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PTIRU Institution Number: 3618

 

Should a student not pass a module he/she/they will need to repeat and pay $750 for the module if the student wishes to successfully graduate from the program. Reasons for repeating a module may be one of the following:

  • Failure to complete one or more elements of the module (attendance, assignments, quizzes, presentations, exams or similar).
  • Failure to pass one or more elements of the module (attendance, assignments, quizzes, presentations, exams or similar).

Program Module Exam Rewrites

Students who do not successfully pass their module; the final exam may be eligible for a rewrite for that module of study, upon the final determination of the Campus Managing Director.

Exam re-write will only be granted to a student as if it is the only failed component to successfully passing the module.

The maximum score a student can receive on the rewrite exam is 70%.
Students, upon approval, will only have one chance to re-write the failed exam.
There is a re-write charge fee in the amount of $300.00 CAD.
See the fees listed below for rewrite exams.

Rewrite Exam Fees
Exam Rewrite $300.00

*Rewrites will take place on a scheduled day.

**If a student rewrites for the 3rd time and fails, the student will be required to retake and complete the module before their co-op starts.

PTIRU Institution Number: 3618

 

We admit qualified students without discrimination regarding race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, marital status, sexual preference, age, or religion.  Applicants should meet program prerequisites and have sufficient financial support for his/her/their study in Canada.

Before entering into any kind of an agreement with SELC College, students are given access to our Student Orientation Manual and take the following steps:

  • All applicants participate in a comprehensive admissions procedure to determine their likelihood of being successful in the program of choice.
  • After receiving evidence that the prospective student meets all the admission criteria, the registrar office prepares a Letter of Acceptance and a Letter of Support. These are forwarded to the student for review.
  • If necessary and available, the prospective student can discuss and agree on financial arrangements for payment of tuition and other fees with their marketer.
  • The Student Enrolment Contract is prepared before the student’s program begins and signed after reviewing their rights and responsibilities. A PDF copy of the contract is placed in the student’s file.

Postponement Policy

If a student would like to postpone their program, they must notify the school in writing at least 14 days prior to the original starting date.  Acceptable reasons to postpone a program are as follows:

  • Sickness or family emergency with valid documentation for either situation (example: doctor’s certificate, etc.).
  • Visa delay with a copy of the confirmation of the application from IRCC.

If the student does not have any proof as to why they would like to postpone their studies at SELC College an administration fee of $100.00 will apply. Students are only able to postpone once; however, the institution will make the decision as to whether the postponement will be granted. If the student does not come for their new start date of the program or requests an additional postponement without a valid reason, SELC College reserves the right to cancel the program that the student is enrolled in and will immediately report them to IRCC.

Please note, deferrals are not automatic and the institution will make the decision as to whether the postponement will be granted.

Terminology of Student Status

The following terminology is used to show student status at SELC College.

  • In Class: Study term. A student must attend classes and meet mandatory attendance policies.
  • Co-op: During Co-op term, a student can work full-time and gain valuable work experiences in Canada.
  • Program Interruption: A student who has requested a break in their program with written approval. In this status, a student is not allowed to work or study.
  • Complete: A student has succeeded in both the Academic and Co-op components. Note, he/she/they is not eligible for graduation due to an outstanding payment or missing mandatory documentation.
  • Graduated: All components and requirements for the program are complete. A student is eligible to receive a certificate and official transcript.
  • Withdrawal: A student who decides not to continue study or co-op in the middle of the program. He/she/they did not complete the program.
  • Incomplete: A student did not complete the program within the allotted time.
  • Dismissed: A student is dismissed from the program prior to program end date.

Attendance Policy

SELC College recognizes that good attendance is directly related to student success in completing their program of study. This policy applies to all students who are currently enrolled in a program at SELC College. Attendance is calculated based on the actual time spent in class. You must maintain at least 80% attendance to pass each module. On the first day of class, you will receive your instructor’s email or mobile phone information. If you are going to be late or absent you MUST contact your instructor and/or the school. Late policy for entering the classroom:

  • Students will be allowed to enter the classroom within 5 minutes of class start and your attendance will not be affected.
  • After 5 minutes, students will lose 15 mins of attendance.
  • Students arriving 15 minutes past the start of class will not be allowed into the classroom until after the 1st break. Students will lose attendance based on the time between class start and class break (Example: class starts at 8:15am, student arrives late, class break is at 10:15am, the student loses 2 hours of attendance)

Sick Time

  • With a doctor’s note:
    • Students will still lose attendance for time away from class.
    • Students will be allowed to submit missed assignments and complete quizzes within assignment guidelines.
  • Without a doctor’s note:
    • Students will not receive attendance for missed classes.
    • Students are not able to submit assignments or complete quizzes.

General Attendance Percentages

  • If your attendance drops to 90%, you will receive an email warning.
  • If your attendance drops to 85%, you will receive a second email warning.
  • If your attendance drops below 80%, you will be required to repeat the module and pay a fee of $750. Fees are due prior to starting the repeated module.

      PTIRU Institution Number: 3618

       

      Students requesting a leave of absence MUST:

      • Complete the Leave of Absence Request Form and
      • Provide documentation showing that they have a personal or medical issue. This is mandatory for both academic and co-op periods.

      *If approved, the student will be considered absent for their time away and will be responsible for all missed assignments.

      **This is mandatory for both academic and co-op periods.

      PTIRU Institution Number: 3618

       

      Students that require a longer period of absence may apply for a Program Interruption (PI). PI is a period of break granted to a student at a specific point during the student’s education at SELC College and is reserved for an authorized and specific reason. This leave can only be taken once during the entire duration of the program and up to a maximum of 150 days. Students will need:

      • to complete Program Interruption and Return to Study Forms
      • the Campus Director’s authorization prior to planning the leave
      • to provide supporting documents for personal or medical reasons (medical reasons or pregnancy, family emergency, death or serious illness of a family member, any other type of leave which SELC College deems acceptable).

      *If the student does not have a valid personal or medical issue, a program interruption fee of $500.00 will apply.

      ** Students enrolled in International Business Communication (IBC) do not qualify for a program interruption.

      If the student or the school deferrers the program start date, the student must begin their studies the next session, and get an updated letter of acceptance. If approved, the student’s classes will be postponed until the next module after their personal or medical issue is resolved. If the student does not have a valid personal or medical issue but still wants to postpone their studies, an administration fee of $100.00 will apply. While on a Program Interruption

      • Students are still classified as enrolled in their program and are classified as current students.
      • Students are responsible for ensuring and planning for permit extensions (Study Permit or Work Permit) that may be necessary while taking an authorized leave.
      • Any costs associated with these extensions are the sole responsibility of the student.
      • Students are not permitted to work while on a Program Interruption.
      • If the Program Interruption falls when a student is currently in an active course, and the student misses class presentation, final exams, or other requirements to complete their module, they will be required to repeat that module and fees will apply.
      • Program Interruption’s will only be approved prior to a student starting their co-op.

      PTIRU Institution Number: 3618

       

      This policy is intended to promote and educate students about academic integrity, and to protect the interests of students, faculty and the College. Cheating and plagiarism are violations of academic integrity and are considered to be very serious academic offenses. They undermine the legitimacy of the academic degrees awarded by the College and deny honest students of some of the rewards of their efforts.

      1. DEFINITIONS: 

      1.1 Students’ Original Work: All students must complete their own original coursework and assignments. Unless otherwise indicated by the teacher, students must assume that any course work or assignment is to be completed individually and presented using their own original writing, including text, formulas, diagrams, and calculations.

      1.2 Plagiarism:

      Plagiarism is submitting or presenting work in a course as if it were the student’s own original and individual work done expressly for that course when, in fact, it is not. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, the following:

      • Copying in whole or in part from published material, electronic sources or any material that the student did not originate himself or herself without documenting the source in accordance with a recognized academic or technical style guide. Plagiarism includes copying, paraphrasing or summarizing text, information or ideas from sources without proper documentation.
      • Copying of another student’s course work or assignment. A student who knowingly permits his or her work to be copied is considered to be as guilty as the plagiarizer.

