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Coordinates: 49°6′11.35″N 121°57′46.05″W / 49.1031528°N 121.9627917°W / 49.1031528; -121.9627917
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49°6′11.35″N 121°57′46.05″W / 49.1031528°N 121.9627917°W / 49.1031528; -121.9627917

Canada Education Park
Established2003
Location,
CampusUrban, 85 acres (34 ha)
Affiliations
Websitehttp://www.chilliwackeconomicpartners.com/canada-education-park/

Canada Education Park (CEP) is located on the southside of Chilliwack at the former site of the Canadian army base called CFB Chilliwack. It is home to learning institutions including University of the Fraser Valley, Justice Institute of BC, and RCMP Pacific Region Training Centre.[1]

University of the Fraser Valley

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The South Chilliwack Campus of the University of the Fraser Valley is located at Canada Education Park (CEP). It houses the Trades and Technology Centre, which opened in 2009, the Faculty of Health Sciences building and the Agriculture Centre of Excellence, which opened in May and September 2012 respectively.[2]

Trades and Technology Centre

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The Trades and Technology Centre opened in 2009 and offers the following programmes.[2] [3]

Degree

Health Sciences Centre

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The Health Sciences Centre opened in 2012.[2] The facility features an atrium, science and computer labs, a fully equipped dental clinic, nursing stations, a library, a bookstore, a canteen, a black box theatre, a human performance lab that includes an EEG lab, environmental chamber, and teaching lab and a First Nations gathering place.[4] Its classrooms have open-source geo-exchange, solar thermal and light harvesting. The building earned LEED Gold certification for green building design, construction, and sustainability.[4]

Programmes offered include Bachelor of Kinesiology, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Practical Nursing, Health Care Assistant, and Certified Dental Assisting program.[4]

Agriculture Centre of Excellence

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The Agriculture Center of Excellence opened in 2012.[2] Students include those enrolled in the Bachelor of Agriculture and Business Administration in Agriculture Management programmes, as well as several specialized diploma and certificate programmes, including berry production, integrated pest management, and livestock production.[5]

Justice Institute of British Columbia

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Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is focused on training professionals in the justice, public safety and social services fields. It was the first post-secondary institution to establish a campus at CEP. It is one of six JIBC campuses and it includes a 102-room student residence.[6]

The JIBC offers degrees, diplomas and applied certificates, as well as on-site professional workshops and training, through its 14 divisions:[7]

The Police Academy is where all municipal police officers in British Columbia receive their basic training, as well as special constables, municipal reserve and BC Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Auxiliary Constable. The Academy also offers advanced police training courses, and training for security and gaming officers.

Paramedics, firefighters, sheriffs, corrections officers, probation officers, peace officers, family justice counsellors, mediators, law enforcement, emergency management and security professionals, Emergency Social Services volunteers and search and rescue volunteers are also trained by the JIBC. It also offers programs in leadership, conflict resolution and emergency management. Hong Kong Fire Services also used JIBC for additional advanced training for their EMS personnel.[8]

The JIBC offers two four-year degrees:[9]

  • Bachelor of Public Safety Administration
  • Bachelor of Emergency and Security Management Studies (online)

RCMP Pacific Region Training Centre

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The Royal Canadian Mounted Police opened its Pacific Region Training Centre at CEP in 2001.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Canada Education Park". Chilliwack Economic Partners Corporation. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  2. ^ a b c d "UFV opens new building at Canada Education Park in Chilliwack". UFV Today. University of the Fraser Valley. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  3. ^ "UFV Trades & Technology". UFV.ca. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  4. ^ a b c "UFV Health & Sciences". UFV.ca. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  5. ^ "Agriculture Centre of Excellence" (PDF). UFV. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  6. ^ "Justice Institute of BC". Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  7. ^ Schools & Departments
  8. ^ JIBC School of Health Sciences helps build the ambulance service of Hong Kong’s future
  9. ^ Degrees, Diplomas & Certificates
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JIBC Student Handbook 2013-14 http://www.jibc.ca/sites/default/files/student_services/pdf/JIBC-Handbook.pdf

Chilliwack Campus http://www.jibc.ca/campuses/chilliwack JIBC

UFV opens new building at Canada Education Park in Chilliwack http://blogs.ufv.ca/blog/2012/05/ufv-opens-new-building-at-canada-education-park-in-chilliwack/

Agriculture Center of Excellence http://www.ufv.ca/media/assets/agriculture/Agriculture-Centre-of-Excellence.pdf