Environmental Technician

Program Description

Contribute to the future. Build a career where urban and human needs intersect with respect for the earth’s resources. You could become a leader in an industry that’s shaping our world.

As a student in the Environmental Technician program, you’ll be technically skilled and able to constructively work within traditional engineering industries. You’ll also possess leadership attributes and knowledge that will make a difference.

Your studies will focus on environmental technology, water resources and applied sciences, engineering and problem solving abilities, and public and communications skills. Upon graduation, you’ll have the skills, understanding and ability to succeed within the environmental sector.

The ETM program is your key to a rewarding career in this exciting and fast-growing industry.

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a majority of senior credits at the College Preparation (C), University Preparation (U) or University/College Preparation (M) level or Mature Student Status (age 19 or older)
• Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)
• Grade 12 Mathematics*: MCT4(C) Mathematics for College Technology (recommended grade 60% or over) or Grade 12 (U) Mathematics, MHF4(U) (Advanced Functions) or MCV4(U) (Calculus and Vectors)

* Seneca may also consider applicants with good grades in MAP4(C) (80% or over recommended) or MCR3(U) (70% or over). Students with grades lower than these recommended benchmarks and who test below the appropriate level in the skills assessment can expect to be placed into a preparatory mathematics course or will be counseled to enroll in the Applied Science and Technology Fundamentals Certificate Program.

Note: All applicants who are offered admission to programs in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Technology will have an English and Mathematics skills assessment. The assessments are used for academic placement in English and Mathematics courses that are appropriate to the student’s skill level. In the event a preparatory course is required before enrolling in the standard semester one English or Mathematics, students will automatically be timetabled into the appropriate preparatory course.

The Importance of Learning Skills:

Student success in college requires well developed learning skills (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. While it is expected that applicants would have developed these skills through previous education and life experiences, Seneca offers support to assist students with further development of these important skills.

Applicant Selection:

• Applicant grades in pre-requisite subjects (or their equivalents) may be used as a basis for the selection of candidates.

Your Career

Build a rewarding career in four semesters with the Environmental Technician diploma program. Upon graduation, you’ll find exciting opportunities in environmental, engineering, planning and consulting firms, government agencies, private contractors, municipalities, utilities and telecommunication firms. Your work will include environmental assessment investigations, environmental sampling, data collection and monitoring, mapping, data management, watershed planning, land development, construction monitoring, supervision and inspection, surveying, planning and engineering design. You may find employment providing project technical support on construction projects, subdivisions, and environmental protection and enhancement initiatives, as well as sampling, drafting and field support.

Applied Degree Option

Complete the Environmental Technician program and meet academic requirements, and you’ll be eligible for a bridging program to gain access to the 2nd year of Seneca College’s Integrated Environmental Site Remediation bachelor’s degree program.

Co-operative Education Option

Students from both the Environmental Technology and Technician programs can benefit from an optional Co-operative Education program. Once you’ve completed semester one with passing grades in all subjects, and met appropriate G.P.A. requirements, you’ll be eligible to apply.

There are valuable services to facilitate placement opportunities available for students enrolling in the program in semester two. You’ll gain access to them through the CPP100 subject and co-op facilities. The co-op program consists of one work term from MAY – AUGUST that provides a wealth of valuable course-related experience, employer contacts and greater opportunities for permanent placement after graduation. Please see the Civil Engineering Technology Co-operative Education handout for more information.

FAST TRACK

Leverage your existing post-secondary education in Environmental Science Engineering or a directly related Technology discipline to apply for FAST TRACK assessment of your credentials. Advanced standing can be granted for relevant subjects at the discretion of the department.

General Education

One of the general education subjects must be a literature subject (from any category) for which EAC150 is a pre-requisite.

Diploma to Degree... and Beyond

Through transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this Seneca College program may be eligible for credit at the following post-secondary institution(s):

Ontario

Canada

Curriculum

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