Environmental Technician - Algonquin College Pembroke
Our Program This two-year Ontario College Diploma program, delivered in a compressed format over 45 weeks, is designed to meet the current and growing need for skilled entry-level practitioners within the environmental sciences sector. Students have the opportunity to gain invaluable workplace experience through an optional paid co-op placement. The accelerated program delivery allows graduates to enter the workforce sooner than those who enrol in a traditional two-year college offering. Students obtain theoretical and extensive practical training in three disciplines of environmental sciences: biology, chemistry and engineering, and learn to collect, measure and analyze variables commonly considered in environmental studies. Students learn to use the appropriate tools and equipment needed in biology, hydrology, ecological field sampling and analytical chemistry. The program provides field and laboratory experience in soil, water and air testing and combines it with a basic knowledge of freshwater environment systems, soils and landforms, the chemistry of pollutants and ecological processes. Students learn to work effectively within a regulatory framework that demands a basic knowledge of standard operating procedures, quality controls and compliance practices.
Students have the opportunity to obtain industry-related certifications targeted at enhancing their employment opportunities. Participation in the summer co-operative work placement allows students to gain real-world work experience and provides further opportunity to network and make industry contacts. Students return for the last academic term with experience and insight that helps them succeed in the final level.
This program is part of Algonquin's mobile learning initiative. All students entering into the program are expected to have and use a laptop or mobile computing device that meets or exceeds the recommended hardware requirements as designated by the program. Students in mobile learning programs will use their devices to enhance their learning experience, obtain and work with course materials, participate in collaborative and mlearning environments and become skilled, confident users of the technologies used within an educational environment and workplace. Hardware and software specifications are outlined at www3.algonquincollege.com/mlearning/. Computers and supplies can be purchased directly from Algonquin's New Technology Store at educational rates.
Students have the opportunity to obtain industry-related certifications targeted at enhancing their employment opportunities. Participation in the summer co-operative work placement allows students to gain real-world work experience and provides further opportunity to network and make industry contacts. Students return for the last academic term with experience and insight that helps them succeed in the final level.
This program is part of Algonquin's mobile learning initiative. All students entering into the program are expected to have and use a laptop or mobile computing device that meets or exceeds the recommended hardware requirements as designated by the program. Students in mobile learning programs will use their devices to enhance their learning experience, obtain and work with course materials, participate in collaborative and mlearning environments and become skilled, confident users of the technologies used within an educational environment and workplace. Hardware and software specifications are outlined at www3.algonquincollege.com/mlearning/. Computers and supplies can be purchased directly from Algonquin's New Technology Store at educational rates.