College of New Caledonia

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Natural Resources and Forest Technology

College of New Caledonia

Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Forest Technology/Technician
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $11,691
Careers:Forest Technologists and TechniciansLogging Supervisor

Description:

NRFT students gain valuable theoretical knowledge in the classroom and explore practical technology applications in the field. Combining classroom and laboratory work with field exercises and team projects provides our students with enhanced problem solving and critical thinking skills valued by employers. Land use and resource management has become a global phenomenon. Sustainability of natural systems, international policy development and climate change require collaborative global approaches. Students interested in international issues can compare and contrast BC to other jurisdictions by participating in our International Field School.


Our faculty and staff have real-life experience in the natural resources sector and are actively engaged with industry and in applied research in our research forest. Including our students in research projects strengthens experiential and collaborative learning—positioning graduates for greater success in their careers. Why NRFT? Challenge current environmental issues, spend your days outdoors, make a difference in how human activities impact natural resources and expand technological applications in land use and land stewardship. NRFT starts with forestry—where it takes you from there is up to you!


Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade11 Mathematics  or  Grade11 Precalculus 
  •  Grade11 Chemistry  or  Grade11 Biology  or  Grade11 Physics 
Applicants are required to have successful completion of Grade 12 or ABE/CCP Advanced Certificate or GED Certificate; Technical and Professional Communications 12 (with a minimum “C” grade), or English 12 or English 12: First Peoples or English 045, or equivalent; successful completion of: Principles of Math 11 OR Applications of Math 11 with a "C" or better, OR Math 045 OR Math 044 or equivalent, with a "C" or better; and Biology 11 or Biology 045 or Chemistry 11 or Chemistry 045, or Physics 11 or Physics 045 or Resource Sciences: Forests 12, or equivalent, with a “C” grade or better. Students graduating from Grade 12 in 2014 who have Pre-calculus 12, or MATH 050 or MATH 100 with a standing of “C” or better will be exempted from taking MATH 195.Students graduating from Grade 12 in 2015, prerequisites are Pre-calculus 11 or Foundations of Math 11 with a “C” or better or Math 045, or Math 044 with a “C” or better. Please visit the website for more information on entry requirements.
Test Scores:
  • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.0] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 80]
Application Notes : Applicants whose first language is not English are required to have a minimum TOEFL score of 80 (IBT), an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent as determined by College of New Caledonia, or have completed CNC’s English for Academic Purposes.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on July 25, 2020