This program is designed to prepare students to meet the academic admission requirements for Aurora College's Environment and Natural Resources Technology Program (ENRTP). The program includes courses in English, Math, Science and Introduction to Computers. Also, in order to provide students with a broad introduction to the ENRTP program, this program includes an Environment Natural Resources Technology Foundations course.

Applicants must have completed English 20123 with a minimum of 65% or Aurora College ABE English 140 and Math 20123 or Grade 11 Pure or Applied Math with a minimum 65% or Aurora College ABE Math 140. Also, applicants must have completed Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Science to a 20 Level or Aurora College ABE Science 140. Mature applicants lacking the necessary entrance requirements may be admitted to the program if there is evidence of their ability to complete the program. The Aurora College placement test may be administered to determine the academic level. The student must meet the program eligibility requirements.

Applicants must submit with their application; high school transcripts, college transcripts or the results of the placement package assessment, a personal statement of interest and two letters of reference.

Students meeting the above program requirements may be admitted to the program. Preference is given to residents of the NWT. A waiting list may be established based on date of application.

Upon successful completion of the program students will meet the academic requirements for acceptance to the Environment and Natural Resources Technology Program.

The program is 10 months in length. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will have Aurora College credits at the following levels: English 150, Math 150, and Science 14011 50. The program also includes an Introduction to Microcomputers course and an ENRTP Foundations I course.