The Bulkley Valley Research Centre has partnered with NWCC to present a noon-hour lecture on the latest developments in natural and cultural resource management from regional and international scientists and practiitioners. The topic will differ every second week and is free of charge. For more information on the latest topic go to bvcentre.ca Note: Please bring your lunch.
Location(s): SMI Oct 13-Apr 27 (We) 12 noon-1 pm
The Bulkley Valley Research Centre has partnered with Northwest Community College to present a noon-hour lecture on the latest developments in natural and cultural resource management from regional and international scientists and practitioners. The topic will differ every second week and is free of charge. Please bring your lunch. For information on the latest topic go to bvcentre.ca.
Location(s):
SMI Oct 7- Apr 21 (We) 12noon-1pm
Learn to efficiently build and maintain fully operational camps used in remote work sites in exploration, forestry, and guide outfitting. Taught by industry-experienced instructors, training will begin in the classroom and then carry on to an outdoor tent-camp.
Course Topics Include:
Industry Related Certificates Included:
Prerequisites: Applicants must be 19 + years of age or older at the time of the program. A resume and letter of reference, and successfully complete a short reading and math assessment is required for acceptance into the program. Contact the Smithers Campus to apply.
Location(s): SMI Spring 2011 Dates TBA Full Time
The quality of information provided by a Core Technician plays an important role in the prediction and definition of ore bodies. The Drill Core Technician Course teaches students how to handle drill core and collect important technical data for diamond drilling projects. Training will take place in a core shack environment to replicate actual working conditions. Industry and job related field trips will be taken. Course Topics Include:
Prerequisites: Applicants must be 18 + years of age or older at the time of the course. A resume and a reading and math assessment are required for Acceptance into the course. Contact the Smithers Campus to apply.
SMI Spring 2011 Dates TBA
Tailored to the needs of Northern BC, this camp-based training program prepares students for entry-level fieldwork with a focus on environmental monitoring.
Industry-Related Certificates Include:
Students will also learn essential bush skills including navigation using a compas, GPS, and maps, helicopter safety, field communications and wilderness survival.
Prerequisites:Applicants must be 18 years of age or older at the time of the program. A resume, reaqding and math assessment and criminal record check are required for acceptance into the program. Contact the Smithers Campus to apply.
Location(s): SMI Dates TBA Full Time
This course provides a practical understanding of metal leaching and acid rock drainage, the major environmental and reclamation challenges faced by the mining industry. Metal Leaching/Acid Rock Drainage (ML/ARD) is a multi-disciplinary subject, involving a large number of processes, each with demanding information requirements. It is also an applied science, with much of the current knowledge residing in company reports and with leading industry practitioners and regulators.
This course provides a basic understanding of the procedures used to assess and prevent potential ML/ARD impacts. Much of the time is spent touring mines in the Smithers area, which are world leaders in ML/ARD mitigation. The tours allow participants to observe state of the art ML/ARD practices.
Participants gain experience in how ML/ARD test work is conducted, mitigation plans are developed, and challenges are dealt with. In addition to the mine tours, ML/ARD practices and the underlying theory are illustrated using case studies drawn from the instructors’ experience with mines in Canada and throughout the world.
Location(s): SMI Fall 2011
Taught in a remote outdoor tent camp, this hands-on field training provides transferable skills for resource-based industries with a focus on exploration and mining. Program graduates are safety-conscious workers ready to meet the physical demands of entry-level employment. At the end of this program, students will have the opportunity to work with an Employment Advisor who assists with employment opportunities. Potential employers include expediters, mining consultants, and drilling, junior exploration, and geoscience companies. Course Topics Include:
Prerequisites: Applicants must be 19 + years of age, submit a resume and letter of reference, and successfully complete a short reading and math assessment. Corequisites: Occupational First Aid Level 1 (OFA 1) with Transportation Endorsement (TE) A resume, letter of reference and reading and graphic assessment are required for acceptance into the course. Contact the Smithers Campus to apply.
SMI Sept 14-Sept 21 Full Time
This course is for people interested in prospecting for fun and profit. The course provides basic information required to become a successful prospector and may also be of interest to the amateur rock hound. Participants learn rock and mineral identifications; on-line claim staking and claim management; basic geology and mineral deposits; and rock, soil, and stream sediment sampling. Students participate in a prospector field day.
SMI May 30-Jun 4 2011 (Mo-Sa) 8:30-5:30pm
In consultation with BC drilling companies, this training has been developed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to work safely and competently as an entry-level Driller's Helper. Training takes place on an operating drill with significant hands-on experience and competency-based instruction. Course Topics Include:
Certificates Included:
Prerequisites: Applicants must be 18 + years of age or older at the time of the program. A resume, reading and math assessment and reference check are are required for acceptance into the program. Contact the Smithers Campus to apply.
Location(s): SMI April 2011 Dates TBA Full-time
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