Program Overview

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University Programs

The university offers a wide range of programs across various disciplines.

Bachelor Programs

• Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Health Care Programs

• Activity Assistant Certificate
• Acute Care for HCAs
• Certificate in Community Mental Health
• Dementia Care
• Dental Assistant Program
• Dental Receptionist
• Gerontology certificate
• Health Care Assistant Program
• Health Care Assistant – Access
• Health Care Assistant – ESL
• Medical Laboratory Assistant Program
• Medical Office Assistant
• Medication Management
• Palliative Care
• Pharmacy Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program
• Diploma in Health Services Administration
• Registered Massage Therapist
• Medical Device Reprocessing technician

Child, Family and Community Support Programs

• Addictions Support Worker Diploma
• Community Support Worker Diploma
• Education Assistant Diploma
• Early Childhood Education (ECE)
• Early Childhood Education Assistant (ECEA)
• Live in Caregiver

Aesthetics Programs

• Certificate in Makeup Artistry Fundamentals

Aviation Programs

• Airline Cabin Crew Certificate Program
• Private Pilot License
• Flight Instructor Rating Program
• Night Rating
• Commercial Pilot License

Accounting Programs

• Bookkeeping & Accounting
• Canadian Payroll Administration
• Canadian Taxation
• Diploma in Accounting
• Accounting Management Diploma
• QuickBooks for Accounting
• Accounting and Payroll Compliance Professional Certificate

Business Programs

• Certificate in Business Essentials
• Diploma in Business Management
• Diploma in Business Management with Co-Op
• Diploma in Integrated Business Management
• Certificate in International Business

Office Administration Programs

• Certificate in Office Administration
• Keyboarding Skills

Hospitality Programs

• Diploma in Hospitality Management
• Food Service Assistant Certificate

Information Technology Programs

• Basics of Computers
• Cloud Computing Technology
• Network Administrator
• Network Engineer
• Network Support Technician
• Diploma in Computer Science Fundamentals
• Diploma in Information Systems
• Diploma in Digital Technology Solutions

Legal Studies Programs

• Diploma in Paralegal Studies

Warehousing Programs

• Warehouse and Logistics Fundamentals

English Language Programs

• Academic Prep Program
• CLB Test Preparation
• ESL (English as a Second Language)
• IELTS Preparation Program

Food Service Assistant Certificate Program

The Food Service Assistant Certificate program at Western Community College equips students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary for entry-level positions in the hospitality industry.

Program Overview

The curriculum focuses on food preparation techniques, adherence to safety and sanitation standards, and the cultivation of excellent customer service practices. Through hands-on training, students gain real-world experience, preparing them for dynamic career opportunities in various food service settings.

Program Details

• Comprehensive training in food preparation, safety, and sanitation.
• Development of effective communication and customer service skills.
• Hands-on experience through practical training components.

Admission Requirements

• Grade 12 or Mature Student Status (19 years of age or more).
• Proof of English Language competency.

Language Proficiency Requirements

To demonstrate language proficiency, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:

1. Option 1: Evidence that 3 years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8–12), or 2 years if the Grades are 10, 11, or 12, have been successfully completed in the program's language of instruction in a country where the language of instruction is one of the principal languages. Completion of Grade 10 English (or higher) with a minimum grade of C is required.
2. Option 2: 2 years of full-time post-secondary education have been completed in the program's language of instruction in a country where the language of instruction is one of the principal languages.
3. Option 3: Standardized Language Test

• IELTS Academic: Minimum overall score of 5.5
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT: Minimum overall score of 46
• Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Minimum overall score of 40
• Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP): Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5
• Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum overall score of 95
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Minimum overall score of 43
• Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First exam (FCE): Minimum overall score of 160 or 'C'
• Cambridge Linguaskill: Minimum overall B2 level
• LANGUAGECERT Academic: Minimum overall B2 level
• The Michigan English Test (MET): Minimum overall B2 level
• iTEP Academic: Minimum overall score of 3.5
• EIKEN: Minimum placement of Grade Pre-1

4. Option 4: Mature student applicants

Accepted Countries for Prior Education

The following countries are recognized for education completed in English:

• American Samoa
• Anguilla
• Antigua and Barbuda
• Australia
• Bahamas
• Barbados
• Belize
• Bermuda
• Botswana
• British Virgin Islands
• Canada
• Cayman Islands
• Dominica
• Falkland Islands
• Fiji
• Gambia
• Ghana
• Gibraltar
• Grenada
• Guyana
• Ireland
• Jamaica
• Kenya
• Lesotho
• Liberia
• Malta
• Mauritius
• Montserrat
• New Zealand
• Nigeria
• Seychelles
• Sierra Leone
• Singapore
• South Africa
• St. Helena
• St. Kitts & Nevis
• St. Lucia
• St. Vincent & the Grenadines
• Tanzania
• Trinidad & Tobago
• Turks & Caicos Islands
• Uganda
• United Kingdom
• US Virgin Islands
• USA
• Zambia
• Zimbabwe

Course Outline

Core Courses in Food Service Worker Certificate

The program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

• Total program hours: 500
• Graduate Employment Rate: 97%

Full Program Outline

Course #	Title of Course	# of Hours
FSAC1001	Orientation and Introduction to Food Service Industry	20
FSAC1002	Introduction to Workplace Practices	20
FSAC1003	Introduction to Workplace Communications and Ethics	40
FSAC1004	Food Safety, Facility Cleanliness & Maintenance Awareness	75
FSAC1005	Introduction to Kitchen Fundamentals	115
FSAC1006	Introduction to Cold Kitchen	115
FSAC1007	Introduction to Hot Kitchen	115
	TOTAL HOURS	500

Program Duration

• Hours: 500
• Weeks Full-Time: 24

Fee Structure

Tuition & Financing

The university offers competitive tuition rates and flexible financing options.

Domestic Students

• Application Fee: $250
• Tuition Fee: $4,420
• Course Materials: $300
• Books: $100
• Books: $175
• Total: $5,070

International Students

• Application Fee: $250
• Tuition Fee: $5,380
• Course Materials: $300
• Books: $100
• Books: $175
• Total: $6,030

Finance Options Available

The university offers various financial aid opportunities, including:

• BC Student Loan
• In-house Financing
• Student Line of Credit
• Scholarships

Other Programs in Hospitality

The university offers other career-ready programs in hospitality, including:

• Diploma in Hospitality Management
• Food Service Assistant Certificate
• Bachelor of Hospitality Management