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Table of ContentsCareer Training & Education – Credit CoursesAdministrative Office Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Administrative Office Assistant: Financial Option . . . . . . . . . . 4Computer Accounting Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Dental Reception Certificate Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Early Childhood Education Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Certificate . . 10Special Education Teacher Assistant Program . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Trades Courses – CertificatesFoodSafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Forklift Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Building Service Worker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13WorkSafe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

General Interest – Non-credit CoursesComputer Keyboarding for Absolute Beginners . . . . . . . . . . 14Computers for Absolute Beginners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Piles to Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Downsizing & Clearing Clutter (or How to Organize Your Life) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Zumba© . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Pilates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Wing Chun Kung Fu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Muay Thai (Kickboxing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15How to Write & Publish Your Own Book In 40 Days . . . . . . . 16The Science of Getting Rich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Public Speaking Bootcamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16How To Get Better Grades In School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Basic Digital Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Intermediate Digital Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Photoshop for Photographers – Beginner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17How To Start a Small Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Introduction to Project Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Introduction to Facebook and Social Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Blogging for Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Spanish Beginners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Spanish Intermediate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Spanish Advanced. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Spanish Essentials – For Travelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Registration Information & Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Ridge Meadows College Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Check out the flip side… Continuing EducationHigh School Graduation and Upgrading Courses . . . . . . . . . . 1Online Eligibility, Access and Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Foundations Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Graduation Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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Business Training Page 2 Early Childhood Education Page 9

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Administr Assistant Course Calendar – Daytime Program

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2 Ridge Meadows College Fall 2011 Course Catalogue

Business ProgramsRidge Meadows College rs you four business tr rograms:• Administrative O ce Assistant• Administrative O ce Assistant: Financial Option• Computer Accounting Program• Dental Reception rogram

YOU CHOOSE the program and schedule that meets your career needs! Both daytime andevening options are available for some courses.

SIGN UP TODAY – there are four ways to register. See page 19 for a Registration Form.

Are you are looking to upgrade your current skills or planning a new career? This well rounded program will give yo ua solid foundation in basic o ce and computer skills. You will increase your employment options for the career of your choice .Admission Requirements: Grade 12 or mature student (over 19 and out of school for one year)Duration: 9 weeks, 225 hours (9:30-3:30 pm with evening options available for some courses)

Administrative Assistant Program Courses(15 core courses required – see evening and Saturday course options at the end of this section)

Administrative O ce Assistant

Course Name Code – Fall 2011 Dates Times Tuition BooksIntro to MS Windows & the Internet* 24101 – Sept 19–Sept 26 9:30–11:30 $199 $25Computer Keyboarding Level 1 24044 – Sept 19–30 12:30–2:30 $209Business Systems & Procedures 24020 – Oct 18–Nov 16 2:30–3:30 $279 $75Computer Keyboarding Level 2 24051 – Oct 3–24 12:30–2:30 $339MS Word 2007 Level 1* 24261 – Sept 27–Oct 6 9:30–11:30 $249 $25MS Word 2007 Level 2* 24270 – Oct 7–19 9:30–11:30 $249 $25Business English & Communications 24000 – Sept 19–Oct 17 2:30–3:30 $279MS Excel 2007 Level 1* 24140 – Oct 20–31 9:30–11:30 $249 $25World Host Fundamentals 24282 – Nov 21 8:30–3:30 $139MS Outlook 2007 24220 – Oct 27–Nov 2 12:30–2:30 $189 $25MS Access 2007 Level 1 24235 – Nov 1–10 9:30–11:30 $249 $25MS PowerPoint 2007* 24283 – Nov 3–9 12:30–2:30 $189 $25Integrated Applications 24291 – Nov 15–18 9:30–11:30 $159Employment Preparation 24010 – Nov 10–18 12:30–2:30 $189Social Media for Business 24285 – Nov 22–25 12:30–2:30 $159

$3325 $250

• Introduction to MS Windows and theInternet

• Computer Keyboarding (Level 1)• Business Systems & Procedures• Computer Keyboarding (Level 2)• MS Word 2007 (Level 1)

• MS Word 2007 (Level 2)• Business English & Communications• MS Excel 2007 (Level 1)• World Host Fundamentals• MS Outlook 2007• MS Access 2007

• MS PowerPoint 2007• Integrated Applications for MS O ce

Programs• Employment Preparation• Social Media for Business

*Evening Courses – Some MS O ce courses are also o ered evenings or Saturdays. Check out the section on evening and week-end options if schedule or just



Business English andCommunicationYou will learn to produce e�ective busi-ness correspondence. Topics include:grammar, punctuation, spelling, vocabu-lary, proof-reading and various types ofwritten o�ce communications. Textbook:same as Business Systems.24000 M–F Sept 19–Oct 17 2:30–3:30 pm$279/20 sessions Textbook fee: $75Textbook is also used for Business English andCommunication

Business Systems and ProceduresYou will learn standard principles andprocedures for front o�ce operations.Emphasis on: front o�ce duties andskills, telephone techniques, internetusage, handling mail, payables, receiv-ables, banking services, �ling techniquesand computer usage. 24020 M–F Oct 18–Nov 16 2:30–3:30 pm$279/20 sessions

Computer Keyboarding Level 1This course o�ers an introduction to thecomputer keyboard, its operation, andthe development of proper touch control.Individually computer managed.24044 M–F Sept 19–30 12:30–2:30 pm$209/10 sessions

Computer Keyboarding Level 2As a self-directed student working at yourown pace, you will develop increasedspeed and accuracy. Emphasis will be ondevelopment of proper work habits,proof reading skills, and speed by up to20 wpm. Prerequisite: Computer Key-boarding 1 or equivalent. 24051 M–F Oct 3–24 12:30–2:30 pm$339/15 sessions

Employment PreparationStudents will achieve skills in resumewriting and preparation, creative andcritical thinking, job search strategies,and interviewing techniques. Studentswill complete this course with knowledgeand materials for an active job search;possessing an e�ective, professionallooking resume.24010 M–F Nov 10–18 12:30–2:30 pm$189/5 sessions

Integrated Applications for MSO�ce ProgramsLearn how to integrate the various appli-cations in MS O�ce. This is a project basedcourse. Prerequisite: Introduction to Win-dows, or previous experience, and a famil-iarity with the MSO�ce Suite of programs.24291 M–F Nov 15–18 9:30–11:30 am$159/4 sessions

Introduction to MS Windows andthe Internet In this popular multi-tasking desktop en-vironment, you’ll learn basic commandssuch as how to create and save �les, howthey are organized and stored on yourcomputer as well as becoming familiarwith computer terminology. This courseis a prerequisite for taking MS O�ce2007 courses.

*Also see the section on the Evening andSaturday Course Options.

