Improve your computer skills while learning how to research occupations, set goals, and conduct a successful job search.
Admission requirements
General
- This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at VCC International.
- Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encouraged to connect with VCC’s university transfer team to learn more about VCC’s Indigenous Enrolment policy, application preparation/completion, program advising, and a range of other individualized services.
- Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and other documents as required by their course or program. Seats are offered to eligible applicants with completed applications, in order of application completion date (except for programs with competitive admissions). A complete application includes an application form, evidence of educational pre-requisites (e.g. transcripts), any required supporting documents (e.g. language proficiency, audition video), and the required deposit or fee payment. If you do not meet the requirements for the term applied, your application may be cancelled.
Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.
Courses *
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACED 0700 | Career Planning 12 | 4 |
| ACED 0702 | Career Decisions & Action Plan | 5 |
| ACED 0707 | Job Search Techniques | 1 |
| ACED 0709 | Education & Career Exploration | 2 |
| ACED 0710 | Work Experience | 1 |
| ACED 0711 | Communications | 1 |
| ACED 0715 | Previous Work and Job Skills | 3 |
| ACED 0750 | Student Success | 2 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACED 0700 | Career Planning 12 | 4 |
| ACED 0702 | Career Decisions & Action Plan | 5 |
| ACED 0707 | Job Search Techniques | 1 |
| ACED 0709 | Education & Career Exploration | 2 |
| ACED 0710 | Work Experience | 1 |
| ACED 0711 | Communications | 1 |
| ACED 0715 | Previous Work and Job Skills | 3 |
| ACED 0750 | Student Success | 2 |
* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
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Open Studies lets you take courses from credit programs without having to be accepted into one. Based on availability, you can sample different courses, earn credits, and build new skills.
Explore your optionsFees and other costs *
These courses are tuition free! The following non-tuition fees apply. The StudentAid BC Adult Upgrading Grant may cover the cost of these fees. See Financial Aid for Adult Upgrading Grant application information.
| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | 36 | |
| Tuition Tuition | 0 | |
| Student union | 55 | per term |
| College initiative | 8 | per course |
| Materials | 0 | not including textbooks |
| Campus resource | 8 | |
| Laundry | 0 | |
| Tools (deposit) | 0 | |
| Coverall (deposit) | 0 | |
| Uniform (deposit) | 0 | |
| Medical and Dental | 0 | |
| Temporary Medical Insurance | 0 | |
| U-PASS | 44 |
per month subject to eligibility |
| Graduation | 0 | |
| Program-specific extra fees | 0 |
* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a $300 non-refundable deposit.
Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.
Apply now
Are you interested in this program?
- You need permission from the department to apply for this program
- Please contact the College and Career Access department by email at cca@vcc.ca
- Once you have contacted the department, please check your email (including your 'junk' folder) for email from VCC.