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This Program is offered at the following campus locations:
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Chetwynd
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Description:
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Sustainable forest resource management is the goal in the woods today.
The Forest Ecosystem Stewardship program at Northern Lights College provides in-depth education from ecology to economics. We offer hands-on training with traditional equipment and high technology, for example G.P.S and G.I.S. The skills acquired in this two-year diploma program will:
1. expand your knowledge and appreciation of forest, aquatic and grassland ecosystems;
2. make you competitive in a demanding job market; and
3. enable you to make decisions that will help lead to sustainable forest management.
As a student enrolled in this program you should expect an atmosphere with challenges that are both fun and rewarding. Each week will provide you with a variety of field, laboratory and classroom work.
Our program is modular, which allows you to tailor a workload to suit your schedule. Modularization also allows greater emphasis to be placed on practical skills and training to make you more employable.
The Stewardship's job includes planning for forest development, supervising contractors, working in areas collecting a variety of field data, preparing work plans for major industries, developing resource utilization plans, and designing transportation networks. It is also an opportunity to protect the environment, secure the future of our resources, and accommodate a host of resource values on the land base.
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Certification:
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Diploma
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Program Contact:
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Greg Lay
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Dean:
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Eric Sehn
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Admission Requirements:
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Academic English 12 or equivalent
Principles of Math 11 or equivalent
Biology 11 or equivalent
Post High School on the Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT)
Basic word processing skills
Prior Learning Assessments are available and admission into specific modules can be simply by 'instructor permission'
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Program Length (Weeks):
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60 weeks approximately (15 per term)
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Program Length (Hours):
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1859
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Program Intake Start:
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September, 2 yr program offered every 2nd yr.
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Program Intake Finish:
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April
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Available Seats:
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16
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Application Deadline:
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One week prior to start date
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Career Prospects:
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There are a variety of career opportunities upon graduation. Take your pick of full time or seasonal work (allowing opportunities for travel), working for yourself or working for a large company or government. Whatever your choice, a variety of tasks await you. A technologist’s job includes planning forest practices from harvesting to wildlife management, collecting, analyzing and other conservation biology etc, interpreting data, and supervising contractors. It’s an opportunity to protect the environment and ensure an efficient and profitable business.
Advantages of taking Forest Ecosystem Stewardship at Northern Lights College include:
small classes, extensive instruction, student interaction, modular curricula
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Additional Requirements and Supplies:
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Lab Fees = $ 75 / term
Camp Fees = approximately $ 500 (2-week FORE 100) and $ 300 (1-week FORE 200)
Personal and Safety Equipment Purchases / Requirements= approximately $300 / year
Textbook Requirements= approximately $ 600 / year
Photocopy and Printing Fees= $ 50 / term
Rental Fees rather than Purchases may be available from 'class-sets' of supplies, books, or field equipment. Student Association Fund Raising has been used in the past to reduce some of these expenses. An 'Equipment Use and Lost Deposit' or post-dated refundable cheque may be required prior to start of classes.
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Eligibility for Canada Student Loans:
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Yes
Visit StudentAid BC to apply for financial assistance online.
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Required Minimum Grade:
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55% (C-)
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Residency Requirements:
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25%
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