      1.3 Cheating: 

      Cheating includes, but is not limited to, the following:

      • Copying of another student’s work. Detection may occur during the test or examination or during the evaluation of the test or examination. Anyone who knowingly permits his, her or their work to be copied is considered to be as guilty as the cheater.
      • Possessing unauthorized material during a test or examination, regardless of whether the student uses this material. Detection may occur during the test or examination or during the evaluation of the test or examination.
      • Impersonating another person or being impersonated by another person at any test or examination, or in connection with any other form of academic work.
      • Forging, altering or falsifying any academic record, or making use of any false record whether the record is in print or electronic form.
      1. Procedures:  

      At any point in the process, the student may request advice and assistance from any member of the College community e.g. the Student Advocate or another teacher.

      At any point in the process, the teacher may consult any member of the College community e.g. other colleagues or administrators, etc.

       

      2.1 Detecting and Reporting Cheating and Plagiarism

      Once the student has been caught cheating or has submitted plagiarized work, the instructor must speak and discuss the issue with the student. The instructor will notify his / her / their Program Head about the incident and will be responsible for informing both the Student Services Coordinator(s) and the Campus Manager. The student will be contacted to come to discuss the situation. Upon determination, the student will be given warning as per listed below:

      FIRST OFFENSE: The student will be immediately placed under Academic Probation for the entire duration of their program of study at SELC College. The student will be given an opportunity to re-write the exam with a cost of $500.00.
      SECOND OFFENSE: The student will get a zero “0” mark and will not have the opportunity to re-write the assessment or exam
      MULTIPLE OFFENSE: This will result in course failure and possible dismissal from SELC College depending on the severity and instances.
      2.2 Requesting a Review of a Cheating and Plagiarism Report

      • A student who wishes to contest the accusation of offense must complete a Student Appeal Form indicating why the student believes that the accusation of offense is not justified. This form must be submitted to the Student Services Coordinator within ten working days of the notification of the offense. The Student Services Coordinator will forward a copy of the Student Appeal Form to the teacher and the Academic Advisor in which the offense occurred. The Academic Advisor will forward the form to the Managing Director. (Note: The communication may take place electronically and via internal mail.)
      • Upon receipt of the Student Appeal Form, the Managing Director will review the accusation of offense and related evidence. The teacher will be allowed to present the reasons for the accusation of offense and the student will be allowed to present the reasons for contesting the accusation of offense in person or in writing to the Managing Director. The student may be accompanied by another member of the college (e.g., the Student Advocate/Teacher) if they wish to meet the Managing Director to plead their position.
      • The Managing Director will inform the Student Services Coordinator, Academic Advisor, teacher and student of his/her/their decision in writing within five working days.

      2.3 Appeals

      There is no appeal of the Managing Director’s decision.

      2.4 Disciplinary Action, Information Provision, and Record Keeping

      • If there is no contest of the offense, then the offense report and related evidence will remain recorded in the student’s college file until graduation. If the accusation of offense is overturned by the Managing Director, then the offense report and related evidence will be removed from the student’s file and destroyed.
      • If there is a subsequent instance of a cheating or plagiarism offense, the Student Services Coordinator will refer the case for disciplinary action to the Academic Advisor. Disciplinary action may include suspension, expulsion or other appropriate penalties. In the case of expulsion, appeals can be made to the Managing Director. The Managing Director will meet with the student and make a final decision on disciplinary action. Any disciplinary action will be recorded in the student’s file.
      • It is the responsibility of all faculty members to inform their students of the importance of this policy and the meaning and consequences of cheating and plagiarism. All course outlines should include a statement on the importance of this college policy and the consequences of cheating and plagiarism.

      3. Additional Policy on Cheating

      Resource materials for examinations, tests and assignments: Teachers should indicate what resource materials students are permitted to use during an in-class examination or test prior to the start of the test and ensure that students understand the consequences of cheating on college examinations and tests. Teachers should be vigilant about the misuse of electronic devices during in-class examinations and tests. If students can collaborate on out-of-class examinations or assignments then this should be indicated by the teacher when the examination or assignment is provided to the students, otherwise students must complete the examination or assignment individually.

      Cheating detected during an in-class examination or test: If cheating is detected during an in-class examination or test, the teacher may follow one of two options:

      Option 1. The teacher removes the examination or test material and any suspect material from the student and asks the student to leave the examination or test. The teacher will complete a Cheating and Plagiarism Report Form for this offense following the examination or test and include copies of the materials in question. The Cheating and Plagiarism Report Form should briefly but clearly indicate why the teacher believes the student was cheating during the test or examination and attach copies of relevant material. In the event of a review, the teacher may introduce new evidence not included in the initial report to the Managing Director. If a review or appeal of the accusation of offense overturns the accusation of offense, then the student may be permitted to complete a make-up examination or test as appropriate.

      Option 2. The teacher removes any suspect material from the student and allows the student to complete the test or examination. After the test or examination, the teacher consults with the student. If the teacher remains convinced that the student has cheated, the teacher assigns a grade of zero to the test or examination and completes a Cheating and Plagiarism Report as indicated in Option 1. If the accusation of cheating is later overturned, the teacher can grade the original test or examination instead of giving a make-up test/examination.

      Cheating detected following an in-class examination or test or in an out-of-class test or assignment:

      If cheating is detected following an in-class examination or test or in an out-of-class test or assignment, then the teacher should complete a Cheating and Plagiarism Report Form for this offense and include copies of the materials in question. The Cheating and Plagiarism Report Form should briefly but clearly indicate why the teacher believes the student was cheating and attach copies of relevant material. If the committee overturns the teacher’s decision, then the student’s examination or test will be graded, or the student will be permitted to complete a make-up examination or test as appropriate.

      PTIRU Institution Number: 3618

       

      SELC College expects students to meet and adhere to a code of conduct while completing a program of study. The list below outlines the code of conduct that all students are expected to follow. This list is not exhaustive, and students should request clarification from the Student Services Coordinator if they have any questions. “Student” is defined as including prospective students as well as those currently registered or enrolled in any SELC College programs or activity. The Code of Conduct students are expected to follow includes:

      • Attend school in accordance with the Attendance Policy.
      • Treat all students and staff with respect.
      • Refrain from any disruptive or offensive classroom behavior. This includes any jokes or comments that refer in a degrading manner to race, ethnicity, sexuality or religious orientation.
      • Refrain from cheating or plagiarism in completing class assignments.
      • Treat school property with respect.
      • Refrain from bringing weapons of any kind (i.e. knives, guns) to school.
      • Complete all assignments and examinations on the scheduled completion dates.
      • Refrain from bringing any alcohol or any prohibited mood-altering substances to the school.
      • Any other conduct which is determined to be detrimental or damaging to the other students, staff members or the school.

      Any of the following, if substantiated, will result in immediate dismissal without a warning letter or probationary period and be reported to the authorities as well as IRCC:

      • Sexual assault.
      • Physical assault or other violent acts committed on or off campus against any student.
      • Verbal abuse or threats.
      • Vandalism of school property.
      • Theft.

      Without limitation, a student may be dismissed/expelled from a program after review by the Campus Director for one of the following reasons:

      • Failing or not completing all core courses (determined by program) in which the student is registered;
      • Failing any core course two (2) or more times;
      • Failing the payment after receiving two (2) financial warning letters.

      Students who do not meet the expected code of conduct will be subject to the procedures outlined below which may include immediate dismissal from the school depending on the severity of the misconduct. Concerns related to a student’s conduct shall be referred to the Managing Director to process in accordance with this Policy.

      Procedure

      • All concerns relating to student misconduct shall be directed to the Managing Director. Concerns may be brought by staff, students or the public.
      • The Managing Director will arrange to meet with the student to discuss the concern(s) within 5 school days of receiving the complaint. If the alleged conduct is of such a serious nature that an immediate dismissal may be warranted the Managing Director will meet with the student as soon as practicable.
      • Following the meeting with the student, the Managing Director will conduct whatever further enquiry or investigation is necessary to determine whether the concerns are substantiated.
      • Any necessary inquiries or investigations shall be completed within 5 school days of the initial meeting with the student.
      • The Managing Director will meet with the student and do one of the following:
      • Determine that the concern(s) were not substantiated;
      • Determine that the concern(s) were substantiated, in whole or in part, and either:
      • Give the student a warning setting out the consequences of further misconduct;
      • Set a probationary period with appropriate conditions; or recommend that the student be dismissed from the Institution.
      • The Managing Director will prepare a written summary of the determination. A copy shall be given to the student, a copy will be placed in the school’s Student File, and the original will be placed in the student file.
      • If the student is issued a warning or placed on probation, the Managing Director and the student both sign the written warning or probationary conditions and the student is given a copy. The original document is placed in the student’s file.
      • If the recommendation is to dismiss the student, the Managing Director of the school will meet with the student to dismiss him/her/their from study at the school. The Student Services Coordinator of the school will deliver to the student a letter of dismissal and a calculation of refund due or tuition owing, depending on the status of the student’s financial account with the school.
      • If a refund is due to the student, the Managing Director will ensure that a cheque is forwarded to the student within 30 days of the dismissal.
      • If the student owes tuition or other fees to the school, the Managing Director will undertake the collection of the amount owing.

