Resources Drilling Technician (Optional Co-op)

Fleming College, located in Peterborough, Ontario, is a renowned Canadian institution offering a wide range of programs in areas such as business, health sciences, environmental studies, skilled trades, technology, and arts. With a strong focus on experiential learning, Fleming College provides students with hands-on training, industry partnerships, and co-operative education opportunities. The college's state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated faculty, and supportive learning environment prepare graduates to excel in their chosen fields and contribute to the community. Fleming College is committed to fostering innovation, sustainability, and the development of well-rounded individuals.

Our School offers the only college program in Canada providing training in Drilling, and we are the only program in the world offering training in so many of the different types of drilling. Numerous sectors rely on drilling skills, so this program opens doors to huge opportunities, many employers, and options to choose which field of drilling you will focus on. Our grads are in high demand. Every year, national and international employers recruit at our on-campus job fairs, and many of our students have employment offers before they graduate. Currently, these fields offer employment opportunities for drilling careers: Construction Drilling and Blasting Geotechnical Drilling Environmental Drilling Water Well Drilling Resources Drilling, including minerals and oil and gas exploration Horizontal Directional Drilling In our program, you'll learn the foundational theory, techniques and methods relating to each of these types of drilling, with an emphasis on safe working practices, while you learn to operate a full range of drilling equipment hands-on.