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Diploma in Environmental Technician (Accelerated) Algonquin College - Pembroke Campus Algonquin College - Pembroke Campus, Canada

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CAD 26294

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 95

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10 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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83

TOEFL

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50%

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Program Overview

The two-year Environmental Technician program, delivered in a compressed format over 42 weeks, offers theoretical and extensive practical education in all areas of environmental sciences.


You explore the disciplines of biology, chemistry, physical science and engineering as you learn to collect, measure and analyze variables commonly considered in environmental studies. Gain field and laboratory experience in soil, water and air testing as you develop a basic knowledge of:

  • freshwater environment systems
  • soils and landforms
  • the chemistry of pollutants
  • ecological processes

Use the appropriate tools and equipment needed in biology, hydrology,ecological field sampling and analytical chemistry.


This program includes applied research projects that allow you to apply skills and theory to real environmental issues, all while supporting important community initiatives, such as:

  • water quality monitoring and implementation of agricultural best management practices in the Muskrat Lake watershed
  • environmental assessment analysis and reporting for a real local municipal project
  • soil testing, weather/climate monitoring, contaminated site assessment, and wildlife and vegetation sampling


Upon graduation, you are ready to help meet the current and growing need for skilled entry-level practitioners within the environmental sciences sector. Graduates may find entry-level employment in roles such as:

  • remediation technician
  • field sampling technician
  • geographical information systems (GIS) technician
  • contaminated site assessor
  • environmental assessor
  • water and wastewater facility operator
  • environmental consultant
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 42 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 83 - With no score less than - 20
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60 - With no score less than - 45
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 110.0  Minimum Literacy - 110.0  

Academic Requirement

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):

  • English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).
  • Mathematics, Grade 12 (MAP4C or equivalent).
  • Biology Grade 11 or 12 is strongly recommended
  • Chemistry Grade 11 or 12 is strongly recommended.

Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).

6 IELTS Score
83 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

26294

Tuition Fee
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CAD 95

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20600 Per year

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