Petroleum Land Administration

Program Description

Petroleum Land Administration teaches the basics of petroleum land administration. Students learn to review and interpret land contracts and agreements, including leases, transfers, joint venture agreements and other land-related correspondence. Our unique lease record-keeping course is designed to give students practical, relevant expertise in a computer lab utilizing land system software.

Program Overview

Your Career

Graduates of this program find employment as land administrators managing records concerning freehold, Crown, Board Order and aboriginal lands. Entry-level land administrators may hold positions such as Petroleum Land Administrators, Land Clerks, Operations File Clerk and Assistant Administrators to Managers, Public Land officers, Analysts and Land Consultants.

Student Success

Please contact the department for information.

Credentials

After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT certificate in Petroleum Land Administration.

Accreditation

There are no formal accreditation arrangements at this time. Please contact the MacPhail School of Energy for more information.

Job Grant

Note: This program is eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant

Progression

The progression requirement for students taking credit courses is a Term GPA and Total Institutional GPA of 2.0, with the exception of English Language Foundations and Academic Upgrading programs.

Admission Requirements

All applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.

Program Outline

Courses

LAND 210 - Land Practices Introduction 1.5 Credits
LAND 212 - Mineral Lease Documentation 3 Credits
LAND 213 - Contract Documentation 3 Credits
LAND 218 - Lease Record Keeping 3 Credits
LAND 240 - Surface Land Practices 3 Credits
PETR 211 - Petroleum Industry - Introduction 1.5 Credits