Environmental Resources Technology Diploma

The Environmental Resource Technology diploma is earned with the completion of all courses listed under the Environmental Resources Technician Completion plan and the Environmental Resources Diploma Completion Plan. The Environmental Resource Technology diploma is awarded to recognize the successful completion of the equivalent of two years of full-time study. An overall GPA of 2.0 is required.

Year two of the program focuses on the various environmental disciplines. Students will take what they learned from first year and apply that knowledge to solve environmental problems. Forest Surveys and Environmental Assessment Surveys integrate year one measurement skills into applications that are important for assessing the land base. Courses in Wildlife, Fisheries, Grasslands, Environmental Planning, Watershed Hydrology, and Timber Development give students the theoretical knowledge needed to design and carry out field studies. Upon completion of year two of the program, students are granted an Environmental Resources Technologist Diploma . This diploma qualifies students to work within a variety of disciplines including forestry, fisheries, wildlife, environmental monitoring, environmental assessment, and working with communities on helping with environmental projects.

For more information, contact Tom Willms at (250)378-3328 or twillms@nvit.bc.ca

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Band/Tribal Organizations;


• Provincial and Federal Governments;


• Forest, Mining, and Oil and Gas Industries;


• Rangeland Management;


• Private Consulting; and


• Non-Government Environmental Organizations.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12 graduation or equivalent including a C grade minimum in:

• Foundations of Math 11 or MATH 057


•  English Studies 12 or English 12 First Peoples, or English 060


• Biology 11 or Life Sciences 11 or Biology 050

The Department Head may, in exceptional circumstances, admit applicants who are lacking certain program admission requirements, provided that the applicant can demonstrate s/he has a good chance of succeeding in the program.

NVIT is committed to ensuring education is accessible to all people. Students who do not meet program requirements should contact the Department Head or an NVIT Academic Planner regarding upgrading opportunities.

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