Geomatics in the Workplace – Advanced Certificate
Program Details
Advanced Certificate in Geomatics in the Workplace
Overview
Program Summary
The School of Environment and Geomatics offers a Geomatics in the Workplace Advanced Certificate (GWAC), providing a basic level of GIS and geomatics certification for people currently employed in sectors like forestry, planning, engineering, business and more.
The program provides online geomatics instruction for people who find it difficult to leave the workforce and study in a conventional full-time or part-time enrolment model.
This program will utilize the industry standard in GIS, GPS, satellite and LiDAR remote sensing software, and UAV drone mission planning technology to match the growing need of knowledge and experience requested by industry.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to:
- Leverage basic GIS and Remote Sensing capabilities to apply to real-world scenarios.
- Apply processes of spatial data creation, management and acquisition utilizing a range of GIS and remote sensing methods, including accurate use of GNSS and applications of UAVs.
- Create visual representations of spatial data through maps and 3D models, to effectively communicate with target audiences and explore a variety of data sources.
- Utilize LiDAR and other point cloud data sources to create a variety of 3D surfaces.
- Apply problem-solving approaches to address technical issues and provide decision support.
Program Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In addition to meeting the general admission requirements to Selkirk College, the applicant must meet the following program requirements to be considered fully-qualified:
Admission Requirements for Geomatics in the Workplace Advanced Certificate
- successful completion of 60 credits from a diploma/associate degree or applied/academic degree from an accredited post-secondary institution with an average GPA of at least 2.33.
Additional Requirements
General
An applicant with reasonable potential for success on the basis of work experience or other criteria may be admitted, notwithstanding some deficiency in prior formal education. They should have demonstrated competency in the use of computer software and hardware technologies, including with spreadsheets, word processing, and computer graphics. Applicants with no accredited post-secondary credential may require academic upgrading prior to starting the program. They are urged to apply for the program at least one year in advance.
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Before an applicant's file is considered to be complete, the following must have been received by the Admissions office:
a) completed application form;
b) official transcripts of all relevant post-secondary education;
c) official transcripts of high school grades will be required for applicants entering without a credential from an accredited post-secondary institution;
2. Deadline for completing the application file is normally one month prior to the commencement of the program.
3. Late applications will be accepted if space is available.
4. Part time applications for the Advanced Certificate will be accepted.
Graduation and Promotion
PROMOTION
Students receiving a final grade of 59% or lower in the prerequisite course will be required to withdraw from the subsequent course requiring the prerequisite. Students receiving the 50% or lower grade must re- register in, and successfully complete the course with a 60% grade or better before going on to the subsequent course.
GRADUATION
All courses must have at least a 60% grade to be eligible for graduation.
Required Courses
The following course are required to receive this credential.
Fall Term
| GIS302 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3.00 | 45 |
GIS 302 online begins in mid-October
Winter Term
| GIS305 | Introduction to Remote Sensing using QGIS | 3.00 | 45 |
| GIS323 | Introduction to Global Navigation Satellite Systems and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles | 3.00 | 45 |
GIS 305 runs January to early March, GIS 323 runs March to end of April
Spring Term
| GIS401 | Introduction to LiDAR Remote Sensing and Applications | 3.00 | 45 |
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