24101 M–F Sept 19–26 9:30–11:30 am$199/6 sessions Textbook fee: $25

MS Access 2007 Level 1What is a DBMS? Come and �nd out asyou explore the powers of this data man-agement tool. You will learn to prepareand modify tables, create forms, queriesand reports. A relational database is a‘must have’ for large organizations, andthis introductory course will teach youthe basics of this very powerful program.Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows,or previous experience, and touch con-trol of the computer keyboard. 24235 M–F Nov 1–10 9:30–11:30 am$249/8 sessions Textbook fee: $25

MS Outlook 2007This time and information managementprogram will enable you to manage bothyour contacts and your calendar. You willlearn to use the program to scheduleyour appointments and to view co-work-ers calendars, as well determining avail-able meeting times. Learn how to delaydelivery of your e-mail messages and tocheck for con�rmation that they havebeen read. Prerequisite: Introduction toWindows, or previous experience, andtouch control of the computer keyboard. 24220 M–F Oct 27–Nov 2 12:30–2:30 pm$189/5 sessions Textbook fee: $25

MS Excel 2007 Level 1Explore one of the most popular spread-sheet programs today. Using the Ribbon,learn to create worksheets by addingtext, values and formulas which includeboth absolute and relative cell refer-ences. Use formatting commands to en-hance your worksheets, insert and deletecolumns and rows, copy, save and print –it becomes as easy as 1-2-3 after we showyou how. Prerequisite: touch control ofthe computer keyboard, Introduction toWindows or equivalent. 24140 M–F Oct 20–31 9:30–11:30 am$249/8 sessions Textbook fee: $25


MS PowerPoint 2007Have you ever attended a business meet-ing and wondered how that marvelousslide presentation was made? In thiscourse you will learn how to create Pow-erPoint presentations which re�ect yourpersonal style. Create, add, modify,delete – you name it, you can do it! Youwill bene�t having this program in yourown personal toolbox, as many employ-ers are looking for employees who havethe knowledge required to create a top-notch presentation. Prerequisite: Intro-duction to Windows, or previousexperience, and touch control of thecomputer keyboard. 24283 M–F Nov 3–9 12:30–2:30 pm$189/5 sessions Textbook fee: $25


MS Word 2007 Level 1This course will teach you to prepare doc-uments to be proud of by utilizing for-matting elements available on theRibbon. Keyboard shortcuts and editingwill be taught, and you will learn how toinsert pictures, add borders, create bul-lets, and apply various styles to your doc-uments. Prerequisite: touch control ofcomputer keyboard and Introduction toWindows or equivalent experience. 24261 M–F Sept 27–Oct 6 9:30–11:30 am$249/8 sessions Textbook fee: $25




MS Word 2007 Level 2 Level 1 or previous experience is a pre-requisite for this more advanced coursewhich will include topics such as addingtables, creating headers and footers, cre-ating letterhead as well as watermarks.You will be amazed at the professionalresults! In addition, you will learn the se-crets of mail merge and discover how toaddress and print envelopes and labels.Completion of this course will prepareyou to work in the WORD 2007 compo-nent of the OFFICE 2007 environment. 24270 M–F Oct 7–19 9:30–11:30 am$249/8 sessions Textbook fee: $25


World Host FundamentalsWorld Host (formerly Superhost) is a one-day Tourism BC certificate program thatteaches front-line employees the skills andtechniques that comprise the basics ofservice professionalism. The workshop isan effective training tool for anyone whois dedicated to providing exceptional cus-tomer service. Pin and certificate issuedby Tourism British Columbia.24282 M Nov 21 8:30–3:30 pm$139/1 session


Social Media for BusinessAs more and more businesses add socialmedia to their customer relations andmarketing efforts, it’s essential that OfficeAssistant’s be prepared to assist witheverything from WordPress and Face-book, to Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.Profile management, content uploads,email newsletter distribution and key-word monitoring often become the re-sponsibility of AOAs. When companiesuse social media it’s about brand manage-ment, customer service and appropriaterespect for privacy. In this two day inten-sive, social media trainer Angela Crockerwill give you an overview of how to usethe tools and show you best practices forbrands. Each participant will receive acopy of Angela’s book The CompleteIdiot’s Guide to Creating a Social Networkas part of the course materials. 24285 T–F Nov 22–25 12:30–2:30 pm$159/4 sessions

Administrative Office Assistant: Financial Option

If you are seeking to focus on bookkeeping and accounting in order take a more specialized approach to your career, thenconsider the Financial Option Certificate. Your employment opportunities will include many jobs with a financial focus such asAccounting Clerk, Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk, Invoice Clerk and Payroll Support – just to name a few.

Admission Requirements: Grade 12 or mature student (over 19 and out of school for one year) PLUS touch control of the keyboardwith 20 net wpm.

Duration: 9 weeks, 225 hours (9:30-3:30 pm with evening options available for some courses)

Administrative Office Assistant: Financial Option Courses(15 core courses required )

• Introduction to MS Windows and the Internet*• Computer Keyboarding 2 (Financial Option)• Bookkeeping 1• Business Systems & Procedures• MS Word 2007 Level 1*• MS Word 2007 Level 2*• Business English & Communications• MS Excel 2007 Level 1*• World Host Fundamentals• MS Outlook 2007• MS Access 2007• MS PowerPoint 2007*• Integrated Applications for MS Office Programs• Introduction to Computerized Bookkeeping• Employment Preparation• Social Media for Business



Bookkeeping 1This course will provide a working knowl-edge of accounting principles and proce-dures common to all accounting systems.Emphasis is on the accounting cycle, -nancial statements, and the GeneralLedger. Students will also learn transac-tion analysis. Bring a hand calculator. Nodaytime class Feb 16 & Apr 21.


24351 M/W/F Sept 19–Oct 28 12:30–2:30 pm24352 T/Th Sept 20–Nov 10 7:00–9:00 pm$399/16 sessions Textbook fee: $175

Computer Keyboarding Level 2(Financial Option)This individually computer managedcourse will develop speed and accuracyfor those with proper touch control of thecomputer keyboard. The course empha-sizes development of proper work habits,proof reading skills, and development ofspeed by up to 20 w.p.m. Prerequisite:touch control of the computer keyboard,20 w.p.m. No class Feb 16 and Apr 21.24050 T/Th Sept 20–Oct 20 12:30–2:30 pm$209/10 sessions

Introduction to ComputerizedBookkeepingThis course will provide an introductionto Simply Accounting. Prerequisite: Book-keeping 1 or equivalent, touch control ofthe computer keyboard and Introductionto Windows, or equivalent.24355 T–F Nov 22–25 9:30–11:30 am$159/4 sessions

Evening and Saturday Course Options

Introduction to MS Windows and the Internet 24111 M/W Sept 20–Oct 6 6:30–8:30 pm$199/6 sessions Textbook fee: $2524112 Sa Sept 24–Oct 1 9:00–3:30 pm$199/2 sessions Textbook fee: $25

MS Excel 2007 Level 1 24141 M/W Sept 19–Oct 17 6:30–8:30 pm$249/8 sessions Textbook fee: $25

MS PowerPoint 2007 24170 M/W Oct 19–Nov 2 6:30–8:30 pm$189/5 sessions Textbook fee: $25

MS Word 2007 Level 124265 T/Th Oct 11–Nov 3 6:30–8:30 pm24266 M/W Nov 7–Dec 5 6:30–8:30 pm$249/8 sessions Textbook fee: $25

MS Word 2007 Level 224271 T/Th Nov 8–Dec 1 6:30–8:30 pm$249/8 sessions Textbook fee: $25

Simply Accounting Level 1An introduction to computerized book-keeping. Topics will include: generalledger, accounts payable, payroll, inven-tory, and job cost applications. Includesconversion from manual records. Prereq-uisite: basic accounting, Introduction toWindows or equivalent experience, andtouch control of the computer keyboard. 24104 Sa Oct 22–Nov 5 9:00–2:30 pm$249/3 sessions Textbook fee: $50

Simply Accounting Level 2Advanced features of Simply Accounting.Prerequisite: Simply Accounting 1. 24105 Sa Nov 26–Dec 10 9:00–2:30 pm$249/3 sessions Textbook fee: $50

