- This occupation is physically demanding, and reasonable physical conditioning is necessary.
- Professional clothes must be worn to all classes and practicum placements (no jeans).
General
a) All applicants are required to complete pre-admission placement tests in reading, writing and math.
2. Mature Students
a) A "mature student" is at least 19 years of age and has been out of the school system for at least one year on or before the first day of classes of the program.
b) A mature student, with reasonable potential for success on the basis of work experience or other criteria, may be admitted notwithstanding some deficiency in prior formal education.
c) A mature student shall normally meet the specific program or course pre-requisites.
B. SELECTION
Applicants will be separated into two levels as identified in Selkirk College Policy 8610 (Admissions and Standards), namely “fully-qualified” and “partially qualified”.
1. Fully Qualified
a) The applicant meets all of the requirements stated in Part I.A, above.
2. Partially Qualified
a) The applicant is deficient in meeting some or all of the admission requirements stated in Part I.A, above.
3. Order of Selection
Selection and acceptance of program applicants will proceed in the following order:
a) Within the fully-qualified level, preference shall be given to those with earlier-completed applications.
b) Within the partially-qualified level, preference shall be given to those considered best qualified.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Before an applicant’s file is completed, the following must be received:
a) Completed application form.
b) Official transcripts of high school grades (an interim statement of grades is acceptable if applicant is currently in school.)
c) See Part I.A.2. General