bootcamp (GENI-2337)
and basic vocabulary for travellers as well as sentence Dynamic, practical and exploratory exercises will train
construction and some grammar in this popular course and tone your creative muscles. Class includes an
that introduces the basic concepts of the Spanish interesting writing prompt to kick you off the critic’s
language. Students will also be introduced to the couch and into the driver’s seat of your creativity. No
cultural aspects of Latin American societies. pressure, no critiquing, no angst; just freewheeling
Instructor: Marcia Velasquez creativity to get your juices flowing.
COMOX VALLEY COMOX VALLEY
Sep 18 - Oct 25 Tue & Thu, 6:30 - 8:30 pm $220/12 Jan 24 - Feb 28 Thu, 6:30 - 8:30 pm $199/6
Jan 22 - Feb 28 Tue & Thu, 6:30 - 8:30 pm $220/12
Spanish Conversation for Beginners Lvl 2
(GENI-2471) English & Modern Languages
Students strengthen knowledge acquired in level 1 in
this fun & interactive class. Learn to speak in a more Programs & Courses
detailed way about daily life, family, work, and hobbies.
Start your degree at NIC with a broad range
You will be able to carry on a simple conversation after
this course. of English, Chinese, French and Spanish courses.
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COMOX VALLEY university-transfer/english-modern-
Nov 6 - Dec 13 Tue & Thu, 6:30 - 8:30 pm $220/12 languages-programs-courses/
10 REGISTER TODAY at www.nic.bc.ca/continuing-education/BUSINESS & COMPUTER SKILLS
Whether you want to start a new career or expand your job skills,
BUSINESS & COMPUTER SKILLS
NIC will help you develop your professional qualifications.
From basic computer skills and advanced software training to
coaching and leadership skill development, our courses are tailored
to meet industry needs.
NEW! Workplace Bullying And Harassment
BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP Prevention (HMR-012)
This 3-hour workshop is designed for employees in
Board Governance (NPM-020) any industry to meet the requirements outlined by
Board directors and volunteers in the not-for-profit WorksafeBC. In this practical hands on workshop,
sector will learn practical tips and insights that can you’ll learn the definitions of bullying and harassment,
enrich and enhance their value on the board. practical skills to address how to respond to incidents
and procedures for reporting. The course will be
Instructor: Lynn Mosely
adapted to include industry-specific, relevant case
COMOX VALLEY studies for participants to work through.
Oct 12 Fri, 9 am - 4:30 pm $179 Instructor: Suzanne Jolly
NEW! Workplace Mental Health for Managers CAMPBELL RIVER
(MGT-012) Oct 23 Tue, 6 - 9 pm $85
One of the most difficult workplace situations for a Mar 19 Tue, 6 - 9 pm $85
manager is navigating when an employee is dealing
with mental health concerns or illness. This practical Effective Communication (COM-051)
workshop series will give managers hands on tools to In today’s competitive business world and difficult
address these complex situations from both a legal economy, effective communication is more essential
and ethical perspective, including how to facilitate than ever before. Successful communication has the
a mentally healthy workplace culture and how to potential to engage others, strengthen relationships,
navigate legal considerations such as workers’ rights achieve results, save time and reduce confusion and
to privacy, an employer’s duty to accommodate frustration. Developing an engaging and responsive
people with mental illness and the boundaries of those communication style will lead to positive results for you,
accommodations. Participants will walk away with your team and your business. This unique, innovative
practical skills and an overview of community-based workshop is designed to take your communication skills
mental health resources. to the next level.
Instructor: Suzanne Jolly COMOX VALLEY
CAMPBELL RIVER Oct 26 Fri, 9 am - 4 pm $229
Oct 16 - 18 Tue & Thu, 6 - 9 pm $175/2
NEW! Facilitation Skills (MGT-014)
Feb 26 - 28 Tue & Thu, 6 - 9 pm $175/2
Do you dream of being able to speak well and facilitate
dialogue in meetings or in front of large groups?
This 4-session workshop series is designed for you
Applied Business to develop the skills you need to facilitate dialogue,
present information for a variety of different types of
Technology Programs people and allow you to manage difficult audiences.
Learn to engage your audience so that you walk away
Study online and gain specialized office
from meetings and presentations feeling like a pro.
administrative skills.
