Join Seneca's Environmental Technician Diploma! Gain skills for the green sector, with optional co-op opportunities for international students. Apply today!
In this two-year diploma program, students will learn about environmental technology, water resources and applied sciences to gain the problem-solving skills needed for success in the environmental sector. As a graduate they will be training to work as an environmental technician within traditional and environmental engineering industries. Throughout this program students will develop the following skill: Collect representative environmental samples and perform routine tests Use scientific concepts and models when contributing to the prevention, control and elimination of environmental hazards and remediation of contaminated sites Analyze water, soil and air samples address related-environmental problems Follow standard procedures for conducting environmental sampling projects Promote and maintain sustainable practices Perform work responsibilities adhering to standards of professional conduct Complete assigned tasks in adherence to occupational health and safety standards Follow established protocols in support of environmental management systems Provide ongoing support for project management Communicate technical information Develop and present strategies for ongoing personal and professional development Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional co-op work term(s) in a formal work environment. In most cases the work term(s) is a full-time paid position completed between two academic semesters.
