Natural Resources

Diploma of Technology

Duration: 6 semesters plus 8 week work term

Program Description

The two year Natural Resources Academy Canada diploma program will prepare students to work in the exciting fields of wildlife, forestry, fisheries, enforcement and environmental consulting. Besides the numerous courses related to animal behavior, silviculture, ecology and fish management, students will complete several professional development courses. They include canoeing, coastal navigation, firearms safety, first aid and oil spill response as well as a one-week field camp. At the end of the program, academic and practical training is supplemented with an 8 week work term.

Program Courses

Fish and Wildlife Biology
Introduction to Technical Reporting
Biology
Animal Behaviour and Nutrition
Forest Ecology
Silviculture
Fish and Wildlife Measurements
Capture and Control
Spreadsheets
Pre-Calculus
Geology
Word Processing
Parasitology and Necropsy
Technical Reporting
Wilderness Survival
Environmental Impact Assessment
Career Orientation
Communications
Physical Environment
Environmental Conservation
Physical Education
Procedural Law
Probability and Statistics
Ecology
Habitat Management
Forest Fire Management
Officer Safety
Mapping/Remote Sensing
Forestry Measurements
WHMIS
Canadian Firearms Safety (Hunter Education)
Geographic Information Systems Concepts
Basics of Oil Spill Response
Law Enforcement Acts and Regulations
Standard First Aid
Restricted Radio Operator
Introduction to Natural Resources Management
Flat Water Canoeing
Comprehensive Field Research Paper
Safety and Maintenance of Field Equipment
Coastal Navigation
Marine Search and Rescue
Canadian Firearms Safety (Unrestricted)
Canadian Firearms Safety (Restricted)
Work Term

Employment Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the Natural Resources program, graduates will be eligible for employment (depending on specific hiring practices) with natural resources agencies such as wildlife, forestry, fisheries, and environmental consulting firms. As well, opportunities may arise in public sectors and self-created entrepreneurial activities.

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Entrance Requirements

High School Graduates or Equivalent

Natural Resources applicants should have a High School Graduation Diploma with a pass in Level III Mathematics (Academic or Advanced) and four (4) Science credits, Adult Basic Education equivalent, or mature student status. Students who have not successfully completed Level III Mathematics (Advanced or Academic) must successfully complete Academy Canada’s non-credit Mathematics course in the first semester. Under certain circumstances, students who do not meet the formal High School requirements may be accepted upon the recommendation of a High School Principal or Guidance Counsellor. Please contact an Admissions Officer for further details.

Mature Students

Mature students are eligible for admission to the Natural Resources program. These students must be 19 years of age or older, complete an application form, provide a copy of most recent marks, and write a Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) as arranged by Academy Canada.

Specific Entrance Requirements

Students must submit two written letters of reference (no personal references) and a Certificate of Conduct from their local Police Department.

Certificate of Conduct: Students must acquire a Certificate of Conduct for admission into this program. Students are solely accountable for any offences not uncovered by the investigation which may preclude the student from subsequent work terms or employment.

Please note: Academy Canada reserves the right to deny admission into this program based on an unpardoned criminal record that would bear relevance to the field-term requirements of the program.

Supporting Documents

To view Natural Resources supporting documents, click here.

For further information, please contact an Admissions Officer at 1-800-561-8000 or visit the information request page.

To apply for the Natural Resources or other Academy Canada programs online, click here.

Program start dates are subject to sufficient enrollment.

Academy Canada reserves the right to modify any programs, courses, topics, objectives, etc.