Registration for the September 2026 intake begins on May 1.
Seats will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Registration is confirmed once registration or sponsorship forms and tuition have been received.
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 13 weeks of theoretical and lab practical activities, and a 3 week field practicum.
Course Information
Monday-Friday | September 2-December 18
8:00 am -4:00 pm
Fort St John Campus, Room 1837
Code: 2026FC WFTR-TI80-FP1
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
If you’re a B.C. resident interested in taking this course with Future Skills Grant funding, follow these steps:
- Register for the course at:
🔗 educationplannerbc.ca/future-skills-grant - Apply for the grant at:
🔗 futureskillsgrant.gov.bc.ca/login
📌 Note: You’ll need a BCEID to apply. If you don’t have one, create it here:
🔗 id.gov.bc.ca/account
Questions? Click here or email us at FSG@nlc.bc.ca — we’re happy to help!
Non-FSG Registration
Register by:
Email: studenthelp@nlc.bc.ca
Phone: 1-866-463-6652
In Person: Any NLC campus
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