Vancouver Community College (VCC)

Optician Diploma

Vancouver Community College (VCC)
Overview

The program provides students with the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills required for practice within

the field of opticianry. Through theory and lab courses and clinical experience, students will gain comprehensive

education in all areas of opticianry, including eyeglasses, contact lenses, low vision devices, and automated refraction.

Along with learning the science of optics, students will develop professional

skills in business management, communication, and customer service.

Degree Awarded
Diploma (2-Year UG)
Start Dates

05 Sep 2024

03 Jan 2025

Duration
2 years
Cost of Living
CAD 12,000
Fees
Application Fee (one-time)
CAD 145
Enrollment Deposit (one-time)
CAD 15
Minimum Deposit (per semester)
CAD 13,100
Tuition Fee (one-time)
CAD 23,400
Cost of Living (per year)
CAD 12,000
Intakes
Starting Date Open 05 Sep 2024
Submission Deadlines (Onshore/Offshore) 15 Jul 2024 / 15 Jul 2024
Starting Date Open 03 Jan 2025
Submission Deadlines (Onshore/Offshore) 15 Nov 2024 / 15 Nov 2024
Vancouver Community College (VCC)

Since 1965, Vancouver Community College has earned a strong and well-deserved reputation for its commitment to community, student-centred approach, award-winning faculty, and range of access, and applied career programming. 

They strive to create new opportunities and offer enriched educational experiences for the students. Located in the heart of the city, VCC offers academic, cultural, and social environments that inspire relevant real-world training. 

Their on-campus facilities - including gourmet restaurants, an auto shop, and VCC’s newly renovated salon and spa - allow students to hone their skills and training while providing high-quality lower-cost services to the Downtown and East Vancouver communities. 

VCC is proud to inspire a new generation of students to discover their passions, gain essential skills, and learn what it takes to succeed in a competitive workforce. 

With over 23,000 students, including a growing number of Aboriginal and International learners, 1100 employees, and an annual budget of $105 million, VCC is a key player in the post-secondary landscape in B.C. 

Their connections to industry ensure that students have direct access to employers while their model of access and partnerships across the post-secondary sector assist students to reach their goals at any stage of their educational journey. Their commitment to diversity, accessibility, quality, and relevance makes VCC a unique and exciting place to study. 

They believe that VCC students have unlimited potential, and it’s their job to make sure that the graduates of their college are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed.

VCC has three campus locations (Broadway, Downtown, Annacis Island) in Metro Vancouver.

Frequently Asked Questions
step 1
Complete application
Fill the Global application form
step 2
Get shortlisted and receive the offer letter
The candidates will be evaluated based on their profile, i.e. professional experience and academic scores
step 3
Block your seat
Upon receiving the offer letter, block your seat by paying a caution amount.
step 4
Document Submission
Submit self attested documents as per the lost of documents in the offer letter
step 5
Complete the payment
Pay the balance fee. 0% interest EMI options available.

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