There are currently no seats available for the February 2026 intake of Field Operations Specialist – Hydrocarbon Resources. To be notified if seats become available, please fill out this form. Seats that become available will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Registration is confirmed once registration or sponsorship forms and tuition have been received.
Registration for the September 2026 intake begins on May 1. To receive reminders and updates for the September 2026 intake, please add your name to our interest list.
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 2 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:
- Intermediate First Aid (2 day course)
- H2S Alive
- 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
Is a company sponsoring you (paying your tuition)?
- Student: complete the Registration Form and Third Party Authorization/Release of Information
- Sponsor/Payer: Complete the Sponsorship Information and Authorization Form
- Send all completed forms to ce@nlc.bc.ca All forms must be complete and submitted to confirm registration.
- Questions? Email ce@nlc.bc.ca or call 250-784-7587
If you are paying your own tuition, complete the Registration Form and send to studenthelp@nlc.bc.ca or visit us on any campus.
Seats are limited and are only guaranteed once registration or sponsorship forms and tuition have been received.