Diploma in Environmental Technician (Accelerated)

Algonquin College - Pembroke Campus

Canada,Ontario

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 26,294/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 95

Application Fee

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Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 19,957 +

Int. Students: 4,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1, 1 College Way, Pembroke, ON, K8A 0C8, Frank Nighbor St, Pembroke, ON K8A 0C8, Canada

Diploma in Environmental Technician (Accelerated)

Program Overview

The two-year Environmental Technician program, delivered in a compressed format over 42 weeks, offers theoretical and extensive practical education in all areas of environmental sciences.

You explore the disciplines of biology, chemistry, physical science and engineering as you learn to collect, measure and analyze variables commonly considered in environmental studies. Gain field and laboratory experience in soil, water and air testing as you develop a basic knowledge of:

  • Freshwater environment systems
  • Soils and land forms
  • The chemistry of pollutants
  • Ecological processes

Use the appropriate tools and equipment needed in biology, hydrology, ecological field sampling and analytical chemistry.

This program includes applied research projects that allow you to apply skills and theory to real environmental issues, all while supporting important community initiatives, such as:

  • Water quality monitoring and implementation of agricultural best management practices in the Muskrat Lake watershed
  • Soil testing, weather/climate monitoring and pest/disease surveying for a local vineyard.

Benefit from the opportunity to gain more than 20 certifications in various preferred specialties including provincial certification in water and wastewater operation, electrofishing, and geospatial analysis.

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