The Environmental Technician program will prepare you for work in the growing field of environmental technology. Courses will cover the three foundational disciplines of biology, chemistry and civil engineering while teaching you to understand and manage complex environmental problems. The program will include hands-on training as you'll learn to use the tools and equipment needed in water and soil quality analysis, ecological field sampling, analytical chemistry and surveying. Opportunities will exist for participation in local conservation and restoration activities.
A unique combination of technical skills will greatly increase your career options once you graduate from this applied science program, which is the recipient of the President's Academic Program Recognition Award for Quality of the Learning Experience.
Drinking Water Operators
If you successfully complete the entry-level course for drinking water operators, you'll meet the requirements of the Ministry of the Environment's entry-level course for drinking water operators. Centennial College delivers this course in partnership with the Ministry of the Environment and the Walkerton Clean Water Centre.
Certification
As an Environmental Technician program graduate, you'll be able to write the Ontario Ministry of the Environment Operator in Training (OIT) and Water Quality Analyst (WQA) exams. You'll also be able to apply to register with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).
Program Highlights
- Graduates are qualified to write the Ontario Ministry of the Environment Operator-in-Training exam.
- Program graduates may be eligible to apply credits towards university degree programs.
- Transfer credits/advanced standing may be awarded for previous science or engineering education.
- The Biotechnology, Environmental Technology, and Food Science Technology programs share a common first semester, which provides the flexibility to transfer between programs before starting the second semester.
- Opportunities exist for participation in local conservation and restoration activities.
Career Outlook
- Environmental specialist
- Technical policy advisor
- Junior environmental scientist
- Environmental safety consultant
Education Pathways
Qualified graduates of the Environmental Technician Diploma program may be eligible to participate in pathway programs with partnering institutions. These pathway programs allow you to receive degree credit for learning obtained at Centennial College.
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