College of the North Atlantic

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Agriculture Technician Co-op

College of the North Atlantic

Faculty:School of Natural Resources
Degree:Diploma; Co-op
Field of Study:Architectural Technology/Technician
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $1,742
Careers:Architectural Technologists and Technicians

Description:

Throughout the program students will be engaged in sustainable agriculture and exposed to the study of plants and animals including the biological effects of soil, climate,?chemical management activities, tillage, fertilization and irrigation on plant and animal performance and enhancement. Program participants will perform physical agriculture tasks combining energy, labor, skills and machinery using the latest technology and best practices in a real world setting on a day to day basis. Students of the Agricultural Technician Co-op program will participate in a field camp at the Center for Agriculture and Forestry Development. Graduates will be able to balance the?market demands for?various farm products with several socioeconomic factors including?cost of production,?taxation, research funding, technical assistance, land usage, and?potential environment al impacts.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*60
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Provincial High School Graduation Certificate with a 60% average in nine level 3000 credits or equivalent. Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program must be at least 19 years of age at the time of application and out of school for at least one (1) year to be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements.

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * 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 December 16, 2022