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Dual Credit Opportunities
What is Dual Credit?
Dual Credit Explained
Cowichan Valley School District offers many dual credit opportunities for motivated secondary school students to complete trades, career, and university level courses while attending high school and tuition free.
In partnership with Vancouver Island University and Camosun College, students can participate in various trades training programs as well as academic courses that are transferrable to other BC post-secondary institutions.
Students will receive credits towards their high school graduation requirements as well as Level 1 or Certificate program credit upon completion of the program. To be eligible for dual credit, students must be:
High school-aged
Undertaking a post-secondary option that aligns with their career path
Currently enrolled in grade 11 or grade 12
What are my options?
Trade and Certificate Programs
In partnership with Camosun College and Vancouver Island University, the Dual Credit program gives students the opportunity to take academic courses or trades certificate programs while they are in high school. Dual credit programs and courses may only be taken if they align with your career path.
There is limited space in courses and programs so please consider planning ahead and get your applications in early. Applications deadlines for the following school year must be submitted by May 31st of the current school year. For more information, please contact your school career counselor.
The Cowichan Trades Centre is a host to various trades programs for Carpentry, Hairdressing, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic and Welding. All programs are offered through Vancouver Island University. Cowichan School District students have the opportunity to stay local to participate in these exciting programs. At the VIU Cowichan Campus, certificate programs such as Office Administration, Early Childhood Education Assistant, Health Care Assistant, and Culinary are offered. Depending on space availability, the same programs may be offered at VIU Nanaimo Campus as well.
Spots have been available to students in the past for the following programs:
Automotive
Baker
Business Administration Certificate
Carpentry
Culinary
Dental Assistant
Early Childhood Education and Care
Education Assistant Community Support
Electrical
Fine Furniture & Joinery
Hairstyling
Health Care Assistant
Heavy Mechanical
Horticulture
Legal Office Assistant Certificate
Medical Office Assistant Certificate
Office Administration Certificate
Plumbing & Pipe Fitting
Refrigeration & Air conditioning (RACM)
Roadbuilder & Heavy Construction Equipment
Sheet Metal
TASK Program (Trades Skills Foundations)
Welding
How do I apply?
If you are a high school student, contact you Career Facilitator at your high school for more details and dual credit application package
Space and seats are limited, applications must be submitted by the end of May for the following school year (beginning in September), get your applications in early
NOTE: All programs and course availability are subject to enrolment. Some conditions apply to academic courses. Course start dates may change. Register today to secure a seat!