Animal Care Aide
Centre for Continuing Studies Certificate
If you do not meet the English 11 'C' grade and Math 11 prerequisites for this program, an assessment covering the following is required:
Area of Study |
Minimum Score |
Details |
Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Reading Comprehension |
26/40 |
40 questions – multiple choice |
50 minutes |
Language
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19/30 |
30 questions – multiple choice. Identify correct usage in sentences (pronouns, verbs, transition words), capitalization and punctuation. Identily well organized and effective paragraphs. |
25 minutes |
Math |
23/30 |
30 questions on operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percent and word problems. |
50 minutes |
Approximate time: 2 1/2 Hours |
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A calculator is permitted. A dictionary is not permitted.
To book a seat for the assessment, please call Nanaimo Campus at 250 740 6416, Cowichan Campus at 250 746 3509 or Powell River Campus at 604 485 2878. Assessment fee $15 payable when you write assessment.
To help you prepare for the assessment the following Learning Centres are available:
Nanaimo Learning Centre, Building 205, Room 106. The Centre is generally open Tues – Thurs 11:30 – 2:30. Call 250 740-6425 to confirm hours of operation.
Cowichan Campus Learning Centre, Building 601. Call 250 746 3509 to schedule an appointment.
Powell River Campus Learning Centre, Call 604 485 2878 to confirm hours of operation.
Resources: The Business Programs Assessment Study Package is available for purchase from the Bookstore at the Nanaimo Campus. To have the study package sent to you, or to the Cowichan, Powell River Campus or the Parksville Centre, please call Vancouver Island University Nanaimo Bookstore (250 740 6200 / 1 866 965 2665).
If you need further information, please contact Centre for Continuing Studies, 250 740 6160/ 1 866 734 6252.
View the program outline.
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