Course Name Code – Fall 2011 Dates Times Tuition BooksIntro to Windows and the Internet 24101 – Sept 19–26 9:30–11:30 $199 $25Computer Keyboarding 2 Financial 24050 – Sept 20–Oct 20 12:30–2:30 $209Bookkeeping 1 24351 – Sept 19–Oct 28 12:30–2:30 $399 $175Business Systems & Procedures 24020 – Oct 18–Nov 16 2:30–3:30 $279 $75MS Word 2007 Level 1* 24261 – Sept 27–Oct 6 9:30–11:30 $249 $25MS Word 2007 Level 2* 24270 – Oct 7–19 9:30–11:30 $249 $25Business English & Communications 24000 – Sept 19–Oct 17 2:30–3:30 $279MS Excel 2007 Level 1* 24140 – Oct 20–31 9:30–11:30 $249 $25World Host Fundamentals 24282 – Nov 21 8:30–3:30 $139MS Outlook 2007 24220 – Oct 27–Nov 2 12:30–2:30 $189 $25MS Access 2007 Level 1 24235 – Nov 1–10 9:30–11:30 $249 $25MS PowerPoint 2007* 24283 – Nov 3–9 12:30–2:30 $189 $25Integrated Applications 24291 – Nov 15–18 9:30–11:30 $159Employment Preparation 24010 – Nov 10–18 12:30–2:30 $189Social Media for Business 24285 – Nov 22–25 12:30–2:30 $159Intro to Computerized Bookkeeping 24355 – Nov 22–25 9:30–11:30 $159

$3544 $425

Administrative Assistant Financial Option Course Calendar – Daytime Program

*Evening and Saturday Courses – Some MS O ce courses are also o ered evenings or Saturdays. See the Evening and Saturday Cou rseOptions if you need schedule or just want to take courses. (See previous AOA section for course description s of courses notlisted below)



Computer Accounting Program

Your employment options will expand with a Computer Accounting Certi�cate that is recognized by the Canadian Payroll Associati on.Quali�ed bookkeepers are in demand and today’s employers require up-to-date training and skill sets. You will learn the core p rin-ciples and theories in accounting that will enable you to transfer and cross-over these skills to other computer accounting pro grams.

Admission Requirements: Grade 12 or mature student (over 19 and out of school for one year) PLUS touch control of the keyboardwith 20 net wpm

Duration: 142 hours

Computer Accounting Program Courses(7 core courses required with 1 optional course)

• Bookkeeping 1• Accounting 2• Accounting 3• Introduction to MS Windows and the Internet

• MS Excel 2007 Level 1• Simply Accounting Level 1• Simply Accounting Level 2• MS Excel 2007 Level 2 (optional) – Winter/Spring terms

*Evening Courses – Some MS O�ce coursesare also o�ered evenings or Saturdays. Seethe section on the Evening and SaturdayCourse Options page if you need a �exibleschedule or just want to take speci�ccourses.

Accounting 2This course covers subsidiary ledger sys-tems and cash control (bank reconcilia-tion and petty cash). Payroll journal andgovernment remittances are covered aswell, as is calculating the HST. There is anemphasis on Accounts Payable and Ac-counts Receivable. Bring a hand calcula-tor. Textbooks: uses the same books asBookkeeping 1. 25360 M/W/F Oct 31–Nov 30 12:30–2:30 pm25361 M/W Sept 12–Oct 24 7:00–9:00 pm25362 T/Th Nov 15–Dec 15 7:00–9:00 pm$339/12 sessions

Accounting 3 Continue learning about more advancedaccounting principles including applica-tions for merchandising �rms and calcu-lating inventory by both perpetual andperiodic systems. The classi�ed balancesheet and income statement are ex-plained as is asset evaluation and an in-troduction for ration analysis. Bad debtsand unearned revenues are examined.Prerequisite: Accounting 2 or equivalent.Bring a hand calculator to class. Text-books: uses the same books as Bookkeep-ing 1 and Accounting 2.25370 M/W Oct 26–Dec 14 7:00–9:00 pm25371 T/Th Dec 1–Jan 31 12:30–2:30 pm$349/14 sessions

Bookkeeping 1This course will provide a working knowl-edge of accounting principles and proce-dures common to all accounting systems.Emphasis is on the accounting cycle, �-nancial statements, and the GeneralLedger. Students will also learn transac-tion analysis. Bring a hand calculator. Nodaytime class Feb 16 & Apr 21.24351 M/W/F Sept 19–Oct 28 12:30–2:30 pm24352 T/Th Sept 20–Nov 10 7:00–9:00 pm$399/16 sessions Textbook fee: $175


Simply Accounting Level 1An introduction to computerized book-keeping. Topics will include: generalledger, accounts payable, payroll, inven-tory, and job cost applications. Includesconversion from manual records. Prereq-uisite: basic accounting, Introduction toWindows or equivalent experience, andtouch control of the computer keyboard. 24104 Sa Oct 22–Nov 5 9:00–2:30 pm$249/3 sessions Textbook fee: $50

Simply Accounting Level 2Advanced features of Simply Accounting.Prerequisite: Simply Accounting 1. 24105 Sa Nov 26–Dec 10 9:00–2:30 pm$249/3 sessions Textbook fee: $50



Dental Reception Certi�cate Program

There is an ongoing demand for quali�ed dental receptionists. This compre-hensive program provides training which includes knowledge and skills nec-essary for managing the daily operation of a dental o�ce. Graduates will becompetent to perform front o�ce and business record duties speci�c to thedental profession.

Admission Requirements: Grade 12 or mature student, Touch control of key-board 25 wpm. Attendance at an information / application session

Duration: Total hours: 135

Dental Reception Certi�cate Program Courses:• Dental Program Application Session• Dental Reception I – Fall• Dental Reception II – Winter• Introduction to MS Windows and the Internet (o�ered Fall, Winter and

Spring terms)• MS Word 2007 Level 1 (o�ered Fall, Winter and Spring terms)• Dental Practicum (o�ered Spring term)• Recommended: Computer keyboarding, for those who do not type

50 wpm

Dental Reception Application SessionPlease prepare a short essay (approxi-mately 500 words) explaining why youare interested in a dental reception pro-gram and what relevant or transferrableskills you may have. If possible, pleasesubmit this writing sample prior to thesession for review. At the application ses-sion, our instructor will review the pro-gram and practicum.25409 F August 19 9:00 am

Dental Reception 1Comprehensive introduction to the pro-cedures required to organize the dailyoperations of a dental practice. Includesan introduction to dentistry, dental anato-my, dental terminology, charting, recordsmanagement, e�ective implementationof a patient recall system, appointmentbook control, correspondence, commu-nication and ethics. No class Mar 23. 25410 M Sept 12–Dec 12 6:30–9:45 pm$529/12 sessions Textbook fee: $110

Dental Reception 2Dental Reception 2 focuses on the e�ec-tive application of �nancial procedureswithin the dental practice: patient ac-counts, insurance claims and paymentreconciliation, estimates and statements,business accounting, payroll, bank trans-actions, inventory control and disburse-ments will be covered. Bring a calculatorand text used for level 1. Computer Den-tal Billing will also be covered.35411 M/W Jan 9–Mar 14 6:30–9:45 pm$719/20 sessions

