Natural Resource Technician Certificate |
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The Natural Resource Technician Certificate is earned with the completion of 55 credits, of which a minimum of 45 credits must be from those courses listed under the Natural Resource Technology First Year Program. The remaining 10 credits may be earned with the completion of courses listed under the Natural Resource Technology Second Year Program. A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA is required for the Technician Certificate.
For more information, contact Paul Willms 250.378.3327 or pwillms@nvit.bc.ca |
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Certificate Completion Plan |
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Year 1 Fall |
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Year 1 Spring |
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Course Listing for this program |
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ADMN 190 - Credits: 3.000 Technical Communications I This course introduces students to the fundamentals of written communication for the professional situation. Upon completion students will be able to properly compose internal and external written communication in various administrative formats including memos, policy directives, letters, summary papers and media releases. This is a practical course involving a substantial number of word-processed written assignments and oral presentations. More Details on this course |
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ADMN 191 - Credits: 3.000 Technical Communications II This course provides students with skills necessary for effective written and spoken communication in the business world. Students will be given extensive practice in writing clear and concise English through word-processed, written assignments. Upon completion of the course students will be able to plan, research, and present technical reports and proposal projects. More Details on this course Prerequisites:ADMN 190 / or permission of instructor. |
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INST 270 - Credits: 3.000 Aboriginal Title and Modern Treaties This course surveys the contemporary land claims in Canada. Current issues affecting Aboriginal titles, sovereignty and First Nations governance will be examined. Modern treaty process and historical process will be critiqued. More Details on this course Prerequisites:INST 202 / or admission to the Natural Resource Technology program, or permission of instructor. |
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NRTC 153 - Credits: 3.000 Botany and Zoology This course is a detailed analysis of plant and animal physiology and life processes. Emphasis will be placed on species resident in western Canada and those of greatest importance to environmental managers. Species identification, detailed classification, physical requirements and symbiotic relationships will all be topics covered. Elders from local First Nations communities will participate occasionally presenting traditional perspectives. More Details on this course Prerequisites:BIOL 050 / ENGL 050 / MATH 050 / or applications of Math 11, Biology 11, English 11. |
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NRTC 155 - Credits: 3.000 Silvics and Dendrology Dendrology involves site recognition of the principal commercial tree species in BC. Silvics is the study of climatic and site conditions which optimize tree growth. Included in this course is the recognition and identification of many important plant site indicators. Study of plants important to traditional native use will be a part of this course. More Details on this course Prerequisites:BIOL 050 / ENGL 050 / or Biology 11 and English 11 or equivalent. |
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NRTC 156 - Credits: 4.000 Principles of Ecology This course gives an overview of the interrelationships of the physical and biological worlds with particular reference to forests. The course will include classification and descriptions of forest ecosystems in BC, a study of ecosystem processes, and description of factors influencing ecosystem. There will also be topics relating to human influences on ecosystem functions. More Details on this course Prerequisites:NRTC 153 |
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NRTC 157 - Credits: 4.000 Soils and Hydrology This course is designed to develop a basic understanding of soil productivity and the effect management practices have on soil. Information will be dealt with as it applies to the management of timber, water, grasslands and wildlife. Topics covered are landforms and soil formation, physical and chemical properties of soil, description of profiles, the Canadian system of soil classification and basic principles of hydrology. Field exercises will emphasize sampling description and classification of soils. More Details on this course Prerequisites:BIOL 050 / MATH 050 / ENGL 050 / or applications of Math 11, Biology 11, English 11. |
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NRTC 160 - Credits: 3.000 Ethnoscience I This course gives an overview of the traditional importance of plants and their use by the First Nation peoples. The goal of this course is to describe traditional plant use of the Thompson peoples and other First Nation cultures. More Details on this course Prerequisites:BIOL 050 / Biology 11, English 11/TCOM 12 or Program Admission / ENGL 050 |
