There are currently no seats available for the February 2026 intake of Field Operations Specialist – Hydrocarbon Resources. To be notified if seats become available, please fill out this form.
Seats that become available will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Registration is confirmed once registration or sponsorship forms and tuition have been received.
Field Operations Specialist-Hydrocarbon Resources (FOS-HR) provides new and potential employees training in oil & gas field operations through 12 custom training modules.
Training is delivered in the classroom, in a lab and through work experience. The program is 14 weeks of theoretical and lab practical activities, and a 3 week field practicum.
Course Information
Monday-Friday | February 2, 2026 – May 22, 2026
8:00 am -4:00 pm
Fort St John Campus, Room 1837
Code: 2026WC WFTR-TI80-FP001
Modules include:
- Exploration, Drilling & Completions
- Hydrocarbon Chemistry
- Pipelines
- Land Survey Systems
- Oilfield and Gas Plant Operations
- Oil and Gas Field Production Equipment
- Pumps, Compressors, Generators and Driver Components
- Facility Piping Controls and Valves
- Basic Instrumentation and P&IDs
- Production Accounting
- Hydrocarbon safety
- Hydrocarbon Resources Glossary
Recommended High School Courses:
- Math 10
- English 10
Before classes begin, students are required to provide proof of the following certifications:
- Intermediate First Aid (2 day course)
- H2S Alive
- Common Safety Orientation (CSO)
All certifications must be valid for the term of the program. Failure to provide proof may result in immediate dismissal from the program.
Additional Requirements & Supplies:
- Footwear with CSA safety-toe protection
- Cold weather Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Fire Resistant Clothing (FRC)
- CSA Safety Glasses with clear lenses
Is a company sponsoring you (paying your tuition)?
- Student: complete the Registration Form and Third Party Authorization/Release of Information
- Sponsor/Payer: Complete the Sponsorship Information and Authorization Form
- Send all completed forms to ce@nlc.bc.ca All forms must be complete and submitted to confirm registration.
- Questions? Email ce@nlc.bc.ca or call 250-784-7587
If you are paying your own tuition, complete the Registration Form and send to studenthelp@nlc.bc.ca or visit us on any campus.
Seats are limited and are only guaranteed once registration or sponsorship forms and tuition have been received.