Instructor: Suzanne Jolly
www.nic.bc.ca/programs-courses/business
CAMPBELL RIVER
/applied-business-technology-programs/
Nov 7 - 21 Wed, 6 - 9 pm $189/3
Feb 6 - 27 Wed, 6 - 9 pm $189/3
11NEW! An Interactive Guide to Leadership and Leadership Essentials (LDS-015)
Management (MGT-013) Increase your effectiveness and confidence as a
In this 3-session workshop, you will learn a variety of leader in this practical two-day course. Learn tools
key leadership skills including ethical decision making, to effectively transition into a leadership role and
successful goal setting and team development and how develop skills to create a positive work enviroment and
BUSINESS & COMPUTER SKILLS
to embed safe and healthy practices into the workplace better business results. Class discussion will include
culture. Aspiring or experienced leaders will learn characteristics and challenges in today’s workplace,
about practical skills and evidence-based tools from a traits and skills that characterize a successful leader,
highly experienced and engaging instructor who has an how to evaluate your own skill set and how to motivate
extensive background in training managers all over the people, communicate effectively, inspire and build trust
world. while managing your time and tasks effectively.
Instructor: Tobyn Pearson Instructor: Sharon Edwards
CAMPBELL RIVER CAMPBELL RIVER
Nov 20 - 22 Tue & Thu, 6 - 9 pm $125/2 Feb 2 - 3 Sat & Sun, 9 am - 4 pm $289/2
NEW! Coaching Conversations (COM-071)
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Leadership
This experiential skills-based workshop is designed
to equip leaders, managers and team members with
core coaching skills and a framework to have coaching
SHARON EDWARDS
conversations in the workplace. Utilizing coaching Sharon is a presentation
skills lets you get the best out of yourself and team, skills coach, facilitator,
increase employee engagement, improve performance, and writer who
strengthen trust and achieve results. The workshop is fosters innovation and
designed for anyone who has an interest in cultivating creativity through great
and applying a “coach approach” in their personal and communication. Sharon
professional life. honed her communication
COMOX VALLEY skills over 25 years as
an award winning broadcast journalist (including
Nov 23 Fri, 9 am - 4 pm $229
time as host of CBC Radio Calgary) and has been
teaching those skills for over a decade through
NEW! Keeping Strategy and Change
her company, The Voice of Influence. She has
Initiatives Simple (MGT-010)
also taught for the CPA of Alberta and the Radio
Find innovative ways to simplify change initiatives and
and Television Arts program at Seneca College in
create actionable, focused steps to ensure their success.
Toronto. The theme that runs through her work is
In this interactive course taught by an experienced
clear: becoming a great communicator is the way to
strategy consultant, both new and experienced
get the highest return on the investment you have
managers will learn the practical skills to clearly define
made in yourself and your career.
aspects of the changes that are controllable and clarify
the rationale for the proposed changes. You will also
learn how to best communicate about change initiatives
and how to encourage and support employees through
the process.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Instructor: Greg Gilks NEW! HR Strategy: Compensation & Benefits
CAMPBELL RIVER (HMR-011)
Nov 6 - 8 Tue & Thu, 6 - 9 pm $175/2 This comprehensive 6-hour course will help human
resources professionals learn how to design a well-
structured and equitable compensation and benefits
program to help your organization remain competitive
in a busy labour market. You will also learn how to use
occupational health standards as a guideline to develop
human resources policy.
12 REGISTER TODAY at www.nic.bc.ca/continuing-education/Instructor: Jennifer White in CV, TBD in CR
CAMPBELL RIVER COMPUTER SKILLS
Nov 22 - 29 Thu, 6 - 9 pm $175/2
COMOX VALLEY
FOR ALL COMPUTER COURSES
Oct 24 - 31 Wed, 6 - 9 pm $175/2
BUSINESS & COMPUTER SKILLS
Please bring a USB drive to every computer course.
Apr 17 - 24 Wed, 6 - 9 pm $175/2
NEW! HR Strategy: Staffing & Development Excel Level 1 (CPA-011)
(HMR-010) This course introduces the latest version of Microsoft
Excel, one of several widely used electronic spreadsheet
Employers need to become more innovative in a hot
and graphing applications. Participants will learn the
labour market in order to recruit and retain talented
basics of creating and navigating spreadsheets, how to
professionals. In this practical course, you’ll learn
apply formatting, auto formatting, editing, copying and
how to lure great talent and how to keep them in your
moving, inserting rows/columns, simple formulas, data
organization.
entry, charting and printing. In this 12-hour course we
Instructor: Jennifer White in CV, TBD in CR will also look at absolute and relative addressing, one of
CAMPBELL RIVER the many features of this amazing program.
Nov 1 - 8 Thu, 6 - 9 pm $175/2 Instructor: Hans Tang
COMOX VALLEY CAMPBELL RIVER
Oct 10 - 17 Wed, 6 - 9 pm $175/2 Oct 9 - 30 Tue, 6:30 - 9:30 pm $205/4
Apr 3 - 10 Wed, 6 - 9 pm $175/2 COMOX VALLEY
Oct 11 - Nov 1 Thu, 6:30 - 9:30 pm $205/4
Jan 22 - Feb 12 Tue, 6:30 - 9:30 pm $205/4
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
Excel Level 2 (CPA-021)
Provincial Instructor Diploma Advance your Excel skills in this hands-on Level-2 class
This fall and winter session using the world’s most popular electronic graph paper.
