General Field Assistant Training (FAT) Program FAT General Program application procedure
Our classes are small so that the instructor may direct their attention to students 1 - 1. The General FAT program is divided into multiple courses to help people upgrade their skills in order to qualify for employment in the environmental industry. Students may concentrate on plant courses, bird courses, or combine courses to provide a broader prospective.
In order to qualify for internships through the Biological Field School and become full time students must enroll in a minimum of 3 courses. This will allow an instructor to work with you to improve your resume, cover letter, provide job finding strategies. It also places you on the list to receive weekly job postings so that you may start applying to suitable jobs immediately. Please choose from the following list of courses. If you wish to discuss courses with an instructor please contact us;
For a complete description of the core General FAT Program courses & specialty certification courses please download
General FAT Program Courses
Qualifications General FAT Program
As a professional skill upgrade private school the EARTHQUEST Biological Field School is exempt from registration under the Private Career Colleges Act and is, therefore, not required to register with the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU). This designation applies only to General FAT Program certification courses, but not all courses offered through the Biological Field School. In other words, the Medicinal plant FAT Program is considered international and does not fall under the jurisdiction of MTCU. To qualify for any General FAT Program courses offered through our Biological Field School students must possess;
i. a degree or diploma from a recognized academic institution and/or
ii. 3 - 5 years of practical experience or working knowledge
To apply to our Biological Field School students must submit;
i. a copy of their transcript from college/university,
ii. a copy of their diploma/degree
iii. a completed application form (available on our website)
iv. reference forms completed by at least three (3) elected referees
v. non-refundable registration fee ($580.00 CAD) to hold your spot in the program of your choice
vi. request in appointment to determine your suitability and qualifications and bring these documents with you to the appointment
Once these documents have been submitted please allow 5 - 7 working days to check availability in the program. If there is space available you will be notified and all students must pay full tuition before the onset of the first course.
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