Introduction to Windows and the InternetIn this popular multi-tasking desktop en-vironment, you’ll learn basic commandssuch as how to create and save �les, howthey are organized and stored on yourcomputer as well as becoming familiarwith computer terminology. This courseis a prerequisite for taking MS O�ce2007 courses. 24112 Sa Sept 24–Oct 1 9:00–3:30 pm$199/2 sessions Textbook fee: $2524111 T/Th Sept 20–Oct 6 6:30–8:30 pm24101 M–F Sept 19–26 9:30–11:30 am$199/6 sessions Textbook fee: $25

MS Word 2007 Level 1This course will teach you to prepare doc-uments to be proud of by utilizing for-matting elements available on theRibbon. Keyboard shortcuts and editingwill be taught, and you will learn how toinsert pictures, add borders, create bul-lets, and apply various styles to your doc-uments. Prerequisite: touch control ofcomputer keyboard and Introduction toWindows or equivalent experience. Noclasses on statutory holidays.24261 M–F Sept 27–Oct 6 9:30–11:30 am24265 T/Th Oct 11–Nov 3 6:30–8:30 pm24266 M/W Nov 7–Dec 5 6:30–8:30 pm$249/8 sessions Textbook fee: $25

Dental Reception Practicum45411 Various$259/minimum 20 hours



Early Childhood Education Certificate

Why ECE?.... Because Kids Don’t Come With Instructions!The Early Childhood Education Program (ECE) prepares students to work in a varietyof early learning settings such as preschool, private kindergarten, Strong Start, childcare, or community recreation courses for young children. Successful completion of 15courses, including three practicum courses, qualifies students to apply for provinciallicensure as an Early Childhood Educator. Licensed graduates may ladder into post-basic diploma programs, or into Child and Youth Care degree programs at other insti-tutions. (Graduates do not qualify as teachers in the public school system.)

Admission Requirements: Secondary school (grade 12) or equivalent, or acceptanceunder mature student status.

Duration: 908 hours

Application for admission is required

Program Requirements:

• ECE01 & 02 Child Growth &Development I & II

During these two courses students learnto use observation, research, and docu-mentation tools to explore expected de-velopmental milestones for children frompre-birth to eight years of age. Develop-mental theory is reviewed, and studentsconduct a child study to compare theirown observations with generally ac-cepted theories of development.

• ECE03 Foundations in ECEThis course introduces students to thehistory of early childhood programs, andexplores the current issues that affect theearly childhood education field. Currentissues are identified and explored fromlocal, national, and global perspectives.Topics might include: children’s rights,program standards and regulations, as-sessment, and government policy regard-ing child care and early learning.

• ECE04 Health, Safety andNutrition

This course supports students as they de-velop the skills and knowledge necessaryto keep very young children safe andhealthy in group situations. Provincialregulations pertaining to child care arereviewed, and students are required todevelop methods and resources that as-sist adults as they strive to protect thehealth and safety of young children.

• ECE05 Creative Art / ECE08Language and Literature / ECE10Music & Movement / ECE11Math, Science & Technology

These four courses provide students withthe tools and resources they will need towork in any early childhood program.Students practice the practical skills nec-essary to lead developmentally appropri-ate activities, learn to articulate andcommunicate what the children arelearning, and develop a number of re-sources for use in the classroom.

• ECE06 & 07 Curriculum I & IIThese general curriculum courses supportstudents as they learn to plan and exe-cute developmentally appropriate activi-ties for young children. Students beginby learning to develop and integrate tra-ditional curriculum models, and are thenencouraged to refine their observationskills and think more deeply as they worktoward sharing and documenting peda-gogical narration.

• ECE09 Guiding BehaviourQuality in early learning environmentsoften depends on the relationships thatare developed between and amongteachers and children. This course re-views the history of guiding behaviourand introduces a variety of theoreticalapproaches, with the aim of preparingstudents to use positive relationships asthe basis for classroom management.

• ECE12 Child, Family &Community

Students will explore the role of earlychildhood programs as a support to fam-ilies in our communities. Family-centeredmodels of care will be studied, and par-ticular attention will be paid to the fac-tors that affect the development ofstrong and resilient families within ourcommunities. Methods of positive com-munication, issues of diversity, and theearly childhood educator’s overall rolesand responsibilities will be explored indepth.

• ECEP01-03 Practicum I / II / IIIPracticum is a provincially mandatedcourse requirement that provides stu-dents with the opportunity to experienceseveral different program delivery mod-els as they practice, and improve on theskills necessary to become skillful practi-tioners. RMC recognizes that a workplacepracticum model has become necessaryfor many of our students, and a processexists that can support students as theymeet some of the necessary practicumhours within their workplace.



ECE01 Child Growth &Development I27651 M Sept 12–Dec 12 8:45–11:45 am27654 Tu Sept 6–Dec 13 6:30–9:30 pm$539

ECE02 Child Growth &Development II37651 M Jan 9–Apr 23 8:45–11:45 am37665 Tu Jan 3–Apr 24 6:30–9:30 pm$539

ECE03 Foundations in ECE27652 W Sept 7–Dec 14 9:00–12:00 pm27656 Th Sept 8–Dec 15 6:30–9:30 pm$539

ECE04 Health, Safety & Nutrition27653 M Sept 12–Nov 7 12:30–3:30 pm27657 Sa Sept 10–Oct 15 9:30–3:30 pm$369

ECE05 Creative Art27655 W Sept 7–Nov 9 12:30–3:30 pm37655 Th Jan 5–Mar 8 6:30–9:30 pm$369

ECE06 Curriculum I27666 Sa Oct 22–Dec 17 9:00–3:30 pm37667 M Jan 9–Apr 23 12:30–3:30 pm$539

ECE07 Curriculum II 37652 W Apr 11–Jun 27 9:00–12:00 pm47652 Th Mar 29–Jun 28 6:30–9:30 pm$539

ECE08 Language & Literature37668 W Jan 4–Mar 21 12:30–3:30 pm17668 M–F July 16–20 8:30–4:00 pm$439

ECE09 Guiding Behaviour37669 W Jan 4–Apr 21 9:00–12:00 pm$56937670 Sa Jan 14–Mar 3 9:30–3:30 pm$569

ECE10 Music and Movement27658 M/W Nov 16–Dec 14 12:30–3:50 pm$36947653 Tu May 1–Jun 26 6:30–9:30 pm$369

ECE11 Math, Science & Technology47654 W Apr 11–Jun 27 12:30–3:30 pm17654 M–F July 9–13 8:30–4:00 pm$439

ECE12 Child, Family & Community47655 M Apr 30–Jun 25 9:00–3:30 pm$53947656 Sa Apr 14–Jun 23 9:00–3:30 pm$539

ECEP01 Practicum I

ECEP02 Practicum II

ECEP03 Practicum IIIDates and times will vary on an individualbasis. Consultation with the ECEPracticum Coordinator is required beforeregistration can take place. There areseveral seminar sessions for eachpracticum.$469/Practicum

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This program offers intensive, short-term teacher training lead-ing to a TESL certificate, issued by a recognized, governmentaccredited post-secondary institute. Graduates of this 120-hourprogram will find ESL teaching positions abound in the inter-national marketplace, private language schools, and private tu-toring. TESL is an affordable alternative to other EnglishLanguage teacher training programs, which require a bache-lor’s degree.

Admission Requirements: Minimum Grade 12 diploma (orequivalent), completed application form including Englishskills test, consent for criminal records search and satisfactorystandard of English. Applicants for admission must be at least20 years of age, and must have a standard education that al-lows entry to higher education in their own country. Interna-tional students should have one of the following scores: TOEFL590, Grade B Cambridge, or VEC Level 6B Average.

