Diploma in Environmental Technician

NorQuest College

Environmental technicians provide an important service to society by helping protect and sustain the long-term health of our ecosystems. This two-year diploma program will prepare students for technical work in the environmental sector. Students will gain the practical knowledge and skills needed to offer professional advice on a wide range of subjects, including: environmental management and associated challenges and opportunities, environmental impact assessment hazardous and non-hazardous waste management waste reduction and reuse strategies air, soil, and water pollution prevention and monitoring wildlife monitoring, soils and ecosite descriptions, compliance auditing and contaminated site investigation and remediation.This skill set is based on an integrated, hands-on training program that gives graduates a good working knowledge of physical and life sciences, including general biology, ecology, physics, and statistics. The program includes hands-on training in both laboratory and field settings. This includes a residential field school in the 3rd term of the program.