* Books, supplies and camp fees, Co-op fees
Students applying to Earth Resources Technician 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:
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Are you interested in being paid to travel? Or working in your community? Are you seeking a hands-on career? Then geoscience is for you. Fleming College is the only college that offers a BLEND OF GEOLOGY, MINERAL EXPLORATION, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND ENGINEERING TECHNIQUES IN ONE PROGRAM. It is this unique mix of integrated courses in minerals, geophysics, geotechnical and environmental assessment that gives you a well-rounded and comprehensive skill set valued by employers.
As an Earth Resources Technician, you can expect to be in demand. Graduates of the ERT program pursue a variety of careers in applied geology and have one of the highest post-graduation employment rates in their field of study of any Fleming College program. Career opportunities include soil and rock analysis, land use management, groundwater assessment, mineral exploration, cleaning up contaminated sites, and other site investigations. You will learn how to win co-op work opportunities and will complete a six-month paid Co-op work term in an applied geology role. Our co-op students gain confidence in their abilities during their work term, and often secure full-time employment with their co-op employers. You will also study computing, sampling and safety planning, and communications - essentials for any earth resources professional and very important for the future developments in your career. Should you choose to continue your studies after graduation, we have several options. For more information please see the University Transfer Agreements at the end of this document.
Hands-on learning from industry-experienced faculty is a major part of this program. Fleming College recently reopened the geology wing after a $4.5 million upgrade of our program teaching labs and field equipment, as part of the development of a GeoCentre at the Frost Campus.
WHY CHOOSE FLEMING
Fleming College has been offering geology programs for over 30 years and has acquired a well-established reputation
If you wish to continue studies at University there are two fast track options that can lead to Professional Geoscientist Status; Acadia University, Nova Scotia in Geology, and Trent University, Ontario, in Environmental Geoscience, both of which offer the opportunity to complete your B.Sc. degree with a further two years of study
This program is extremely well supported by alumni - who donate equipment, samples, AND help new grads find meaningful work in the field - or hire them
Many of your faculty have worked as geologists or in a related field - and share their experience and expertise enthusiastically with their students
You have the opportunity to do significant experiential learning right here on campus - including soil, water and core testing
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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
Career Preparation
APST 154
Units/ Hours: 30
Communications II
COMM 202
Units/ Hours: 45
1 requisite course
Geo-Environmental Site Investigations
GEOL 17
Units/ Hours: 45
Introduction to Mineralogy and Petrology
GEOL 42
Units/ Hours: 60
Introduction to Sampling Protocols
GEOL 64
Units/ Hours: 18
Introductory Chemistry
SCIE 62
Units/ Hours: 45
Soil Mechanics
NATR 91
Units/ Hours: 45
Statistics
MATH 25
Units/ Hours: 45
SEMESTER 3
ERT Co-op
APST 100
Units/ Hours: 645
14 requisite courses
SEMESTER 4
Computer Aided Drafting
COMP 12
Units/ Hours: 45
Sampling Protocols
GEOL 34
Units/ Hours: 60
Surficial Geology
GEOL 39
Units/ Hours: 45
Surveying for ERT
SURV 22
Units/ Hours: 30
Anthropology
GNED 3
Units/ Hours: 45
SEMESTER 5
Geochemical Environmental Analysis
SCIE 65
Units/ Hours: 45
1 requisite course
Geophysical Methods
GEOL 12
Units/ Hours: 60
Principles of Hydrogeology
GEOL 21
Units/ Hours: 60
Rock Engineering
GEOL 48
Units/ Hours: 45
Stability of Earth and Structures
GEOL 35
Units/ Hours: 45
General Education Elective
Units/ Hours: 45
Canada is experiencing a shortage of skilled graduates to meet growth in the geotechnical, environmental and mining exploration sectors. At our most recent on-campus job fairs, companies that recruited our graduates included Ground Truth Exploration, Golder Associates, Crone Geophysics, GHD, Stantec, Aecon, Amec Foster Wheeler, Brigus Gold and many others. Some were hiring for multiple positions. Sample job titles include:
geotechnical technician
environmental technician
process control/quality control technician
hydrogeologic technician
lab and field technician
engineering technician/technologist
geophysicist operator
mining or mineral exploration technician
Your job duties could include terrain evaluation, soil, water and bedrock description and evaluation, groundwater and surface water pollution studies, engineering inspection for structures, remote sensing for earth resources, exploration for water, aggregates, minerals and site assessments. You could work for employers such as consulting engineering firms, aggregate production companies, mineral exploration companies, mineral processing labs, groundwater consultants, environmental planners, government agencies, and other corporations.
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