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Investigation and Enforcement Skills Certificate Program - Justice Institute of British Columbia The Justice Institute of British Columbia's (JIBC's) Certificate in Investigation and Enforcement Skills is a '25-day competency based' program designed primarily for individuals aspiring to a career, career advancement, or further education 'in the fields of investigation, enforcement, security, and regulatory compliance in both the public and private sector.' The Program, which has been developed 'in consultation with industry experts and current practitioners and reflects the most current knowledge and skills,' will 'provide practical, hands-on training that will enable participants them to successfully conduct a wide variety of simple and complex investigations.' To graduate, learners must successfully complete '20 days of training' through 6 core courses and 5 days of training via elective courses. However, students will be able to enroll in 'individual courses without taking the entire certificate program.' Students will be evaluated in each course using criteria that includes active participation, case studies, group assignments, selected readings, written assignments and examination, and 'practical demonstration of skills.' Students who complete the JIBC's Centre for Leadership and Community Learning's Certificate in Bylaw Enforcement and Investigative Skills 'will receive five days credit towards the Investigation and Enforcement Skills Certificate Program.' The Investigation and Enforcement Skills program does not have any specific admission requirements and it 'is open to the general public.' Interested individuals can register in any course but 'students who want to complete the entire Investigation and Enforcement Skills Certificate Program must complete a program registration form and pay a one-time $75 program registration fee.' The Program must be finished within 3 years from the startdate, and may be completed in accordance with the student's own pace. Students will also be required to pay a Learner Services Fee (LSF), which will be charged 'per course credit to a maximum of 6 credits per course,' and 'will be collected at the time of enrollment.' The LSF 'will be used to enhance library, technology and other services for the benefit of students at all JIBC locations.' The Fee is 'tax deductible and will be refundable when a student withdraws before the class withdrawal deadline.' Graduates of the Program can pursue careers and/or further education in Investigation and Enforcement, or related fields. The JIBC advises students to consult with prospective employers regarding their specific preferences when it comes to the qualifications of employees. Graduates may 'find that most employers will prefer to hire persons with no previous criminal record, a clean driving history and have some related prior employment history.' Career-wise, graduates have found positions as 'provincial government investigators and private investigators.' Indeed, there are numerous 'professionals who work for government (municipal, provincial and federal), crown corporations, professional associations and in private industry who monitor for compliance, conduct inspections and investigations, and perform some enforcement functions.' For example, BC has over 30 'government and quasi-government agencies which have Designated Enforcement Officer status (formerly known as Special Provincial Constables) under the BC Police Act,' which enables personnel to 'have limited peace officer status to enforce statutes specific to their position.' These include, BC Gaming Branch, BC Securities Commission, BC Transit Security, CN and CP Rail Police, Commercial Transport Inspectors, Conservation Officers, ICBC Special Investigations Unit, MHR Fraud Investigators, Ministry of Attorney General Consumer Services, and SPCA Animal Control and Cruelty. Furthermore, most 'provincial and federal bodies have staff whose role it is to monitor public and private agencies to ensure compliance with various legal statutes' such as Canada Coast Guard, Canada Customs, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Liquor Inspectors, Ministry of Forests Compliance and Enforcement, and Transportation Safety Board Inspectors. Similar positions exist at the local government level and with 'most large professional associations' that 'have professional investigators on staff to investigate alleged breaches of professional standards and public complaints' like the BC Law Society, BC Medical Association, and BC Teachers Federation. Moreover, 'many large corporations will have full time investigators on staff that are responsible for internal security issues, loss prevention (shoplifting) and complex fraud investigations.' It is also possible for graduates to find employment as private investigators, Students should be aware, however, that 'to be a Private Investigator in BC' one 'must be licensed by the Ministry of Attorney General.' Although 'there is no specific Private Investigator training program that is legislated by the BC government,' individuals who want to become private investigators 'must be at least 19 years of age and have completed Grade 12, and either be a former police officer or serve a two-year apprenticeship under a licensed PI. This is classified as a "Restricted/Under Supervision" license.'
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