Data management and analysis are key in allowing the agriculture sector to facilitate change when transitioning to a low carbon economy and meeting net zero targets. Using farm level data to support decisions will ensure farmers and farm workers are positioned to make decisions to optimize yields and outputs for their specific situation. Digitization of agriculture data is a key factor for the sector going forward and how that data is used and interpreted will affect productivity, competitiveness, profitability, traceability and application of inputs.
This microcredential introduces the main sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in agriculture and will assist learners in identifying farm management practices to reduce GHG emissions and sequester carbon through alternatives to fossil fuels, land management and water management. Based on current research and best practices, learners will develop farm-specific strategies for their farm operations that reduce GHG emissions and increase carbon sequestration.
Note: Successful completion of the Climate Smart Agriculture Fundamentals microcredential is a pre-requisite for our Cropping Systems and Livestock Systems Climate Smart microcredentials.
This microcredential introduces the main sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in livestock systems (enteric fermentation, forage production, and manure) and will assist learners in identifying livestock management practices to reduce GHG emissions and sequester carbon. Based on current research and best practices, learners will develop farm-specific strategies for their livestock operation that reduce GHG emissions and increase carbon sequestration.
This microcredential will equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to support agricultural professionals in adopting economically sustainable practices that also reduce their carbon footprint.
Informed by the latest research and best practices, participants will select agrologist-led practices and technologies that are not only economically sustainable but also environmentally conscious. These transformative strategies will enable agrologists to guide their clients and stakeholders towards a greener, more resilient, and economically viable agricultural future.
The land that farmers and agriculture workers use to produce food and crops often comes into close contact with waterways and other areas that are under the stewardship of watershed management associations. When agriculture workers and watershed managers collaborate, they can contribute to improving ecosystems.
This microcredential will introduce watershed managers to the value and impact of collaboration between watershed management and workers and stakeholders in the agriculture sector. It will focus on the ecology of watersheds and how they interact with agro-ecosystems and will cover topics such as: soil and water conservation practices, sustainable land use management practices, crop management, and nutrient and pest management.
This course will provide students with the tools and knowledge to effectively collaborate with agriculture for watershed management.
Learners will examine the relationship between watersheds and agriculture, and explore topics such as crop management, soil erosion, precision agriculture, fertilizer applications, pest management, and protecting natural assets from a collaborative lens. Learners will identify opportunities for growth and design a strategy for both sectors to work together toward a more resilient agro-ecosystem.
This course equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in a low-carbon economy by emphasizing the analysis and management of environmental impacts in construction. Through learning about environmental regulations, sustainable practices, and innovative materials, students are prepared to contribute to reducing the carbon footprint in the construction industry.
The production, consumption and end-of-life of building materials will be reviewed using various tools, including Material Flow Analysis (MFA). Key points of intervention will be identified where changes to policy and regulation, design, typical construction processes and waste management can shift the industry into the circular economy. Understanding where construction materials come from, and their path from use through to disposal will identify the current barriers to circularity, and how these barriers can be dismantled. This course complements the Design for Disassembly and Deconstruction courses.
Designed to equip current manufacturing employees and job-seekers looking to upskill with the ability to source manufacturing data, how to work with it and to ultimately create reports for improved operational efficiency in manufacturing organizations.
Design for Disassembly (DfD) is the act of planning for the repair, upgrade, adaptation, repurposing and reuse of buildings and their components. Although the life span of a building is generally longer than most products, they will end up being disposable if we don’t plan for their end-of-use. The generation of construction and demolition waste has enormous environmental, social and economic costs, all of which can be avoided by bringing the built environment into the circular economy. This course provides the skills to intervene at one of the most critical stages of a building’s life cycle, the design phase, to enable circularity. Case studies, industry standards and best practices will be drawn on to teach the principles of DfD. This course complements the Deconstruction and Construction Material Flow Analysis courses
The Diesel Exhaust Emissions Reduction Systems microcredential covers the latest technologies employed in light and heavy-duty emission reduction systems and is developed for diesel and heavy-equipment technicians, as well as for related Trades to diagnose and repair after treatment systems. Participants will begin with a brief review of emission reduction theory and the tiers of emission control and then will examine the operation, control strategies, and diagnostic procedures for diesel after treatment systems. Participants will then apply this knowledge to diagnose and repair Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) systems, Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) systems, as well as Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) systems.
