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Loyalist College

Belleville , Ontario ,Canada

Customs Border Services (Ontario College Diploma)

Customs compliance and border security have emerged as areas of national focus in public safety and global trade. Train for a career in this dynamic segment of the Canadian economy. Learn with leaders in virtual learning environments – Loyalist College’s border simulations have been used by the Canada Border Services Agency to train new recruits.

We believe in preparing by doing, with hands-on experience and cutting-edge technology:

  • Through experiential learning, develop essential skills in listening, observing, critical thinking, conflict management and decision making.
  • Gain a deeper understanding of global diversity through the development of your awareness and understanding of legislation and regulations.
  • Experience the role of a border services officer in a virtual learning environment, completing the inspection procedure and questioning unknown travellers as you would in real life.
  • Practise searching for and identifying contraband during forensic vehicle searches.
  • Develop your proficiency in computer applications used in public and private customs-related industry.

Loyalist is a pioneer in virtual learning:

  • The introduction of Canadian border simulations in the Loyalist College curriculum resulted in dramatically higher test results, particularly in the areas of bilingual greeting, mandatory questions, assessing resident status and overall professionalism.

Campus Information

Belleville campus

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Graduates of this innovative program are extremely well regarded by employers and business is booming. In just two years, you can train for a lucrative career within the government or the private sector:

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  • Employers include private businesses, customs brokerages importing and exporting and freight forwarders that ship goods throughout the world.
  • Graduates are permitted to enrol in the Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (CSCB) Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) course without having to meet the one-year work requirement. 

Graduates are also qualified for front-line positions with the Canada Border Services Agency:

  • Oversee border services for millions of people travelling by air, car, rail and boat.
  • Welcome more than 200,000 immigrants and refugees to Canada each year.
  • Administer import and export requirements for animals and plants.
  • Use the latest training and technology to keep illicit drugs, firearms and harmful pests and diseases from entering the country.
  • Can progress to careers in intelligence, auditing and investigations, with field experience.

Our grads get great jobs

  • Border Services Officer, Canada Border Services Agency
  • Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, City of Mississauga
  • Enforcement Officer, Canada Border Services Agency
  • Customs Release Analyst, Livingston International
  • Border Services Officer, Pearson International Airport
  • Program and Client Services Coordinator, Immigrant Services

PSW Opportunity

If your program was less than 8 months

  •    You aren’t eligible for a PGWP.

If your program was more than 8 months but less than 2 years

  •    We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for up to the same length as your study program.

For example, if you completed a 9-month program, we may give you a work permit for up to 9 months.

If your program was 2 years or more

  •    We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for 3 years.

If you completed more than 1 program

  •    You may be able to get a PGWP that combines the length of each program.

Each of the programs you completed -

  • must be PGWP-eligible and at least 8 months in length

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Required academic preparation

  • OSSD/OSSGD or equivalent with courses at the general, advanced, (C), (U) or (M) level,
    AND
  • Grade 12 English (C) level or equivalent
  • OR
  • Mature applicant
  • Applicants with a related degree or diploma may be considered for advanced standing or direct entry into year two; please review your qualifications with the program coordinator.
  • Applicants who possess a related college diploma (i.e. human studies, justice services) are eligible for direct entry into year two of the program.
  • Applicants who possess an unrelated college diploma are considered on a case-by-case basis for direct entry into year two.
  • Applicants who possess a university degree are eligible for direct entry into year two of the program; however, applicants should meet with their program coordinator regarding appropriate course and program planning.

Additional requirements

Prior to placement in year two of the program, students will be advised by faculty how/when they must obtain:

  • Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector Check may also be required).
  • Valid First Aid and CPR (Level C) with AED certificate.
  • It is strongly recommended that applicants have a high level of physical fitness.
  • Applicants with special needs or limitations that may affect their potential employment are encouraged to discuss their program and career goals with the coordinator prior to enrolment

Recommended academic preparation

  • Mathematics and Geography 

Prior learning assessment and recognition

Applicants with work experiences or other types of non-credentialed learning may be eligible for credits at Loyalist. Graded credits (as opposed to exemptions) are granted.

 

For More Information Pls Contact To Our PSA Counselor.