North Island College, working Apply basic skill sets along with some intermediate to
in collaboration with advanced functions to manage and audit numerical
Vancouver Community reports. Students will learn to create and manipulate
College, is pleased, once charts, work with different types of graphics, look
again, to offer components of at various methods of analyzing, organizing, linking
the Provincial Instructors and sharing workbooks, plus learn to use advanced
Diploma program at a campus close to where you live. formatting features.
Save time and money getting your education. Prerequisites: CPA 011 or previous Excel experience
Prepare for rewarding employment as an adult educator. Instructor: Hans Tang
Students in this program build knowledge and skills to CAMPBELL RIVER
design, develop, manage and evaluate the instruction of
Nov 6 - 27 Tue, 6:30 - 9:30 pm $205/4
adults in post-secondary education, business, industry
and non-traditional adult learning environments. The
Sage 50-1 (CPA-015)
program also provides instructors with an accredited
Set-up and use all six modules in Sage 50 -1 accounting
development program leading to diplomas and degrees
software (formerly Simply Accounting) with emphasis
at VCC and other institutions
on the general ledger, accounts payable, receivable and
All classes will be held at the Comox Valley campus payroll modules. The job cost and inventory modules
of North Island College. To apply to the program or may also be introduced.
to register please contact the School of Instructor
Prerequisites: Basic Bookkeeping or equivalent &
Education at Vancouver Community College.
familiarity with Windows
Phone: 604.871.7000 extension 7488
Instructor: Hans Tang.
Email: sie@vcc.ca
CAMPBELL RIVER
The following modules are available:
Nov 7 - Dec 5 Wed, 6:30 - 9:30 pm $329/5
3250 Instructional Strategies Oct 12, 13, 14 and Oct 26, 27, 28 Apr 3 - May 1 Wed, 6:30 - 9:30 pm $329/5
3210 Curriculum Development Feb 22, 23, 24 and Mar 8, 9, 10 COMOX VALLEY
Tuition is approximately $537 per module plus textbooks Nov 24 - 25 Sat & Sun, 9 am - 5 pm $329/2
REGISTER TODAY at www.nic.bc.ca/continuing-education/ 13Your iPad - Beginners (GENI-4570)
Do you have an iPad that you really don’t know how FINANCE
to use? Anyone with an iPad - young or old - that does
not have the skills to configure it, integrate it with other Beginner’s Bookkeeping (BKK-010)
devices or install applications to make the device more Gain an understanding of the accounting equations,
BUSINESS & COMPUTER SKILLS
functional should register for this class. You will get debits and credits, record keeping, bank reconciliation,
to know your iPad, create folders, navigate your iPad, maintaining a general ledger, using a columnar journal
personalize your settings, add your email account, surf and preparing simple financial statements. This course
the web and use it for word processing. Your iPad will is valuable to small business owners and non-profit
never leave your side again. groups as well as for those needing to upgrade job skills.
Note: Please bring your own iPad to class. Note: Please bring a calculator to class. No class in CR
Instructor: Shannon Hagen February 18, 2019.
CAMPBELL RIVER Instructor: Hans Tang in CR, Brad Dolce in CV.
Nov 3 Sat, 9 am - 1 pm $79 CAMPBELL RIVER
COMOX VALLEY Sep 12 - Oct 31 Wed, 6:30 - 9:30 pm $305/8
Oct 27 Sat, 9 am - 1 pm $79 Jan 23 - Mar 13 Wed, 6:30 - 9:30 pm $305/8
COMOX VALLEY
Your iPad - Intermediate (GENI-4572) Sep 17 - Nov 19 Mon, 6:30 - 9:30 pm $305/8
Did you attend the beginner session and realize that
Jan 21 - Mar 18 Mon, 6:30 - 9:30 pm $305/8
your iPad could do so much more than you thought it
was capable of? Do you have an iPad right now that you
Basic Payroll (PYR-010)
feel comfortable using but you would like to explore
Learn all aspects of payroll including setting up and
what else it is capable of, such as pictures (photo
calculating payroll, benefits and deductions, T-4 forms,
editing), calendar events, contacts and connecting to
the implications of the Employment Standards Act,
other devices using iCloud? This course can help you
and Records of Employment. Emphasis is on practical
unleash the power of your iPad.
skills. This course is beneficial for those in administrative
Note: Please bring your iPad to class. positions or business owner/operators.
Instructor: Shannon Hagen Prerequisites: Previous bookeeping knowledge.
