1986 marks the 20th Anniversary of Selkirk College's service to the constituents
hegre region. From its beginnings as the first and only
be nai erheone asa result igh e successtul public

path to successtul coreers.

To celebrate its first 20
events, timed to occur
In January, the college held jae ve ete ceremonies at each
in its mere centres in meg communities throughout the college region.

from b
the <alage'sm 's mission and ease were reattirmed by board members rs and

povmecaney by the student @ 20th hy
pioneer day” during which 1" abodes students, faculty board anere
will be h d along with the coments omenente

civic gor

oa Necome to acoeee has planned a number of special
campus and

events p

ain honor of the ennivercary inch

dby di ig is pl October anda

today's
college-wide Open House is scheduled for ber. Th oh

pega of national renown are scheduled to appear in C

tpmkers ic Par iee, i900 9
lish 4 di garet Cately-Car!

aan Agency and, in November, David

rd

the year
‘astlegar os port nny the
Series. included in the roster

General's A

sr scientist, writer and producer.

Selkirk Cateye otters Career U ir —_

ot St oneunvese Trail, "Contlegor sn ‘and Nelson. Some programs, demesne me
and C ph versed ag are ne ovellabio through Selk

pom sang aha Centres in Kaslo, Nakusp, Salmo, Crescent Valley, peaty

by

Compus lite is by an in several

sports through an extramural athletic Solana noanigh the ms for students

to participate in the Student Executive Council, connen and special events.
inc three

On-ct may be the neor future. A
Once J is dd by an | 1p

student . The Student Association schedules social activities on
regular . Students also have on opportunity to participate Tresllegewwide
and provincial committees.

The Trail campus is the contre tor the college's Adult Basic Education

and the services to gegrem

Suites will contae kitch: and sk facil and would shore a

Forks and Midway.
Through this multi-campus structure pene College 4 able to cater to the many
ing | needs of the and fi
aid services are available at the three Ae ne
Poked 92 ot s located at the of the K and Columb
Rivers at the south end of the Arrow Lakes, offerings include one and two year

coreer Programs, first and second year university cae courses in

arts and courses for pr
in areas such as engineering, medicine, i contented: architecture

college's g staff is highly qualified and dedicated, classes are small
pan many utilize the college’ s surroundings to give students practical experience

to
Focilines include classrooms and lecture halls, laboratories and specialized
training pesiieane. The campus also includes a modern, well equi athletic
a@ microcomputer lab and a library with more than 60, volumes and
subscriptions to more than 550 per dical: ive tederal and p i}
Mh e section and the
of audio visual materials

di gunk. Each floor has a common lounge and lau:
facilities. A A student -Fun convenience store is proposed along with plentiful
adjacent
Selkirk College Provides pre- mana fe weg the TRAC (Training Access) program
ond at the cones, in Nelson. Programs
in ski oreo pnt, adult pane d

bh

and
legal jourism/h , electr' ‘col, h I drafting
ona the metal jie any as wales fine woodworking are offered at the R

in Trail.

Schick College coordinstes the dotwery of « full conge of continu education
andh in Salmo, |, Grand Forks, Casi vy

Comme

he modern campus occupies a 35 acre site overlooking the bythe and Kootenay
ee: Facilities include 96, 500 square feet of arpeey space and nee facilities
tor welding, millwright, ind the
Many programs offered at the Rosemont Cam ‘ allow ean to tart @ course
of instruction at anytime or at regular intervals. Most vocational programs as
well as Adult Basic Education permit students to work at their own pace, ensuring
competency at one level before progressing to the next.
Student Services at R: provide ig and f | aid services and
students have the opportunity to participate in recreational programs and

Trail, Naki as ent Crossan velar. ‘At each of the college's Adult Learning
entree vanahenel, upgrading, selt-improvemen:

1 and credit courses are included

Centres
in the college's offerings.
Tours of each of Selkirk College's

faba to wok with instructors,

and small

SELKIR

LEGE

“the Right Pi
Right Now

ACADEMIC PROGRAM —
ARTS AND SCIENCES

Selkirk College offers first and second year university level
courses leading to the tehowing degrees — Bachelor of Arts,
of

lence,
Applied Science (Engineeri ) and Bachelor of Social Work.
Credit for course work completed at Selkirk College is, in
general transferable to each of B.C.'s three universities and to
selected universities in Canada and the United States. Some

courses for p and pi
are also available. “Course offerings ; include:
Keds ago ‘soe rane Anteropelowy, rtd
ig Scienc

sh erence. Coogreniy. History.

