Diploma in Environmental Technician in Water and Wastewater Systems Operations (Co-op)

Lambton College - Sarnia Campus

Canada,Ontario

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 17,170/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 150 FREE

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Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1969

Total Students: 5,000 +

Int. Students: 500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1457 London Road, SARNIA, Ontario (ON), Canada, N7S 6K4

Diploma in Environmental Technician in Water and Wastewater Systems Operations (Co-op)

Program Overview

Environmental Technicians, specializing in water and wastewater, are in demand in Ontario for a variety of sectors including mining, the public service and private industry. The Environmental Technician – Water & Wastewater Systems Operations College diploma is a fast-track to qualification for employment as a licensed drinking water operator in Ontario. In addition, this program shares a delivery of courses with Northern College and as such, certain lectures will be delivered remotely via a virtual classroom.

Students enrolled in this program will train in Lambton College’s new Centre of Excellence in Energy & Bio-Industrial Technologies. The Centre offers state-of-practice technology laboratories and infrastructure to support learning and research in next-generation technologies in collaboration with industry.

The program has an innovative delivery model, allowing students to graduate faster – in two years instead of three – by combining theory and practical systems operator experience, in conjunction with three co-op work terms.

Students can expect to be exposed to both operating water treatment facilities and pilot-scale systems during their studies. The conversion of raw water to safe drinking water is the goal and students are immersed in every step of the process.

The curriculum focuses on preparing students to write the Ontario Operator-in-Training examinations and the Drinking Water Operators Entry-Level Course through the Walkerton Clean Water Centre and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change. In combination with the co-op work terms, graduates will obtain the practical experience required to graduate with a Class 1 Operator license.

Co-op Info
Students in this program have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience by applying classroom learning during co-op experiences. Learn more about co-op terms and the roles and responsibilities of the students and co-op advisors.