Mineral and Metal Processing

Mining, Oil and Gas

Fisheries and Aquaculture

Food Related Labour

Furniture and Decoration

Pulp, Paper and Printing

Textile Manufacturing 

Forestry and Woodwork

Product Manufacturing

Crafting and Repair

Careers in Construction and Building Renovations

Construction and Building Renovations

Careers in Maintenance, Processing and Utilities

Maintenance, Processing and Utilities

Rail and Land Transportation

Air and Water Transportation

Careers in Agriculture, Horticulture and Farming

Agriculture, Horticulture and Farming

Labour & Technical Skills

Managers in agriculture

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on agricultural principles and practices that, over the long term, enhance environmental quality, make efficient use of non-renewable resources, integrate natural biological cycles and controls, and are economically viable and socially responsible; and that may prepare individuals to apply this knowledge to the solution of agricultural and environmental problems. These programs include courses in principles of agroecology, crop and soil sciences, entomology, horticulture, animal science, weed science and management, soil fertility and nutrient cycling, applied ecology, agricultural economics, and rangeland ecology and watershed management.

Agroecology and sustainable agriculture

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the concept of sustainability from an interdisciplinary perspective. These programs include courses in sustainable development, environmental policies, ethics, ecology, landscape architecture, city and regional planning, economics, natural resources, sociology, and anthropology.

Sustainability studies

Agriculture Micro-credentials

Managers in agriculture plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations and functions of farms. They are responsible for growing crops, raising and breeding livestock, poultry and other animals, marketing farm products and enhancing farms' sustainability through, notably, the implementation of new technologies. They usually own and operate their own establishment.

The Sustainable Soils Management: From Surviving to Thriving Micro-credential provides the fundamentals of soil science and develop an appreciation of soil as a complex community of living beings. Examine regenerative agriculture principles and sustainable soils management and deepen your understanding of how changes to soil can help communities of plants, animals and other living beings (including humans) thrive and regenerate.

Sustainable Soils Management From Surviving to Thriving Micro-credential

**This is a StrongerBC future skills grant eligible program.** 

Visit our [StrongerBC future skills grant page](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/future-skills-grant) to learn about grant eligibility and how to apply.

With the Applied Life Cycle Assessment and ESG Reporting for Circular Economy Micro-credential, you can learn practical methods to implement circular economy strategies in your organization. Standard tools and methodologies will be presented, towards building lifecycle and lifecycle cost analyses in SimaPro software, for developing and communicating business plans to a variety of stakeholders. You will bring a case study from their place of work, culminating in an end-of-program presentation.

Applied Life Cycle Assessment and ESG Reporting for Circular Economy Micro-credential - UBCO

**This is a StrongerBC future skills grant eligible program.** Visit our [StrongerBC future skills grant page](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/future-skills-grant) to learn about grant eligibility and how to apply.

The Agriculture Micro-credential is for those who are passionate about farming, market gardening or home-based growing. Developed with regional colleges and universities in BC, these agriculture courses delve into sustainable, regenerative and agro-ecological farming. Each course features nine to ten sessions (30 to 35 hours of direct instruction).

Educational Path

Agriculture Micro-credentials

Programs

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