      PTIRU Institution Number: 3618

      SELC College is committed to a harassment free environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.  The school has zero tolerance for bullying or harassment of any kind.  Harassment is any inappropriate conduct or comment by a person toward another individual that the person knew or reasonably ought to have known would cause that person to be humiliated or intimidated.  Examples of harassment includes, but is not limited to, the following: verbal aggression; insults based on race, religion, sexuality, disability, or physique; conduct or comments of a sexual nature that are unwelcome or offensive; vandalizing personal property; the spreading of malicious rumors; cyber bullying. A student who believes that he, she or they have been subjected to harassment while on the premises or during activities or events hosted by SELC College is encouraged to first clearly and firmly make known to the alleged harasser that the harassment is objectionable and must stop.  Where this cannot be done, or is unsuccessful, the student should report the alleged harassment to their instructor, who will then provide all the incident details to the Managing Director. The Managing Director will investigate and deal with all complaints or incidents of harassment in a fair and timely manner. Information about a complaint will not be disclosed except to the extent necessary to protect students, to investigate the complaint, to take corrective action or as otherwise required by law.  A copy of all documentation relating to the incident will be kept in the school’s Dispute Resolution Binder. 

      PTIRU Institution Number: 3618

       

      SELC College is committed to the prevention of and appropriate response to sexual misconduct. Sexual misconduct refers to a spectrum of non-consensual sexual contact and behaviour including the following:

        • sexual assault;
        • sexual exploitation;
        • sexual harassment;
        • stalking;
        • indecent exposure;
        • voyeurism;
        • the distribution of a sexually explicit photograph or video of a person to one or more persons other than the person in the photograph or video without the consent of the person in the photograph or video and with the intent to distress the person in the photograph or video;
        • the attempt to commit an act of sexual misconduct; and
        • the threat to commit an act of sexual misconduct.

      A Complaint of sexual misconduct is different than a Report of sexual misconduct. A person may choose to disclose or complain of sexual misconduct without making a formal report. A Report is a formal notification of an incident of sexual misconduct to someone at the institution accompanied by a request for action.

      A student making a Complaint will be provided with resolution options and, if appropriate, accommodation, and will not be required or pressured to make a Report. The process for making a Complaint about sexual misconduct involving a student is as follows:

      If a student wishes to make a complaint about sexual misconduct, he/she/they should contact the Campus Director or any other member of the SELC community.

       

      SELC College Campus Director: Pia Baltazar

      ( pia.b@SELCedu.com )

        

      The process for responding to a Complaint of sexual misconduct involving a student is as follows:

      • If the College receives a Complaint of sexual misconduct, the Executive Director (ED) or Campus Director (CD) will acknowledge the Complaint within one business day of receipt.
      • If a Complaint is made to a member of the SELC community, that member must contact the Executive Director or Campus Manager for support and information on how best to respond to the Complaint and to support the individual making the Complaint. Members of the SELC community who receive a Complaint are not expected to file a Report related to the Complaint although, at the request of the individual making the Complaint, they may file a Report on behalf of the individual making the Complaint.
      • Except as provided in this Policy, SELC will respect an individual’s choice not to make a Report and where possible will keep the Complaint confidential. In exceptional circumstances, where required by law or where, at the judgement of the ED or CD, there is a risk of significant harm to anyone’s health or safety, the ED or CD may do one or both of the following:
      • Refer the matter to a SELC Investigations Team, in which case the individual who Complained has the right not to participate in any subsequent Investigation; or
      • Notify third parties, such as the police or child protection authorities.

      The process for making a Report of sexual misconduct involving a student is as follows:

      If a student wishes to make a Report about sexual misconduct, he/she/they should contact the the Campus Director, or any other member of the SELC community.

      The process for responding to a Report of sexual misconduct involving a student is as follows:

      • If the College receives a Report of sexual misconduct, the Campus Director will acknowledge the Report within one business day of receipt.
      • The Campus Director will initiate an investigation to determine the circumstances of the allegations. 
      • An individual can submit a Report to the College and pursue other processes external to SELC against the individual alleged to have committed the Sexual Misconduct. These external processes may include reporting to the police or initiating a civil action (including a complaint under the BC Human Rights Code). These are separate processes and submitting a Report to the College does not result in a report to the police except as provided in the section below, where SELC may notify third parties, such as the police or child protection authorities. 
      • If an Investigation is initiated under the Procedures to this Policy, and an external process is also being pursued, the Campus Director may elect, after consultation with the Complainant, to continue with the SELC process or to suspend the SELC process as appropriate. Suspension of a SELC process does not prevent further action from being taken under the SELC process later as appropriate. 
      • It is contrary to this policy for an institution to retaliate, engage in reprisals or threaten to retaliate in relation to a Complaint or a Report. 
      • Any processes undertaken pursuant to this policy will be based on the principles of administrative fairness. All parties involved will be treated with dignity and respect. 

      All information related to a Complaint or Report is confidential and will not be shared without the written consent of the parties, subject to the following exceptions: 

      • If an individual is at imminent risk of severe or life-threatening self-harm. 
      • If an individual is at imminent risk of harming another. 
      • There are reasonable grounds to believe that others in the institutional community may be at significant risk of harm based on the information provided. 
      • Where reporting is required by law. 
      • Where it is necessary to ensure procedural fairness in an investigation or other response to a Complaint or Report. 

      There is an institution certified by the The Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU). Certified institutions must comply with regulatory requirements, including the requirement to have a Sexual Misconduct policy. For more information about PTIRU, go to www.privatetraininginstitutions.gov.bc.ca. 

      PTIRU Institution Number: 3618

      SELC College provides guidance and relevant assistance to students with work experience placements in Canada as part of their studies during work experience semesters that will alternate with academic semesters (the co-op placement will not exceed 50% of the total program hours whereas the practicum placement will not exceed 20% of the total instructional hours). It ensures that work experience placements provide an opportunity for its students to enhance the skills learned throughout their program of study It will also ensure that work experience placements for its students are with employers who are committed to introducing students to work related to their field of study.

      • Co-op placements are PAID work experience.
      • Practicum placements are UNPAID work experience.

      SELC College works with work experience host companies to evaluate the student’s performance during their work experience placement. 

      • Unless otherwise agreed by the student and SELC, the work experience component will take place with host employers located within the Greater Vancouver region. 
      • The Work Experience component in the program is planned to start immediately upon completion of the academic portion of the program. 

      Procedure 

      • Students must complete job preparation workshops provided by SELC or Career Success courses within their programs, which include resume revision and mock interviews, before the beginning of their work terms.  
      • Students must attend the work experience information workshop and submit the completed work experience Application Form before the beginning of their work terms. Copies of the documents will be saved in students’ files. 
      • SELC College will ensure to arrange host sites and organize placement interviews. Students can assist if they wish in the job search and must be responsible for the acceptance of any jobs. *All co-op placements must be paid; Practicum placements must be UNpaid.  
      • Students complete job interview(s) with the prospective company(ies). Students must inform SELC of the result of the interview(s). 
      • If the student is successful at the interview, students must inform SELC with the detailed information of the workplace and the accepted position as requested and receive a confirmation from the SELC Placement Officer on the acceptance of the position. 
      • SELC will prepare a Work experience Agreement and applicable full policy related to the program of study. Students must sign the document, have their co-op host company sign the Agreement, and return it to the Co-op Placement Officer. Copies of the documents will be saved in students’ files.  
      • During the Co-op work experience work term, students are required to complete and submit Monthly Reports to SELC, at the end of each month they worked at the host companies. During the Practicum work experience work term, students are required to complete and submit Weekly Reports to SELC, at the end of each week they worked at the host companies. Reports will be evaluated by SELC, and the copies of the reports will be placed in the student’s files.
      • The SELC Co-op Placement Office will conduct at least one site visit per co-op. more if required.
      • The SELC Placement Officer will conduct at least one site-visit per practicum, more if required.
      • At the end of the work experience placement the student will complete the SELC College work experience Student Feedback Evaluation form and have the Supervisor from the work experience host company to conduct an assessment of the student’s performance, using the SELC work experience Host Evaluation Report. The copies of the forms will be placed in the student’s files. 

