Natural Resource Technology Diploma |
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The Natural Resource Technology diploma is earned with the completion of all courses listed under the Natural Resources Technician Completion plan and the Natural Resources Diploma Completion Plan. The Natural Resource Technology 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.
For more information, contact Paul Willms 250.378.3327 or pwillms@nvit.bc.ca |
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Diploma Completion Plan |
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Year 2 Fall |
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Year 2 Spring |
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Course Listing for this program |
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NRTC 251 - Credits: 3.000 Land Tenure Systems This course covers the history and legal basis for management of crown and private forestland in BC. Emphasis is placed on the Forest and Range Act and Regulations. Strategic and operational planning, development plans and forms of tenure, inventory, yield analysis and A.A.C. are also introduced. More Details on this course Prerequisites:ENGL 050 / MATH 050 / Applications of Math 11, English 11. |
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NRTC 252 - Credits: 3.000 Integrated Resource Management This course is designed to provide students with a good understanding of integrated resource planning and management and the public and First Nations consultation process. This course identifies the sustainable precepts behind the Forest Practices Code of BC Act and how the provisions of the Act are planned for and implemented to regulate forest and range practices on the ground. In addition, this knowledge will allow students to describe the IRM activities in the areas of strategic and operational planning, environmental protection, and enforcement under the act. More Details on this course Prerequisites:NRTC 253 |
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NRTC 253 - Credits: 5.000 Silviculture I This course will apply the basic tree biology and forest ecology to the growing, harvesting and regenerating of trees. The student will apply his/her knowledge of soils and ecology to ecological classification, site preparation, stocking surveys and planting operations. Laboratory and field exercise will include planting inspections and regeneration inspections, site assessments and prescriptions and ecosystems mapping. More Details on this course Prerequisites:NRTC 155 |
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NRTC 254 - Credits: 4.000 Silviculture II This course includes such topics as silviculture systems, tree seed collection and processing, direct seeding, nursery practices, cultural practices (spacing, fertilization, etc.), tree improvement and the ecological impact of forestry practices. Emphasis will be on the basic field skills required to cope with accelerated reforestation and Silviculture programs in BC. More Details on this course Prerequisites:NRTC 253 |
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NRTC 255 - Credits: 3.000 Forest Ecology I The student will develop a practical working knowledge of “bugs” that are most commonly encountered while enjoying the natural resources of British Columbia, especially those found in the southern interior. Emphasis will be placed on field identification and ecological role of the common insect pests of BC’s forests with an overview of other common arthropods. Consideration is given to the beneficial roles played by these organisms in the ecosystem and the ways in which these roles can be upset by human intervention. Emphasis will be placed on getting to know how these functions affect forest ecosystems. Emphasis will also be placed on the recognition of existing and potential pest problems in the field. More Details on this course Prerequisites:NRTC 155 / NRTC 153 |
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NRTC 256 - Credits: 3.000 Forest Ecology II The student will develop a practical working knowledge of living organisms that effect the health of the forest. This course will concentrate on the reasons why the “natural” and sometime “unnatural” presence of fungi, noxious plants and vertebrates can adversely affect our management objectives for the forest. Consideration is given to the beneficial roles played by these organisms in the ecosystem and the ways in which these roles can be upset by human intervention. Emphasis will be placed on getting to know how these functions affect forest ecosystems. Emphasis will also be placed on the recognition of existing and potential pest problems in the field. More Details on this course Prerequisites:NRTC 155 / NRTC 153 |
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NRTC 257 - Credits: 3.000 Wildlife Ecology This course focuses on population dynamics and habitat assessment of wildlife species with special emphasis on managing diversity of forest habitats. In addition, traditional First Nations management of wild species will be studied. Identification of wildlife species and their habitat requirements with emphasis on maintaining biodiversity and managing forest habitat for wildlife in BC will be studied. More Details on this course Prerequisites:NRTC 153 |
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NRTC 258 - Credits: 4.000 Grassland Ecology This course is an introduction to grassland management concentrating on range concepts and plant communities. The course will include range management, short duration grazing, grazing standards, tenures, planning and livestock management and economics. The student will complete range unit plans and a business plan for a cow/calf operation. Field trips and a plant collection will play a large role in the education process. Successful completion of this course may lead to employment as a range technician. More Details on this course Prerequisites:NRTC 155 / NRTC 156 |
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NRTC 260 - Credits: 3.000 Ethnoscience II This course is designed to provide the student with a solid understanding of the importance of a Traditional Use Study to First Nation communities. The first section of the course will be devoted to understanding what T.U.S. is and how it evolved out of preparing for treaty negotiations. Considerable time will be devoted to understanding the theory, principles, tools, and organization of Traditional Use Studies, particularly as it applies to British Columbia. 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 261 - Credits: 5.000 Resource Measurements III This course will cover the cruising procedures used for stumpage appraisals for timber sold by the Government of British Columbia on the Crown Land of BC. The course will follow the BC Forest Service Cruising Manual. Instruction will cover both the interior and coast cruising methods as described in the Cruise Manual. The learning experience will be based on field cruises and hand compilation to provide an understanding of the compilation theory. Examples of computer generated cruise compilation reports will be studied. Students will also be introduced to related subjects including cruising by “callgrading” and “3 P sampling” and wildlife/danger tree assessment.This course will also cover weight scale techniques, log scaling, timber grading and wood products. More Details on this course Prerequisites:NRTC 162 |
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NRTC 264 - Credits: 5.000 Fisheries Ecology II This course is a continuation of Fisheries Ecology I. It 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 164 / NRTC 156 |
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NRTC 282 - Credits: 3.000 Small Business Management This course is a study of the management functions of planning, organizing and staffing small business opportunities. Included are topics such as forms of business ownership, tactical and strategic planning, decision-making, structuring the organization and providing human and capital resources. More Details on this course Prerequisites:ADMN 191 / Applications of Math 11 / MATH 050 |
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NRTC 285 - Credits: 4.000 Roads and Transportation I This course introduces students to forest road engineering. Students work in a team environment to develop an operational road plan based on data obtained from air photos, maps and field reconnaissance. Once located, forest roads are surveyed to collect data for road design, soil classification, water flows, and drainage structures. More Details on this course Prerequisites:NRTC 162 / NRTC 157 / NRTC 171 / NRTC 155 Corequisites:NRTC 287 |
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NRTC 286 - Credits: 4.000 Roads and Transportation II This course is a continuation of Roads and Transportation I. It introduces transportation systems, road construction, road deactivation and maintenance, equipment costs and rates, cutting permit and logging plan requirements. A major field project in the spring semester will involve the student in logging layout and road location. More Details on this course Prerequisites:NRTC 285 / NRTC 287 Corequisites:NRTC 288 |
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NRTC 287 - Credits: 4.000 Timber Harvesting I This course introduces students to integrated resource planning and harvesting methods. It is designed to prepare the student to make proper plans using current Ministry guidelines that are within the Forest Practices Code. Students work in a team environment to develop an operational harvesting and road plan based on data obtained from air photos, maps, and field reconnaissance. More Details on this course Prerequisites:NRTC 162 / NRTC 155 / NRTC 171 / NRTC 157 Corequisites:NRTC 285 |
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NRTC 288 - Credits: 4.000 Timber Harvesting II This course builds on Timber Harvesting I, with a focus on all harvesting systems, development planning and analysis of cost-effective solutions for forest harvesting. More Details on this course Prerequisites:NRTC 287 / NRTC 285 Corequisites:NRTC 286 |
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