About Land And Water Resources Diploma in Northern Lights College
The Land and Water Resources (LWR) Diploma program prepares students to effectively conserve and repair disturbed land and riparian zones, as well as monitor water quality and quantity. The main focus of the program is reclamation of sites disturbed by industrial development and activity, and the regulations of reclaiming such sites as per the BC Oil and Gas Commission and relevant government bodies.
Employment opportunities are primarily concentrated in the oil and gas sector with some opportunities in mining, forestry, independent environmental consulting firms, First Nation band offices, and municipalities. As resource companies strive to meet government guidelines and industry best practices, this field of work will continue to grow across western Canada. Travel and field work are regular features of careers within this industry.
Career Prospects
Employment opportunities include the following positions in government, industry, First Nation band offices, and consulting companies:
- Land Reclamation Technician
- Water Resource Technician
- Remediation Technician
- Drilling Waste Technician- Research Technician
Academic qualification equivalents
- Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII): 55% or higher in relevant subjects.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5
- TOEFL: 78 IBT
Northern Lights College Highlights
University Type |
Community College |
Establishment Year |
1975 |
Location |
Dawson Creek, British Columbia |
No. of Campuses |
7 |
No. of Programs |
571 programs |
Campus accommodation capacity |
310 students |
Mode of Program |
Full-time/ Online |
Mode of Application |
Via email |
Test Scores Accepted |
IELTS, CAAT |
Academic Fee (international students) |
332 CAD/ credit (for 2020-21);
359 CAD/ credit (for 2021-21) |
Financial Aid |
Available |
International Students - Program Tuition/Costs
International applicants are responsible for all program and living costs while studying at Mount Royal University.
Here are the estimated costs you can expect:
Program Fee Type |
International |
2020/21** |
2021/22** |
Academic |
$332.00 /credit |
$359.00 /credit |
Career & College Prep |
$11.06 /contact hour |
$11.96 /contact hour |
Trades/Apprenticeship |
$10.32 /contact hour |
$11.16 /contact hour |
Vocational/Career Technical |
$10.32 /contact hour |
$11.16 /contact hour |
Job Education & Training |
n/a |
n/a |
Practical Nursing Diploma |
$19.67 /contact hour |
$19.67 /contact hour |
English as a Second Language |
$15.00 /contact hour |
$15.00 /contact hour |
Student Services Fees Table
Student services fees are assessed for each semester or equivalent instructional period in which a student is enrolled. Full-time students are student enrolled in 9 or more credits per semester, or 18 or more contact hours per week. For programs that do not follow a semester, Student Services Fees cover up to five months (20 weeks).
Fee |
Full-time |
Part-time |
Library |
$ 6.52 |
$ 3.58 |
Facilities* |
$25.52 |
$14.02 |
Technology |
$19.70 |
$10.83 |
Other Fees and Charges
The following fees and charges are in effect from 01 September 2019 to 31 August 2020. For Testing/Assessment Service fees, see
Service |
Fee |
Application Fees |
$ 25.00 (domestic) |
$ 100.00 (international) |
Convocation Registration Fee |
$ 30.00 |
NSF cheque |
$ 48.00 |
Reissue of log books (Welding/AME) |
$ 50.00 |
Replacement credential |
$ 25.00 |
Student cards (replacement only) |
$ 10.00 |
Student Records Requests (incl. legal & FOIPOP requests; includes unofficial transcript) |
$10 each + $0.25/page |
Supplemental Exam Fees |
$ 75.00/rewrite |
Unofficial Transcript |
Free |
Transcript (5 business days service, per mailed or emailed copy) |
$ 10.00 + GST |
Transcript (Rush, next business day, per mailed* or emailed copy) |
$ 30.00 + GST |
Transfer credit assessment (BC public post-secondary) |
Free |
Transfer credit assessment (out-of-province including international) |
$ 20.00/request |
Verification of Enrolment |
Free |