Recreation,

selkirk.ca/rfw

Year 1

SEMESTER 1
Course
ENVR 150
ENVR 160
ENVR 162
ENVR 164
ENVR 190
MATH 160
TWC 150

SEMESTER 2
Course

ENVR 154
ENVR 158
ENVR 163
ENVR 170
MATH 190
TWC 151

RFW 255

Year 2

SEMESTER 3
Course
RFW 200
RFW 256
RFW 262
RFW 263
RFW 272
RFW 280
ENVR 290

SEMESTER 4

Course
ENVR 250

RFW 251
RFW 257
RFW 265
RFW 271
RFW 273
RFW 281

Name

Hydrology I

Surveying & Field Measurements

Applied Botany and Ecosystem Classification
Soil and Earth Sciences

Computer Applications I

Technical Math Review

Introduction to Technical Communications I

Name

Maps and Navigation
Introduction to Geomatics
Terrestrial Ecology and Biology
Fish and Wildlife Ecology

Resource Statistics I

Introduction to Technical Writing and Communications IT

Spring Field School

Name

Field Trip Study

Backcountry Risk Analysis and Mitigation I
Ecosystem-Based Management

Outdoor Recreation Operations and Management
Techniques in Wildlife Management I

Techniques in Aquatics and Fisheries I

Computer Applications in Resource Management

Name

Indigenous Peoples of Canada and Environmental
Management

Environmental Legislation and Policy
Backcountry Risk Analysis and Mitigation IL
Commercial Recreation Management
Applied Research Project

Techniques in Wildlife Management IT

Techniques in Aquatics and Fisheries IT

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Fish & Wildlife

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Practicum
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Credit

WW HF WwW Ww FS WwW

20

Credit

No WwW WwW Ww S MB MN

19

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No SF Ww FSF WwW WwW FH

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WW HF WwW WwW PN

18

LENGTH OF STUDY:
Two years

ACCREDITATION:
Diploma

CAMPUS:
Castlegar Campus

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:

— 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

Students enrolling in the Recreation, Fish & Wildlife
will spend their first year studying alongside students
in Forest Technology programs.

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 RESOURCES

We offer College Success, a one-week overview of
learning and study skills, during the same week.

selkirk.ca/programs