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Bachelor of Applied Arts - Paralegal Studies - Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning Holland College's 2-year Wildlife Conservation Technology diploma is primarily designed for individuals interested in a career 'as wildlife technicians to work in the field of fish and wildlife conservation.' Students will be exposed to 'the practical and theoretical aspects of wildlife conservation' through a combination of classroom, field, and laboratory-based activities. Among the major areas to be covered by the Program are animal ecology, basic statistics, botany, business correspondence and report writing, cartography, computer, fisheries and wildlife management, forestry, Geographic Information System (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), hardware and software (including MS Word and EXCEL), law enforcement, limnology, mapping and photo interpretation, plant ecology, vertebrate biology, wildlife biology, and zoology. The primary goal of the Program is to graduate students who 'possess the technical skills and knowledge required to: plan and conduct a variety of surveys and assessments both in the aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, plan and conduct a variety of inventory techniques regarding wildlife, fish and plant populations, evaluate and enhance habitat, prepare and present technical reports, and be competent in the use of a wide variety of sampling and laboratory equipment.' The Program is accredited by the North American Wildlife Technology Association and graduates 'will receive North American wide recognition as a Wildlife Technician and will receive a Certificate from the accrediting body upon graduation.' Individuals 'interested in a career as a conservation enforcement officer may want to consider a combination of this program and the' Holland College's 'Conservation Enforcement program.' Career-wise, graduates of the Wildlife Conservation Technology program will be 'trained to work as fish and wildlife technicians, and in other related positions with provincial and federal governments, and with environmental consulting firms.' For example, graduates can apply for positions with the Canadian Parks Service, Canadian Wildlife Service, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, natural resource agencies, provincial fish and wildlife agencies, and various private sector employers, such as consultants and industry. Students should be aware that, because of the nature of the work, those with a criminal record may find it difficult to obtain employment in this field and related positions in the criminal justice as many employers are reluctant to hire individuals with a criminal history. In fact, 'some occupations in this field require applicants/ employees to pass a police records check, which may limit' their 'ability to access some on-the-job training sites or employment opportunities.' To be eligible for admission to the Wildlife Conservation Technology program, applicants must have completed 'Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level,' including Biology, English, and Mathematics 'all at academic grade 11 or 12 level (all at minimum 65%) and submit a 'resume including work and volunteer experience with applicable dates, membership in groups, associations or athletics, awards and distinctions, and any other information' which may be relevant to the Program. Once an applicant is accepted but prior to the commencement of the Program, students must obtain and provide a medical certificate. Prospective students should note that the Program will require them partake in field training involving 'show shoeing, boating and hiking up to 16 km over rough and difficult terrain while carrying equipment and back packs.' Therefore students should ensure that they are physically able to fulfill the physical requirements of the Program; any questions regarding one's physical fitness may be directed to the Program's instructor.
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