Advanced Diploma in Environmental Technology
Fanshawe College
Key Information
Campus location
London, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 11,748 **
Application deadline
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** total fee for Canadian students. $47,855.16 for international students
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Introduction
Environmental Technology is a three-year Ontario college advanced diploma program combined with a co-op component. Students will study and gain experience in environmental processes that provides foundational knowledge of air, water, and waste management issues. Graduates will feel confident entering the workforce after hands-on learning combined with 12 - 16 months of co-op training.
Your Learning Experience
Maintaining, nurturing, and protecting the environment is a global priority. As a result, understanding the environment and providing innovative solutions using new and emerging technologies has never been more important. Take the first step toward an in-demand, respected, and vital career helping the planet with Fanshawe's Environmental Technology program.
Over three years of environmental training and 12 to 16 months of paid co-op placement, you will study and gain experience in environmental processes that provides foundational knowledge of air, water, and waste management issues. The environmental course curriculum includes bacteriology, analytical chemistry, air pollution meteorology, water quality management, industrial hygiene, and hydrogeology. This environmental program emphasizes measurement and analysis techniques as well as legislation for air, water, and waste.
The theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience using state-of-the-art instrumentation, combined with real work applications, will give you a competitive edge upon graduation with your environmental diploma.
This three-year program provides students with a strong basic knowledge of Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Biology with a focus on the concepts of air, water, and wastewater management to round out their learning experience. In particular, the program emphasizes in-depth training in the principles and procedures of measurement and analysis techniques, and legislation for air, water, and waste.
This program is accredited by Co-operative Education and Work Integrated Learning Canada. This accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for cooperative education programs in Canada and recognizes Fanshawe's commitment to excellence.
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Program Outcome
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Collect representative environmental samples, perform routine and specialized tests, and interpret results, using current and relevant tools.
- Identify, select, and use scientific concepts and models in the prevention, control, and elimination of environmental hazards and in the remediation of contaminated sites.
- Analyze water/soil/air samples in a manner that contributes to the resolution of environmental problems through the selection and application of relevant scientific and engineering principles.
- Participate in the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of environmental projects, following standard procedures.
- Promote and maintain sustainable* practices by applying the elements of ecosystem-based management.
- Carry out work responsibilities adhering to standards of professional conduct and principles of professional ethics.
- Suggest strategies aimed at ensuring all tasks are completed in adherence to occupational health and safety standards and applicable legislative requirements.
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of environmental management systems*.
- Provide ongoing support for project management.
- Communicate technical information accurately and effectively in oral, written, visual, and electronic forms.
- Develop and present strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance performance as an environmental technologist.
Admissions
Curriculum
Co-op Opportunities
The Environmental Technology program offers a cooperative education component, which provides students the opportunity to gain invaluable first-hand work experience in their chosen field. Here are some co-op jobs that have kick-started the careers of some Environmental Technology students before even graduated!
Environmental Services Assistant
Assist with the maintenance of water and wastewater facilities and linear infrastructure.
Environmental Development Assistant
Provide support for environmental management programs.
Fungal/Microbial Technician
Prepare growth media for culturing fungal species.
Courses
Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- BIOL-1016 ---- Cytology
- CHEM-1003 ---- General Chemistry 1
- WRIT-1039 ---- Reason and Writing 1-Technology
- MATH-1172 ---- Math 1
- ENVR-1014 ---- Environmental and Science Issues
- SKLS-1020 ---- Fundamentals of Science
Level 2
Gen Ed - Take a 3-credit General Education elective course
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- BIOL-3001 ---- Microbiology 1 - Bacteriology
- CHEM-1012 ---- General Chemistry 2
- MATH-3062 ---- Mathematics 2
- PHYS-1001 ---- Physics
- COOP-1020 ---- Co-operative Education Employment Prep
Level 3
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- CHEM-3003 ---- Analytical Chemistry
- ENVR-3001 ---- Water Quality Management 1
- ENVR-3010 ---- Water Distribution and Treatment
- MATH-3030 ---- Statistics
- GEOL-3001 ---- Hydrogeology
Level 4
Gen Ed - Take a 3-credit General Education elective course
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- ENVR-3009 ---- Water Quality Management 2
- CHEM-3002 ---- Organic Chemistry 1
- CHEM-3004 ---- Instrumental Methods of Analysis 1
- PHYS-3003 ---- Thermodynamics and Optics
- MATH-1173 ---- Calculus 1
Level 5
Gen Ed - Take a 3-credit General Education elective course
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- CHEM-5001 ---- Organic Chemistry 2
- ENVR-3014 ---- Air Pollution Meteorology
- ENVR-3015 ---- Air Quality Sampling and Evaluation
- ENVR-5003 ---- Water Sampling and Evaluation Laboratory
- MATH-5017 ---- Calculus 2
Level 6
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- CHEM-5005 ---- Instrumental Methods of Analysis 2
- ENVR-5005 ---- Industrial Hygiene
- ENVR-5006 ---- Air Sampling and Evaluation Lab 2
- ENVR-5007 ---- Air Pollution Meteor Lab
- ENVR-5008 ---- Topics in Waste Management
- COMM-3005 ---- Language and Communication Skills 3
Gen Ed - Electives
Take 9 General Education Credits - Normally taken in Levels 2, 4 and 5
Program Residency
Students Must Complete a Minimum of 32 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program
Career Opportunities
Fanshawe’s Environmental Technology program provides a mix of related paid work experiences with classroom theory during alternating periods of work and study. Upon completion, graduates gain up to 16 months of work experience preparing them for employment opportunities with:
- provincial and federal government regulatory agencies
- petrochemical companies
- environmental consultants
- pollution measurement control
- water and wastewater facilities
- public/private research enterprises
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Environmental Technology program:
Environmental Technologist
Perform field evaluations of source emissions in industrial settings.
Environmental Coordinator
Implement a wastewater and industrial waste monitoring program.
Environmental Areas Field Coordinator
Trail management including pruning, risk management inspections, and repairing boardwalks, barricades, bridges, and signage.
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