In this two-year diploma program, students will learn about environmental technology, water resources and applied sciences to gain the problem-solving skills needed for success in the environmental sector. As a graduate they will be training to work as an environmental technician within traditional and environmental engineering industries.
Throughout this program students will develop the following skill:
- Collect representative environmental samples and perform routine tests
- Use scientific concepts and models when contributing to the prevention, control and elimination of environmental hazards and remediation of contaminated sites
- Analyze water, soil and air samples address related-environmental problems
- Follow standard procedures for conducting environmental sampling projects
- Promote and maintain sustainable practices
- Perform work responsibilities adhering to standards of professional conduct
- Complete assigned tasks in adherence to occupational health and safety standards
- Follow established protocols in support of environmental management systems
- Provide ongoing support for project management
- Communicate technical information
- Develop and present strategies for ongoing personal and professional development
Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional co-op work term(s) in a formal work environment. In most cases the work term(s) is a full-time paid position completed between two academic semesters.