Teaching English as a Second Language Application Session27690 W Sept 14 7:00–9:00 pm Free/1 session

Teaching English as a Second Language27680 M/W Sept 19–Dec 14 6:30–9:30 pm $1499/28 sessionsplus four Saturdays 9:00 am–3:30 pm: Oct 22, Nov 5 & 26, Dec 10

Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Certificate



The Special Education Teacher Assistant program prepares stu-dents for a variety of careers in schools, institutions and otherworkplace settings. SETA’s provide support in training and/oreducation involving basic life skills support and academic sup-port in subjects requiring an understanding of the course cur-riculum content and learning concepts. SETA’s assist classroomteachers in the implementation of behaviour programs. Per-sonal care assistance may be required. Classes are scheduled forevenings and Saturdays, but students must also be available fortwo days of observation in a school setting early in the programand a three-week practicum placement in a school arranged byRMC. Application for admission is required. Program duration:minimum 450 hours, including practicum (completed withinone-year).

Admission Requirements:• Registration Form completed on Friday June 8, 2012 (a lim-

ited number of registrations are accepted)• Once accepted at registration, applicants are required to at-

tend the Application Session Friday, June 15 (fee applies)• Grade 12 (G.E.D. not accepted), copy of diploma or transcript.• Volunteer time and/or appropriate work experience (100

hrs) – ideally, volunteer or work experience would be in aschool setting, though experience with special needs indi-viduals in other supported goal-oriented environments canapply: for example, formal recreation programs, grouphomes, pre-school or after school programs. Parents of spe-cial needs children would benefit from some volunteer timein a school setting.

• Criminal record check – required for practicum placements.• English and academic skills assessment, performed at the

Application Session.• Two professional references – written.• Bring documentation, references and a calculator to the ap-

plication session.

Program courses:Core Courses:• History & Issues in Para Education• Observation: (2 days) concurrent with History & Issues• Child Development & Special Needs• Curriculum & Special Needs• Behaviour Support for Special Needs• Interpersonal Communication Skills• Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders -

Practical Applications (ASD) Course • Non-violent Crisis Intervention• ASL Prep I Units 1 to 3• ASL Prep II Units 4 to 6• SETA Practicum (three weeks)

Required Workshops:• Emergency First Aid• Ethics of Touch / Sexuality Issues• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome• Health Care Issues• Hearing Impairments• PE Adaptations• Preventing and Investigating MSI (WorkSafe)• Speech and Language Disorders• Understanding Reading Difficulties• Visual Impairments• Back Care and Safe Moves• Additional workshops may be offered pending ongoing

program review.

SETA Application Process Takes Place in Two Stages1) Registration In Person: Friday June 8, 2012 (from 8:30 am) - on a first-come-first-servedbasis. No registrations will be accepted before June 8 at 8:30am. Upon completion of registration on June 8, a limited num-ber of registrants will be accepted.

2) Application Session: Friday June 15, 9:00-12:00 pm. Only prospective students whohave been accepted for registration on June 8 will be invitedto attend the application session. Application Session Requirements: bring proof of high schoolgraduation, two professional references, some form of docu-mentation for the required 100 hours of appropriate volunteerand/or work experience and a calculator. There will be an as-sessment of spoken English, written English and Math skills. Ap-plicants may be interviewed prior to acceptance into theprogram. Attendance at the application session does not guar-antee acceptance into the SETA program. 26000 F June 15, 2012 9:00–12:00 pm $28/1 session

Special Education Teacher Assistant Program

Trades Courses – Certificates


FoodSafe Basic (Level 1)Admission requirement: fluency in English.

B.C. Ministry of Health required sanitation program for peopleworking in the food service industry. Graduates are registeredwith the B.C. Ministry of Health and will receive a FoodSafe Cer-tificate. Please bring your Care Card number to the class. Pickup your FoodSafe Manual one-week before the start date forpre-reading.23060 Sa Sept 24 8:00–4:30 pm23070 Sa Oct 22 8:00–4:30 pm23080 Sa Nov 19 8:00–4:30 pm23090 Sa Dec 10 8:00–4:30 pm$76/1 session Textbook/certificate fee: $15

FoodSafe Advanced (Level 2)Prerequisite: FoodSafe Basic (Level 1)

This B.C. Ministry of Health course is designed for managers,chefs and supervisory staff with experience in the food industry.Topics include: food poisoning, food protection, facilities andequipment, housekeeping and pest control, and managing san-itary practices. Graduates are registered with the B.C. Ministry ofHealth and will receive a FoodSafe Advanced Certificate. Pleasebring your Care Card number to the class. Pick up your FoodSafeManual one-week before the start date for pre-reading. 23091 Sa Nov 26 8:00–4:30 pm$89/1 session Textbook/certificate fee: $20

Employer recognized, BC Safety Council approved, lift truck op-erator training/safety program. Theory with hands-on trainingis WorkSafe and CSA compliant. Students are required to meetthe health criteria for motor vehicle licensing, fluency in writtenand spoken English. Steel toed boots are recommended. Man-ual should be picked up at Ridge Meadows College for pre-reading. Certificate will be issued upon successful completionof theoretical and practical portions of the program. 23100 Sa Sept 17 8:30–4:30 pm23110 Sa Oct 15 8:30–4:30 pm23120 Sa Nov 19 8:30–4:30 pm23130 Sa Dec 10 8:30–4:30 pm$179/1 session Textbook/certificate fee: $30

Forklift Operator Certificate

FoodSafe Programs

Trades Courses – Certificates


Building Service Worker Certificate

Master the essentials of commercial and institutional buildingmaintenance. Learn the proper techniques for cleaning, safe op-eration of equipment, and receive WHMIS (Workplace Haz-ardous Materials Information System) certification. Theory withhands-on instruction.

Admission requirements: grade 12 or mature student and fluency in English.

23420 M–Th Sept 26–Oct 20 6:00–10:00 pm23431 M–Th Nov 21–Dec 14 6:00–10:00 pm$789/15 sessions Text / material fee: $40Samuel Robertson Technical School, 10445-245 Street

WorkSafe Certificate Programs

Admission requirements: Fluency in English and 17 years of age.

Certificate requirements: Each program requires participants to take four to seven core topics. Students are tested on the coretopics at the end of each program to qualify for certification. Each program also includes elective topics and/or workshops thatmay be offered on the basis of student need and instructor availability. Programs may be delivered at Ridge Meadows College orat workplace sites. Please call for more information regarding customized WorkSafe training for your workers, at your worksite.

