* Books, supplies and safety equipment.
Students applying to Resources Drilling Technician (Optional Co-op) must meet the following requirements:
If English is not your first language or you've received your education in a language other than English, students must produce evidence of their English Language Proficiency:
Our School offers the only college program in Canada providing training in Drilling, and we are the only program in the world offering training in so many of the different types of drilling. Numerous sectors rely on drilling skills, so this program opens doors to huge opportunities, many employers, and options to choose which field of drilling you will focus on. Our grads are in high demand. Every year, national and international employers recruit at our on-campus job fairs, and many of our students have employment offers before they graduate.
Currently, these fields offer employment opportunities for drilling careers:
Construction Drilling and Blasting
Geotechnical Drilling
Environmental Drilling
Water Well Drilling
Resources Drilling, including minerals and oil and gas exploration
Horizontal Directional Drilling
In our program, you'll learn the foundational theory, techniques and methods relating to each of these types of drilling, with an emphasis on safe working practices, while you learn to operate a full range of drilling equipment hands-on.
Students entering the program in September may apply to participate in an optional paid co-op. The deadline to apply is at the end of November, where students must submit an Application Form (including a resume) to the Co-op Office. Students must achieve a 70% (2.5 GPA) average, and pass all courses in Semester 1 in order to be enrolled in the Co-op Option. Students who are accepted will participate in a Career Preparation course, and will do their co-op between semesters 2 and 3. The Co-op Option provides the opportunity to:
Integrate classroom learning with work-based learning
Explore the variety of careers available in the field
Network for future job opportunities
The Co-op Option is not available for students who begin the program in January, as they attend classes over the summer.
WHY CHOOSE FLEMING
Our unique program offers a rare combination of technical training, theory and hands-on experience. Due to our strong connections with the industry, and our geographical location, the program is well positioned to place graduates throughout North America and globally. Employers know our grads have a good foundation of theory and practice, as well as excellent transferrable skills to draw upon for any challenge in the workplace.
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SEMESTER 1
Applied Mathematics in Natural Resource Sciences
MATH 63
Units/ Hours: 45
Communications I
COMM 201
Units/ Hours: 45
Earth and Atmosphere
GEOL 83
Units/ Hours: 45
Ecology and Environment
ENVR 20
Units/ Hours: 60
Ecosystem Skills
ECOS 13
Units/ Hours: 60
Fundamentals of Geomatics
GEOM 163
Units/ Hours: 45
Introduction to Indigenous Studies
GNED 49
Units/ Hours: 45
SEMESTER 2
Air Rotary Drilling
GEOL 73
Units/ Hours: 45
Career Preparation
APST 154
Units/ Hours: 30
Communications II
COMM 202
Units/ Hours: 45
1 requisite course
Environmental Drilling
GEOL 8
Units/ Hours: 45
Geotechnical Drilling
GEOL 16
Units/ Hours: 45
Rig Maintenance and Repair
MECH 50
Units/ Hours: 45
Soil Studies I
NATR 41
Units/ Hours: 21
Soil Studies II (Resources Drilling)
NATR 85
Units/ Hours: 21
SEMESTER 3
Diamond Core Drilling
GEOL 6
Units/ Hours: 45
Foundation Drilling
GEOL 72
Units/ Hours: 45
Horizontal Directional Drilling
GEOL 18
Units/ Hours: 45
Hydraulics
MECH 32
Units/ Hours: 45
Well Construction
GEOL 74
Units/ Hours: 60
General Education Elective
Units/ Hours: 45
SEMESTER 4
Advanced Hydraulics and Rig Maintenance
MECH 3
Units/ Hours: 45
Blasthole Drilling
GEOL 46
Units/ Hours: 30
Blasting
GEOL 47
Units/ Hours: 15
Drilling Pump Systems
MECH 9
Units/ Hours: 45
Field Operations
APST 26
Units/ Hours: 45
Quarry Camp - Drilling
APST 115
Units/ Hours: 40
Rock Studies
GEOL 75
Units/ Hours: 45
General Education Elective
Units/ Hours: 45
Graduates of the two-semester Blasting Techniques program are eligible for entry to semester two of Resources Drilling Technician. The General Arts and Science – Environmental and Natural Resource Studies Option is another program to consider if you do not meet the requirements for admission to Resources Drilling Technician. Graduates of this program also earn credit for first semester of Resources Drilling Technician.
Faculty report that the requests for graduates by industry often exceed the number of students completing this program. Upon graduation you'll find yourself in positions such as driller or helper. You may work in an urban, rural, or more remote area, throughout Canada, North America, or around the world. At least ten global industries are open to you for potential employment, including: Construction Drilling, Geotechnical, Environmental, Blast-hole drilling, Blasting, Mineral Exploration and Mining (surface and underground), Horizontal Directional Drilling, Geothermal, Water Wells Construction Drilling, and Oil and Gas industries.
You can move up the ladder to own a business, or work in sales, tech support, or management with larger companies. Your potential employment is excellent as a graduate of our one-of-a-kind program. The average starting annual income is $52,000.00 but you could make much more than that within a few years after graduation. Even as a summer student employee, it is possible to earn $20,000.00 to $30,000.00.
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