Courses are rotated over a two-year time frame and are scheduled around traditional work hours. Some courses are available on an independent study basis. A two-year diploma program offered at the Castlegar Campus. A Co-operative Education option is available. This program is designed to produce graduates who are able to acquire, compile, analyze, evaluate and present information which is used in planning processes surrounding development project, land use, reclamation and resource management decisions.
Graduates are immediately employable by government, industry and environmental consultants.
An 11-month certificate program offered at the Trail Campus. This program prepares individuals to function effectively as a Legal Assistant working under the direction of a lawyer. Students are introduced to the common mechanical functions of the practice of law. Graduates may be qualified for various assistant roles in law offices, court registry offices, and other duties related to the legal profession. A nine-month trades training certificate program offered at the Silver King Campus.