Sconomnics, e

he

CAREER PROGRAMS

Career programs offered by Selkirk College are ‘designed to

prepare students for careers in business, industry and

9 . Career prog' give

g in o specific field of study. Some of

the courses ina diploma program may also be applicable toa
- One- a

are available at the Rosemont Campus in Nelson, however,
some are offered in other communities within the Selkirk

Ski Resort Operation and Sameboeans, Fine

Woodwork and Carpentry, and Long-Term Care Aide.
The Office Administration program offers a variety of options
which will prepare the pr ie for the office of —and
tomorrow. As the students acquire the necessary basic office
skills, these skills are applied to office-related tasks. New
office Avoraiai by A is s incorporated into the training modules by

to ottice
s, ond word pi
Me variety of options ‘available allows each student to choose
pod ded training best suited to his/her abilities and career

fhe ‘Office Administration program is also offered at the Trail
Campus.
The 10-month Technical Drafting program prepares students
for employment i in industry, consulting or government offices
as junior The prog is divided equally
into components s of trade theory and practical drafting work
on aelgned projects. bbe on computer-aided drafting
id ood in ot sepas ot Oe
Program eae Sok

Program. The last two weeks of the
-the- i

ree pi y certificate and
two- and three- -yeor dptome programs are available at the
Castlegar ¢ Campus and students may choose from Aviation,

i g with local
College's Technical Drafting program is ohe pictod oe (= the
Agpied Science Technologists and Technicians of British

Idlend ion and Comp

Soinirk College certificate programs include Early Childhood
Education, Social Service Worker, Long Term Care. Aide,
hi

Information y

The primary objective of the eleven month Hairdressing
program is to develop skills in hairstyling techniques and to
acquire knowledge of related areas which will enable male or
female graduates to perform the work of an operator.

and
Publishing and Applied Writing, Photography and Graphic
Design).
The two-y A it program trains men
and women for prccracoeory in a wide range of ial

opportunities exist as hairstylist, beauty
technicians, plgtiorm artists and in salon management.
Classes are small, with students acquiring a idea of
practical experience in the context of the college's own

positions in business, industry and the public sector.
Students may elect to pursue careers in accounting and

5 i personnel and 'd industrial
relati data p Pp ing and comp y . operations

Selkirk College’ 's two-year | Tlecironics Let abyss is designed to
provide with the b background in
one of today’s most diversified and rapidly changing careers.
Career opportunities exist in both science and industry, in
— such os scientists in research, assistants to ineers

who install, intain and repair all types of
pe atcere

equipment.
Selkirk College is ideally situated for training in Forest:
providing close access to almost all the types of forests found
in British Columbia. A broad range of i strial firms ore
located in the immediate vicinity and much course work,
particularly in second year, is done in co-operation with local

try.
The Wildland Recreation program at Selkirk College is
primarily concerned with training technologists to plan,
protect, pret and ge the recreation
resource.
Students owen | in the Nursing Program at Selkirk College
are p dwitha of and
courses as well as practical experience. Students acquire the
manual, technical and rere skills required to carry
out health care activities. Clinical experience in local hospitals
and health care agencies and two mandatory work terms
complete the training.
The Computer re Systems Technology program at
Selkirk College has ad: @ co-ope format.
This means that acu student < bine ch
with periods of paid work experience as they prepare for
industry ¢ and the

public service. The program the

aspects of computer systems not include micro, mini and
mainframe systems.

The Early Childhood Education program prepares students to
work with preschool children in day-care centres, nursery
schools and playgroups.

