Natural Resources Management Technology
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This two-year diploma program emphasizes interrelationships among natural resources including forests, water, fish, and wildlife.
Program Overview
This two-year diploma program is designed to train the student for a wide range of employment opportunities in the field of natural resources management. The training provided emphasizes interrelationships among natural resources including forests, water, fish and wildlife, and is designed to provide the technical skills required by technicians in the use and management of natural resources.
NRMT loves hardcore camping!
The Natural Resources Management Technician Program students get to experience winter and fall camp. The camps take place in semi-remote wilderness settings where students are immersed in the life of fieldwork and camp living. Take a look.
Why Study Natural Resources Management Technology at UCN?
- The NRMT program has been training quality graduates who work in a variety of natural resources fields for over 30 years
- Dedicated staff work closely with students in the field, classroom, and lab to provide a unique educational experience
- Small class sizes ensure that each student gets hands on instruction, and our focus on field skills produces capable and dependable field technicians
- Our fall and winter camps take place in semi-remote wilderness settings where students are immersed in the life of field work and camp living
- Working relationships with government agencies and private industry allow us to expose students to real world experiences that enhance their education
- NRMT graduates can transfer credits to many other post-secondary institutions
Career Outcomes and Community
Career Pathways
Graduates are prepared for careers with:
- Government and private agencies as technicians involved in wildlife, fisheries, and forest research and/or management
- Park wardens
- Natural resources officers
- Environmental technicians
Alumni & Student Spotlights and Related Stories
Michelle Armstrong
Read about Michelles journey through the Natural Resource Management program at UCN.
Program Schedule
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ABS1001 | Waskawimakanwa Mecimwaci Isihtwawina | 1 |
| ART1390 | Canadian Firearms Course | 1 |
| ART1800 | Technical Writing | 2 |
| EXT0066 | WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Material Information System) | 0 |
| EXT0158 | Standard First Aid with CPR (St. John Ambulance) | 0 |
| EXT1066 | Animal Care | 0 |
| MGT1710 | Computer Applications 1 | 3 |
| MSC1690 | Biostatistics / General Ecology | 3 |
| RRR1010 | General Ecology | 3 |
| RRR1020.L | Earth Science | 3 |
| RRR1040.L | Water Resources | 3 |
| RRR1050.L | Navigation and Global Positioning System | 3 |
| RRR1060.L | Zoology | 3 |
| RRR1081.L | Natural Resource Law Enforcement | 5 |
| RRR1201.L | Resource Field Safety and Skills | 4 |
| RRR1315 | Wildland Fire Fighter – Crew Member | 0 |
| RRR1320 | Boat Pro Course / Safe Boating | 0 |
| RRR1970.L | Surveying – Leveling | 3 |
Admissions
Requirements
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High School Graduate
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Minimum English 40S, one credit
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Minimum Grade 10 science or an equivalent accepted by the program
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Minimum Grade 10 mathematics
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Or equivalencies of above.
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Or mature student, see 2.01 of the Academic Calendar.
Important Dates and Deadlines
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Semester Start DateSeptember 10, 2026
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Semester End DateApril 23, 2027
