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Careers

Why choose CNC?

Admission requirements

How to apply

Program outline

 

See also

 

BCCAT Transfer

CNC Connect

CNC Calendar

 

Contacts:

 

Admissions:
1+ 250-561-5801
1-800-371-8111,
ext. 5801

 

Community Education Program Assistant:

1+ 250-561-5873
1-800-371-8111,
ext. 5873

 
Aboriginal Forest Resource Technology Diploma Access Program

 

  • Full-time
  • Starts: August
  • One year
  • Approx. tuition fees, entire program:  $550 plus technology fee plus $5 technology fee*
  • Prince George campus
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 “Employers are competing for students.” — Ed Morrice, CNC Forest Resource Technology instructor
 

We regret that this program will not be accepting new students for the 2008–2009 academic year.

For more information, please call Continuing Education:

  • 250-561-5846
  • 1-800-371-8111, ext. 5846

 
Career opportunities

 

Are you an Aboriginal student who wants to work in the natural resource sector or earn a diploma in Forest Resource Technology? We can help prepare you for success.

 

After completing this program, you’ll be ready to enter CNC’s Forest Resource Technology program or start full-time work. With a diploma in Forest Resource Technology, job opportunities include 

  • Planting supervisor
  • Silviculture survey supervisor
  • Timber cruising, block layout
  • Road layout
  • Harvesting supervisor
  • Fighting forest fires

 

Why choose CNC?
  • Paid, supported work experience.
  • Guidance, support, instruction, and tutoring throughout the program.
  • Upgrading in math, science, and English.
  • Five credits or more towards a CNC diploma in Forest Resource Technology.

 

Admission requirements
  • Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent.
  • Aboriginal ancestry is not a requirement. The program is aimed at Aboriginal people, but people of other descent are welcome to apply.

 

How to apply  
  1. Complete the Personal Profile – you can download it from the Community Education website
  2. Submit it to CNC Admissions or Community and Continuing Education.
  3.  You will be contacted for an interview to determine if the program is suitable for you.
 
Program outline
 

Semester 1  August -- December

  • FOR 167: Human Relations in Forestry
  • FOR 150: Forestry Orientation
  • Math, science, English upgrading (level depends on assessments), up to 24 hours per week
  • Academics and personal support

 

Semester 2  January – May

  • FOR 164: Fire Management
  • Math, science, English upgrading (level depends on assessments), up to 24 hours per week
  • Academics and personal support
  • Work and safety skills training

 

Semester 3   May - August

  • FOR 150: Forestry Orientation
  •  Supported career-related work experience

 

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The College of New Caledonia reserves the right to limit, cancel, or adjust programs without notice
* Approximate tuition fees - subject to change. Does not include books, tools, and supplies. Other fees may also apply.  Fees for international students are higher.