Page 40 Open for Fall 2018 Northern College s Mineral Exploration T echniques program is a brand new postsecondary program designed for those interested in gaining entrance to the mineral exploration job market The program was developed with the history and expertise of Northern s worldrenowned Haileybury School of Mines HSM The oneyear certifcate program provides students with the entrylevel knowledge and skills to function as a valuable mem ber of a mineral exploration team on projects in grassroots exploration to minesite exploration Flexible Online Based out of the T immins campus the modular format and distance delivery of this program provides fex ibility and caters to students in remote northern communities The online format can be taken at a full or parttime pace letting students maintain their employment while they complete their studies Study Practice The program incorporates both classroom teaching and valuable handson experience during a culminating twoweek feld school component to be completed onsite at the T immins Campus Car eer Opportunities Students will graduate with a comprehensive range of skills required to be immediately employable in the mineral exploration industry including sampling geological surveys feldwork and GIS They will be mind ful of health and safety ethical practices environmental sustainability and societal conscientiousness Initial employ ment include s roles such as Geological AssistantT echnician Core T echnician Lab Assistant Field AssistantT echnician and Geophysical AssistantOperator and Sales Representative amongst others Pathways to Success Graduates of the Mineral Exploration T echniques program may choose to continue their studies in the Min ing Engineering T echnician diploma program at Northern College with advanced standing in three common courses This program is also ofered in a blended delivery format combining onsite and distance learning Once graduates of the Mineral Exploration T echniques certifcate program have successfully completed their Mining Engineering T echnician diploma program they may be eligible to enroll in the Bachelor of Mining Engineering T echnology degree BT ech from Queen s University with block transfer credits for the frst two years of the program This diplomatodegree program is delivered online and incorporates two feld schools in the last two years of the program T o learn more about the new Mineral Exploration T echniques certifcate program and how to apply please email miningnorthernonca or visit northernconca Northern College Ofers New Mineral Exploration T echniques Pr ogram