Hazard Recognition and ControlThis will be of interest to workers, newsupervisors, joint health and safety com-mittee members, worker health andsafety representatives, and business own-ers or operators who wish to improvehealth and safety performance in theirworkplace. The course will help partici-pants identify hazards and apply effec-tive strategies to control them in theirworkplace.24601 Sa Oct 15 8:30–4:00 pm$89/1 session

Joint Health and SafetyCommittee TrainingThis course is ideal for joint health andsafety committee members, workerhealth and safety representatives, andhealth and safety professionals commit-ted to reducing workplace injuries anddiseases. The course will help participantsidentify and interpret joint health andsafety committee members’ functionsand duties and to carry out their respon-sibilities to promote workplace healthand safety.24602 Sa Oct 29 8:30–4:00 pm$89/1 session

Occupational Health and Safety in Small BusinessThis course aims at helping small businessowners to understand their legal respon-sibilities and to exercise due diligence intheir workplace. This course is also suit-able for worker health and safety repre-sentatives, supervisors, and workers insmall operations.24603 Sa Nov 5 8:30–4:00 pm$89/1 session

Preventing Workplace ViolenceThis program provides employers andworkers with tools to reduce workplaceviolence, which has increasingly becomea concern within a number of occupa-tional sectors – health care, social serv-ices, and retail business, for example.24604 Sa Nov 19 8:30–4:00 pm$89/1 session

Workplace Hazardous MaterialsInformation System (WHMIS)This course will educate you on the healthhazards of materials used in the work-place and the proper safety proceduresfor dealing with them (B.C. regulations).24607 Sa Dec 10 9:00–1:00 pm$49/1 session

Supervisor Safety ManagementThis course aims to help supervisors to ex-ercise due diligence and to carry out theirresponsibilities for creating and main-taining a safe and healthy work environ-ment. The course is designed forsupervisors, new or experienced, and isalso suitable for joint health and safetycommittee members, worker health andsafety representatives, and health andsafety professionals committed to reduc-ing workplace injuries and diseases.24605 Sa Dec 3 8:30–4:00 pm$89/1 session

Preventing and InvestigatingMusculoskeletal Injury (MSI)(Sprains and Strains)Upon completion of this course, studentswill be able to explain the seven-stepMusculoskeletal Injury Preventionprocess, identify risk factors associatedwith MSI, determine ways to controlidentified risks, and apply tools to pre-vent MSI and conduct investigations intoMSI.24606 Sa Sept 24 8:30–4:00 pm$89/1 session

General Interest – Non-credit Courses


Computer Keyboarding for Absolute BeginnersGet acquainted with a computer key-board to develop basic keyboardingskills. Typing is a manual skill that justtakes practice. You’ll learn the propertechnique to develop touch control andincrease your speed and accuracy. Thecomputer keyboard offers great effi-ciency for working on all types of com-puters. Individual computer instruction –work and proceed at your own pace. In-structor: Gilda Kaczmarek, BA, FICBGI-29006 Sa Oct 15–22 10:00–12:00 pm$59/2 sessions

Computers for Absolute BeginnersNow is the time for you to enter thewonderful world of computers. If youneed some support getting started, thiscourse is for you! This is a hands-oncourse with individualized instructionand hand-outs to guide you through theeasy starter steps. You will gain an un-derstanding of PC’s (personal comput-ers), learn some computer technology,get started with word processing, ex-plore the Internet and learn about email.Pre-requisite: basic keyboarding skills. In-structor: Kathleen Spiess, BEd. GI-29007 Sa Oct 29–Nov 26 10:00–12:00 pm(no class Nov 12)$109/4 sessions

Piles to FilesDo you find yourself drowning in paper-work with piles of paper everywhere?Now is the time for you to get organized.People spend an average of 22 minutes aday looking for things! You need to learnto re-schedule those lost minutes intoproductive activities. This is a hands-onworkshop has lots of tips and tricks tohelp you get your papers under controlonce and for all. Learn how to create aneasy Action File System, a shelf purgingfile system and much more. You can mas-ter essential organization skills startingwith eliminating what you really don’tneed and putting simple systems in placeto organize what you must keep (and beable to find again). Clearing clutter ex-pert, Wesley Brown, loves to help peopleget back on track and take control.Bonus benefit is that this also helps to re-move your emotional clutter. Suitable foreveryone whether your piles are personalor professional. Instructor: WesleyBrown, Simplified Solutions - www.sim-plifiedsolutions.caGI-29017 T Oct 18 6:30–9:00 pmGI-29019 W Nov 30 6:30–9:00 pm$39/1 session

Downsizing & Clearing Clutter (or How to Organize Your Life) Sorting, organizing, discarding and de-cluttering are all important skills to man-age and de-stress your day-to-day life. Ifyou find that you live with too many pos-sessions and need to scale down, you arenot alone. You can gain mastery over thepossessions that are taking over yourspace, your garage and your life. Organ-ization specialist, Wesley Brown, makes itfun and challenging for you to learn tosort, value and organize belongings sothat you can more easily distribute anddiscard what is no longer needed. It takesgreat discipline to let go and take thenecessary steps to de-clutter, but you cando it! Wesley has developed a specializedsystem that includes household, lifestyle,wellness and core simplicity. Suitable forall ages and stages of clutters and hoard-ers. Instructor: Wesley Brown, SimplifiedSolutions - www.simplifiedsolutions.caGI-29018 T Oct 25 6:30–9:00 pmGI-29020 Th Nov 24 6:30–9:00 pm$39/1 session

Class Sizes are Limited Please Register Early!Four Easy Ways to Register:

1. Phone: 604.466.6555 2. Fax: 604.463.5437

3. In Person: 4. Mail to:Riverside Centre Riverside Centre20575 Thorne Ave 20575 Thorne AveMaple Ridge Maple Ridge, BC V2X 9A6

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Zumba©

Zumba is a Latin inspired dance programthat blends red-hot international musicand contagious steps to form a “fitnessparty” that is downright addictive. Itachieves the perfect balance of a pro-gressive core workout, full-body cardioand strength training, and a stress-re-lievign, energy producing fitness experi-ence. Burn those calories! Great forbeginners!GI-29013 T Sept 6–Oct 11 7:00–8:00 pm$54/6 sessions $10/drop-in

PilatesPilates is a form of exercise designed tostretch & strengthen the body using theconcepts of “core” strength and stability.In this course, you will learn proper bodyalignment to achieve muscular balancewhich makes for a healthy spine,stronger abs and better posture. All ex-ercises have modifications which makethe workout safe & challenging foreveryone. You will see & feel results veryquickly. Please bring a yoga mat, towel& water. Beginners welcome!

Free introductory session September 14!Please note Monday morning option, aswell.

Instructor: Kathy White, STOTT PilatesCertified since 2003GI-29000 W Sept 21–Nov 23 6:30–7:30 pmGI-29016 M Sept 26–Dec 12 9:30–10:30 am$89/10 sessions

Wing Chun Kung Fu Wing Chun is the most popular andwidely practiced style of Kung Fu in theworld. Although invented over 200 yearsago, the system needs no modernizingfor the 21st century. The art is quick, ef-fective and can produce instant results.Wing Chun Kung Fu works on the princi-ple of economy of motion: how to getmaximum effect with minimal effort.Wing Chun Kung Fu is a finely refinedsystem of combat that is suitable for allpractitioners. While this class promotes asystem of self-defence and physical fit-ness, it also develops self-discipline, con-fidence, and character. Beginners arewelcome, ages 16 and older.GI-29001 Sa Sept 24–Dec 10 9:30–11:00 am(no classes: October 8 and November 12)$129/10 sessions

Muay Thai (Kickboxing)Muay Thai is referred to as “The Scienceof Eight Limbs”, as the hands, feet, el-bows, and knees are all used extensivelyin this art. The class promotes condition-ing through physical calisthenics thatpromote increased health, stronger flex-ibility and improved cardiovascular ben-efits. The exercise one gets from martialarts training improves balance, flexibility,stamina, posture and self confidence.There is no free sparring in this program.Beginners are welcome, ages 16 andolder.GI-29002 Sa Sept 24–Dec 10 11:10–12:40 pm(no classes: October 8 and November 12)$129/10 sessions

About the Instructor: Simon Siu is a highly qualified instructor who has taught andcompeted throughout western Canada. A testimonial from one of his students: “Thesix months I have been training in Wing Chun Kung Fu with Sifu Simon Siu has beenby far the best martial arts instruction I have ever received. Sifu Simon Siu is trulypassionate about martial arts and it shows in the quality of his instruction. He presentshis curriculum in logical step by step manner that is easy to follow. He makes surethat each of his students understands each movement and its proper application. Mostimportantly Sifu Simon Siu cares for each of his students and really wants us to besuccessful in our training.” K.M.



