Ski Resort Operations and Management

2-Year Diploma at Tenth Street, Nelson

Admission Requirements

Academic

• Completion of BC grade 12 or equivalent (e.g.: G.E.D., A.B.E. Provincial)
• English 12 with a grade of  “C” or better.

General

• Interview. A personal or telephone interview will be completed with a ski program instructor. Where circumstances make a personal interview impractical, a telephone interview may be conducted. Areas discussed during the interview include:
  • Knowledge of the sport and the ski industry;
  • Commitment to a career in the ski industry and to the program.

 Note:  Interview results are not used as criteria for admissions.

• Ski Industry Experience. At least one season of full-time work at a ski resort is strongly recommended. Part-time work or related experience in retail, adventure tourism or hospitality are considered in lieu of full-time ski industry experience.
• Applicants are to provide a standard résumé outlining their work experience in the ski industry or related tourism sectors such as retail, accommodations or food and beverage.
• All applicants must complete pre-admission tests in reading, writing and math.
• All applicants will be required to complete a questionnaire which will be sent to them upon receipt of the initial application to this program.

Notes

• It is strongly recommended that students have keyboarding skills and an understanding of Microsoft Windows prior to program commencement.
• Students currently in the process of meeting academic entrance requirements are encouraged to apply as early as February for the current year’s intake.
• A current high school student must include a letter from his/her principal or counsellor outlining the student’s present standing in prerequisite requirements and a statement about the applicant’s ability to successfully complete the training.
• This program has an enrollment objective of 30 students per year. Students are accepted on a first come, first served basis subject to meeting all program registration requirements.
• Field trips are a requirement of the program. Transportation and travel expenses range from $300 to $400 per semester and are an extra expense to be paid by the student.
• This is a popular program; candidates are strongly advised to apply early.

Prior Learning Assessment

Selkirk College recognizes experience and expertise gained by students prior to entry into College programs. Through a prior learning assessment (PLAR) process, a student may receive course credits for knowledge and experience acquired in the workplace. Through an interview and documentation process including the student, a PLAR advisor, and the instructor, the student's experience is evaluated in relation to the course requirements. Through PLAR a student may receive credit for one or more courses in a given program.