# Field Operations Specialist - Hydrocarbon Resources (FOSHR)

Registration for the Winter 2027 intake begins October 1, 2026.

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 | January 11-April 30, 2027
8:00 am -4:00 pm
Fort St John Campus, Room 1837
Code:  2027WC 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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