Co-op work experience problem

[selvakk]

That's the thing, the official information that the gave me says that I start next year, but they said that they are are not sure about it. Right now I'm doing my capstone project and I need to complete 130 hrs on it playing in gigs and other places. So Capstone project=workterm=co-op permit? That's what neither the school or I know

Let me explain my self more simple.
Present me: on school working on Capstone project (a.k.a. workterm by the teachers), need to complete 130 hrs doing stuff like practicing, playing (unpaid and no sin required most likely), whatever, and i write a journal about it and give all the hours to my teacher.
So Capstone project=work term= coop permit??
School: we don't know, but get your co-op permit with this official letter from us that says your work term starts next year.
Me(confused): So... That means I don't need the co-op permit for this year, right?
School: we don't know
Me:.....
Me: *ask everyone*
Everyone: aah I don't know, your prob

Ok, what program are you doing at NSCC? Is it the 2 year music arts program ?

 

[Orostacus]

Ok, what program are you doing at NSCC? Is it the 2 year music arts program ?

Yes

 

[selvakk]

Yes

OK, then I have some good news for you. You are doing a capstone project, as part of the project they require you to perform for 130 hours. This is part of your studies as a full time student, The technical term given to this is Work terms, practicums & service learning opportunities by NSCC. This document also explains that it can be part of a project, which is what you are doing. You do not need a Co-op work permit for your Capstone project.

Your program does have an optional Co-op program of 12 weeks which will be paid. This will be in between your first and second year. You will have to get a Co-op work permit if you are opting for this Co-op program. This has nothing to do with your capstone project.

As of now you are 100% legal, should you want to do the Co-op program then do get the Co-op permit well ahead of time. Ideally one would assume that your college would know a few basic things such as this, but what can you do.

This PDF from NSCC should clarify your doubts.

https://www.nscc.ca/docs/learning-programs/work-experience/hire-a-student-brochure.pdf

 

[Orostacus]

OK, then I have some good news for you. You are doing a capstone project, as part of the project they require you to perform for 130 hours. This is part of your studies as a full time student, The technical term given to this is Work terms, practicums & service learning opportunities by NSCC. This document also explains that it can be part of a project, which is what you are doing. You do not need a Co-op work permit for your Capstone project.

Your program does have an optional Co-op program of 12 weeks which will be paid. This will be in between your first and second year. You will have to get a Co-op work permit if you are opting for this Co-op program. This has nothing to do with your capstone project.

As of now you are 100% legal, should you want to do the Co-op program then do get the Co-op permit well ahead of time. Ideally one would assume that your college would know a few basic things such as this, but what can you do.

This PDF from NSCC should clarify your doubts.

https://www.nscc.ca/docs/learning-programs/work-experience/hire-a-student-brochure.pdf

you sir are a beautiful being, you did in 15 min what a whole faculty could not explain in 3 months. I can finally sleep in peace... *goes to work every night fck*.
I really appreciate how you help people without charging 300$ for a couple of questions (like some fellows i know...)
Take your like good man and have a wonderful night.. or morning?

 

[selvakk]

you sir are a beautiful being, you did in 15 min what a whole faculty could not explain in 3 months. I can finally sleep in peace... *goes to work every night fck*.
I really appreciate how you help people without charging 300$ for a couple of questions (like some fellows i know...)
Take your like good man and have a wonderful night.. or morning?

To be honest it was the absurdity of how the college could screw up communication that badly that made me curious. Their site is very vague and not user friendly at all, I can see someone being frustrated or confused by it.

It is technically early morning in India but since my work is primarily based on UK and US timings I am awake quite late.