Georgian College – Environmental Technician Diploma (2 years) / Environmental Technology Diploma (3 years)

http://www.georgianc.on.ca/academics/programs/index.php?catid=8#8

Barrie, ON
Paul Stevens, Co-ordinator.
Phone: (705) 728-1968 x5223
pstevens@georgianc.on.ca

Environmental Technician graduates are trained as entry-level practitioners in the use of environmental sampling, monitoring and testing equipment and information technology tools and will be familiar with standard operating procedures for conducting environmental projects. The program provides students with applied knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislative requirements, environmental management systems; and the basic principles of ecosystem-based management for sustainability.

Environmental Technology Graduates have advanced skills in the use of environmental sampling, monitoring and testing equipment; data analysis; and information technology tools. They are familiar with applying the principles of ecosystem-based management for sustainability and have the ability to manage environmental projects from planning through to implementation and maintenance. They have applied knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements and can contribute to risk assessment and environmental systems management. This program provides an opportunity for students to apply their skills through partnerships in the community and stresses the need for designing and implementing systems to prevent, control and clean-up environmental contamination.

Retrieved from Georgian College website on 4/19/2010.