School of Environmental Studies and Biotechnology

Environmental Technician - Protection and Compliance

2 years – Ontario College Diploma

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Code: 030114
Type: Full-Time
Intake: September Start
Campus: College Drive Campus

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Code: 030114
Type: Full-Time
Intake: September Start
Campus: College Drive Campus

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Environmental Technician - Protection and Compliance

Train in a number of outdoor labs and participate in a GPS race on the trails.

Overview

The environmental sector is growing and there is emergence of new "green" jobs - locally, nationally and globally. Professionals are needed to deal with climate change issues, land restoration, water conservation, water management, and other sustainability concerns. This program offers you the opportunity to learn hands-on from experienced professors in the lab and in the field, and gain the skills you need to launch an exciting and relevant career.

Your Future Career

Government agencies and ministries
Energy sector
Conservation authorities
Natural resources
Water agencies
Private corporations

What You Learn

Microbiology and toxicology
Environmental monitoring
Biology and chemistry
Drinking water provincial certification
Benthos biomonitoring provincial certification
Earth science and ecology
Applied geomatics

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Admissions Requirements

OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U

If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency. You must have a minimum overall band score of 5.5 on the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or equivalent accepted English language proficiency test to be admitted to a postsecondary program at the college. Notwithstanding the above, the English proficiency standards required to obtain Study Permits and Temporary Resident Visas from Canadian Embassies vary around the world. The higher English language proficiency standard will apply.

Curriculum

Semester 1

BIO115	Biology for Environmental Protection
CHM110	Inorganic Chemistry
ENV214	Earth Science
GENED	General Education Elective - Online
ENV110	Environmental Industry Success
MTH191	Math for Technicians

Semester 2

ENV243	Environmental Law
CHM125	Chemistry II
ENV125	Ecology
CMM140	Technical Writing I
MTH195	Applied Statistics
GENED	General Education Elective - Online

Semester 3

BIO121	Environmental Microbiology I
ENV203	Environmental Monitoring
ENV204	Environmental Chemistry
ENV245	Environmental Project Planning & Management
GEO100	Applied Geomatics
ENV225	Field Camp
ENV226	Marine Conservation (Optional Credit)

Semester 4

BIO220	Environmental Microbiology II
CLT100	Canada's First Peoples
ENV210	Limnology
ENV215	Environmental Technology
ENV240	Environmental Toxicology

Tuition Fees

2019-2020 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

College Drive Campus – Domestic

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Material Fee	Trip Fee	Total
1	$2720.24	$1046.72 - 1186.72	-	$220	$4126.96
2	$2720.24	$911.72 - 1051.72	-	$220	$3991.96

2019-2020 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

College Drive Campus – International

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Material Fee	Trip Fee	Total
1	$12422.97	$1696.72 - 1773.72	-	$220	$14416.69
2	$12422.97	$1561.72 - 1638.72	-	$220	$14281.69

What You Need - Recommended

Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.

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Certification/Accreditation

Ontario College Diploma along with optional certification in:

Introduction to Biosafety	Operator in Training (MOEE/Water/ Waste Water/Distribution/Collection)
General Safety for Containment Labs	Green Check (Level 1)
Containment Level 2 Operational Practices	Ontario Benthos Biomonitoring - 27 group taxonomy
Personal Protective Equipment	Operation of Conventional Treatment Processes (At WCWC in Spring)
Decontamination in the Laboratory	Fish Identification (PADI)
Laboratory Acquired Infections	Open Water (PADI)
WHMIS	Coral Watch (PADI)
Worker Health and Safety Awareness	Underwater Digital Photography (PADI)
Vancouver Aquarium - Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup	Peak Performance Buoyancy (PADI)
Entry Level Drinking Water

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.

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