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Conservation Enforcement

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Start Date: August
Length: 18 weeks
Location: Atlantic Police Academy
Credential: Certificate, Conservation Enforcement Officer
  • Proof of Canadian citizenship or Canadian permanent resident status
  • Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level
  • Minimum one year post-secondary education
  • 19 years of age by program start date
  • Successful completion of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2). The applicant is responsible for this cost. Testing for applicants from the Maritimes is held in PEI. This test will be arranged by Holland College Admissions.
  • Successful completion of Physical Ability Requirement Evaluation Test (PARE). This is a PDF and will open in a new window.
  • Completion of an APA Medical Assessment Form (this is a PDF and opens in a new window)
  • Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector) with no findings of guilt. Find out more about Criminal Record Checks.
  • Successful completion of a full background check. Please download and complete the Consent to Criminal Record and Background Check form. This form is a PDF and will open in a new window.
  • Valid Class 5 (cars and light trucks) driver’s license (students holding restricted or graduated licenses must abide by the conditions of the license)
  • Three letters of reference, not from family members
  • Completion of Immunization Verification Form (this is a PDF and will open in a new window) (required after acceptance)
  • Certification in swimming – “Swim to Survive” or equivalent
  • Standard First Aid,  CPR Level C  and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) must be valid for the duration of the program
  • Pleasure Craft Operator Card
  • All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) safety training course from a certified trainer
  • Successful completion of the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course
  • Résumé including work and volunteer experience with applicable dates, membership in groups, associations or athletics, awards and distinctions, and any other information about yourself relevant to the program including work and volunteer experience with applicable dates, membership in groups, associations or athletics, awards and distinctions, and any other information about yourself relevant to the program

Note

  • If you are accepted to this program, you can book your immunizations and medical assessment through our Health Clinic. To book an appointment, please email npclinic@hollandcollege.com or call 902-566-9392. You will need your health card and your vaccination record. 
  • Preference is given to candidates who are qualified Forestry, Wildlife, Fishery, or Environmental Technicians or graduates of a renewable resource program. If you do not have a two-year diploma in one of these areas, your employment options may be limited.

NOTE: If your first language is not English please review our English Language Requirements page.
https://www.hollandcollege.com/admissions/language-requirements.html

Fees for the academic year 2022-2023. Please note: Tuition and Fees are listed in Canadian dollars.

International Student Fees are due on the first day of class.

Tuition and Other Fees 1st Year
Tuition $ 5,092
Student Union $ 172
Health Insurance Fee $ 420
Books $ 200
Lab Fee $ 300
Uniform $ 1,550
Dry Cleaning $ 85
CPKN Course $ 115
Body Armour (Lease) $ 610
Accommodations/Meal Plan $ 4,083
Graduation Fee $ 100
Total $ 12,727
   
Due August 8 $ 12,727

Additional requirements/expenses

  
1 pair black polishable shoes – Military or Police Style

2 long sleeve plain white dress shirts suitable to wear a black tie. (no button down collars)

1 pair of black dress pants

1 pair quality running shoes

3 pairs black socks

1 black tie – plain, single color/no patterns (clip on preferred)

 varies
Towels and personal toiletry articles varies
1 alarm clock or clock radio $20
1 mouth guard piece varies

Provincial and federal conservation wildlife and parks enforcement authorities.

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Program Overview

Please note: You must be a Canadian citizen or have Canadian permanent resident status to apply for this program.

In the Conservation Enforcement program, you will take courses in topics such as conservation investigations, defensive driving and traffic control, national use of force framework, scenario/reality based training, and professional patrol tactics. After completing on-the-job training, you will be prepared to work in natural resource agencies as a conservation enforcement officer and in other related fields of enforcement and security throughout Canada. 

Conservation Enforcement students are required to live in residence for the duration of their training, except when they are in on-the-job training.

View a detailed list of courses for this program.

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