      Student Responsibilities 

      • Students must ensure that they provide the college with accurate and updated contact information, which includes a telephone number as well as current home and email addresses. 
      • Students must have valid Study and Work Permits throughout their programs. 
      • Students must follow the terms and conditions of the SELC work experience Application Form. 
      • The work experience Placement Officer or Placement Agency must be notified at least 24 hours in advance if a change in time or day is needed for the student to attend an interview. 
      • Students who fail to show up for an interview with a prospective work experience host company without any notification may be dismissed. 
      • Students must be suitably prepared for the interview; this includes both appropriate clothing as well as having conducted research on the related work experience host company and position. 
      • Students must ensure that the information that they provide to SELC College and to the prospective work experience host company is truthful and accurate; the college is not responsible for consequences such as job loss if the student has lied on an application or to a work experience host company. 
      • Students must confirm in writing that they accept a particular work experience placement; however, a verbal agreement will also be considered binding. This acceptance must be received within 24 hours of work experience placement being made. 
      • Students must honor the contract that they sign with the work experience host employer and must complete the contract dates as they have been agreed upon. 
      • Students must not resign from a work placement without prior discussion with the SELC Co-op Placement Officer or the Placement Agency. 
      • Students must acknowledge that it is their responsibility to complete and submit the work experience final assignment to either work experience Placement Officer or the Placement Agency no later than 1 week after the end of their work experience term. Failure to submit their assignment will result in non completion of their Program and not receiving any certificate. 

      *Assignments can be given in various forms such as tests, written reports and or presentations. 

      PTIRU Institution Number: 3618

      SELC Language College and SELC College provide an opportunity for students to resolve disputes of a serious nature and grades appeals in a fair and equitable manner. Only grades received on midterm or final assessments may be appealed. Grades received for assignments or weekly quizzes may not be appealed.  

      Procedure for Student Disputes

      1. This policy governs complaints from students respecting SELC College & SELC Language College and any aspect of its operations.  
      2. A student who makes or is otherwise involved in a complaint will not be subject to any form of retaliation by the institution at any time.  
      3. The process by which the student complaint will be handled is as follows:  
      • Complaints must be filed with PTIRU (The Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit) within one year of the date a student completes, is dismissed from, or withdraws from the program.  
      • When a concern arises, the student should address the concern with the staff member most directly involved. If the student is not satisfied with the outcome at this level, the student should put his/her/their concern in writing and deliver it to the Student Services Coordinator at studentservice@selcedu.com
      • The Student Services Coordinator will arrange to meet with the student to discuss the concern and desired resolution within 5 school days of receiving the student’s written concern, or as soon as the student is available. If the Student Services Coordinator is absent or is named in the complaint, the Campus Director will be responsible for deciding regarding the student’s complaint.  
      • Following the meeting with the student, the Student Services Coordinator will conduct whatever enquiries and/or investigations are necessary and appropriate to determine whether the student’s concerns are substantiated in whole or in part. Those inquiries may involve further discussion(s) with the student either individually or with appropriate (institution’s) personnel.  
      • The necessary enquiries and/or investigations shall be completed no later than 10 school days following the receipt of the student’s written concerns. The Student Services Coordinator will do one of the following within 10 days of receiving the student’s written concerns:  
      1. Determine that the student’s concerns are not substantiated; or  
      2. Determine that the student’s concerns are substantiated in whole or in part  
      3. Determine that the student’s concerns are frivolous and vexatious.  
      • The student and the institution’s personnel involved shall receive a written summary of the above determination. A copy of all documentation relating to every student’s complaint should be signed by all parties. A copy shall be given to the student, a copy will be placed in the school’s Dispute Resolution Binder, and the original will be placed in the student file. All records at SELC are held digitally and copies of disputes are in a secured folder as well as copies kept in the student profile.  
      • If it has been determined that the student’s concerns are substantiated in whole or in part, the Student Services Coordinator shall include a proposed resolution of the substantiated concern(s).  
      • If the student is not satisfied with the determination of the Student Services Coordinator, the student must advise the Campus Director in writing. The Campus Director will review the matter and meet with the student within 5 school days.  
      • The Campus Director of the institution shall either confirm or vary the determination of the Student Services Coordinator.  
      • If the student is not satisfied with the determination of the Campus Director , the student must advise the Vice President of Academics in writing who will review the matter and meet with the student within 5 school days.  
      • Once the Vice President of Academics has made a determination, the dispute resolution policy will have been exhausted and the school will determine the case closed. At this point the student will need to seek 3rd party litigation if dissatisfied. The school will agree to go to arbitration through the Better Business Bureau with costs borne by the losing party.  
      • If the issue is of a serious nature the Vice President of Academics may, in his/her/their sole discretion and cost, engage the services of a third-party mediator to assist in the resolution of the dispute.  
      • Final written reasons for determinations offered by the school at each resolution stage will be given to the student within 30 days after the date on which the student made the complaint.  The written reasons will advise a student, that if the student is dissatisfied with the determination, and has been misled by the institution regarding any significant aspect of that program, the student may file a complaint with the The Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) (www.privatetraininginstitutions.gov.bc.ca).  
      1. The student making the complaint may be represented by an agent or a lawyer. 

      Procedure for Grade Appeal: 

      • If a student is dissatisfied with the grade received for a midterm or final course assessment and can provide evidence that a higher grade is warranted, he/she/they should discuss with his/her/their instructor. The instructor will reconsider the grade and, if warranted, assign a different grade. 
      • If the student is not satisfied with the outcome of his/her appeal to the instructor, he/she should submit a written appeal to the Academic Advisor. 
      • The Academic Advisor will obtain a copy of the mid-term or final assessment from the instructor and will have the assessment re-marked by another instructor. 
      • If the assessment achieves a higher grade on re-mark, the higher grade will be assigned to the student. If the assessment achieves a lower grade on re-mark, the original grade will be retained. 
      • If a grade appeal is reviewed by an Academic Advisor, the grade assigned following the re-mark and review will be final and cannot be appealed further. 

      The policy applies to all SELC Language College and SELC College students who are currently enrolled or were enrolled within the previous year. If the student is or was enrolled in an approved program, is dissatisfied with the determination, and has been misled by the institution regarding any significant aspect of that program, he or she may file a complaint with the Private Training Institutions Branch (www.privatetraininginstitutions.gov.bc.ca). 

      PTIRU Institution Number:  3618

       

       

      As a PTIRU designated institution, SELC College follows the refund policy which is set out by the Private Training Institutions Branch which is described below.

       

      Please read the following carefully before starting your refund application:

      1. Students who are denied a Study Permit must submit copy of the Visa Denial letter prior to the start of the program as stated in the latest Letter of Acceptance provided by SELC College.

      2. The letter of acceptance is considered as a signed contract; accordingly, in case of cancellation/withdrawal, the refund policy is implemented.

      3. Students are expected to submit all the necessary documentation as specified in the refund request link and the refund acknowledgment email, as soon as possible for timely processing of their refund requests.

      4. Refund requests must be submitted ONLY using the below link.  Email notifications regarding refunds to admissions team or other staff members will not be accepted.

