Environmental Training for Aboriginal Participants
Fleming College is licensed by Building Environmental Aboriginal Human Resources (BEAHR) and is pleased to offer several of their short-term training certificates. BEAHR’s courses are designed to provide members of the Aboriginal community with up to date training in a variety of environmental protection sciences.
Highlights:
- Courses are from five to twelve weeks in duration
- These subjects are an excellent introduction for those exploring careers in Environmental Sciences or considering a return to formal education
- This training may be useful in updating resumes for those looking for work in the Environmental or Natural Resources sectors
- Recommended for landowners, community members, volunteers or anyone interested in the preservation of their natural environment
- Courses do not require a high school diploma (Grade 10 math and literacy skills are required)
Courses Currently available:
Environmental Monitoring
Monitors observe the environment and the impacts of human and industrial activities. They provide this information to various stakeholders to help reduce negative environmental impacts. The goal of the program is to:
- prepare graduates for work on projects such as environmental impact studies and site assessments, relating to fishing, power generation, and forest-harvesting
- provide knowledge and develop basic skills in this field
- assist Aboriginal people to meaningfully participate in environmental monitoring activities
This course has recently been offered at Alderville First Nation and in Ohsweken, Ontario to Mississaugas of the New Credit and Six Nations of the Grand River.
Environmental Site Assessment Assistant
Learn how to effectively participate in the environmental assessment of a potentially contaminated site. This training consists of:
- planning and conducting site visits
- gathering local and traditional knowledge
- collecting and evaluating data
- learning about basic approaches to contaminated site management
Available Soon
- Local Environmental Coordinator
- Land Use Planning
- Solid Waste Management
Funding to support the delivery of BEAHR's certificate training is available through a number of sources and Fleming College will be happy to work with interested communities to explore these avenues. For more information on BEAHR programs available through Fleming College, to discuss financial assistance, or to find out how to apply, contact:
Fleming College acknowledges and thanks the following sponsors who have offered financial, instructional, participant, placement or other support in making the BEAHR program deliveries a success.
- Alderville First Nation
- Six Nations of the Grand River
- Alderville Learning Centre
- Mississaugas of the New Credit