How to Write & Publish Your Own Book In 40 DaysPosition yourself as the expert by writinga book. Consider this fact: “The prestigeenjoyed by the published author is un-paralleled in our society”. Take advan-tage of this fact to make more money inyour business or even in your job or ca-reer. Learn how to write a book on asubject you are passionate about andhow to have it published for little or nomoney. Taught by millionaire entrepre-neur and #1 Amazon Best Selling Author,Bob Burnham who wrote 101 ReasonsWhy You Must Write a Book. A completeworkbook is included. www.exper-tauthorpublishing.comGI-29009 W Nov 9 6:30–9:30 pm$49/1 session

The Science of Getting RichWould you like an opportunity to dis-cover a tried-and-true science that hashelped thousands of people becomerich? In this fun and enlightening classthis science will be revealed to you.Whether you just want to make moremoney or are someone who is strugglingto get by each month, this course is foryou. There are certain laws that governwealth and anyone can learn them. Findout what may be holding you back fromtrue prosperity. This course could be thefinancial turning point in the life you’vebeen looking for. Taught by millionaireentrepreneur and #1 Amazon Best Sell-ing Author, Bob Burnham who wrote 101Reasons Why You Must Write a Book www.expertauthorpublishing.comGI-29010 W Nov 23 6:30–9:30 pm$49/1 session

Public Speaking BootcampDo you want to fast track your publicspeaking skills? Whether you do presen-tations at work, want to use publicspeaking as a business tool or just wantto improve your public speaking skills,this 2 part course is the no-nonsense ap-proach to quick results. In part 1, you willdiscover how to overcome the fear ofpublic speaking, while learning essentialpresentation skills: including how to getclear on your topic and prepare a presen-tation. Part 2 is hands-on training! In thissession, you’ll have the opportunity toapply what you’ve learned. By creatingyour own presentation with the toolsyou’ve acquired, you’ll deliver your pres-entation to an audience of supportivepeers and receive professional feedback.PUBLIC SPEAKING BOOTCAMP will getyou ‘presentation-ready’ no matter whatlevel you’re starting from. Lead by pro-fessional speaker and presentation skillstrainer, Maria Gallo. www.mariagallopre-sentations.com

Maria Gallo is a public speaking coachand dynamic professional speaker, whohas been presenting to large groups fordecades. In addition to being an awardwinning actress, director and publicspeaker, Maria has delighted in motivat-ing others to achieve their potential since1988. With a background that encom-passes acting, broadcasting, business andtraining, Maria unites her varied experi-ences to bring a unique blend of expert-ise to each speech, seminar andpresentation. To find out more, logonto her website: www.mariagallopre-sentations.comGI-29015 Th Oct 27–Nov 3 7:00–9:30 pm$69/2 sessions

How To Get Better Grades In SchoolYou can make this your child’s best yearever in school! Smart students have se-crets. What does it take to be a superiorstudent? The most important secret is agreat study strategy. Terry Small’s stu-dent success system shows your kids howto take charge of their time and succeed.Parents and students attend this seminartogether to learn proven strategies andstudy secrets that have helped 150,000 toexcel. Good grades have never beenmore important than today. Come andlearn how to get them! Guaranteed:better grades, self-confidence, more freetime and fun learning. Suitable for stu-dents of all abilities – Grades 4 through12. Check out Terry Small’s website forgreat info on how the brain works.www.TerrySmall.com GI-29008 Th Nov 24 7:00–8:30 pm$45 per family/1 session

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Basic Digital PhotographyMaster Photographer Kevin James Dayworks with his students to break downcomplex photographic principles, makingthem easy to understand and apply toyour photography. This program coversRAW versus JPEG, focus, exposure modeselection, depth of field, composition,natural light and light manipulation, ex-posure compensation, histogram, andhoning reaction time. Students will see adrastic difference in their confidence andthe quality of the images they produce asthe course progresses. Discussion anddemonstrations of both Photoshop andLightroom will be integrated into theprogram.

All students must have a Digital SLR Cam-era and at least one lens, camera manual,and tripod. (Compact cameras are notsufficient for this program)GI-29003 T Oct 4–Nov 22 7:00–9:30 pm$199/8 sessions

Intermediate Digital PhotographyPrerequisite- Basic Digital Photographyor portfolio submission to instructor.

This extension to the Basic Program ex-plores specific shooting situations and so-lutions including Panning, Pacing, NightExposure, Low Light Motion Capture,Painting with Light, and Multiple Light-ing Source Imaging. In addition we willexplore Metering Modes, Flash ExposureCompensation, and Auto ISO shooting.Students will leave this program with theability to create images they neverthought possible, and the confidence totackle complex photographic situationswith confidence.

All students must have a Digital SLR Cam-era and at least one lens, camera manual,and tripod. (Compact cameras are notsufficient for this program)GI-29004 Th Oct 13–Dec 1 7:00–9:30 pm$199/8 sessions

Photoshop for Photographers –BeginnerTo take great pictures in the digital age,a photographer must also be a great re-toucher.

Master Photographer and Retouch ArtistKevin James Day offers this new programgeared toward Photographers who wantto learn how to Adjust, Modify, and Re-touch their images. Instructed in a state-of-the-art Mac Computer Lab, eachstudent will have a computer to utilizeduring class with Photoshop CS4 in-stalled. This course will cover Downloadand File Management, Raw File Develop-ing, Colour and Contrast adjustment, TheHealing Brush, The Clone Tool, The PaintBrush, The Lasso Tool, Layers, Layer Opac-ity Control, The Eraser Tool, and The Blurtool. Techniques will include blemish re-moval, teeth and eye whitening, strayhair control, jawline correction, figuresculpting, and head-swapping. By theend of the course students will take con-trol of finishing what they started whenthey took the picture.

Digital Photographs require post-process-ing in order to look their best. Takingyour images directly from camera toprint will never yield acceptable results.

Classes will be held at Garibaldi Second-ary School: 24789 Dewdney Trunk Road,Maple Ridge.GI-29005 W Oct 5–Nov 23 7:00–9:30 pm$199/8 sessions

About the instructor: Kevin James Day isa Commercial Advertising Photographerwho works for clients including PurolatorCourier, Shangri-La Hotels, Fairmont Ho-tels, RBC, BMO, CIBC, Canaccord, TD Wa-terhouse, TBWA Advertising, AmpcoGrafix, Electronic Arts, and many more.View your instructors comprehensiveportfolio at www.kevinjamesday.com

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How To Start a Small BusinessHave you always dreamed of starting asmall business, but don't know where tostart? This introductory course will takeyou through the steps to get you started.The course, which runs over five sessions,will look at the aspects of financing asmall business startup; transforming anidea into reality; legal and regulatory re-quirements; marketing and sales tech-niques; hiring the right staff; going fromreally small to fully functional and moni-toring success. Instructor, Peter Valbonesi,created a very successful bookstore usinga range of innovative ideas and carefulmanagement. No class November 14.GI-29042 M Oct 24–Nov 28 7:00–9:00 pm$129/5 sessions

Introduction To ProjectManagementThis is an introductory class to the ProjectManagement discipline. In this 5 weekcourse we will:• Define a project, program, and project

management and its processes.• Determine effective ways of

integrating project management andgeneral business management in anorganization.

