Recreation, Fish & Wildlife

Year 1

SEMESTER 1
Course Name Credit
ENVR 150 Hydrology I On Campus 3
ENVR 160 Surveying & Field Measurements On Campus 4
ENVR 162 Applied Botany and Ecosystem Classification On Campus 3
ENVR 164 Soil and Earth Sciences On Campus 3
ENVR 190 Computer Applications I On Campus 1
MATH 160 Technical Math Review On Campus 3
TWC 150 Introduction to Technical Communications I On Campus 3

Total 20

SEMESTER 2
Course Name Credit
ENVR 154 Maps and Navigation On Campus 2
ENVR 158 Introduction to Geomatics On Campus 2
ENVR 163 Terrestrial Ecology and Biology On Campus 4
ENVR 170 Fish and Wildlife Ecology On Campus 3
MATH 190 _— Resource Statistics I On Campus 3
TWC 151 Introduction to Technical Writing and Communications II On Campus 3
RFW 255 Spring Field School On Campus 2

Total 19

Program Summary

There is an ever growing need for skilled RFW
technicians to play a critical role in understanding,
managing, and protecting our vital natural resources.
Whether your interests lie in the importance of
ensuring the integrity of fish and wildlife habitats,

or creating usable outdoor recreation spaces, this
program is for you.

Gain experience in cutting-edge technology with
field-based learning giving you the hands-on skills
and knowledge necessary to successfully compete
for jobs like Park Rangers, Fisheries and Wildlife
Technicians, and Recreation Technicians. Our small
class sizes and experienced instructors provide a
rich learning environment complemented by the
spectacular West Kootenay.

WELL-ROUNDED TRAINING

Our outdoor classroom provides relevant
learning experiences for you to gain valuable
skills in backcountry recreation, fish and wildlife
management, and get practical training in:

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— Computer systems for environmental technologies
— Ecosystem health and management

— Fish and wildlife identification and management

— Parks and recreation management

— Avalanche awareness

— Backcountry navigation and travel

This program can provide you with a 4-month Co-Op
Education experience and transfers to several
Canadian universities offering transfer into a variety
of degree programs.

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.

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LENGTH OF STUDY:
Two years

ACCREDITATION:
Diploma

CAMPUS:
Castlegar Campus

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
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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

Program staff are committed to help students
preparing for admission into the program. In addition
to meeting the general entrance requirements for
admission to Selkirk College, an applicant must meet
the following School of Environment & Geomatics
program requirements: Please note in the chart
below, the new math requirements for students
entering Grade 10 in the 2014/15 school year.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

— Principles of Math 11 with a grade of “C+” or
better, or Applications of Math 11 with a grade of
“B” or better.

RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS

— Principles of Math 11 with a grade of “C+” or
better

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