      5. Please use the link to request your refund.

      Approved Programs – In-class, Combined Delivery or Synchronous Distance Delivery

      Before program start date, institution receives a notice of withdrawal or provides a notice of dismissal:

      Condition

      Refund Due

      • No later than seven days after student signed the enrolment contract, and
      • Before the program start date
      100% of tuition and all related fees, other than application fee. Related fees include: administrative fees, application fees, assessment fees, and fees charged for textbooks or other course materials.
      • More than seven days after student signed the enrolment contract, and
      • Before the program start date
      Institution may retain up to 10% of tuition, to a maximum of $1,000 paid or payable under a contract.
      After program start date, institution provides a notice of dismissal or receives a notice of withdrawal (applies to all programs):
      • No later than seven days after the program start date Institution may retain up to 10% of tuition, to a maximum of $1,000 paid or payable under a contract.
      After program start date, institution provides a notice of dismissal or receives a notice of withdrawal (applies to all approved programs, other than solely asynchronous distance-education-only programs):
      • After the program start date, and up to and including 10% of instruction hours have been provided. After the program start date, and after more than 10% but before 30% of instruction hours have been provided.
      • After the program start date, and after more than 30% but before 50% of instruction hours have been provided. Institution may retain up to 30% of tuition paid or payable under a contract.
      • After the program start date, and after more than 50% of instruction hours have been provided. Institution may retain up to 50% of tuition paid or payable under a contract.
      • After more than 50% of instruction hours No refund due.
      Student does not attend – “no-show” (applies to all students except those enrolled in a program delivered solely by asynchronous distance education):

      Condition

      Refund Due

      • A student does not attend the first 30% of the program. Institution may retain up to 50% of the tuition paid under a contract.
      Institution receives a refusal of study permit (applies to international students requiring a study permit):
      • Before 30% of instruction hours would have been provided, had the student started the program on the later of the following:
      a) The program start date in the most recent Letter of Acceptance
      b) The program start date in the enrolment contract
      • Student has not requested additional Letter(s) of Acceptance.
      100% tuition and all related fees, other than application fee.

      Approved Programs – Solely Asynchronous Distance Delivery

      Student enrolled in a program without having met the admission requirements for the program

      Condition

      Refund Due

      • If the student did not represent the student’s knowledge or skills when applying for admission and the registrar orders the institution to refund tuition and fees. 100% tuition and all related fees, including application fee.
      Institution does not provide a work experience

      Condition

      Refund Due

      • If the student did not represent the student’s knowledge or skills when applying for admission and the registrar orders the institution to refund tuition and fees. 100% tuition and all related fees, including application fee.
      Note: Completed means the student has received an evaluation of their performance for the specified percentage of hours of instruction. Only hours of instruction for which the student received an evaluation should be included in the calculation of a tuition refund. If a student completed a portion of a program for which they did not receive an evaluation, that portion should not be included in the calculation of the percentage of the program com

      Programs that do not require approval – programs that have tuition of $4,000 or more AND that are not solely provided through distance education

      Condition

      Refund Due

      • The student does not attend the program, and
      • The institution receives from the student a notice of withdrawal or a copy of refusal of a study permit no later than 30 days after the later of:
      a) the start date of the program in the most recent Letter of Acceptance
      b) the start date of the program in the enrolment contract
      100% tuition and all related fees, other than application fees
      Note: The institution must pay the student within 30 days of receiving a notice of withdrawal or a copy of refusal of a study permit, as applicable.

      The Institute will seek to apply its policy of graduated discipline consistently, and in accordance with its “Discipline Policy”. A student is considered to have withdrawn from his/her program of study if the student:

      1. has advised the Institute that he/she has withdrawn from the program by completing the Institute’s Withdrawal and Transfer Form; and/or
      2. has not complied with the Institute’s Academic Standards Policy and/or has not attended for four consecutive weeks for any reason, including absences for reason of sickness, accident, leave of absence, etc.

       

      The institution will pay the student within 30 days of receiving a notice of withdrawal or a copy of refusal of a study permit, as applicable.

      PTIRU Institution Number: 3618

       

      SERVICES Cost Details
      Schedule Change $50 Changing of Day or Evening Schedule at the beginning of the module.
      Program Change/Upgrade or Downgrade Fee $100

      Changing of Business, Hospitality Management or International Business Communications programs.

      Moving from 3+3 to 6+6 months length programs or vice versa

      Moving from 6+6 to 12+12 months length programs vice versa

      Payment Plan $100 Payment plans available only for 9 months, 1 year and 2 years programs.Non Refundable
      Program Interruption $500 Taking Program Interruption without valid personal or medical issues.
      Late Payment fee $50 Per late payment
      Re-enrollment $350

      Re-enrollment fee after dispute resolution.

      Re-enrollment fee after dismissal, incomplete.

      Retaking a module $750 Retaking a module due to failure to pass the module.
      Registration/ Cancellation fee $350 Non-Refundable
      Postponement fee $100 Per letter issued after 1st postponement
      Co-op reporting delay $100 Late by 4 weeks on co-op reporting
      Co-op final report delay $100 Being 4 weeks late on the final reporting for co-op completion
      DOCUMENTS Cost Details
      Transcript (Official) $25 First copy is free. This fee is for additional copies. Up to 4 days required.
      Transcript (Unofficial) $25 Up to 4 days required.
      Confirmation of Enrollment letter $25 Up to 4 days required.
      Rush Order for Document $20 Creation of document within 1 day.
      Replacement of Credential $50 Up to 4 days required.
      EXAMS Cost Details
      Food Safe $85 Programs that include as for additional training courses offer the first attempt for free.
      Serving it Right $45 Programs that include as for additional training courses offer the first attempt for free.
      TOEIC Exam $125 TOEIC exams are held once every 8 weeks.
      Emergency first aid certificate $135 Includes emergency first aid CPR/AED level
      Standard first aid certificate $195 Includes emergency first aid CPR/AED level
      ACADEMIC Cost Details
      Attendance below 80% $750 Student must retake the course
      Late Co-op Documents Submission $100 Late Co-op Documents Submission

      PTIRU Institution Number: 3618

      • Distance Education (DE) is an activity that encourages students to investigate, research and learn what is new or trending in the industry.
      • Instructors will assign/deliver the students DE learning activity at the end of the weekly lesson.
      • Students must present with class time during the delivery of DE learning activity from the instructor for eligible submission.
      • Students will have until 11:59 PM of the day prior to the 1st day in-class of the following week, to submit their Distance Education online (even if the Monday/1st day class starts of the following week is a statutory holiday).
      • Last week of a course: Distance Education will be released early of the weekly lesson; submission MUST be completed by 11:59 pm on the day of Final Exam.
      • Instructors MUST have DE attendance completed for this final week no later than following Monday by 5 pm.
      • This Distance Education learning activity will count towards the students 4 hours online weekly attendance. Attendance earned either 0 or 4 out of 4.
      • Insufficient submission of Distance Education activity does not count towards 4 hours of attendance. The quality of the student learning will determine if the submission is accepted by the instructor.
      • Submissions MUST be in before the deadline to be counted as complete (with the exception of the last week of the module).
      • Late or incomplete submissions are not accepted. If submitted late the student will receive 0 attendance for the 4-hour DE/Online of that week. There is no Distance Education make up allowed; students must always keep track of their submissions.

      PTIRU Institution Number: 3618

       

      SELC Career College collects students’ personal information for the following reasons:

      • To maintain student records as required by PTIRU.
      • To maintain student records as required by SABC (accredited schools).
      • To keep students/graduates informed of activities at the school.
      • To issue T2202As in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency

      Students’ personal information is not used for any other purpose.

      For all career training programs:

      • For Class A programs, SELC College retains the full student file for a period of eight (8) years following the student’s withdrawal, dismissal or graduation. After eight years, the full student record is destroyed using a secure destruction method.
      • For Class B and Class C programs, SELC College retains the full student for a period of three (3) years following the student’s withdrawal, dismissal or graduation. After three years, the full student record is destroyed using a secure destruction method.

      For Class A, Class B and Class C programs, SELC College uploads a copy of the students’ contract, transcripts and credential (if any) to an approved third-party vendor. These records are retained for a period of twenty-five (25) years by the third-party vendor.

      Procedure for student access to the information on file:

      • Students wishing to access the information in the student file must make the request in writing.
      • The Managing Director will meet with the student to review the file and will provide copies of any document the student requests.
      • The student will pay $0.25 per page for the documents copied for him/her/they.

      Procedure for authorizing release of information:

      • If a student wishes to authorize a third party to access information in his/her/their student file, he/she/they must do so in writing. The school will not release information to any person other than people authorized by the student   to access information unless required to do so by legislation, a subpoena, court order or if release of information is necessary as part of an ongoing police investigation.

