Natural Resource Compliance at Lethbridge Polytechnic - Program overview

Program overview

Admission Requirements

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Last updated on 2025-07-30

Program overview

Thinking of a career in conservation enforcement? Start with a diploma in Natural Resource Compliance, which focuses on the core of conservation. In this program, you’ll gain the skills needed to uphold the law while safeguarding the landscape and protecting wildlife. You will learn from industry experts how to detect and investigate natural resource violations through a mixture of coursework, labs, and field trips. This program is designed for those who love working outdoors and are ready to protect the planet.

Program structure

The Natural Resource Compliance diploma program is structured to provide a comprehensive education over a duration of 2 years. The program includes:

Hands-on learning through field studies and practical experiences.
Access to field-leading labs and the Hubbard Collection, one of Canada’s largest collections of full-body taxidermy mammals.
Three weeks of dedicated field work per semester to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings.
Opportunities to transfer into the Conservation Enforcement – Bachelor of Applied Science degree program upon completion.

This blend of academic and practical learning focuses on four key areas: land, water, forests, and cultural resources, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future careers.

Featured Experiences

The Natural Resource Compliance program offers several unique features that enhance the learning experience:

Field studies that allow students to engage directly with the environment.
Access to the Hubbard Collection, providing a unique opportunity to study a vast array of taxidermy specimens.
Hands-on training in field-leading labs, ensuring students gain practical skills.
Three weeks of dedicated field work each semester, allowing students to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios.
Opportunities for students to participate in non-credit environmental field techniques courses to enhance employability.

Career Options

Graduates of the Natural Resource Compliance diploma program can pursue various career paths in Canada, including:

Conservation Officer: Enforces laws related to wildlife and natural resources, ensuring compliance and protection of the environment.
Environmental Investigator/Inspector: Conducts investigations into environmental violations and ensures adherence to regulations.
Fish and Wildlife Officer: Manages and protects fish and wildlife populations, ensuring sustainable practices.
Park Patrol Officer: Monitors park areas to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
Pollution Control Officer: Works to prevent and control pollution, ensuring environmental standards are met.

These roles are vital for maintaining the integrity of natural resources and ensuring a sustainable future for the environment.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

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Last updated on 2025-07-30

Program overview

Academic Requirements

International applications are evaluated on a competitive basis, taking into account factors such as grades, English language proficiency, and campus diversity.

As part of the admissions process, you need to send your transcripts and proof of the academic credentials you have earned to date to the Lethbridge Polytechnic Admissions Office.

Certified official documents issued by your high school, college or university sent in a sealed envelope bearing the institution’s seal, stamp or signature are required. Certified English translations for all documents originally written in a language other than English must be supplied. Translations must be complete, word-for-word and in the same format as the original document.

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

For international students, the following relevant documents are required based on your country:

Afghanistan: Baccalauria
Bangladesh: Higher Secondary Certificate
China, People's Republic of: Senior Secondary Graduation Certificate
India: Senior School Certificate; Higher Secondary School Certificate; Intermediate Certificate
Malaysia: Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Sijil Tinggi Pelarajan Malaysia (STPM)
Philippines: High School Diploma and Transcripts and Post-Secondary Transcripts
Vietnam: Bang Tot Nghiep Pho Thong (Diploma of Completion of Secondary School)

For any clarification and support regarding the Academic Requirements, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

An international applicant or exchange student must present qualifications comparable to those of Canadian applicants, which include meeting the English language proficiency requirement.

For the Natural Resource Compliance Diploma program, the following English language proficiency tests and scores are accepted:

IELTS Academic: 6.0; no band below 6.0
TOEFL iBT: 80
PTE (Pearson) Academic: 54
CAEL: 60; 60 in Writing, 50 in all other bands
Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced: Minimum score of 169, and a minimum 169 in each sub score.
Cambridge English Qualifications: C2 Proficiency: Minimum score of 169, and a minimum 169 in each sub score.
Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First: Minimum score of 169, and a minimum 169 in each sub score.
Duolingo: 110
Grade 12 English: Minimum English 30-2 or equivalent from a recognized country.
1 post-secondary English course: From an accredited English-speaking post-secondary institution from a recognized country.
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Minimum C grade in EAP 0096, 0097, 0098 at Lethbridge Polytechnic.
Full-time secondary studies in English: Successful completion of 3 years of full-time secondary education at an English-medium school in a recognized country within 2 years prior to application.
Full-time post-secondary studies in English: Successful completion of 1 year of full-time post-secondary education at an English-medium school in a recognized country within 2 years prior to application.

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.

Not meeting the minimum language requirements?

You may still be able to apply!