Information Sessions
Activity Assistant Free Information Session
Classes begin in February 2011! Learn to develop and lead leisure and recreational activities for seniors with cognitive and physical challenges. This program appeals to qualified health care workers who want to make a short-term time commitment in exchange for long-term job satisfaction. Graduates of this program have made a difference by helping seniors engage in an active lifestyle.
This part-time program will take place over six weekends (Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday) from February to April. Following the classroom sessions, 120 hours of practicum will be completed over 7 weeks to enhance your skills. Graduates find casual and temporary employment as Activity/Activation Assistants in care facilities, assisted living settings, adult day care programs, clients' homes, seniors' centres and residential group homes.
Admission requirement
Resident Care Attendant (RCA) or Home Support/Residential Care (HSRC) certificate or Health Care Assistant (HCA) certificate or equivalent credential (e.g. RN or LPN)
Participation requirement
Program registrants must attend a free Information Sessions. Please call 250-370-3550 to register.
- 2010F ACAS 990V 001 • Tue • Oct 19 • 5:30-7pm
Wilna Thomas Building, Room 206 • Lansdowne
- 2010F ACAS 990V 002 • Wed • Nov 17 • 5:30-7pm
Wilna Thomas Building, Room 206 • Lansdowne
For more information and to receive a detailed program catalogue, please call 250-370-4578 or email cectinfo@camosun.bc.ca or visit the Activity Assistant Program website: camosun.ca/activity-assistant
AutoCAD Free Information Session
Learn more about AutoCAD and how computer aided design is used to produce professional drawings and plans. Meet the instructor who will provide an overview of the AutoCAD courses offered at Camosun; steps to complete Camosun's AutoCAD Graphics Certificate Program; and how Camosun can assist you to obtain industry certification. Includes a tour of the AutoCAD lab. This session is free, but please email ttce@camosun.bc.ca or phone 250-370-4563 to RSVP.
- Thursday • August 12 • 7-9pm • Tim Baker
Wednesday • December 8 • 7-8:30pm • Interurban Campus
General Insurance Salesperson/Adjuster – Level 1 License Free Information Session
Did you know that across Canada there are more than 200 general insurance companies, 7500 brokerage offices and 1500 independent adjusting companies that employ over 110,000 people? If you are wondering what this career choice is all about or looking for a new direction – this session will help you decide if this is the right path for you.
Camosun College and a representative from The Insurance Institute of British Columbia (IIBC) invite you to this informative session. You will get all of the information needed about the GIE Course, careers, employer sponsorship, salaries, education and employment opportunities. All of your questions will be answered about the insurance field and related industries. Call 250-370-3550 to register.
- 2010F IIBC 990V 001 • Sep 8 • IIBC Representative
Wed • 6:30-8pm • Interurban
Hospital Unit Clerk Program Free Information Session
Registering for and attending an Information Session is required for students thinking of or wanting to apply for this program. During this informative session, the Program Coordinator will share information and answer your questions. Topics include: roles and duties performed by Unit Clerks, pros and cons of working in the field, job prospects, program curriculum and schedule. Please call 250-370-3550 to register.
- 2010F UNIT 990V 001 • Oct 26 • Tue • 6-7:30pm • Interurban
- 2011W UNIT 990V 001 • Jan 11 • Tue • 6-7:30pm • Interurban
Leadership Development Certificate Program Free Information Session
Join us for a free information session to learn more about the Leadership Development Program. Call 250-370-3550 to register.
- 2010F LDCT 990V 001 • Sep13 • Mon • 6-7pm • Interurban
I'm ready to register
MS Office Fast Track Free Information Session
Meet the instructor, ask questions and find out what to expect as a student in the Fast Track version of the MS Office program. The session is free but preregistration is required.
- 2010F BSCM 991V 001 • Caroline Rissley
Sep 15 • Wed • 9-10am • Lansdowne
- 2010F BSCM 991V 002 • Caroline Rissley
Oct 6 • Wed • 4:30-5:30pm • Lansdowne
I'm ready to register
Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate Program
Classes begin in September!
Medical Laboratory Assistants perform a vital role as part of the medical laboratory team in hospitals and private laboratories. Industry professionals teach you how to collect blood and other specimens for analysis, perform electrocardiograms (ECG's), and a variety of basic laboratory procedures.
This part-time program takes place two evenings per week and most Saturdays from September to April. Skills will be developed and practiced throughout the program in hospital and community lab settings. A four-week, full-time practicum helps prepare you for a meaningful and interesting career.
It is strongly recommended that you attend a free information session on one of the following dates (no registration required):
- Thu • Oct. 28 • 5:30-7pm • Young Building, Room 310
Lansdowne
- Tue • Nov 30 • 5:30-7pm • Campus Centre, Room 124B • Interurban Location
For more information and to receive a detailed program catalogue, please call 250-370-4578 or cectinfo@camosun.bc.ca. or visit the Medical Laboratory Assistant Program website see camosun.ca/med-lab
Oracle Database Administration Free Information Session
Through the Workforce Development Program, Oracle Corporation partners with Camosun College to deliver Oracle training. Join us for this free information session to learn more about Oracle certification and how instructor-led courses can help you reach your goals. Please phone 250 370 4563 or email ttce@camosun.bc.ca to RSVP.
- Thu • Sep 9 • 5-6:30pm • Interurban Campus • Caleb Small
Travel Counselling Free Information Session
Before you apply for any Travel Counselling/Travel Agent training program, find out if the travel industry is the right career for you. Match your skills and abilities to industry needs and discover the responsibilities and duties of a travel counsellor to determine if this demanding, ever-changing profession is the career path you want to follow. The information session is a prerequisite to the Travel Counselling Certificate Program. (TRCT 500V). Call 250-370-3550 to register.
- 2010F TRCT 990V 001 • Oct 5 • Tue • 6-7:15pm • Interurban
- 2010F TRCT 990V 002 • Dec 7 • Tue • 6-7:15pm • Interurban
- 2011W TRCT 990V 001 • Jan 5 • Wed • 6-7:15pm • Interurban
I'm ready to register
Web Foundations Free Information Session
Meet the instructor, ask questions and find out what to expect as a student and a graduate of the Web Foundations program. The session is free but preregistration is required.
- 2010F BSCM 990V 001 • Sep 22 • Wed • 9-10am
Interurban • Joel Friesen
I'm ready to register
Welding Information Night Free Information Session
Have you always wanted to learn to weld but not known how to get started? Join us for an evening session hosted by Camosun's Welding Dept. and learn more about programs offered, which type of equipment to use for different applications and how to choose the training course to meet your needs. Includes a tour of Camosun's welding shop and facilities. Bring your questions! No charge for this session, but please phone 250-370-4563 or email ttce@camosun.bc.ca to let us know you are coming.
- Tuesday • September 14 • 7 – 9pm • Interurban Campus
Lou Bonin & Kevin Alexander
