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Diploma of Resources Drilling Technician

Fleming College

  • Lindsay, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • Hybrid
  • Diploma

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About the program

Four-semester diploma in drilling methods across construction, Geotechnical, Environmental and resource sectors, With an optional paid co-op.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (666667 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply core concepts and methods from Resources Drilling Technician to analyse relevant problems
  • Communicate findings
  • And develop subject-specific professional skills.

Career outcomes

  • Driller or helper in construction drilling
  • Geotechnical
  • Environmental
  • Blast-hole drilling
  • Blasting
  • Mineral exploration and mining
  • Horizontal directional drilling
  • Geothermal
  • Water well construction

Curriculum

  • Four semesters at the Frost Campus. Courses include air rotary drilling
  • Environmental drilling
  • Geotechnical drilling
  • Rig maintenance and repair
  • Soil studies
  • Field skills
  • Geomatics
  • Earth and atmosphere
  • Ecology and environment
  • Applied mathematics
  • Communications and career preparation
  • With an optional paid co-op.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • OSSD including Grade 12 C English and Grade 12 C Math. Certified secondary school transcripts translated into English
  • English proficiency proof (IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 105
  • PTE Academic 46 or Cambridge 169
  • Or another route on Fleming's language requirements page).

Accepted academic background

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent secondary school graduation, Scanned certified or notarised transcripts translated into English, Programme-specific prerequisites on each programme page (for example Business needs Grade 12 C English and Grade 11 C Math, Or equivalent).

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 105
  • PTE Academic 46
  • Cambridge 169

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entry requirements
  2. Start dates and the minimum two-semester length. Apply through the International Application or a Fleming-approved agent and pay the 100 CAD application fee. Upload certified secondary school transcripts translated into English and English proficiency proof. Receive the offer (target 5-10 business days)
  3. Accept it in the portal and pay the full first-semester fees. Download the Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter if approved
  4. Then apply for the study permit and visa or eTA. About 7 weeks before term
  5. Follow the arrival emails on housing and airport pickup.

Other costs

Tuition per year$16,750 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$2,000 CAD

Program details

CampusFrost Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Trades and Technology
DepartmentDepartment of Resources Drilling Technician (Optional Co-op)
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay666667 years
Scholarship noteentry scholarships for international students (https://flemingcollege.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    15 Oct 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    213 days left

  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    15 Oct 2027

    335 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.