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CONTINUING EDUCATION:

Selkirk College’s Forest Technology program also
provides excellent credit transfer opportunities for
students interested in continuing their studies in
Selkirk’s degree or advanced diploma in Geographic
Information Systems, or in pursuit of a related
degree at various other institutions. Students who
continue their academic studies after graduation
from our program consistently discover that the solid
technical and academic foundation obtained during
their Selkirk studies provides them with a distinct
competitive advantage.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to meeting the general admission
requirements to Selkirk College, the applicant
must meet the following Environment and
Geomatics program requirements to be considered
fully-qualified:

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from Grade 12 with the following or
equivalent courses:

— Foundations of Mathematics 11 with a grade of
“C+” or Pre-Calculus 11 with a grade of “C+”

— Biology 11 or 12 with a grade of “C+” or higher
— English Studies 12 with a grade of “C+” or higher

NOTE: Applicants in Grade 12 at the time of
application must show proof of registration or
completion of the above courses.

Partially qualified applicants may be required to
successfully complete Preparatory courses in

math, technical writing or basic computers if the
competency tests such as the Computer College
Readiness Tool (CRT) and or the Language Proficiency
Index (LPI) are below a requisite score.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

One or more of the following certificates or
equivalents are recommended but not required for
admission:

— Class 5 Drivers license
— Physics 11 and Chemistry 11 and 12

— Occupational First Aid Level 1 with Transportation
Endorsement and/or Wilderness First Aid

NON-ACADEMIC SKILLS

Most learning activities within the program reflect
industry norms. Training often occurs in wilderness
back or front country terrain. Therefore, applicants
should be in good health and physical condition.
Activities will be taught which require student
participation walking or canoeing outside for up to 10
hours per day and for up to two weeks in duration.

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Students will be required to hike, ski, mountain

bike, snowshoe, etc., for four to eight hours at a

time over rough, sometimes hazardous terrain in

all weather conditions. Students will be required to
maintain a reasonable pace and not hold the class
back. Activities in which the student must participate
may include but are not limited to the following:
hiking and scrambling, orienteering, canoeing, rock
climbing and mountaineering, cross-country and back
country skiing, mountain biking, camping including
snow caving, and operating power equipment

such as chainsaws, snowmobiles, and all-terrain
vehicles. Students will be required to observe all
safety practices and procedures and be safe at all
times. If students are unable to meet the physical
requirements they will be required to contact their
instructor(s) and School Chair to determine a plan of
action.

NOT QUITE THERE?

School of Environment and Geomatics (SEG) staff are
committed to helping students prepare for admission
into their chosen program. If you do not currently
have these prerequisites a variety of options exist

to set you up for success in the program. Students
can take a combination of preparatory and upgrading
courses in a first year which extends the length of
the program to three years, but greatly enhances
success. Applicants interested in this option should
contact student counseling services.

Academic Upgrading classes are available to help
address specific high school course deficiencies.

SEG offers math refresher classes the week before
classes start each fall semester and College Success,
a one-week overview of learning and study skills,
during the same week.

SECOND-YEAR PREREQUISITES

In order to take any second-year courses you must
have successfully completed all first-year courses.

ADVANCE OR TRANSFER CREDIT AND
PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT

Students may apply for transfer credit for individual
courses taken at other institutions providing a

grade of “C” or better was achieved. A student who
applies for advanced program standing from another
resource management program will not necessarily
receive block credit transfer for all courses taken
previously within that program. Course equivalencies
will be considered individually.

FOREST TECHNOLOGY
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Co-op Education

Environment and Geomatics students have the
opportunity to enrol 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. Co-op
Education is a process of education that formally
integrates students’ academic study with periods of
related work experiences in cooperating employer
organizations. Selkirk College’s Co-op Education
programs are designed within guidelines established
by the Canadian Association for Co-operative
Education (CAFCE) and in consultation with federal
and provincial government agencies.

CO-OP EDUCATION WORK-STUDY SEQUENCE:

Sept-Dec Jan-Apr May-Aug
StudyTerm1 StudyTerm2 Co-op Ed WorkTerm
StudyTerm3 StudyTerm4 Co-op Ed Work Term

Co-op Ed Study Term 5

WorkTerm _/ University
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Program Courses

ENVR 150 - HYDROLOGY |

An introductory study of water in our environment
including its properties, the natural processes which
affect it, and climate and weather. Students will gain
practical experience in the collection and analysis of
field and laboratory data using standard techniques
and equipment.

ENVR 154 - MAPS AND NAVIGATION

Focuses on the navigation skills required of
technologists working outdoors — to locate oneself,
stay ‘found’, and return safely from the field. The
course includes hands-on use of navigation tools in
field settings, including map, air photo, compass,
altimeter, and Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
techniques. Pre-trip planning in a navigation context
will also be covered, including developing access
plans and route plans, and estimating travel times.

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