College of the Rockies Fernie Campus is holding a second intake of its popular Water Monitoring micro-credential, starting March 16, 2026.
College of the Rockies' Environmental Water Monitoring micro-credential's second intake begins March 16 at the Fernie campus.
"Our pilot intake for this micro-credential was very successful, and we're excited to be able to offer it again this spring," said Tim Schoahs, Fernie campus manager. "We have been able to refine the program for this second offering, but students will still leave the program equipped to provide water monitoring services within our region, across the province, and beyond."
Developed in collaboration with industry specialists, the five-week Environmental Water Management micro-credential provides an intensive introduction to field work, water testing and monitoring, and prepares students for a variety of environment-related government and industry careers.
"This new micro-credential program at COTR is a prime example of how the future skills grant is supporting British Columbians to improve and expand their skills for employment," said Lisa Beare, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. "I am excited for people across the province to benefit as people apply these new skills towards building a stronger BC."
The micro-credential consists of online and in-person lectures, complemented by hands-on training by industry experts and access to industry certifications, including:
- Basic First Aid
- WHMIS
- H2S Aware
- WildSafeBC Wildlife Awareness and Safety
- Swift Water Rescue Awareness
- CABIN (Canadian Aquatic Biomonitoring Network) Field Technician
The Environmental Water Monitoring micro-credential is made possible through funding from the Ministry of Post Secondary Education and Future Skills and eligible students can apply for tuition assistance of up to $3,500 through the Stronger BC Future Skills Grant.
For more information, please go to cotr.bc.ca/water-monitoring