      OFFICIAL DOCUMENT REQUESTS

      All official document requests (graduation certificates, transcripts, letters of attendance) can be made either through the Front Desk or by email to info@selcedu.com

      All official documents can take up to two weeks to process.  SELC College cannot guarantee that documents will be ready in less time than that.

      Each student will receive ONE official graduation certificate and ONE official transcript upon graduation. If a student loses these documents and needs a replacement, he/she/they should contact CC admin at: info@selcedu.com. Please find the below list of Administrative Fees regarding the price of replacement copies.

      A student will receive an email once the documents are ready. The documents can either be picked up at SELC or sent to the address that the student has provided.

      SELC College will not issue graduation certificates to a student who has not completed his/her/their program.  Thus, if a student is dismissed from SELC College, the student is not eligible for a graduation certificate.

      PTIRU Institution Number: 3618

       

      SELC College and SELC Language college are certified with the The Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training.

      Before you enroll at a certified private training institution, you should be aware of your rights and responsibilities.

      • You have the right to be treated fairly and respectfully by the institution.
      • You have the right to a student enrolment contract that includes the following information:
        • amount of tuition and any additional fee for your program refund policy,
        • if your program includes a work experience, the requirements to participate in the work experience and the geographic area where it will be provided,
        • whether the program was approved by PTIRU or does not require approval.
      • Make sure you read the contract before signing. SELC Colleges will provide you with a signed copy.
      • You have the right to access the College’s dispute resolution process and to be protected against retaliation for making a complaint.
      • You have the right to make a claim to PTIRU for a tuition refund if:
        • Your institution ceased to hold a certificate before you completed an approved program
        • You were misled about a significant aspect of your approved program.

      You must file the claim within one year of completing, being dismissed or withdrawing from your program. For more information about PTIB and how to be an informed student, go to: http://www.privatetraininginstitutions.gov.bc.ca/students/be-an-informed-student.

      PTIRU Institution Number: 3618

      SELC College is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to all students, including those with disabilities. In addition, it is committed to addressing the physical, systemic, technological, and attitudinal barriers that can limit the inclusion of students with disabilities.

      PTIRU Institution Number: 3618

      All courses at SELC College are expected to meet standards for quality of learning and teaching effectiveness. Online and distance education courses meet the same high standards for engagement and instructor-led learning experiences.   

      Digital Learning works with you to conceptualize, propose, design, launch, and evaluate your online course or program to meet these guidelines. In order to achieve the above outcomes, students are required to always have their cameras on while in class. 

        

      SELC takes the quality of your education seriously and recognizes and follows the best practices below to obtain the learning objectives of online learning. 

      • Active engagement of a qualified instructor who has significant expertise in the subject of the course. 
      • Frequent instructor guided activity to support student learning. 
      • Recorded lectures for the benefit of the student for review purposes (note: recordings will only be available for the duration of the module the lecture was recorded in, afterwards are deleted). 
      • Supports and provides information about how to be a successful online student. 
      • Communicates and models acceptable online etiquette. 
      • Implements frequent activities that require students to engage with peers. 
      • Communicates and models effective interaction norms. 

      **All government regulators and/or college affiliates, including but not limited to CITT, PTIRU, SABC, and IRCC require regular attendance reporting. Online attendance is determined by our camera on policies. 

      Institution Number: 3618

      SELC College is committed to providing a healthy and safe working and learning environments for all employees and students. The policy applies to all SELC College employees and students.

      Included in Health and Safety policy are the following areas of preparedness:
      • Fire Safety
      • Earthquake Safety
      • Inclement Weather
      • Extreme Heat
      • Gas Leak
      • Power Outage
      • Medical / Mental Health Emergencies
      • Critical Incidents
      • Active Shooter
      • Lockdown
      • Hold-and-Secure
      • Bomb Threat
      • Hazard Specific
      • Protests and Demonstrations
      • Public Health Emergencies

      Procedure for Fire Safety
      • The Floor Warden ensures that adequate fire suppression equipment is available as needed throughout the campus and is inspected by a qualified inspector at least annually.
      • The Floor Warden or designated alternate ensures that all employees receive training in the operation of the fire suppression equipment and in the school fire evacuation procedures.
      • Admin staff are responsible for preparing/posting emergency exit instructions route maps in each classroom at the campus with the exit from that room specifically noted in a colored highlight.
      • In the event of a fire emergency, admin staff will dial 9-1-1, advising the fire department of the school’s location, providing details of the type of fire (if known) and location of the fire.
      • The Floor Warden or designated alternate will advise all employees to evacuate the campus and be the last person to leave the campus after first checking all rooms including washrooms.
      • Instructors will direct their students to walk out of the classroom single file, close the classroom door when all students have exited and then escort them to the corner of Pender Street and Bute Street, ensuring that they have access to the class list via mobile phone, tablet or laptop. At the designated safe area, instructors will check the students present against the list of students in attendance that day and will immediately advise the admin staff if anyone is missing.
      • The Floor Warden or designated alternate will act as a liaison between fire officials and students/employees during the emergency. If necessary, the Floor Warden or designated alternate will authorize school closure.
      • No student or employee will re-enter the campus until the fire officials have authorized re-entry.

      Procedure for Earthquake Safety
      The Floor Warden ensures that adequate precautions are taken throughout the campus to ensure that injury due to falling or unstable items during an earthquake is limited. This may include securing file cabinets to walls and providing lipped shelving for books or binders that are located at or above head-level.
      • The Floor Warden ensures that all employees receive training in the school earthquake evacuation procedures.
      • Admin staff are responsible for preparing and posting emergency instructions and exit route maps in each classroom at the campus with the exit from that room specifically noted in a colored highlight.
      • In the event of an earthquake emergency, all staff and students will take cover and remain under cover until the shaking stops.
      • When it is deemed safe to do so, the Floor Warden or designated alternate will advise all employees to evacuate the campus and be the last person to leave the campus after first checking all rooms including washrooms.
      • Instructors will direct their students to walk out of the classroom single file, close the classroom door when all students have exited and then escort them to the corner of Pender Street and Bute Street, ensuring that they have access to the class list via mobile phone, tablet or laptop. At the designated safe area, instructors will check the students present against the list of students in attendance that day and will immediately advise the admin staff if anyone is missing.
      • The Floor Warden or designated alternate will act as a liaison between rescue officials and students/employees during the emergency and will authorize school closure if necessary.
      • No student or employee will re-enter the campus until the Floor Warden or designated alternate has authorized re-entry.

      Procedure for Inclement Weather
      • In the event of inclement weather (extreme cold, snow or flooding), SELC College may decide to close the campus and reschedule in person classes to online.
      • SELC College typically follows the same inclement weather policies as public post-secondary institutions, as well as that of the local school district.
      • Decisions about campus closure are made in the early morning, in some instances, the night before.
      • The campus director will notify program heads of campus closures by 6:00am.
      • Program heads will in turn notify instructors, who will then inform their students that in person classes will be moved to online. Students will be provided with a link to join the class if there is not already one in place.
      • Please be aware that morning classes being cancelled does not always necessitate that afternoon and evening classes will also be cancelled. Please follow-up with the campus by 11:00am for updates.

      Procedure for Extreme Heat
      • If a heat warning has been issued, take additional steps to stay safe. Prepare your home, be aware of the coolest part of your residence and focus on keeping that one location cool. Be aware of cooling spaces and centres in your community (libraries, community centres, shopping malls, movie theatres, religious centres, parks and other shaded green spaces).
      • The following website is a valuable resource.
      https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/preparedbc/know-your-hazards/severe-weather/extreme-heat
      • All SELC College locations have air conditioning.
      • In the event that SELC College decides to close the campus and reschedule in person classes to online, students will be notified by their instructor. Students will be provided with a link to join the class if there is not already one in place.

