About Environmental Technician in Cambrian College

Gain the technical skills and practical field experience to identify, measure, and record environmental variables within the air, water, soil and living organisms. This program prepares you to perform appropriate sampling, use state-of-the-art equipment, and assist in the remediation and long-term evaluation and monitoring of contaminated ecosystem components. You will also be prepared to work on a variety of projects related to climate change issues, water conservation, and water management and other sustainability concerns. Throughout the program, you will also build your knowledge of pertinent environmental regulations and policies.

Program Highlights

• 2 years, 5 semesters
• 4-week internship in semester 5
• Opportunity to earn National Green Check certification
• Prepares you to write the Operator-in-Training certification test for water treatment and distribution
• Analyze, interpret, and evaluate air, water, soil, and ecological field data
• Use case studies to understand provincial and federal legislation
• Develop your technical writing skills

Fieldwork/Placement

You will undertake an approved 4-week internship with a company or agency involved in environmental work or research.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates can work in a variety of industrial, governmental, municipal, and private consulting organizations as:

• Environmental monitoring technicians
• Natural resource technicians
• Environmental consultants
• Environmental laboratory technicians
• Field research assistants

Academic qualification equivalents

• Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII): 60% or higher in relevant subjects.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS:  6.0 (no band under 5.5)
• TOEFL: 550 (paper based test) 80 (internet based test)
• PTE: 58 (minimum 51 in each component)

Cambrain College Highlights

What it costs to study at Cambrian College: Fees & Expenses

Candidates will incur the education cost as tabulated below. The expenses range given below is for each semester for students enrolled for full-time courses.