CAMPBELL RIVER Instructor: Alina Constantin
Nov 24 Sat, 9 am - 1 pm $79 CAMPBELL RIVER
Mar 4 - 25 Mon, 6:30 - 9:30 pm $205/4
NEW! Graphic Design Basics and Social
Media Skills (MKT-010) COMOX VALLEY
This 3-session workshop is designed for people new Nov 21 - Dec 12 Wed, 6:30 - 9:30 pm $205/4
to roles in marketing and communications and small
business owners. In the first session, participants will
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR:
learn the basics of graphic design and how to use Canva
(an online free basic graphic design software) to design
Computer Skills & Finance
great marketing images for posters and social media. In
the last two sessions, participants will use their images
HANS TANG
and learn to post effectively to Facebook, Twitter and Hans Tang is a certified
Instagram to market services and products and engage math teacher and
their audience. Participants will need basic computer Microsoft Excel/Access
skills and their own laptop or tablet to take this course. freelancer. He worked as
Instructor: Suzanne Jolly an analyst for a pension
plan and investment
CAMPBELL RIVER
consulting firm, and he
Sep 10 - 24 Mon, 6 - 9 pm $205/3 returned to teaching in
Jan 14 - 28 Mon, 6 - 9 pm $205/3 2013. He has experience designing spreadsheets,
reports, creating formulas, coding and analyzing
with data sets. He is familiar with Microsoft Office
Suite and other financial and programming
software used in both Windows and Mac platforms.
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Creating Mobile Apps with HTML5
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BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP Mac, iPhone, and iPad Programming
Learn to create Mac, iPhone, and iPad apps and
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What are the secrets to managing successful teams in compiler.
the workplace? Explore communication techniques and
problem-solving skills that will help you get your team Responsive Web Design
on track in no time. Learn to build fully responsive websites optimized for
mobile devices, smartphones, tablets, and desktop
Effective Business Writing viewing environments.
Improve your career prospects by learning how to
develop powerful written documents that draw readers Introduction to QuickBooks 2018
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the financial aspects of your business.
Keys to Effective Communication
Lost for words? Don’t be! Learn to build rapport, trust, Computer Skills for the Workplace
warmth, and respect through conversation. Gain a working knowledge of the computer skills you’ll
need to succeed in today’s job market.
Administrative Assistant Fundamentals
Prepare to take advantage of the many new job Introduction to Windows 10
opportunities in health care, legal services, and other Learn to use this powerful new operating system,
industries. including how to customize your desktop, manage
files and folders, and navigate the Web with the new
Project Management Fundamentals Microsoft Edge browser
This course provides essential information to introduce
or refresh your skills and competencies as youprepare Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2016
and complete your first project. This course will also Learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 (now
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REGISTER TODAY at www.ed2go.com/nic 15Introduction to Microsoft Word 2016
Learn to use the basic features of Word 2016 (now
available through Office 365) to type, edit, format, spell
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Getting married is just the first step! Learn how to build
a solid foundation for a healthy partnership that will last
Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2016
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Become proficient in using Microsoft Excel 2016 (now
available through Office 365) and discover how to Skills for Making Great Decisions
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Drawing for the Absolute Beginner
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Gain a solid foundation in drawing and become the
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Discover Digital Photography
An informative introduction to the fascinating world of Speed Spanish
digital photography. Learn six easy recipes to glue Spanish words together
into sentences, and you’ll be engaging in conversational
Mastering Your Digital SLR Camera Spanish in no time.
Take your photography to the next level with your
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apertures, shutter speed, exposure settings, and more. WRITING & PUBLISHING
Travel Photography for the Digital
Introduction to Journaling
Photographer
Discover how journaling can help you learn more about
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yourself, explore your dreams, values, and beliefs,
need to capture scenes from around the world and
improve your health, survive unwanted change, succeed
bring them home.
in your career, and express your creativity.
Introduction to Lightroom CC Write Fiction Like a Pro
Learn to use the tools in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
A published author teaches you how professional
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writers use story outlines to structure any type of story.
fine-tune lighting and color, and develop an efficient
image-processing workflow.
How to Make Money From Your Writing
You really can make money with your writing. Whether
Photoshop CC for the Digital Photographer
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Write Effective Web Content
Photoshop Elements for the Digital
Learn how to write Web content and produce
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Learn how to use the tools and features of Adobe
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Photoshop Elements 13 for editing and fixing your
digital photos and images.
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CREC 5853 Spirituality – An Exploration $30
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CREC 6612 Mindfulness Meditation $30
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CREC 3526 Tax Issues for Seniors $10
CREC 6915 Emergency Preparedness $30
CREC 7011 Assess Your Tax Evaluation $30
CREC 8205 On the Go with Mobility Scooters $10
CREC 8206 On the Go with eBikes $10
CREC 8740 Strata – the Basics $30
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CREC 6249 Bridge – Next Steps $30
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