Program Overview

This non-credit program is designed to prepare participants for the growing demands of the coastal protection and restoration industries. The program introduces participants to coastal protection and restoration job skills and prepares them for work in coastal protection and restoration fields.

This progam includes an Introduction to Coastal Restoration Seminar and up to 5 industry-based credentials (IBCs) designed to provide participants with skills needed for coastal jobs. Participants completing the seminar will earn a scholarship award covering the cost of the IBCs.

InDUSTRY BASED CREDENTIALS (IBCs)

Airboat Operations
Computer Skills (100% online)
Drone Prep: FAA Part 107 UAS (100% online)
Electrical (Evening Courses)
Green Infrastructure Inspection
Heavy Equipment Operations (Day classes- 2025 class schedule: February 24 to March 14, June 16 to July 3, and October 13 to October 31)
IT Certifications (100% online)
Safety Training (In person; various times)
Welding (Night Classes - 2025 class schedule: January 6 to February 27, March 27 to May 7, and later dates will be added.)

CAREER OUTLOOK

Participants will gain practical, hands-on experience with industry-standard skills and certifications, preparing them for careers in environmental science, construction, and coastal management.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Understand the principles of coastal ecology and restoration techniques.
Identify common challenges in coastal restoration, such as erosion, habitat loss, and rising sea levels.
Operate an airboat in coastal environments for fieldwork and restoration projects.
Design and implement green infrastructure solutions for coastal protection.
Prepare and pass the FAA Part 107 UAS (Drone) certification exam.
Comply with workplace safety regulations in the coastal restoration field (OSHA 10).

Registration Link

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Once you are registered into this program, we will contact you to schedule your Coastal 101 seminar and your choice of up to five certificate courses.

CONTACT

Mary Briscoe
STEM Department Head
Phone: (985) 448-5902
Email: Mary.Briscoe@fletcher.edu
IPT Building, Office 200E