School: Centennial College
Program:Environmental Technician
Program | Environmental Technician | Faculty | School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science |
Credential | Diploma | Duration | 2 years/ 4 semesters |
Starting Month | Fall | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
Our Environmental Technician program prepares you for work in growing field of environmental technology. The courses in this program cover the three foundational disciplines of biology, chemistry and civil engineering, and teach you to understand and manage complex environmental problems. The program includes hands-on training as you learn to use the tools and equipment needed in water and soil quality analysis, ecological field sampling, analytical chemistry, and surveying.
Advantages:
Graduates are qualified to write the Ontario Ministry of the Environment Operator-in-Training exam.
Program graduates may be eligible to apply credits towards university degree programs.
Transfer credits/advanced standing may be awarded for previous science or engineering education.
The Biotechnology, Environmental Technology, and Food Science Technology programs share a common first semester, which provides the flexibility to transfer between programs before starting the second semester.
Opportunities exist for participation in local conservation and restoration activities.
Admission Requirement:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required) or take the Centennial College English Skills Assessment for Admission
Mathematics Grade 11 M or U, or 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required) or take a Centennial College Engineering Math Skills Assessment for Admission
Tuition Fees:
Student | Tuition (2 Semesters) | Incidental Fees | Total |
Canadian
| $2767
| $942
| $3709
|
International | $12800 | $2137 | $14937 |
Career:
Graduates may find career opportunities in areas such as:
Environmental specialist
Technical policy advisor
Junior environmental scientist
Environmental safety consultant
Research specialist
Junior geomorphologist
Project biologist
Environmental coordinator
Credits Transfer
Students who successfully complete this program may qualify for entry into Ontario college graduate certificates and university degree programs at institutions such as McMaster University, University of Guelph and Northern Alberta Institution of Technology.
Link to Centennial College Official Website
https://www.centennialcollege.ca/