About Water Quality Technician (co-op Option Available) in Durham College
The Water Quality Technician program has been suspended for the September 2019 semester. It will re-open in September 2020. Applicants interested in a similar field that want to start school in September 2019 should highly consider the Environmental Technology program.
Water is a life source that millions of species depend on for survival. As a water quality technician, you will work towards keeping water safe for consumption and for its return to the environment through proven treatment methods. Distribution and collection methods will also be examined. As part of this program, you will complete the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks entry-level Drinking Water course and may also challenge the four Ministry operator-in-training exams (water treatment, wastewater treatment, water distribution and wastewater collection) for an additional fee. This program also offers you the opportunity to add to your skills and knowledge with real-life work experience gained through either a field placement or a co-operative education (co-op) experience.
Academic qualification equivalents
- completion of all India or state board HSC(XII)
English language requirements (one of the below):
- Academic IELTS: 6.0, no band score less than 5.5
- IBT TOEFL: 80, with minimum section scores of 20
- PTE Academic: 53 minimum overall, no section below 49 L,W,S,R
Durham College Highlights
University type |
Public |
Rank |
Top 50 among Canada’s Research Colleges |
Courses |
More than 140 |
No. of Campuses |
2 |
Employment rate, 2019 |
Around 87%1 |
Application Fee |
75 USD |
English Language Proficiency Tests |
TOEFL/IELTS or equivalent |
Financial Aid for International Students |
Available as Scholarships and Bursaries |
Durham College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
List of other expenses, apart from tuition fee, that an applicant should consider before applying to seek admission at DC is as tabulated below:
Type of Expenditure |
Cost (per month, in USD) |
Residence |
300 to 656 |
Meals |
300 |
Books and Supplies |
375 |
Health Plan |
128 |
Others |
150 |
Total |
1,253 to 1,609 |