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NOTE: For a related program, see Holland College's Wildlife Conservation Technology program.

Conservation Enforcement

The Conservation Enforcement program is specifically designed to provide training to wildlife and forestry technicians. Trainees in the program will acquire the skills and knowledge they need for a career in conservation enforcement. They will be prepared for work in Natural Resources agencies as conservation enforcement officers and in other related fields of enforcement and security throughout Canada.

The Conservation Enforcement program is a mandatory residential program. Cadets are required to live in residence in single person rooms for the duration of the training, excluding the on-the-job training component of the program. The residential environment serves as a training lab in the same way as the driving track and firing range. The residence provides experiential learning that would not be possible if students interacted with one another in an instructional setting alone. Residence Life allows students to develop skills in teamwork, problem solving, time management and communications. Additionally, residence life allows for the development of attitudes such as gender and cross-cultural sensitivity that are essential to a successful career in the policing community.

The residence includes single person rooms with bathroom, fridge, TV, air conditioning, and heat. There is a common laundry area, common sitting area with television and kitchen (non-cooking) facilities.

The residence program includes 15 meals per week from supper Sunday evening to Friday lunch. The meals are provided by Slemon Park Food Services. Students are responsible for their own meals from Friday evening, all day Saturday and Sunday breakfast and lunch.

Areas of Competency

• Driving enforcement vehicles
  View our Defensive and Tactical Driving Video
  View our All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Video
• Maintaining, handling and using a pistol and/or revolver
  View our Firearms Range Video
• Demonstrating basic Control Tactics and use of Force components
• Practicing small boat safety
• Practicing fitness and lifestyle training
• Developing questioning techniques and investigative skills
• Dealing with media
• Developing memory and observation techniques
• Approaching suspects and vehicles
• Report writing and computer skills
• Radio operating procedures
• Handling telephone complaints
• Preserving crime scenes and protecting evidence
• Learn job specific Criminal Code, Federal & Provincial Statutes, and Case Law

Graduate Opportunities

• Various Provincial and Federal Conservation Wildlife, Enforcement and Parks Enforcement Authorities.

Program Management

This program will be reviewed regularly to ensure it prepares candidates for employment in the field of Conservation Enforcement. Candidates will have a direct impact on their course through course critiques, end-course reviews, and on-the-job training assessments.

Admission Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level
• Post secondary certificate or diploma in a related field
• Must be 19 years of age or older by program start date
• Must pass a Psychological Profiling Test (This is mandatory testing at an additional cost of $350. The applicant is responsible for this cost. Testing for applicants from the Maritimes is held in PEI)
• Completion of a Holland College medical form
• A Police Records Check with no findings of guilt (CPIC)
• Proof of Canadian citizenship or Landed Immigrant Status
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license and must be valid for the duration of the program
• Three letters of reference - no references from family members
• Certification in swimming - Aqua Quest 6 or equivalent
• Certification in Standard First Aid and CPR and must be valid for the duration of the program
• Preference will be given to candidates who are qualified Forestry, Wildlife, Fishery, or Environmental Technicians or graduates of a renewable resource program
• Resume including work and volunteer experience with applicable dates, membership in groups, associations or athletics, awards and distinctions, and any other information about yourself relevant to the program to which you are applying.

If you have any questions concerning the Conservation Enforcement program, contact: jmaceachern@hollandc.pe.ca

NOTE: For a related program, see Holland College's Wildlife Conservation Technology program.