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Mineral Processing Operator Certificate
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Industry-standard training for job-readiness or further technical training
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Full-time, 16 weeks
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Includes mine tours, field trips and exposure to a variety of jobs in
the industry
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cnc.bc.ca/campuses/nechako_campus/nechako_programs_
courses/mineral_processing_operator.htm
COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES
Mining Apprenticeship Program
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Flexible program to train apprentices in heavy-duty mechanics,
welding, electrical and millwright/machinist trades
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Work placements with industry partners
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cotr.bc.ca/map
NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE
Trades and apprenticeship programs
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One- or two-semester certificate programs
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Safety and worksite training short courses
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Includes commercial transport technician, electrician, heavy-duty
equipment technician, industrial instrumentation mechanic, power
engineer/gas processor, welder and more
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nlc.bc.ca/programs/trades-apprenticeships
NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE
Underground Mining Essentials Certificate
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Fundamental skills to pursue entry-level positions in the mining sector
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Basic skills applicable to underground mining, open-pit mining and
sand/gravel quarry mining
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Full-time, 14 weeks
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nic.bc.ca/program/underground_mining_essentials_certificate
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
School of Exploration & Mining
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Essential courses and programs targeted at the mineral
exploration industry
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Innovative programs and delivery, strategic partnerships and a
strong commitment to social and environmental responsibility
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Courses are available by semester and on demand, and vary in length
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Courses and programs include Drill Core Technician Basic
Training, Mining Exploration & Natural Resources Field Assistant,
Environmental Monitor Assistant Program, Camp Operations and
Surface Diamond Driller's Helper
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nwcc.bc.ca/programs-courses/nwcc-schools/school-exploration-mining
Applied Earth & Environmental Studies
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Geostudies or geosciences options
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Emphasizes the practical application of earth and environmental studies
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One-year program
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Community-based projects and field-based studies
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Applicable skills for entry-level work in natural resources,
mineral exploration and mining, tourism, outdoor adventure and
environmental industries
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nwcc.bc.ca/program/applied-earth-environmental-studies
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
Department of Earth Sciences, Geology Stream
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Traditional geology-core university program with teaching and
research in environmental geology
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Numerous options for majors, joint majors, minors, honours,
certificate and graduate programs
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Four-year undergraduate degree program
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sfu.ca/earth-sciences/undergraduate.html