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NRTC 161 - Credits: 4.000 Resource Measurements I This course emphasizes learning by doing. It will give the student the basic skills needed to do accurate field surveying and data collection as well as accurate and legible note taking and map drafting. In preparation for the natural resource workplace, practical labs and fieldwork with hands-on instrument experience form a large portion of the course. More Details on this course Prerequisites:MATH 050 / Applications of Math 11 or Program Admission |
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NRTC 162 - Credits: 4.000 Resource Measurements II A continuation of Resource Measurements I (NRTC 161). The intent is to provide the student with sufficient knowledge and field training to be able to sample forest types to the standards established by the current BC Forest Service Cruising Manual. More Details on this course Prerequisites:NRTC 161 |
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NRTC 164 - Credits: 3.000 Fisheries Ecology I This course will provide students with the skills necessary to manage and improve the salmonid resource. This will include: salmonid identification and life histories, anatomy and physiology, fish health and diseases, water quality testing, limnology, hydrology, flow measurement, topographical map reading, stream survey techniques, data collection and evaluation and enhancement of spawning and rearing habits. More Details on this course Prerequisites:NRTC 153 |
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NRTC 165 - Credits: 3.000 Fire Management This course deals with fire behavior as it is affected by weather, topography and fuel types. Weather instrument, fire weather and the Canadian Fire Weather Index System are studied in detail to understand fire management concepts. Prescribed burning techniques, use of water and fire pumps, domestic and industrial fire fighting methods are also included. Woods safety is stressed throughout this course. Fire suppression techniques, including use of water, bulldozers, skidders, rotary and fixed wing aircraft, air tankers, chemical retardant and other equipment are topics covered in this course. Initial attack and fire crew organization, detection, communications and pre-suppression methods and concepts are studied. Students will participate in a prescribed burn if the opportunity is presented. Ecological effects of fire on soils, plants and animals will be examined. More Details on this course Prerequisites:No prerequisite required |
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NRTC 171 - Credits: 3.000 Photo Interpretation and Mapping This course provides the student with the basic knowledge of applying aerial photography and mapping principles to natural resource management practices. Students in this course will develop an understanding of the types of aerial photos and maps available to resource managers and how to order maps and photos. Other topics that will be covered are use of maps and photos for recognition and identification of Aboriginal cultural features, landforms, planimetric map construction, forest protection, engineering, reforestation and soil conservation. More Details on this course Prerequisites:MATH 050 |
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NRTC 184 - Credits: 3.000 Natural Resource Computing Applications This course will focus on the use of microcomputers and the various applications useful in environmental management. In addition, this curriculum will provide instruction in global positioning systems (GPS) as relevant to the fields of environment, forestry, fish, wildlife and recreation. Emphasis will be placed on developing hands-on proficiency using data collected in the field and microcomputer exercises for analysis and display. More Details on this course Prerequisites:Program Admission |
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NRTC 185 - Credits: 5.000 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems This course is an introduction to basic concepts and application of geographic information systems. The major topics are: spatial analysis systems, application of G.I.S. on microcomputers to natural resource system. More Details on this course Prerequisites:Completion of Term 1 NRT or permission of instructor. |
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NRTC 199 - Credits: 2.000 First Nations Culture and Coastal Resources OPTION 1 This is an experiential field course where students will observe coastal resource management practices. The field trip will be centered in a different coastal First Nations community from the previous year. OPTION 2 There will be an alternate activity for those students who find themselves unable to join the trip. This activity will meet the same educational goals as the field experience. More Details on this course Prerequisites:ADMN 191 / as a co-requisite and Program Admission |
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NRTC 281 - Credits: 3.000 Contract Administration This course covers methods of financing forestry business enterprises of various types and how they are affected by economic factors such as interest, taxation and markets. It also deals with the many variables involved in administering contracts. More Details on this course Prerequisites:ENGL 050 / MATH 050 / BIOL 050 / or Applications of Math 11, Biology 11, English 11. |
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