Certificate in Pre-Community Services

at Niagara College - Welland Campus Canada

Do you have an aptitude for meticulous work and the desire to be part of the integrated health care team that provides oral care to individuals of all ages?
As a dental assistant you will play a key role in a dental practice, and will have the knowledge and practical skills needed to help patients achieve their oral health goals.

Program Highlights:

• Over 400 hours of hands-on, experiential learning in Niagara College’s new, state-of-the-art, fully operational dental clinic and labs.
• Unique interprofessional education experience in both classroom and clinical environments.
• Gain practical experience in a dental office field placement and combine theory with real-world experience.
• Accredited by the Commission of Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC).
• Graduates are eligible to write the entry to practice National Dental Assisting Examination Board (NDAEB) exam followed by certification by the Ontario Dental Assistants Association after successful completion of the NDAEB exam.

Are you passionate about helping individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to achieve their potential and gain greater independence?
As a behavioural technician or therapist you will have expertise in the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis and the skills to work with individuals with ASD in therapeutic and school-based settings.

Program Highlights:

• Develop an understanding of evidence-based practices for individuals with autism and how to design, implement and evaluate programs and intervention plans.
• Over 350 hours of field placement experience.
• Access to iBooks and applications that support classroom theory and field placement.
• Graduates meet the coursework requirements to take the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board Inc. (BACB) Board Certified Assistant Behaviour Analyst (BCaBA) Examination. Note: applicants must meet additional requirements to qualify.
• Certification in non-violent crisis intervention is available.

Are you fascinated by the scope of infrastructure development and envision a career where you can help design and build your community?
As a Civil Engineering Technician graduate you will play an important role in the design and construction of buildings, bridges, highways, dams, drainage and irrigation systems, streets, parks, subdivisions, and water supply and sewer systems.

Program Highlights:

• Gain broad knowledge and hands-on, experiential learning in computer-aided drafting applications, lab testing, structural design, geotechnical analysis, project management, and more.
• Graduates are eligible to write the house component of the Ontario Building Code exam.
• Immediate associate member status, upon application, with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) post-graduation.
• Program is nationally accredited by Technology Accreditation Canada.
• Graduates can choose between workforce entry and progression into Niagara’s College’s Construction Engineering Technology program.

Are you interested in a dynamic career path that enables you to have a meaningful impact on the safety and security of Canada and Canadians both domestically and abroad?
As a graduate of the Protection, Security and Investigation (Customs Border Services) program, you will be skilled at threat detection, targeting and investigating potential illegal activity in Canada, at Canada’s Ports of Entry, as well as outside the country.

Program Highlights

• Unprecedented job growth as a result of increased threats to public safety.
• Curriculum taught by former police officers with extensive investigative experience.
• Gain practical, in-field experience via volunteer opportunities with local service agencies.
• Hands-on experiential learning via the Justice Studies Simulation Lab.
• Students who successfully complete first year and the First Aid course are eligible to write the Ontario Security Guard licensing exam.

As a Personal Support Worker, you will be a skilled and compassionate health care provider who assists clients with physical and psychosocial challenges during all life stages.

Program Highlights:

• Unique interprofessional education course designed to strengthen collaboration skills as a member of the health care team.
• 42 hours of hands-on experience in Niagara College’s state-of-the-art lab facilities and 266 hours of clinical placement in both long-term care and community settings.
• Graduate with 2 additional certificates: Managing Food Safety certificate, offering unique culinary curriculum focused on food preparation; and Gentle Persuasive Approach certificate, focused on caring for individuals with dementia and other cognitive diseases.

Are you interested in an engineering career that combines the latest management techniques and computer technology to manage construction projects of various scopes?
As a Construction Engineering Technology graduate you will be skilled in construction project planning and management, including effective cost control measures.

Program Highlights:

• Take part in unique on-the-job-training sponsored by an industry employer one day per week in your final term.
• Gain knowledge and practical experience in construction project planning and management, architectural design, sustainable construction, estimating and cost control, and surveying.
• Program meets the academic requirements for membership in Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT), Ontario Institute of Quantity Surveyors (OIQS) and Ontario Building Officials Association (OBOA).

Do you enjoy working with the latest technology to create eye-catching, original designs?
As a graphic designer you will be an integral part of the communications team who thrives on transforming a concept or idea into an organization’s identity or brand.

Program Highlights:

• Hands-on, experiential learning in state-of-the-art design studios and computer labs equipped with iMacs and Wacom tablets.
• Emphasis on the theoretical and practical application of design principles.
• Over 1,800 hours of practical design studio and production experience.
• Graduates find employment in one of Canada’s largest industries in studios, ad agencies and in-house design departments working with photographers, illustrators, writers, marketing strategists, typographers and printers.
• Our new maker space houses traditional printing presses, metal and wood type, bookbinding equipment, silkscreen setup, laser cutter, 3D printer, large format printer/vinyl cutter—everything you need to bring your ideas to life.

This program builds upon the foundation of mental health begun in pre-registration health care disciplines. It explores current issues and trends in mental health in Canada, current best practices in nursing and other health care professions for providing optimal care to clients with diverse mental health disorders across the lifespan, legal and ethical aspects of mental health care and the interdisciplinary approach to health care.

Program Highlights:

• Access to the Co-Curricular Record program, in which individuals gain recognition for student engagement, leadership and co-curricular activities pursued outside of the classroom.
• Experiential learning with standardized patients.
• Access to international student specific advisement and transition supports through the International Division

Do you thrive on finding solutions to computer hardware challenges and want to turn your passion into a rewarding career?
As a Computer Engineering Technician graduate your ability to quickly and effectively troubleshoot and implement computer system solutions will put you in high demand by employers in multiple sectors and industries.

Program Highlights:

• Establish broad knowledge and understanding in the latest networking, software, hardware and programming applications.
• Develop market-ready computer problem-solving skills that translate across many industries.
• Gain extensive hardware troubleshooting skills in computer systems support, electronics, digital, microprocessor technology and data communications.
• Qualified graduates may apply for Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) certification.

Are you passionate about contributing to the development of renewable energy sources for a more sustainable environment?
As a Renewable Energies Technician graduate you will install, maintain, and repair equipment that provides renewable energy power sources including solar, wind, and geothermal.

Program Highlights:

• Experienced instructors, modern equipment and spacious lab facilities enable optimal learning including hands-on practical experience.
• Enjoy a wide variety of career options in renewable energy generation.
• High demand for graduates in the Niagara Region and throughout Ontario.