• Determine ways to effectively integratea project across an entire enterprise toreduce the impact of change.

• Determine how ethics, integrity, andobjectivity affect projectmanagement.

• Discuss ways of effectivelycommunicating throughout theProject Lifecycle.

• Determine stakeholders and how theyaffect the project.

• Describe the Project ManagementLifecycle and develop a basic projectplan.

• Form an effective project team.• Recognize one’s own work behaviour

style and quickly read other people’sstyles.

• Identify how to mesh divergent stylestogether to achieve project success.

he Instructor, Peter Valbonesi, is a projectmanager and computer systems special-ist. He has worked in the computer indus-try for over 30 years and uses the projectmanagement principles every day to de-liver successful systems.GI-29099 W Nov 2–30 7:00–9:00 pm$129/5 sessions

Introduction to Facebook andSocial MediaFacebook and othersocial media toolsare frequently inthe news and bothindividuals andcompanies can con-nect with their com-munity online. Butfor many peoplewhere to begin is areal mystery. In this three week course,social media trainer and author of TheComplete Idiot’s Guide to Creating a So-cial Network Angela Crocker will teachyou how to use Facebook including set-ting up Profiles and Pages, profile opti-mization , advertising on Facebook,attracting fans and, most importantly,content sharing strategies. While talkingabout Facebook, we’ll also explore othersocial media tools that can enhance yourFacebook efforts. Participants are en-couraged to bring their laptops to log-inand follow along live in the classroom. GI-29030 Th Sept 22–Oct 6 6:30–9:30 pm$129/3 sessions

Blogging for BusinessSavvy business owners are looking atblogging as a way to share informationand connect with customers - past, pres-ent and future. With a focus on Word-Press, social media trainer and author ofThe Complete Idiot’s Guide to Creating aSocial Network Angela Crocker will teachyou the basics of blogging – what it is,where to do it and how to get started.We’ll talk about the strategic thinkingthat’s essential to your blog’s success andways to create content plus tips to en-hance your blog for optimal social mediasharing possibilities. Before we’re done,you’ll also map out a three-month edito-rial calendar to keep your blog goingwith strategies you can repeat on yourown to create great content for years tocome. This course is for business owners,heart-centred entrepreneurs and anyonewho wants a platform to publish andshare their expertise online. Participantsare encouraged to bring their laptops tolog-in and work on their blog live in class. GI-29031 Th Oct 13–Nov 10 6:30–9:30 pm$179/5 sessions

Spanish BeginnersSpanish is a beautiful language that isspoken in many countries from Mexico toPeru. If this is your first introduction toSpanish, you’ll enjoy learning basic con-versation, vocabulary and grammar. In-structor, Nayi Rincon, has Spanish as herfirst language. She’ll start you off learn-ing to speak, listen and read Spanishthrough activities that resemble real lifesituations. If you plan to travel, you’ll ac-quire the basics to survive. A customizedbooklet will be provided: $10, payableupon registration. GI-29011 T Sept 27–Nov 29 7:30–9:00 pm$159/10 sessions

Spanish IntermediateOkay, so now you know hola and muchosgracias. Take your elementary Spanish tothe next level with more oral conversa-tion and additional grammar practice.You’ll improve your vocabulary, practicespeaking with native Spanish speakerNayi Rincon and continue to study themain verb tenses. Pre-requisite: SpanishBeginners. A customized booklet will beprovided: $10, payable upon registrationGI-29012 T Sept 27–Nov 29 6:00–7:30 pm$159/10 sessions

Spanish AdvancedImprove your grammar learning morecomplex Spanish tenses. Learn more ad-vanced Spanish vocabulary through cul-tural readings from different parts of theworld and practice what you havelearned in previous courses by participat-ing in interesting conversations with yourinstructor and your classmates.

A customized booklet will be provided:$10, payable upon registrationGI-29013 M Sept 19–Nov 28 6:00–7:30 pm$159/10 sessions

Spanish Essentials – For TravelersSurvival Spanish for the intrepid adven-turer.GI-29014 M Oct 17–Nov 7 7:30–9:00 pm$69/4 sessions

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Time of Withdrawal % Refund00-10% 90%11020% 80%21-30% 70%

over 30% no refund

Non-attendance does not constitute withdrawal. There is no refund for one session classes after the class has run. Notice must bereceived by the registration office in writing by mail, fax or in person. Please allow at least three weeks for refunds to be processed.Books are not refundable. NOTE: Refund policy does not apply to international students.

Ridge Meadows College Policies


Class Sizes are Limited - Register Early!All certificate programs are designed toallow students to choose between en-rolling in entire programs or to select in-dividual courses, however, when classesare full, priority will be given to thoseregistering in full programs. Individualcourses may be challenged for a cus-tomized program. (Certificate will showcourse credit as challenged). Transcriptsare issued at the end of each term.

Admission PolicyStudents must meet the specific require-ments for each program of study. Stu-dents are responsible for ensuring thereare no conflicts in their timetable at thetime of registration. Book and coursefees must be paid at the time of registra-tion. Full programs include optional workexperience unit upon completion. Finan-cial assistance may be available for eligi-ble students. Sponsored students must beassessed prior to registration. To arrangeassessment call Ridge Meadows College,604-466-6555.

Refund PolicyAll refunds are subject to a 10% admin-istration fee, except when the schoolchanges the commencement date. Whennotice of intent not to commence a pro-gram of study is received at least oneweek in advance, tuition will be re-funded in full (less the lesser of 10% ad-ministration fee or maximum $100.00).When notice of intent to discontinue aprogram is received, refunds will be pro-rated according to elapsed time as fol-lows, and will be processed within 30days of receipt of notice:

Time of withdrawal % refund0-10% 90%

11-20% 80%21-30% 70%

over 30% no refund

Non attendance does not constitute with-drawal. Notice must be received by theregistration office (in writing) by mail,fax, or in person. Books are not refund-able. NOTE: Refund policy does not applyto International Student Registrations.

Dispute ResolutionConcerns about grades or instructionalmatters should be expressed, preferablyin writing, to the instructor involved. Ifthe matter is not resolved, it should beaddressed to the program manager. Non-instructional concerns should be ad-dressed directly to the program managerfor implementation of dispute resolutionprocedure. Where a resolution cannot befound, concerns should be addressed inwriting to the Manager of Ridge Mead-ows College, detailing the student’s in-terpretation of the situation andsuggested remedy. The Manager willmeet with the student to try and resolveany issues. If the student wishes to ap-peal the decision, written statementsfrom the student and the CEO will besubmitted within 10 days. An appealhearing involving all parties will be set upwithin 5 days. The institution’s policies onadmissions, rules of conduct, dispute res-olution and dismissal are available at theschool and administration office.

Course ChallengeShould you wish to challenge a course forcareer upgrading in one of the certificateprograms, call our office and make anappointment. The challenge fee is $40.00(non-refundable) and covers administra-tion of the test and assessment. Shouldyou be unsuccessful in the results of thetest, you may register for the course andapply the $40.00 to the course fee. Somecourses are not challengeable; however,application for transfer credit from rec-ognized institutions may be an option.Time restrictions apply. Application fortransfer credit fee of $40.00/course isnon-refundable. There is a 70% residencyrequirement for all certificate programs.

Ridge Meadows College PoliciesOur Mission is: Quality, Relevant, Lifelong Learning

Ridge Meadows College is located at Riverside Centre: 20575 Thorne Ave, Maple Ridge BC

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