Natural Environment Technology (Wildlife Management)

Code	147.A0
Diploma	DCS
Sector	Land Use Planning and the Environment
Number of credits	91 2/3
Approximate duration in months	36 months
Status	Program approved in 2004.

Note(s)
This program is offered in French: Techniques du milieu naturel (Aménagement de la faune)

Program Objectives

The aim of the Natural Environment Technology program is to prepare students to practise the occupation of natural environment technician mainly in the fields of land use planning; rational natural resource use and development; and interpretation, information, education, protection, monitoring, restoration and conservation of the natural environment. In this program of study, the term “natural environment” includes terrestrial, aquatic and wetland ecosystems and the resources derived from water, air, soil, vegetation and wildlife.

The work of a natural environment technician is performed with a view to sustainable development. This is best achieved through the integrated management of an area’s diverse natural components. Such an approach takes into account the many different functions, resources and users of the area concerned, along with the criteria for sustainable development, when selecting scenarios for its development. To do this, natural environment technicians must broaden their field of investigation, work in partnership, gather a variety of data and master the techniques required to manage the area’s resources and habitats.

Specialization B: Wildlife Management

The work of wildlife management technicians is associated with the harvesting and management of terrestrial, avian and aquatic wildlife resources. Among other things, they may be asked to monitor population and habitats in different environments, play a role in preparing plans for wildlife conservation, management and development, carry out habitat and wildlife resource management activities, monitor resource harvesting activities, design projects, take part in research, manage projects and educate users of the environment.

Length of training

Option	Specific (hours)	Total (hours)
B - Wildlife Management	2040	2700

Total length of training includes general training that is common to all programs for 420 hours, general training for this program for 150 hours as well as complementary general training courses for 90 hours.

Duration of training consists of theory and lab work for courses; personal time that the student invests is excluded.

Program Content

Number or Code	Statement of the Competency
0200	Analyze the occupation
0201	Manage an intervention project in the natural environment
0202	Inventory the abiotic components of a natural environment
0203	Inventory the vegetation component of a natural environment
0204	Inventory the terrestrial and avian wildlife component of a natural environment
0205	Make connections between the biotic and abiotic components of a natural environment using an ecosystem-based approach
0206	Address a land-use planning problem from a sustainable development perspective
043M	Process mapping information
043S	Work in isolated, rustic conditions in the natural environment
044E	Convey scientific information
044N	Apply health and safety measures
044S	Act within the legal and ethical parameters of the field

Wildlife Management

Number or Code	Statement of the Competency
0209	Inventory the aquatic wildlife component of a natural environment
020A	Detect the presence of anomalies among wildlife species
020B	Evaluate the population of a wildlife species in a natural environment
020C	Manage the population of a wildlife species in a natural environment
020D	Manage a habitat
020E	Monitor the management of a wildlife species population and its habitat
020F	Prepare a comprehensive wildlife management plan

Number of hours alloted to specific training: 2040

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

To be admitted to the program, a person must meet the general requirements for admission set out in the College Education Regulations, as well as the following special conditions, where applicable:

Must have passed the following secondary-level course(s):

• Sec. IV EST or SE – Secondary IV Environmental Science and Technology (558404) or Science and the Environment (558402)

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Natural Environment Technology (Wildlife Management)

Wildlife management technicians prepare plans for wildlife conservation and enhancement. They monitor populations and habitats in different environments and carry out habitat and wildlife resource management activities. They may be called upon to manage intervention or educational projects. They respond to complaints and draft reports. It is an essential profession suited to environmentally conscious people who enjoy working outdoors. It requires an interest in problem-solving and management, as well as qualities of autonomy and responsibility. Good observation skills and teamwork are essential.