Program
Credential
Locations
Intakes
Length
Requirements
General Studies
Associate of Arts Degree
Terrace Prince Rupert
Sept Jan
2 years
English 12 or equivalent and Math 11 or equivalent.
Archaeological & Cultural Resource Management Specialization
Associate of Arts Degree
Terrace Prince Rupert
Sept Jan
2 years
English 12 or equivalent. Individual courses in program require the equivalent to Math 11.
First Nations Specialization
Associate of Arts Degree
Terrace Prince Rupert
Sept Jan
2 years
English 12 or equivalent.
Sustainable Communities Specialization
Associate of Arts Degree
Prince Rupert
Sept Jan
2 years
English 12 or equivalent. Individual courses in program require the equivalent to Math 11.
Criminology Specialization
Associate of Arts Degree
Terrace
Sept Jan
2 years
English 12 or equivalent. Individual courses in program require the equivalent to Math 11, Life Sciences 11 and Chemistry 11.
Criminology
Diploma
Terrace
Sept Jan
2 years
English 12 or equivalent.
First Nations Fine Arts (Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art)
Certificate Diploma
Terrace
Sept Jan
1 year 2 years
Must be of First Nations descent. English 10 and Math 10 or equivalents. Portfolio/samples of artwork and interview with the Instructors.
Business Administration
Certificate Diploma
Terrace Hazelton Prince Rupert Smithers
Sept Jan May
1 year 2 years
English 12 and Foundations of Math 11 or equivalents.
Post-Degree Diploma Business
Diploma
Terrace Prince Rupert Smithers
Sept Jan May
2 years
English 12 and Foundations of Math 11 or equivalents, and an accredited Bachelor’s Degree (min. 3 years) from a recognized institution.
Post-Degree Diploma in Professional Accounting
Diploma
Terrace
Sept
2 years
English 12 with a minimum grade of B or better, Foundations of Math 11 or equivalents, and an accredited Bachelor’s Degree (min. 3 years) from a recognized institution.
Arts
Business
Program
Credential
Locations
Intakes
Length
Requirements
Health & Human Services Health Care Assistant (HCA)
Certificate
Terrace Prince Rupert Smithers
Feb Sept
10 months
English 11 or equivalent. Must successfully complete an English assessment test. Clinical requirements: Standard First Aid, CPR Level C certification, FoodSafe Level 1, WHMIS, immunizations and a Criminal Record Check.
Access to Practical Nursing
Diploma
Terrace Prince Rupert Smithers
Jan (every other year) Next intake: 2025 Jan
18 months
Grade 12 graduation, Biology 12, English 12, Foundations of Math 11, Pre-Calculus 11 or Principles of Math 11, PNUR 103 or equivalents. Successful completion of a recognized HCA certificate program and 600 hours of relevant field experience.
Social Services Worker – on hold
Certificate
Terrace
Sept
1 year
* Please inquire with CMTN future programming in social/human & integrated health services that can lead to a Bachelor of Social Work. English 12 or equivalent and Math 11. Resume, written/video statement of interest, two references, 45 hours of work/volunteer experience in a human service setting within last three years, and a Criminal Record Check.
Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing (NCBNP) Registered Nurse
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Terrace
Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE)
Certificate Diploma
Blended delivery Terrace and Online
Education Assistant
Certificate
Sept
4 years *Yrs 1 & 2 at CMTN *Yrs 3 & 4 at UNBC
Must meet UNBC admission requirements and have completed the equivalent of the following BC secondary courses with a minimum 67% or better: English 12 and Foundations of Math 11 or Pre-Calculus 11 or Principles of Math 11 and Chemistry 11 or equivalents. Biology 12 or equivalent with a minimum 73% within five years of application. Upon acceptance: CPR Level C, immunizations and a Criminal Record Check. NOTE: admissions deadline is March 31. Visit coastmountaincollege.ca for details.
Feb Sept
1 year 2 years
Grade 12 graduation or mature student. English 12 or equivalent. Two references, written statement, immunizations and a Criminal Record Check.
Terrace
Sept
1 year
English 12 or equivalent. Resume, two references, 45 hours of work/volunteer experience in a human service setting within last three years, immunizations and a Criminal Record Check.
*Degree Partnerships Bachelor of Science in Nursing at UNBC
Sciences General Studies
Associate of Science Degree
Terrace Prince Rupert
Sept Jan
2 years
English 12 or equivalent. Math 11 or equivalent. Individual courses in the program require Life Sciences 11 or Chemistry 11 or Physics 11 or equivalent.
Environmental Geosciences Specialization
Associate of Science Degree
Terrace Prince Rupert
Sept Jan
2 years
English 12 or equivalent. Math 11 or equivalent. Individual courses in the program require Life Sciences 11 or Chemistry 11 or Physics 11 or equivalent.
