What does PCTIA mean?
PCTIA stands for the Private Career Training Institution Agency.  This agency grants
approval to training institutions offering private training and instruction in the province of BC. Choices is registered with the PCTIA.

Qualifications

• You must be able to communicate in spoken and written English
• You must be 19 years or older, or have parental permission

Proof of age from birth certificate, drivers licence or passport

Application Process

How do I apply for the program?
Download the enrollment Application Form available on this web site and submit it by mail with the non refundable fee to Choices. See contact for address

What happens after I forward the application agreement form?
Once the application form is received with all the documentation and signatures including the non refundable fee, the applicant will be interviewed by the senior academic advisor. Students will be forwarded a contract that needs to be filled out and sent to and retained at Choices office.

Do I have to be interviewed?
Yes, all applicants will be informally interviewed by telephone.  International students will be interviewed via email.

What is a letter of acceptance?
This letter confirms that all documents and procedures have been completed and the applicant has been accepted into the Interior Decorator Career Training program.

Funding

Can I receive help for funding?

• All students are responsible for arranging their own financing.
• The tuition and manual fee are required 3 weeks prior to the program start date.
• Payment for the manuals and supplies are required the first day of class.

Payment
Payment can be made by credit or by cheque.

Employment

What are my opportunities for finding employment?
Each student is responsible for finding employment in the decorating industry. In this multi-faceted industry, opportunities are available in retail, wholesale, import/ export, with designers and architects, as sale representatives, management, sales associates, and consultants, or as an entrepreneur.

Is my diploma recognized by businesses or other institutions?
The recognition of this diploma depends on the business or institution.

Program information

How often are Interior Decorating Career Training programs offered?
It is the plan to offer the program starting each year in:

September finishing at the end of January
and
February finishing at the end of June

Refunds
What happens to my application if I apply for the current program and for some reason cannot attend?
The application fee is non refundable.  However, it can be applied to the next intake.

Please refer to the refund policy on this web site as per the PCTIA

Attendance
Regular attendance is mandatory.

What is CDECA
CDECA is the Canadian Decorating Association.  Students and Graduates are encouraged to join this organization which offers members the opportunity to network with each other, attend supplier/product seminars, become involved on a volunteer basis and aware of industry employment.