Note: The September intake for FOSHR is currently full.
If you would like to be added to an interest list in the event a spot becomes available, please email CE@nlc.bc.ca.
To be eligible for a spot, you must have all required tickets and full payment ready at the time of registration if we contact you for a spot in September.
REGISTRATION FOR THE FEBRUARY 2026 INTAKE WILL OPEN FALL 2025.
Field Operations Specialist-Hydrocarbon Resources (FOS-HR) provides new and potential employees training in oil & gas field operations through 12 custom training modules.
Training is delivered in the classroom, in a lab and through work experience. The program is 14 weeks of theoretical and lab practical activities, and a 3 week field practicum.
Course Information
Monday-Friday | February 2, 2026 – May 22, 2026
8:00 am -4:00 pm
Fort St John Campus, Room 1837
Code: 2026WC WFTR-TI80-FP001
Modules include:
- Exploration, Drilling & Completions
- Hydrocarbon Chemistry
- Pipelines
- Land Survey Systems
- Oilfield and Gas Plant Operations
- Oil and Gas Field Production Equipment
- Pumps, Compressors, Generators and Driver Components
- Facility Piping Controls and Valves
- Basic Instrumentation and P&IDs
- Production Accounting
- Hydrocarbon safety
- Hydrocarbon Resources Glossary
Recommended High School Courses:
- Math 10
- English 10
Before classes begin, students are required to provide proof of the following certifications:
- WHMIS
- Intermediate First Aid (2 day course)
- H2S Alive
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods
- Common Safety Orientation (CSO)
All certifications must be valid for the term of the program. Failure to provide proof may result in immediate dismissal from the program.
Additional Requirements & Supplies:
- Footwear with CSA safety-toe protection
- Cold weather Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Fire Resistant Clothing (FRC)
- CSA Safety Glasses with clear lenses
If an employer or organization will be sponsoring (paying) your tuition, please complete the Sponsorship PackagePDF Forms must be completed by both parties to process registration. Forms can be emailed to studenthelp@nlc.bc.ca or brought to any campus.
There is no online registration available for this course.