The program provides stud: with the training | y to

ig salon. Upgrading « courses are available
practising hai $.

per y to |

A seven-month Welding program beey is divided into
approximately 35 percent theory and 65 percent practical
experience is also offered at the Rosemont Campu:

By successfully compi@ting the "C" level ‘roining’ @ a welder has
an excellent base to function as a sate and competent entry-
level Mbane ery

The “B” and “, is advance a welder's skills to meet all
the trades challenges overseen byt the American pees of

work in @ day-care centre as an assistant , otirst-
step in completing requirements to obtain certification with
the Provincial Chi Nd Care Licensing Board, and as o pre-school
wesrvesr. Both theory and hands-on experience are
included
The Social Service Worker certificate Layee focuses training
on the di of skills, k

essential to social service work.
The program emphasizes communication skills, intervention
skills, an or to , Special
and intensive study of social work | values, principles and
practices. Students receive practical experience during the
program.
The Graphic Communications program is comprised of four
one-year certificate offerings in Electronic _EUeoning: Graphic
Design, Photography and Applied Writi

The program teaches students traditiona’ problem- solving
techniques in the pte communication ield, as well as
k ge of and state-of -
art technology as it is Seed to transfer these ideas into
finished products. Students wii in an understanding and
working bedocperp vl of computers as they ore used for the
org of i _ and will
develop writing end research skills as they relate to the
communications industry.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT

Pre-employment programs at Selkirk College are available in
the areas of health services, business and trades training.
Pre-employment programs prepare students for entry level
positions in the labor market, give them the necessary skills
to continue studies in technology programs or enter
apprenticeship programs. Most pre-employment programs

ing and C ,
Boiler ond Pressure Vessel Codes.
New this year is a Welding Fabrication and Layout course for
welders who hold their “C", “B", or “A” level welding
certification. Students learn to operate industrial equipment
such as a 10-foot hydraulic shear, a 100-ton brake and other
equipment related to metal fabrication. Students gain
practical experience by working on real projects and learn
construction secreuaees used to fabricate tanks, cargo
compartments and cabinets.

Selkirk College's Ski Resort Operation and Management
(SROAM) program trains men and women for a wide range of
patos in the ski industry. All students receive instruction in
itt ‘ations, snow grooming, snowmaking, mark:
public re i ski area p skills,
service and operations managements skills, service and

di select a specialty in either
inside or outside ‘operations. Inside operations include
additional studies in marketing and public relations, ski
rental/retail management, accommodation and food and
beverage management. Students choosing the outside
operations specialty take instruction in welding, electricity,

In the Fine Weodeork and Carpentry program at Selkirk
College students acquire a strong foundation of of woodworking
skills. It is a flexible program that serves the need:

hobbyist and those with small business interests.

Topics included in the Fine Woodwork and Carpentry program
are as follows: skillful use of hand and power tools,
understanding wood and materials, pap ane and planning
Protects. history of furniture and tools, tification of period
lurniture, fundamental shop skills for furniture and my ssied

construction, b and site

drafting and perspective drawing, small contracting os peer as
restoration, renovation and repair.

1966,

building to

1986

»rrows today!

Information about Selkirk College

Programs, admission requirements,

financial aid and Housing is available.

Selkirk College
Castlegar Campus

Box 1200

, Castlegar, B.C. VIN 3J1
" (604) 365-7292

Selkirk 4
Rosemo
2001 Sil
Nelson,
(604) 35

Selkirk College
Trail Campus

845 Victoria Street
Trail, B.C. VIR 3T3
(604) 368-5236

ollege

t Campus

t King Road
-C. VIL 1C8
6601

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION

Adults with learning needs of all kinds can find assistance
through Adult Basic Education.

Offered at Selkirk College campuses in Contenee Trail and
Nelson and at Adult Learning Centres in Kaslo,

Crescent veer. Liens Grand Forks, and midway, nny
Basic tobe ible to all of
the Selkirk College region. Seuress ore ndundvalined
allowing nee to progress at na own pace.

heh lish, ak. writing and spelling. Tailored to br t
little or no reading and writing ability, fundamental level
ABE instruction will have you reading a writing ina matter
of weeks.
For those who might have left school early, the ene
level ABE instruction will bring you up to a grade 10
wivalence in ish, math, science and social studies. This
level of ability is often required for entry into some vocational
ose programs.
piace maggie level ABE instruction takes students up toa
ivalency in english, math, science and social
may meet the minimum prerequisites for entry
and most

tol
into some
training program:
Provincial Jevel/college entrance brings adults to academic
grade 12 certification and earns them a Certificate.
Students interested in Adult Basic Education can start anytime
at all levels. To be eligible, applicants need only be 18 years
dens have been ewey rans ene ee at least a year.