The Digital Process Automation microcredential will prepare you to bring digital automation to your workplace. This microcredential will introduce you to the tools and techniques used to automate many office-related tasks, with a particular focus on document digitalization and optical character recognition. The skills that you develop in these intensive workshops will enable you to automate basic workplace tasks and become more efficient.
This microcredential will be particularly useful to those who are new to programming concepts and are looking for a results-based curriculum to increase their productivity in the workplace.
Precision farming includes using technology to see and collect data on soil, crop growth and crop production is a potential way to increase crop yields. This microcredential explores the types of drones used in agricultural applications and discusses topics such as drone imaging to assist field analysis. There are eight microcredentials within the Precision Farming series and they can be taken in any order or on their own.
Flexibility in our offerings and innovation in our approach is considered essential to demonstrate our continued commitment to student success. The ideal learner will be looking to adopt sustainable farming practices and already be employed in the farming industry, either as an employee or owner. It is expected that the learner will have at least basic digital skills. The learners will complete the modules at their own pace. Therefore, the microcredential will be developed fully online.
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The Electric Vehicle Technology and Service course prepares Automotive Service Technicians (AST) to safely diagnose, service, and repair high-voltage electric vehicles. The course is designed for AST Red Seal Technicians or AST 3rd—or 4th-year apprentices to build upon their previous knowledge of conventional vehicle systems and further develop their knowledge and skills required to work confidently on most electric vehicles on our roads.
Prerequisite(s) – Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Endorsement or SkilledTradesBC CofQ Level 3 or equivalent.
The course introduces the fundamental concepts of electrical power system distribution design. Based on the student’s previous working experience and education, it provides an overview of electrical distribution systems and develops concepts of distribution design. Topics include introduction to the power industry, basics of distribution design, single phase and three phase power, protection and metering, voltage levels and regulation, transformers, capacitors, reactors, safety and environmental issues related to distribution design, permits, tariffs and rate schedules. Software tools will be used for modeling and simulation throughout this course.
Conservation of Canada’s resources is essential in the green economy. To understand its effect, it’s important to have a clear picture of the state of Canada’s resources and the legislation supporting those resources. In this microcredential, learners will cover the spatial and temporal variation of life, explore the factors that influence the distribution of life and the competitive forces that restrict or enhance population growth, and receive a summary evaluation of humans’ role in ecosystems. Learners will discuss treaties, the Natural Resources Transfer Agreement, the Constitutional Act of 1982, and case law concerning the special rights of Indigenous peoples and resources.
The intended audience is anyone wanting to enter the natural resource/environmental tourism sector or supplement their current training. Technicians who work in northern mines, or for environmental consulting companies, and do field sample collection, would benefit from understanding wildlife management techniques. The intended learners are Indigenous youth and adults. The earner of this microcredential will be able to describe the ecological land classification system ecology of land associated with lake ecosystems and understand resource legislation relevant to Indigenous peoples and how these topics relate to conservation management.
This microcredential will focus on relationship building and engagement with Indigenous communities to work towards reconciliation. Participants will learn about respectful and appropriate communication and traditional/cultural protocols within Indigenous communities. Learners will build personal capacity for developing relationships and building mutual trust for long-term positive social impacts with Indigenous communities. Participants will engage with their peers through discussion forums and case studies. They will develop a community engagement strategy and communication plan based on an assigned project.
Seneca’s executive certificate in ESG is for you if you’re interested in moving into an ESG-related role, or if you would like to develop the skills to implement ESG practices or ESG frameworks within your company. This microcredential is ideal for aspiring leaders in mid-level management positions at a financial institution, a publicly traded company or a business preparing to go public.
In this microcredential, you’ll be taught by expert faculty who are working in the field. You’ll gain specific skills required for success in ESG roles and there will be a variety of guest speakers to enhance your learning and provide networking opportunities.
Precision farming is a practice that can take advantage of existing software applications to track equipment, maintenance, and failure rates. In this microcredential, you will explore how using equipment monitoring can improve maintenance. There are eight microcredentials within the Precision Farming series and they can be taken in any order or on their own.
Flexibility in our offerings and innovation in our approach is considered essential to demonstrate our continued commitment to student success. This includes an interest in managing machine maintenance. The ideal learner will be looking to adopt sustainable farming practices and already be employed in the farming industry, either as an employee or owner. It is expected that the learner will have at least basic digital skills. The learners will complete the modules at their own pace.
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