      Procedure for Gas Leak
      While natural gas leaks are extremely rare, it is important to keep safety in mind. In the event that you smell a potential gas leak:
      • Stop what you are doing.
      o Do not use your cellphone or landline, don’t smoke, light matches or operate electronic switches or create any other source of ignition
      • Go outside
      o The Floor Warden or designated alternative will advise all employees and staff to evacuate the campus and be the last person to leave the campus after checking all rooms including washrooms.
      o As you exit, leave the door open behind you as well as any windows that may already be open.
      o Instructors will direct their students to walk out of the classroom single file and escort them to the corner of Pender Street and Bute Street, ensuring that they have access to the class list via cell phone.
      o At the designated safe area, instructors will check the students present against the list of students in attendance that day and will immediately advise the admis staff if anyone is missing.
      • Once outside, call:
      o 9-1-1, or
      o FortisBC emergency line (1-800-663-99-1-1)
      o The building/property manager
      • The Floor Warden or designated alternate will act as a liaison between first responders and students/employees during the emergency. If necessary, the Floor Warden or designated alternate will authorize school closure.
      • No student or employee will re-enter the campus until the first responders have authorized re-entry.

      Procedure for Power Outage
      While most power outages last minutes or hours, some can last days or even weeks. In the event of a power loss:
      • Check to make sure students and staff are safe.
      • Check circuit breakers and fuses to make certain that the outage is not being caused by issues in your facility. If yes, contact the building/property manager.
      • If it’s a BC Hydro outage:
      o Call 1-800-BCHydro (1-800-224-9376), or
      o Visit their website at www.bchydro.com/outages
      • Computers, electrical equipment and appliances should be turned off. A power restoration could cause a surge that would result in damage to electronics.
      • Carefully exit the impacted area.
      • Follow emergency lighting to the exits.
      • Carefully use the stairs (emergency lighting, flashlights or cell phone lights), elevators will be unavailable.
      • Staff and students are to meet at the designated safe area, at the corner of Pender Street and Bute Street.
      • If the outage is not temporary, a decision may be made to move classes online and have staff work from home.

      Procedure for Medical/ Mental Health Emergencies
      • If personnel trained in first aid are not available, call 9-1-1.
      • Provide the following information:
      o Nature of the medical emergency.
      o Location of the emergency (address and room number).
      o Your name and phone number from which you are calling.
      • Follow directions as per 9-1-1.
      • For medical emergencies, do not move the victim unless absolutely necessary.
      • For mental health emergencies, relocate the individual to a private setting (office, empty classroom).

      Procedure for Critical Incidents
      SELC College is committed to ensuring a safe and secure learning and working environment. Part of this commitment involves being prepared to handle critical incidents appropriately and efficiently.

      College emergencies vary greatly, in terms of the likelihood of occurring as well as the potential consequences. The nature of the emergency combined with the risk to student and staff safety will determine the appropriate response. College lockdown and hold-and-secure are two strategies that may be used to mitigate risk.

      A lockdown is conducted when it is determined that the safest response to a threat to physical safety is to have students and staff remain in a secure location until either the emergency is resolved, or circumstances change, and direction is given to evacuate and relocate.

      Emergencies are dynamic in nature. The exact location or the seriousness of the threat may not be confirmed and may move or change without warning. Having students and staff remain in a secure area mitigates risk by reducing their exposure to danger. Evacuations conducted in the absence of reliable information may result in a loss of student supervision and unnecessarily expose students to danger.

      Critical Incident Reporting
      • Critical incidents should be reported as soon as possible to the campus director or a college staff member.
      • Police, fire and medical emergencies should be reported immediately by dialing 9-1-1.
      • As much information as possible should be collected about the incident to assist with providing a timely and appropriate response.
      o Primary response: an immediate response is required, including evacuation, relocation, lockdown, hold-and-secure, and calling for police, fire, ambulance or paramedics.
      o Secondary response: for students or staff affected by the incident, either as victims or witnesses, and who may benefit from access to resources and support services.

      Procedure for Active Shooter
      An active shooter is an individual actively engaged in attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area; in most cases, active shooters use firearms and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims. Active shooter situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly. Because active shooter situations are often over within 10 to 15 minutes, before law enforcement arrives on the scene, individuals must be prepared both mentally and physically to deal with an active shooter situation.

      How to Respond to an Active Shooter
      1. Evacuate
      • If there is an accessible escape path, attempt to evacuate the premises. Be sure to:
      o Have an escape route and plan in mind
      o Evacuate regardless of whether others agree to follow
      o Leave your belongings behind
      o Help others escape, if possible
      o Prevent individuals from entering an area where the active shooter may be
      o Keep your hands visible
      o Do not attempt to move wounded people
      o Call 9-1-1 when you are safe
      o Follow the instructions of any police officers
      2. Hide out
      • If evacuation is not possible, find a place to hide where the active shooter is less likely to find you.
      • Your hiding place should:
      o Be out of the active shooter’s view
      o Provide protection if shots are fired in your direction (i.e., an office with a closed and locked door)
      o Not trap you or restrict your options for movement
      • To prevent an active shooter from entering your hiding place:
      o Lock the door
      o Block the door with heavy furniture
      • If the active shooter is nearby:
      o Lock the door
      o Silence your cell phone
      o Turn off lights
      o Turn off any source of noise (i.e., radios, televisions)
      o Hide behind large items (i.e., cabinets, desks)
      o Remain quiet
      • If evacuation and hiding out are not possible:
      o Remain calm
      o Dial 9-1-1, if possible, to alert police to the active shooter’s location
      o If you cannot speak, leave the line open and allow the dispatcher to listen
      3. Take action against the active shooter
      • As a last resort, and only when your life is in imminent danger, attempt to disrupt and/or incapacitate the active shooter by:
      o Acting as aggressively as possible against him/her/they
      o Throwing items and improvising weapons
      o Yelling
      o Committing to your actions

      Encounters with Police
      Law enforcement’s purpose is to stop the active shooter as soon as possible. Officers will proceed directly to the area in which the last shots were heard.

      Police officers entering a college that has reported an active shooter will critically evaluate everyone they encounter as a potential threat. Therefore, for their safety, students and staff should be trained to respond in the following manner if they meet with police in the building during a lockdown.
      • Stop moving immediately
      • Remain calm
      • Put down any items in your hands (purses, backpacks, jackets)
      • Place your hands where they can be seen
      • Follow directions quickly and precisely

      The first officers to arrive on scene are tasked to end the incident, and they will not stop to help the injured. Know that rescue teams will enter after the initial officers. These rescue teams will treat and remove the injured once it is safe to do so.

      Once you have reached a safe location, you will be held in that area by the police until the situation is under control and all witnesses have been identified and questioned. Do not leave the area until the police have instructed you to do so.

      Information to Provide to Pollice or 9-1-1
      • Location of the active shooter
      • Number of shooters, if more than one
      • Physical description of shooter/s
      • Number and type of weapons held by the shooter/s
      • Number of potential victims at the location

      Procedure for Lockdown
      Actions taken to conceal students in a secure location in response to a threat of violence inside the college. A lockdown may be initiated for a variety of reasons including, but not limited to, the following:
      • A violent, or potentially violent, incident inside the college
      • An unauthorized visitor with unknown intent

      Initiating Lockdown
      The campus director or designated alternate will normally be responsible for deciding when lockdown or hold-and-secure will be initiated; however, if neither is not immediately available, any staff person with training should be given the authority initiate a lockdown. Speed in initiating a lockdown is essential to minimize the risk of injury. Once the decision is made, the person in charge will use the most expedient means to initiate the lockdown.

      What to do During a Lockdown
      • If you are in a classroom, room or office, stay there, secure the door and windows and await further instructions.
      • If the door does not lock, barricade the door with furniture.
      • If you are in a hallway, go into the closest room not already secured and lock or barricade the door and windows.
      • Close curtains or blinds where possible. Stay away from windows and doors.
      • Turn off lights.
      • Turn off any source of noise (i.e., radios, televisions)
      • Stay low and quiet.
      • Cell phones should be put on silent or vibrate. Do not make nonessential calls.
      • Follow instructions from college staff or emergency personnel only.
      • If the fire alarm is activated, if safe remain where you are and await further instructions from college staff or emergency personnel.
      • Always follow instructions from police to avoid harm and ensure the best possible response. For their own safety, emergency personnel must initially consider all individuals as potential threats.

      Terminating Lockdown
      Terminating a lockdown shall be communicated to each classroom individually by the campus director, designated alternate and/or the law enforcement.

