About Chemical Laboratory Technician in Sheridan College (Ontario)

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Sheridan's Chemical Laboratory Technician diploma program provides excellent facilities with current technology and many opportunities for hands-on experience. You'll work directly with the same sophisticated instruments that are used in research and industry, while learning to apply the theories of the chemical sciences.

Flexible options for study

Course credits can be transferred (either before or after graduation) directly to the Chemical Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering Technology - Environmental or Environmental Technician programs at Sheridan, making the Chemical Laboratory Technician option extremely flexible.

Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Perform routine tasks and assigned procedures to support the purification, analysis and synthesis of chemical compounds and samples.

• Use prescribed laboratory procedures to conduct basic manual and instrumental quantitative analysis and report results.

• Operate and troubleshoot chemical analysis instruments and equipment to assure accurate results.

• Perform quality assurance and quality control procedures, including basic statistical analyses, in accordance with international and industry standards and government regulations.

• Complete chemical laboratory tasks and projects using computer and information technologies.

• Implement health and safety practices to ensure a safe laboratory environment for oneself and others. 

• Contribute to the efficient and ethical use and promotion of chemical laboratory resources through established sustainability practices.

• Interpret and produce technical documents to communicate chemical laboratory data and results.

• Collaborate with others to contribute to effective working relationships and teamwork in chemical laboratory environments.

• Develop strategies for ongoing professional development to enhance competence as a chemical laboratory technician.

Career Opportunities

Chemical Laboratory Technician graduates may work with chemists and engineers in research and development labs, quality control and technical service labs, government agencies and educational institutions.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, include one English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U), minimum 60%

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS       :    6 – Overall Band Score with no Band below 5.5
• TOEFL      :    80 (20L,W,S,R) iBT (Internet-based TOEFL) or 550 Paper-based
• PTE A       :    58 - Overall Minimum Score  (49L,W,S,R)

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Sheridan College (Ontario) The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Though the cost of attendance for a student studying at Sheridan College would vary as per standard of living and choices of an individual, however, the estimated average cost for an academic year is tabulated below: