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Program update |
Applications to this program are currently suspended. |
The program provides technical and practical knowledge to individuals for the oil and gas industry. Oil and Gas Field Operators are considered essential personnel to keep the industry running. Graduates will enter an industry that is challenging and rewarding, and will have industry-recognized skills beneficial for employment.
Career Prospects
From field operator positions, individuals with initiative may work toward supervisory or management positions. With additional technical education or training, they can become Gas Plant Operators, Petroleum Process Operators, Well-Servicing Supervisors, Gaugers on a pipeline, Power Plant Operators, Chemical Plant Operators, and Refinery Operators.
Intakes
No intakes are scheduled at this time.
Length
496 hours; approximately 17 weeks long.
Estimated Program Fees
Program fee type: Trades/Apprenticeship
Costs indicated are estimates for a full-time course load.
Book, instruments, supplies, uniforms/clothing and third-party fees are additional.
Domestic Fees
| Tuition | Student Fees | Instruction-related Fees (includes GST) | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $ 1,696.32 | $ 81.68 | $ 2,234.74 | $ 4,012.74 |
International Fees
| Tuition | Student Fees | Instruction-related Fees (includes GST) | International Medical Insurance | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $ 6,095.84 | $ 81.68 | $ 2,234.74 | $ 828.00 | $ 9,240.26 |
Still have questions?
Contact:
- info@nlc.bc.ca if you are in Canada
- info@international.nlc.bc.ca if you are outside of Canada
- trades@nlc.bc.ca if you are currently an NLC student
Admission Requirements
Complete either A, B, C, or D:
A. English and Math
English Requirement
One of the following:
- BC Language Arts 10 Courses – 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent.
- BC Language Arts 11 Courses – 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent.
- BC Language Arts 12 Courses – 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent.
- ENGL 030 or higher, with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.
- IELTS score of 5.5 overall with no band less than 5.0 or equivalent English placement test and score.
Math Requirement
One of the following:
- BC Math 10 with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent
- BC Math 11 with a minimum final grade of C, or equivalent
- BC Math 12 with a minimum final grade of C, or equivalent
- MATH 030 or higher, with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.
B. ESTR 037
Complete:
- ESTR 037 – Essential Skills for Trades – Intermediate Level with a minimum final grade of 67%.
C. Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT)
All of:
- Reading Comprehension: 11.0 grade equivalent or higher
- Number Operations: 11.0 grade equivalent or higher
- Problem Solving: 11.0 grade equivalent or higher
- Mechanical Reasoning: 51/70 (6th Stanine) or higher
Based on the results of the assessment(s), applicants may be required to participate in an assessment interview to determine admissibility. Interviews may be conducted virtually if necessary.
D. POWER
Complete:
- People Obtaining Workplace Employment Requirements (POWER) program
Post-Admission Requirements
After being accepted into the program but before classes begin, students will be required to provide proof of the following certifications*:
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
- Occupational First Aid – Level 1
- H2S Alive
- Common Safety Orientation (CSO) course
*All certificates must be valid for the term of the program. Failure to provide proof may result in immediate dismissal from the program.
Important Notes
- The program is eligible for Canada Student Loans. Visit Student Aid BC to apply for financial assistance online. Note that dual credit students are not eligible for Student Aid.
- Students must provide personal protective equipment (CSA safety-toe protection, cold weather PPE, and CSA safety glasses with clear lenses). Students are required to have a computer (laptop or other mobile device) with minimum computer requirements. NLC will provide students with a hardhat, a set of earplugs, a pair of gloves, and coveralls.
- The program is affiliated with the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.
Program Requirements
| Residency Requirement | 100% of each level must be completed at Northern Lights College or by approval of the Dean |
|---|---|
| Minimum Grade Requirements | 65% minimum in all courses |
All of:
- OGOP 102 – Work Practicum (80 contact hours)
- OGOP 106 – Oil and Gas Field Operations – One (104 contact hours)
- OGOP 107 – Oil and Gas Field Operations – Two (104 contact hours)
- OGOP 108 – Oil and Gas Field Operations – Three (104 contact hours)
- OGOP 109 – Oil and Gas Field Operations – Four (104 contact hours)
Credential
Certificate in Oil and Gas Field Operations