      Encounters with Police
      Police officers entering a college that has reported a dangerous person will critically evaluate everyone they encounter as a potential threat. Therefore, for their safety, students and staff should be trained to respond in the following manner if they meet with police in the building during a lockdown.
      • Stop moving immediately
      • Remain calm
      • Put down any items in your hands (purses, backpacks, jackets)
      • Place your hands where they can be seen
      • Follow directions quickly and precisely

      The first officers to arrive on scene are tasked to end the incident, and they may not stop to help the injured. Know that rescue teams will enter after the initial officers. These rescue teams will treat and remove the injured once it is safe to do so.

      Once you have reached a safe location, you will be held in that area by the police until the situation is under control and all witnesses have been identified and questioned. Do not leave the area until the police have instructed you to do so.

      Procedure for Hold-and-Secure
      Actions taken to control access and egress to the college in response to a safety concern external to the college. A hold-and-secure may be initiated for a variety of reasons including, but not limited to, the following:
      • A fight outside the college
      • An animal threat
      • A police action in the neighbourhood
      • A hazardous substance release outside the college

      Initiating Hold-and-Secure
      The campus director or designated alternate will normally be responsible for deciding when lockdown or hold-and-secure will be initiated; however, if neither is not immediately available, any staff person with training should be given the authority initiate a hold-and-secure. Once the decision is made, the person in charge will use the most expedient means to initiate the hold-and-secure.

      Hold-and-secure is characterized by restricting students to remain in the classroom, or in the building, but not necessarily to cease other activity. Students and staff outside the building are to re-enter immediately.

      Exterior building doors are secured. Staff are assigned to prevent students and staff from exiting the building and allow students and staff to enter the building. Depending on the reason for initiating a hold-and-secure, it may be appropriate to close window blinds and turn off lights

      Terminating Hold-and-Secure
      The campus director or designated alternate will consult with the lead emergency response agency prior to terminating the hold-and-secure if it was initiated in response to a call from police or fire. Terminating hold-and-secure may be done by means of a general announcement (PA system, cell phone, Teams).

      Procedure for Bomb Threat
      All threats are taken seriously and handled as if an actual explosive device is on campus. If you receive a bomb threat (phone, text, email, letter), contact the police immediately (9-1-1).

      If the threat is received by telephone, try to stay calm and gather as much information as possible. If possible, have another staff member call 9-1-1 while the caller is still on the line.

      What to do
      Take notes on what the caller said and on your observations.
      • Exact words of the person making the call
      • Assumed gender of caller
      • Assumed age
      • How the threat was received (phone call, text, email)
      • Time of call
      • Date of call
      • Length of call
      • Caller’s voice
      o Calm, angry, laughing, crying, slow, slurred, loud, soft, stutter, familiar, accent, disguised, distinguishing characteristics, electronically produced
      • Background sounds
      o Voices, music, street noise, traffic, vehicles, animals, machines, equipment
      • Threat language
      o Articulate, foul language, irrational, incoherent, agitated, taped, message read by threat maker
      • Survey your immediate surroundings. If you see a suspicious object, do not touch it. Report it to the police

      Questions to Ask
      • Where is the bomb right now?
      • When is the bomb going to explode?
      • What does it look like?
      • What kind of bomb is it?
      • What will cause it to explode?
      • Did you place the bomb?
      • Why?
      • What is your name?
      • Let the caller say as much as possible without interruption

      What to do After the Threat
      Call the police immediately (9-1-1). Follow directions given by emergency personnel. They will advise if an evacuation is necessary.

      Procedure for Hazard-Specific
      Hazardous materials include controlled products and chemical, biological or physical agents that, for reason of a property that the agent possesses, are hazardous to the safety or health of a person exposed to it.

      What to do in the Event of a Hazardous Material Release Inside the Building
      • Evacuate the immediate area.
      • Isolate area and prevent re-entry.
      • Call 9-1-1 and follow 9-1-1 directions.
      • Provide the following information about the spilled material to the operator.
      o Location (street address, room number)
      o Any injuries
      o Chemical Name (if known)
      o Quantity (if known)
      • Do not hang up until the 9-1-1 operator directs you to do so.
      • Wait for emergency personnel outside the main entrance of the building.

      What to do in the Event of a Hazardous Material Release Outside the Building
      The campus director or designated alternate will normally be responsible for deciding when a hold-and-secure will be initiated; however, if neither is not immediately available, any staff person with training should be given the authority initiate a hold-and-secure. Once the decision is made, the person in charge will use the most expedient means to initiate the hold-and-secure.

      Hold-and-secure is characterized by restricting students to remain in the classroom, or in the building, but not necessarily to cease other activity. Students and staff outside the building are to re-enter immediately.

      Exterior building doors are secured. Staff are assigned to prevent students and staff from exiting the building and allow students and staff to enter the building. Turn off the ventilation system and begin sealing all entrances with appropriate materials.

      The campus director or designated alternate will consult with the lead emergency response agency prior to terminating the hold-and-secure if it was initiated in response to a call from police or fire. Terminating hold-and-secure may be done by means of a general announcement (PA system, cell phone, Teams).

      Procedure for Protests and Demonstrations
      The safety and security of students, staff and visitors to the campus is SELC College’s primary concern.

      If a demonstration or protest is blocking access to the campus, we advise that you do the following:
      • Report the incident to the campus director. If the campus director is not available, report the incident to another staff member.
      • Look for another way to enter or exit the campus if it is safe to do so.
      • Avoid provoking the protestors/demonstrators.

      The campus director will:
      • Monitor the situation.
      • Work with all participants to ensure everyone’s safety.
      • Place signage providing information to those entering and existing the campus.
      • Contact authorities if deemed necessary.

      Procedure for Public Health Emergencies
      A pandemic is an outbreak of infectious disease that occurs over a wide geographical area and that is of high prevalence. A pandemic generally affects a significant proportion of the world’s population, usually over the course of several months.

      Whether an epidemic is classified as a pandemic is based not on the severity of the disease, but rather on the speed and geographical area over which the disease has spread. The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests that pandemic status is reached when there is increased and sustained transmission of disease amongst the general population.

      In the event of a pandemic, SELC College will adhere to the guidelines put forth the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Provincial Health Officer (PHO). Measure could include, but are not limited to, the following:
      • Campus closures.
      • Transition to online learning.
      • Onsite protocols:
      o Sign in sheets.
      o Do not come onto the campus if unwell.
      o Limiting the number of people in classrooms, offices and other areas.
      o Maximum capacity numbers for each room are posted.
      o Maintain physical distancing of two arm lengths (2 metres/ 6 feet) in all areas, including office space, classrooms, reception, labs, common areas.
      o Do not shake hands, avoid physical contact.
      o Take turns to enter stairwells, elevators, hallways and restrooms.
      o Students and staff take staggered breaks.
      o Keep all personal items with you.
      o Personal items should not be shared (stationary items, eating and drinking utensils).
      o Do not share food, drinks, clothing items, umbrellas).
      o Masks in all areas.
      o Enhanced cleaning and sanitization.
      o Wipe down chairs and desktop prior to use.

      PTIRU Institution Number: 3618

       

      SELC College recognizes that good attendance is directly related to student success in completing their program of study. This policy applies to all students who are currently enrolled in a program at SELC College. Attendance is calculated based on the actual time spent in class. You must maintain at least 80% attendance to pass each module. On the first day of class, you will receive your instructor’s email or mobile phone information. If you are going to be late or absent you MUST contact your instructor and/or the school. Late policy for entering the classroom:

      • Students will be allowed to enter the classroom within 5 minutes of class start and your attendance will not be affected.
      • After 5 minutes, students will lose 15 mins of attendance.
      • Students arriving 15 minutes past the start of class will not be allowed into the classroom until after the 1st break. Students will lose attendance based on the time between class start and class break (Example: class starts at 8:15am, student arrives late, class break is at 10:15am, the student loses 2 hours of attendance)

      Sick Time

      • With a doctor’s note:
        • Students will still lose attendance for time away from class.
        • Students will be allowed to submit missed assignments and complete quizzes within assignment guidelines.
      • Without a doctor’s note:
        • Students will not receive attendance for missed classes.
        • Students are not able to submit assignments or complete quizzes.

      General Attendance Percentages

      • If your attendance drops to 90%, you will receive an email warning.
      • If your attendance drops to 85%, you will receive a second email warning.
      • If your attendance drops below 80%, you will be required to repeat the module and pay a fee of $750. Fees are due prior to starting the repeated module.