Program Information

• Developed “from the ground up” to ensure alignment with Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC) requirements
• Field trips to one or more mines in the province for hands-on activities and field demonstrations
• Eligibility for membership in the Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists of Newfoundland and Labrador (AETTNL) and similar associations across Canada
• With two years of progressive work experience, become eligible to receive the designation of Certified Technician (C. Tech) upon completion of a Professional Practice and Ethics Exam

• With multiple producing mines in the province, several metal and non-metal commodities are produced, including iron ore, nickel, copper, cobalt, and gold.
• As a significant contributor to the national mineral commodity market, Newfoundland and Labrador provides over 45% of Canada’s iron ore shipments and 26% of Canada’s nickel shipments.
• According to the Newfoundland and Labrador Government’s Labour Market Outlook 2025, over the 2019 to 2025 period, the number of workers [across industries] is expected to increase by approximately 12,000 (or 4.5 per cent).²
• The Province of Newfoundland and Labrador plans to open five (5) new mines by 2030 with a goal of boosting direct employment from 4,800 to 6,200. 
• Government also aims to increase annual exploration expenditures to $100 million to expand the NL share of annual mineral shipments from 6.4% to 10% of the Canadian total.
• The workforce is diversifying and increasing participation of women from 15% to 30%. 

1. Conduct geophysical surveys and analyze geophysical profiles and maps
2. Create and interpret geological maps and cross sections for mineral exploration, in collaboration the exploration teams
3. Perform field procedures appropriate for the acquisition of geological and geochemical data
4. Assist in the evaluation of mineral deposits
5. Collaborate to identify geologic formations, structures, and processes
6. Assist in managing the mine development and production processes for both underground and surface mines
7. Perform project management activities within a mining exploration and mine development context.

• Standard First Aid/Heart Start
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (for Land)
• ATV Safety Training

• Rain gear
• Hi Visibility Vest
• Field clothes
• Shop Coat
• Hard Hat
• Safety Glasses
• Rubber Boots
• Steel Toe Boots
• Backpack
• Sylva compass
• Padlock
• Scientific Calculator

Mandatory Fees

• Application Fee - $100.00 per program (non-refundable) | Application Page
  Applicants must pay a non-refundable fee for each application to the College.
• The following fees are due within two (2) weeks of date of Letter of of acceptance to each program at the college:
  • Confirmation Fee - $103.00 per program annually (non-refundable)
    Student must pay this non-refundable fee on confirmation of acceptance to each program at the College. The fee covers registration and student association fees and is paid annually for the duration of the program.
  • First Semester Tuition- which includes the $1500 Deposit Fee
    Deposit fee - $1500 non-refundable, non-transferable fee.
• Academic Audit Fee (once per program) - $50.00
• Technology Fee (per semester) - $83.00

Full-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Regular Term (15-weeks)
Natural Resources & Industrial Trades (per semester) - $4,685.00

Exceptions:

• Heavy Equipment Operator (per semester) - $5,311.00
• Commercial Driver (per semester) - $5,311.00
• Heavy Equipment Operator (per week) - $354.00
• Commercial Driver (per week) - $354.00
• All other Trade programs (per week) - $313.00

Intersession (up to 7-weeks)
Natural Resources & Industrial Trades (per semester) - $2,344.00

Exceptions:

• Heavy Equipment Operator (per week) - $354.00
• Commercial Driver (per week) - $354.00
• All other Trade programs (per week) - $313.00

Part-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Tuition Fee (per course) - $1,046.00

Exceptions:

• Heavy Equipment Operator (per week) - $354.00
• Commercial Driver (per week) - $354.00
• All other Trade programs (per week) - $313.00

Estimated Program Costs for International Students (2024-2025) 

Application fee:
If applying online, the application fee must be paid via credit card when completing and submitting your application to College of the North Atlantic.

For all other tuition payments:
College of the North Atlantic has partnered with PayMyTuition for international tuition payments. All tuition payments, unless otherwise noted, can be paid via PayMyTuition. With PayMyTuition, you can pay your tuition payments from any bank, in any country in any currency at better than bank exchange rates. PayMyTuition is fast, simple, and cost effective.
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Regulations Governing Payment of Fees & Charges

1. All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term.  The dates are listed in the Academic Calendar on page. Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of Student Aid form on the first day of classes. These students are permitted to have fees outstanding until receipt of the Student Aid, at which time these students must pay their accounts in full.
2. Students who have not paid all fees within the time limits given in these regulations may have their registration cancelled by the College.
3. Students with outstanding accounts will be ineligible for a subsequent term, will not be awarded a diploma or certificate, access to register, and will not be issued a certificate of standing (transcript), grade report, or access to on-line grades until the outstanding account has been paid in full. It is the student’s responsibility to address outstanding balances and to work with their respective campus student services office on inquiries related to their account balance.
4. Should the College cancel a program, all tuition and fees paid will be refunded.
5. Out of sequence students registering or withdrawing within a term will pay a prorated tuition and equipment and materials fee per week.
6. Students taking courses above their normal term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester) will pay tuition for each additional course taken.
7. Senior Citizens, 60 years and older, are required to pay 50% of confirmation fee and tuition.
8. Students wishing to audit a course will pay 50% of the tuition and 100% of the technology fees (if applicable).