The Continuing Studies department offers a variety of health and safety, personal development and cultural interest courses.
All courses delivered on campus are offered on a cost recovery basis therefore early registration is essential, as insufficient enrollment will result in course cancellation. A list of Continuing Studies courses is found below. For course description, please click the course title.
*Please bring a government-issued photo ID with you to all courses*
A food handling, sanitation and work safety course designed for food service establishment operators and front line food service workers such as cooks, servers, bussers, dishwashers, and deli workers. The course covers important food safety and worker safety information including food-borne illness, receiving and storing food, serving food, cleaning and sanitizing.
Date: June 26, 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm NVIT Merritt Campus Cost: $ 110
Registration Deadline: June 12, 2025
The basic first aid course at Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) teaches how to recognize and treat injuries. The course is suitable for many industries, including construction, office work, and restaurant work. No prior first aid knowledge required to attend this course. Minimum age 15 years
8:30 am - 4:30 pm NVIT Merritt Campus Cost: $ 140
Course Dates:
Friday, July 4, 2025
Interested in a course that isn’t currently being offered? Contact Enrolment Services at 250-378-3300 or info@nvit.ca to make a request.
Registration is on a first come first serve basis and seats cannot be reserved without payment or sponsorship form on file. To register for any of the courses above, please complete the registration form and return with payment to NVIT. Completed registration forms can be dropped off on campus or emailed to info@nvit.bc.ca . Payment can be made with cash, debit or credit card on campus or by credit card over the phone. Registrations cannot be processed without payment or sponsorship form on file. If you are being sponsored, please forward completed Sponsor Billing Authorization Form with your registration. For more information regarding registration, please contact NVIT Enrolment Services at 250-378-3300 or info@nvit.bc.ca.