lable for those din Adult
Bosic Education and caureis can be taken either full or part

ition to d demic levels of training, ABE
offers eg ee asa priser f anguage, teaching Srdl fluenty to
those whose native beer ey ii ish.
successful program es a world of
having difficulty understanding spoken English. Their outlook
has been known to change dramatically once they are able to
understand television, radio and conversation.
Transitional Training is another service offered by posnistalh
College, teaching work and life server to adults with si
needs. T ig permi
to function more it tly in ‘ mederk society
introducing concepts vital to the performance of daily
functions. Transitional Training teaches concepts of
commerce, time, comumunications and hygiene as well as
more academic pursuits.
Learning assistance for adults with special needs is available
at Selkirk College campuses and at centres in Grand Forks,
Nakusp and Kaslo. Providing for one-on-one tutorial
instruction, learning assistance is desi to assist those
who suffer identifiable learning disabilities. Testing and
assessment is carred out by college staff to identify needs.
Learning Assistance Centres at each of the three main
campuses provide additional help tor adults whose reading,

9! Prog

math or study skills may require upgrading. With more mature
students ret me to college, the need to review and brush up
forgotten skills is a common one. Learning Assistance con
help students who fall behind in their course work or
strengthen academic skills prior to entering a course of

studi

Most Selkirk College campuses and centres operate an
evening schedule to accommodate working adults in acquiring
Adult Basic Education courses.

TRAINING ACCESS

Selkirk College's Rosemont Campus is the home of TRAC
(Training Access). This program trains students for entry level
positions in the electrical, mechanical and metal working
trades. All students en: ering TRAC first enrol in a common
core program which teaches basic s! common to the
practice of all trades. Safety, tool us

techniques, and the i to

trades are covered in the common core.

Students completing this first level are then eligible to move
on to the occupation core, a series of skills applicable toa
family of occupations, the metal or mechonical trades, for
example. Finally, bosed on demonstrated competency and

specialty. The electrical specialty is — for those

g the electrical
Entry into TRAC programs is on going, with sections starting
monthly. Students work on modularized instructional
packages at their own speed and must demonstrate
competence in one section before | proceeding on to the next.
Presently the y is the only
program leading to an apprenticeship program. Some
upgrading programs. particularly for electrical and
mechanical trades are available

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Selkirk College, either ind dently or in ion with
regional school districts makes available credit and non-credit
courses, vocational upgrading, special and general interest
courses in communities throughout the college region.
Learning sessions may vary from lectures to workshops and
include opportunities for short-term, full time and part-time
study.

Courses offered range from Airbrakes and Professional Driver
Training, to C.O.R.E. hunting training and industrial first aid,
all levels of Adult Basic Ed literacy

ottice skills, small business seminars, to general interest
courses such as candymaking, cooking, upholstery, sewi
weaving, spinning, drawing and calligraphy to cite just o few
examples of the iversity available.

Continuing Education courses are available through every
Selkirk College Adult Learning Centre.

Centres are located in Grand Forks, Midway, Trail, Castlegar,
Nelson, Nakusp. Crescent Valley and Kaslo.

All centres are now linked by computer to the college
maintrame instructional computer to permit delivery of
courses via telecommunications. A variety of microcomputer
courses and tutorials for the general public and the business
community are available as well as small business
management seminars and courses.

These programs, combined with the equipment now located in
each college centre give the widest possible accessibility for
the public to participate in the computer revolution.

HOME STUDY

If you are interested in continuing your formal education, find
it difficult to attend o campus of Selkirk College, and the idea
of studying at home appeals to you, consider Home Study
through Selkirk College. College credit courses in Accounting
Biology, Chemistry, English, History, Math, Psychology,
Physics and Sociology are available and are taught by a tutor
who is ready to assist students with the written or tape
learning packages provided. Some segments are televised on
the Knowledge Network. Tutors maintain regular contact with
students by mail and by telephone. Some courses may require

selecta ty. In
occupation line it may include ‘automotive mechanic, Aspect d
duty . fecr and
new this year, fire apparatus mechanic. From among the
metal trades students may elect to follow the machinist
ity, millwright sp y or, havi
machinist specialty, elect to pursue the automotive machinist

face-to-face s or labs.
A variety of general interest non-credit courses are also
offered through the Knowledge Network. All courses have
reading materials that are mailed to students and tutors are
available to assist students through the course. Lists of
general interest courses may be obtained from your nearest
Selkirk College Learning Centre