Canadian Student Contract - Westcoast Adventure College

Canadian Student Enrolment Contract

NAME OF STUDENT given middle last

PREVIOUS NAME (if any)

Student Usual First name:

PERSONAL EDUCATION NUMBER (PEN): (If applicable)

Date of Birth: (y) (m) (d)

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ADVENTURE TOURISM - LEVEL II CERTIFICATE PROGRAM - YEAR 2024/5

DURATION

900 hrs

START DATE

9th September, 2024

END DATE

18th April, 2025

Admission Requirements

Minimum admission requirements are BC Grade 12, or GED, or Mature Student Status (age 21 or older).

For Students who do not speak English as their first language, one of the ’Language Proficiency Assessments’ listed below will also be required:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 80/120,
Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) with a minimum score of 625,
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment Test (CAEL) with a minimum score of 70, or
International English Language Testing (IELTS) with a minimum score of 5

EQUIPMENT

$2000 approx. Required equipment not provided by the institution:

Headlight or Flashlight
Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Mat
Rain Gear (pants and jacket)
Hiking Boots or Running Shoes
45-50l Back Pack (if you already have a larger one then that works too)
Whistle
Silva Ranger CL (or comparable)
Pocket Multi-Tool or Knife
Water Bottle
Warm clothes (no cotton or wool – polyester/fleece is best)
Wetsuit, Booties, and Gloves (5ml surfer suit with hood preferable or a more expensive drysuit)
10l drybag
Waterproof notepad

PROGRAM OUTLINE

PROGRAM TITLE:

Adventure Tourism Level II

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

The program prepares students for a career in Adventure Tourism. Students will become proficient in:

Best business practices in Adventure Tourism
Leadership and group management
Safety awareness, sound risk management and emergency procedures
Navigation, both on the land and on the water

METHOD OF EVALUATION:

In field examinations, written exams, homework, presentations. Requirements for completion of the program: Overall passing grade in the courses.

COURSES:

Adventure Tourism Business
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Stewardship
Heritage Interpretation
Leadership & Communication
Adventure Foundations
Camp Skills
Practical First Aid
Survival Skills
Commercial Bear Viewing
Sea Kayaking
Sailing
Power Boat Operation
Marine Foundations

CERTIFICATIONS:

Advanced Wilderness First Aid
Marine First Aid
Small Vessel Operators Proficiency
Domestic Vessel Safety
Restricted Radio Operator License
Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC, Day Guide
International Sail and Power Association, Competent Crew
Commercial Bear Viewing Guide

PROGRAM COSTS

TOTAL TUITION PAYABLE DURING CONTRACT TERM

$14,900

REGISTRATION FEE

$250.00 to register and reserve my seat *non-refundable.

PAYMENT #1

$7325.00 Deposit due on or before July 1st

PAYMENT #2

$7325.00 Deposit due on or before December 1st

Late fees will be levied at a rate of 5% per annum from the payment due date.

REFUND POLICY as per PTIB directives

If the institution receives tuition from the student, or a person on behalf of the student, the institution will refund the student, or the person who paid on behalf of the student, the tuition that was paid in relation to the program in which the student is enrolled if:

(a) the institution receives a notice of withdrawal from the student no later than seven days after the effective contract date and before the contract start date;

(b) the student, or the student’s parent or legal guardian, signs the student enrolment contract seven days or less before the contract start date and the institution receives a notice of withdrawal from the student between the date the student, or the student’s parent or legal guardian, signed the student enrolment contract and the contract start date; or

(c) the student does not attend a work experience component and the institution does not provide all of the hours of instruction of the work experience component within 30 days of the contract end date.

The institution will refund the tuition for the program and all related fees paid by the student or a person on behalf of the student enrolled in the program if the student is enrolled in the program without having met the admission requirements and did not misrepresent his or her knowledge or skills when applying for admission.
If a student does not attend any of the first 30% of the hours of instruction to be provided during the contract term, the institution may retain up to 50% of the tuition paid under the student enrolment contract unless the program is provided solely through distance education.
Unless the program is provided solely through distance education, if the institution receives a notice of withdrawal from a student:

(a) more than seven days after the effective contract date and

at least 30 days before the contract start date, the institution may retain up to 10% of the tuition due under the student enrolment contract, to a maximum of $1,000.
less than 30 days before the contract start date, the institution may retain up to 20% of the tuition due under the student enrolment contract, to a maximum of $1,300.

(b) after the contract start date

but before 11% of the hours of instruction to be provided during the contract term have been provided, the institution may retain up to 30% of the tuition due under the student enrolment contract.
and after 10% but before 30% of the hours of instruction to be provided during the contract term have been provided, the institution may retain up to 50% of the tuition due under the student enrolment contract.

Unless the program is provided solely through distance education, if the institution provides a notice of dismissal to a student and the date the institution delivers the notice to the student is:

(a) before 10% of the hours of instruction to be provided during the contract term have been provided, the institution may retain up to 30% of the tuition due under the student enrolment contract.

(b) after 10% but before 30% of the hours of instruction to be provided during the contract term have been provided, the institution may retain up to 50% of the tuition due under the student enrolment contract. REFUND POLICY as per PTIB directives

If the institution provides the program solely through distance education and the institution receives a student’s notice of withdrawal or the institution delivers a notice of dismissal to the student and:

(a) the student has completed and received an evaluation of his or her performance up to 30% of the hours of instruction to be provided during the contract term, the institution may retain up to 30% of the tuition due under the student enrolment contract, or

(b) the student has completed and received an evaluation of his or her performance for more than 30% but less than 50% of the program, the institution may retain up to 50% of the tuition due under the student enrolment contract.

The institution will refund fees charged for course materials paid for but not received if the student provides a notice of withdrawal to the institution or the institution provides a notice of dismissal to the student.
Refunds required under this policy will be paid to the student, or a person who paid the tuition or fees on behalf of the student, within 30 days:

(a) of the date the institution receives a student’s notice of withdrawal,

(b) of the date the institution provides a notice of dismissal to the student,

(c) of the date that the registrar provides notice to the institution that the institution is not complying with section or of this policy, or

(d) after the first 30% of the hours of instruction if section of this policy applies.

If an international student delivers a copy of a refusal of a study permit to the institution, sections and of this policy apply as if the copy of the refusal were a notice of withdrawal, unless:

(a) the international student requests an additional letter of acceptance for the same program that was the subject of the refusal of a study permit, or

(b) the program is provided solely through distance education.

PRIVATE TRAINING INSTITUTIONS BRANCH

Tel. (604) 569-0033 or 1-800-661-7441

Fax. (778) 945-0606

www.privatetraininginstitutions.gov.bc.ca

PTI@gov.bc.ca

INSTITUTION DECLARATION

The institution agrees to deliver the program according to the terms of this contract. The institution reserves the right to make minor adjustments to the program curriculum and/or delivery. The institution certifies that the student has met the admission requirements for the program of study.

Institution Operating Name: WESTCOAST ADVENTURE COLLEGE LTD.

Institution Number: 3115

STUDENT DECLARATION

I DECLARE THAT:

I consent to the sharing, in accordance with applicable Provincial privacy legislation, of my enrolment and reporting information between Westcoast Adventure College and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, as necessary, for the purposes of the International Student Program.
I have provided the college with accurate information about all existing medical conditions, both physical and mental.
I have read, understood and agree to the terms and conditions of this enrolment contract.
I will have sufficient funds available to make each payment date stated in the contract, regardless of student loan or bursaries availability dates.

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