The next 2 day GIS certification course is scheduled for the summer semester, staring in August, 2022. Inquire for more details or for a registration package. Registration deadline is; August 1, 2022. Cost = $800.00 CAD/person
This course is recognized by a number of employers in the environmental industry. Employers who have sent their staff to participate or are considering it include;
i. Environment Canada
The following employers have hired graduates who have taken EARTHQUEST Biological Field School courses or sent staff;
i. Upper Thames River Conservation Authority
Here's what professionals have to say about our courses;
"In my experience, graduates from Earthquest Canada are well qualified to participate in consulting practices and the market is currently in short supply of well-qualified individuals. I am most familiar with wetland delineation, Ecological Land Classification, and bird identification coursework put forth by Earthquest. I have sent some of my professional biologist staff for coursework at Earthquest and was very happy with the improvement of the professional skills of program participants."
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Two day GIS certification course:
Date: August 20 & 21, 2022
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Deadline to register: August 1, 2022
Registration: EARTHQUEST is pleased to announce that we continuing to offering a 2 day GIS certification course for the Biologist/Ecologist, which is available through our Biological Field School. There are no other 2 day GIS certificaton courses in Ontario or Canada! This GIS course will focus on data compiled from actual field work on environmental projects that require applying ArcView to generate shape files, delineate polygons, orthorectify aerial photos and output maps for reports. The course will focus on mapping Natural Heritage Systems (NHS) utilizing natural heritage assessments from the renewable energy sector and applying the criteria and guidelines of the MNRF Significant Wildlife Habitat Technical Guide and Ecoregion Criteria Schedule guidance documents as they pertain to the July 2014 Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) policies. Basic GIS applications are emphasized including how to capture data and download using GIS software, where to look for GIS metadata and information, shapefile configuration and editing sessions. This is an excellent course for gaining some practical field experience and applying theory to the field situation, or working in the environmental industry as a GIS Technician, map natural areas, etc. Graduates of this GIS course will become well versed in GIS application for projects with First Nations, Métis groups, Conservation Authorities, the provincial and federal government, environmental consulting firms and other environmental jobs which deal with terrestrial, wetland or aquatic data for reports, write ups, Environmental Assessments (EA), land use mapping and environmental impact assessments (EIAs), etc. The 2 day GIS certification course offered through our school and is scheduled to run August 20 & 21, 2022. The course cost will be $800.00 CAD per person and there is an early bird discount for those registering before August 1, 2022. This does not include meals or accommodations. Please note, that this is a computer-based course with some
field practicums to reinforce the principles and concepts taught during class sessions, but we are not a computer lab. Please also note that ESRI no longer supports desktop versions of ArcMap and ArcCatalogue and EARTHQUEST only has 1 computer available with ArcView 9.3 software. If you have ArcView 10.3, or an earlier version please ensure that you have it downloaded and working before the course starts. We can also come to you, if you live within in two hours of London, Ontario. If you have a specific project that you would like to investigate through the course we'll consider it in terms of scope and timelines. It is recommended that people interested in upgrading their skills in GIS also take our EA course + Level 1 and 2 FBT terrestrial plants since GIS is part of most jobs related to utilizing these certifications. You can also register to take this course via Sykpe, if you have a Skype account. Advance registration is required for all participants. Participants may register by email by contacting Mr. Dave Jolly;
Senior Instructor Please be sure to fill out a completed application form available through Dave Jolly
Your registration will be confirmed when full payment is received. Payment may be made via certified cheque, international/domestic money order payable to EARTHQUEST, or Pay pal.
A typical schedule in this course might resemble the schedule below;
Cancellations: EARTHQUEST incurs a considerable expense to run these special courses and may use your registration fee as a deposit to secure placement in the course. As a result all course fees are completely 100% non-refundable once paid. For information on responsibilities and liabilities please visit the following webpage link;
Terms and conditions
Once you have paid for your course, provided the registration documents and received confirmation plus a password you may download the course material at the following link; Course material
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