Resources Drilling Technician (Optional Co-op)

The Resources Drilling Technician diploma at Fleming College's Frost Campus in Lindsay, Ontario is a specialised, hands-on program that trains you for the in-demand and well-paid world of drilling for minerals, water, and geotechnical and environmental investigation. Over two years you will learn drilling methods and equipment, core sampling, geology and mineralogy, site safety, hydraulics, maintenance, and the field skills that drilling contractors and exploration companies need. With an optional co-op, you can gain paid industry experience before you graduate.

You will train on real drill rigs and equipment, learning to operate and maintain machinery, recover and log core samples, follow strict safety and environmental procedures, and work effectively as part of a field crew, often in remote settings. This is one of the few programs of its kind in Canada, which makes graduates highly sought after. Career paths include diamond driller and driller's helper, mineral-exploration driller, geotechnical and environmental drilling technician, water-well driller, and drill-rig operator across mining, construction, and resource-exploration industries. Drilling roles are typically well paid and in strong demand, with clear routes to advancement. International students gain rare, practical Canadian field experience and a specialised, employable credential. If you enjoy hands-on, physical, outdoor work and want a distinctive skilled career with excellent earning potential, this program is an outstanding launchpad.