Petroleum Land Administration - Introductory Courses

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Introductory Courses

Important Note: Completion of these 4 introductory courses does not lead to a certificate but is required before you can register for the Surface Rights and/or Mineral Rights certificates.

These 4 Introductory Courses give you a solid foundation for any type of land administration. Once you have completed these courses (details below), you can choose to specialize in surface rights, or mineral rights.

Students who complete all Mineral Rights courses may also choose to pursue the Land Contracts Extension Certificate.

Program Outcomes - Introductory Courses
Upon completion of the Introductory Courses, you will be able to:

• demonstrate knowledge of oil and gas law by analyzing legal concepts and principles in torts, contracts and doctrines of estate
• explain how land administrators deal with federal and provincial environmental compliance issues
• register in the Surface Rights or Mineral Rights programs

Required Introductory Courses

These courses are the prerequisites to all other certificate courses.

The Petroleum Industry: An Integrated Approach
From exploration to production, this course introduces the petroleum industry, its terminology and applications.
Note: CAPPA Level 1 may be taken instead. Online course must be completed within dates below.
Course materials: available at the BookStore for an additional fee.

Challenge Exam: The Petroleum Industry: An Integrated Approach
Available to those with 3+ years industry experience that includes specific course content. Pass mark is 60%. This challenge exam may only be taken once. Materials are optional. Exam must be scheduled and written within 4 weeks of registration date 
Course materials: available at the BookStore for an additional fee

Land Concepts
Review legal aspects of land ownership in Alberta. Learn the fundamental principles of land titles and property law while gaining a deeper understanding of industry practices.
Course materials: available at the BookStore for an additional fee.

Environmental Regulations     
Examine how federal and provincial compliance issues are dealt with in day-to-day land administration activities.
Course materials: available at the BookStore for an additional fee.

Legal Concepts
Explore contract law and common agreements in the petroleum industry. Follow industry best practices while learning the fundamental principles of land contracts.
Course materials: available at the BookStore for an additional fee.

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