Program Description
The Land and Water Resources (LWR) Diploma program prepares students to effectively conserve and repair disturbed land and riparian zones, as well as monitor water quality and quantity. The main focus of the program is reclamation of sites disturbed by industrial development and activity, and the regulations of reclaiming such sites as per the BC Oil and Gas Commission and relevant government bodies.
Employment opportunities are primarily concentrated in the oil and gas sector with some opportunities in mining, forestry, independent environmental consulting firms, First Nation band offices, and municipalities. As resource companies strive to meet government guidelines and industry best practices, this field of work will continue to grow across western Canada. Travel and field work are regular features of careers within this industry.
Career Prospects
Employment opportunities include the following positions in government, industry, First Nation band offices, and consulting companies:
- Land Reclamation Technician
- Water Resource Technician
- Remediation Technician
- Drilling Waste Technician
Courses
Semester 1:
CPSC 101: Introduction to Computing
BIOL 125: Basic Ecology
BIOL 127: Botany Basics
ENGL 110: Introduction to Workplace Communications
SOIL 117: Introduction to Soil Science
Semester 2:
ENGL 210: Technical Writing
GEOG 112: Physical Geography: Surface of the Earth
LAND 241: Petroleum Fundamentals
LAND 245: Inventory and Assessment Techniques
WATR 250: Introduction to Freshwater Resources
*Prior to the third semester, students are required to attend a Culture Camp through the Treaty 8 Tribal Association or other approved organization and submit a Certificate of Completion to the Registrar's Office.
Semester 3
AGRI 223: Introduction to Agriculture
GEOG 250: Cartography: Map and Air Photo Interpretation
LAND 227: Wildlife Habitat Conservation
SOIL 230: Soil Classification
WATR 260: Water Mensuration
**Prior to the fourth semester, students are required to submit a certificate or evidence of completion of required safety tickets to the Registrar's Office.
Semester 4:
FNST 102: Treaties and Aboriginal Rights
FRST 225: Forest Ecology
GEOG 260: Introduction to GIS
LAND 255: Land Reclamation
LAND 280: Introduction to Contaminated Sites
LAND 290: Work Practicum
Location: Fort St. John, with some courses available through distance delivery and face to face on other NLC campuses.
3 Mei 2021, 7 September 2021
Fort St. John Campus
9820-120 Avenue,
FORT ST. JOHN,
British Columbia (BC),
V1J 6K1, Canada
Graduation from a B.C. secondary school, or
Completion of standing equivalent to graduation from a B.C. secondary school, or
Deficient in no more than two courses from a B.C. secondary school graduation, which, if available, must be completed while attending College, or
For certain programs, acceptable by special arrangement in view of the applicant’s experience, maturity, or ability.
International students must have documentation demonstrating the following:
Showing documentation of an IELTS result with an overall score of 6.0 or higher with no band less than 5.5. (Students with a writing band of 6.0 or less are required to complete English 099 with a "B" grade or higher before enrolling in any English courses required for program completion; the necessity for completing this upgrade can extend the length of the program.) NLC may accept as equivalent a TOEFL iBT of 78, Canadian Academic English Assessment (CAEL) 60 overall band, Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment (CLBA) 8 in each section, Pearson Test of English (PTE) 57, Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) 76, Cambridge Michigan Language Assessment (CaMLA) 68.
Math Requirement: One of the following with a 'C' grade or higher: Pre-calculus 11, Foundations of Mathematics 11, Principles of Mathematics 11, Math 040, or equivalent.
Alternatively, readiness for MATH 050 as determined by the CCP Math appraisal.
Science Requirement: One of the following with a 'C' grade or higher: Biology 11 or Biology 040; or Chemistry 11 or Chemistry 040; or Physics 11 or Physics 040; or successful completion of the BEAHR program or equivalency.