Applied Coastal Ecology
Diploma Post-Degree Diploma
Prince Rupert
Sept
2 years 1 year
English 12 or equivalent. Math 11 or equivalent. Individual courses in the program require Life Sciences 11 or Chemistry 11 or Physics 11 or equivalent. Post-degree program requires a Bachelor of Science.
Applied Earth & Environmental Studies
Certificate
Terrace Prince Rupert
Sept
1 year
English 12 or equivalent. Individual courses in the program require the equivalents to Life Sciences 11, Chemistry 11 and Math 11.
Engineering
Certificate
Terrace, Smithers Prince Rupert
Sept
1 year
Minimum of 67% in: English 12, Physics 12, Chemistry 12 and PreCalculus 12 or equivalents. Applicants are accepted on a first qualified basis as long as space remains.
Physical Sciences
Certificate
Terrace
Sept
1 year
English 12 or equivalent. Individual courses in the program require the equivalents to Math 12, Chemistry 12, and Physics 12.
Foundation
Terrace
Sept 5, 2023
30 weeks
Grade 12 graduation or mature student. English 10 and Apprenticeship Workplace Math 10 or equivalents. *
Apprenticeship
Terrace
Level 1 Oct 30, 2023 Level 3 April 15, 2024
7 weeks
Active apprentice in Automotive with Skilled Trades BC.
Foundation
Terrace
Sept 5, 2023
20 weeks
Grade 12 graduation or mature student. English 10 and Apprenticeship Workplace Math 10 or equivalents.*
Apprenticeship
Terrace (Please refer to the website) Smithers: Level 1 Oct 30, 2023, Level 2 Jan 8, 2024
7 weeks
Active apprentice in Carpentry with Skilled Trades BC.
Foundation
Terrace
20 weeks
Grade 12 graduation or mature student. English 10 and Apprenticeship Workplace Math 10 or equivalents.* Physics 11 is recommended.
Apprenticeship
Please refer to the website.
10 weeks
Active apprentice in Electrical with Skilled Trades BC.
Hairstylist
Foundation
Terrace
40 weeks
Grade 12 graduation or mature student. English 10 and Apprenticeship Workplace Math 10 or equivalents.*
Heavy Mechanical
Foundation
36 weeks
Grade 12 graduation or mature student. English 10 and Apprenticeship Workplace Math 10 or equivalents.*
Varied length
Active apprentice in Heavy Mechanical with Skilled Trades BC.
Trades Automotive Service Technician
Carpentry
Electrical
Sept 5, 2023 February 5, 2024
Sept 5, 2023
Please refer to the website. Apprenticeship Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
Foundation
Please refer to the website.
20 weeks
Grade 12 graduation or mature student. English 10 and Apprenticeship Workplace Math 10 or equivalents.* Physics 11 is recommended. A Criminal record check is required.
Professional Cook Level 1
Apprenticeship
Please refer to the website.
28 weeks
Grade 12 graduation or mature student. English 10 and Apprenticeship Workplace Math 10 or equivalents.*
Professional Cook Level 2
Apprenticeship
Terrace
14 weeks
Must have level 1 to start level 2 + 1000 workplace hours in professional cooking. Active apprentice in Cooking with Skilled Trades BC.
West Coast Culinary
Diploma
Please refer to the website.
2 years
Grade 12 graduation or mature student. English 10 and Apprenticeship Workplace Math 10 or equivalents.*
Welding
Foundation
Terrace
November 14, 2023
28 weeks
Grade 12 graduation or mature student. English 10 and Apprenticeship Workplace Math 10 or equivalents.*
Levels A & B
Terrace
November 14, 2023
8 weeks 14 weeks
1,000 work based hours. Completed Foundation for Level B. Completed both Foundation and Level B for Level A. Active apprentice in Welding with Skilled Trades BC.
Dual-credit program
See individual trades foundation programs for offerings.
Youth Train in Trades (formerly ACE-IT)
October 23, 2023
Must be enrolled in a BC Ministry of Education graduation program. Age 19 or under. Registered with the ITA as a youth apprentice. Contact your school counselor for details and eligibility. * Or successful completion of a CAT Assessment Test or permission of instructor.
Upgrading & Link to Employment and Academic Pathways Upgrading
Certificate
Terrace, Smithers Prince Rupert, Hazelton, On-line
Fall Winter
Varies
Contact an education advisor to determine the best courses for your individual goals: advising@coastmountaincollege.ca
Link to Employment & Academic Pathways (Retail Services and Workplace Skills Training)
Certificate
Terrace
Winter
36 weeks
Completion of an intake interview with the program coordinator. This program is designed for students with learning difficulties. Minimum Level Literacy 101 functioning and ability to count to 100.
Transfer your credits The BC Transfer System enables you to receive credit at institutions throughout BC for courses completed at Coast Mountain College. Discover your transfer options and visit bctransferguide.ca Contact an education advisor to determine the best courses for your individual goals: advising@coastmountaincollege.ca