Additional Information

COMMON CORE

The first year of Recreation, Fish and Wildlife
Technology (RFW), Forest Technology (Forestry)

and Integrated Environmental Planning Technology
(IEP) programs consist of a core of common
courses emphasizing resource skills, knowledge and
professionalism in: fish and wildlife ecology, botany
and terrestrial ecology, inventory, measurement,
mapping, communications and math.

The second year of each program synthesizes the
skills, knowledge, and professionalism of first year
with applied management, planning, and advanced
techniques and principles. Integration of learning in
each program is required.

The common core allows students to obtain an
additional diploma in Forestry or IEP by completing
the relevant third year.

NATIONALLY ACCREDITED

The Recreation, Fish and Wildlife Technology
program is nationally accredited with the Canadian
Technologists Accreditation Board.

This helps to ensure the program is relevant, and the
quality of the program has been assessed against
industry outcomes. In addition, we meet regularly
with a Program Advisory Committee consisting of
industry and government representatives. Many of
these representatives are past graduates. Advisory
committee feedback can result in updates to our
curriculum.

Admission Requirements

School of Environment and Geomatics (SEG) staff are
committed to helping students prepare for admission
into their chosen program. Applicants that meet the
prerequisites listed below are eligible for direct entry
into the Recreation, Fish and Wildlife Program.

Applicants who lack one, or more of these
requirements are still eligible to gain admission to
the program through a multi-level entry system which
allows students to take a combination of preparatory
and upgrading courses in the first year. This mode of
entry extends the length of the program, but greatly
enhances success.

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PREREQUISITES

Math: (one of the following)

— Principles of Mathematics 11 (60%) or
Applications of Mathematics 11 (70%) or
— Pre-Calculus 11 (6096) or

— Foundations of Mathematics 11 (65%)
English:

— English 12 (65%) or

— Three credits of post-secondary English,
Humanities or Social Sciences (67%) from a
recognized institution.

Biology:
— Biology 11, or equivalent science course (6596)

IMPORTANT for the upgrading pathway: Please apply
to the School of Environment & Geomatics to allow
us to suggest the best options for you. In individual
cases, related work experience may be considered

in the application process at the discretion of the
School Chair.

For any questions related to prerequisites and
support, please contact the School of Environment &
Geomatics Admissions Officer.

NON ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must be in good health and reasonably
good physical condition. A demonstrated interest in,
and aptitude for, outdoor work is essential as much of
the work is done in the field, often under adverse and
arduous weather and topographic conditions.

All students are expected to take the College
Readiness Tool (CRT) assessment.

Note that all applicants should meet the general
entrance requirements for admission to Selkirk
College.

Computer competency is an important element

of success in the program. Prior to starting the
program, it is strongly recommended that students
have entry level experience with word processor,
spreadsheet, and web browsing software.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

International Students (students who are applying
to Selkirk College from locations outside of Canada)
should follow the application steps required by
Selkirk International.

Important Dates

First year students Field School for this
program is last two weeks of April

School of Environment and Geomatics Student
Conference last Wednesday of term (April)

RECREATION, FISH & WILDLIFE
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Careers

Graduates are immediately employable and have
developed careers such as: Park Wardens, Park
Rangers, parks planning technicians, environmental
interpreters, outdoor recreation technicians, fish and
wildlife technicians, Recreation Resource Officers,
Fisheries Officers, and resource management
technicians with private sector firms. Many graduates
find work with consulting firms who serve the
diverse resource management field. Employment
rates in the past few years have been over 75% for
graduates working in the field of Recreation, Fish
and Wildlife within two months of graduation.

DEGREE AND DIPLOMA OPTIONS

The Recreation Fish and Wildlife Program now
ladders into the Selkirk College Bachelor in
Geographic Information Systems and counts as the
first two years of this program.

There is a long standing tradition of our graduates
transferring and successfully completing university
degrees. Selkirk's Recreation Fish & Wildlife
graduates have successfully transferred credit
towards degrees in Universities throughout Canada
and the United States. Selkirk College also has
transfer arrangements with the following institutions:
University of Northern BC, University of British
Columbia, Thompson Rivers University, University

of Alberta. Graduates of the RFW program are
accredited by the North American Wildlife Technology
Association. The accreditation allows a full two

year block transfer into the Bachelor of Wildlife
Conservation program at University of Prince Edward
Island. Additionally, students wishing to pursue
Conservation Officer training have successfully
transferred credit to both Lethbridge College and
Vancouver Island University.

Co-op Education

Environment and Geomatic students have the
opportunity to enroll in Co-op Education. This
program consists of four month work terms that
allow students to access unique experiential
learning. Co-op work terms are administrated as
regular course work with both cost and reporting
requirements. Benefits include maintenance

of full time student status as well as access to
employment and experience unavailable outside of
the Co-op program. For more information contact
the Co-op Education Office at (250) 365-1280.

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