Diploma in Environmental Technician (Fast Track)

at Centennial College - Morningside Campus Canada

Centennial College's Architectural Technology program will prepare you for a variety of careers in the building industry. Among the various options will be working in an architectural firm where you'll apply your technical knowledge and skills to create building designs, analyze building code requirements, prepare construction drawings and carry out contract administration tasks during the construction phase. Alternatively, where permitted by legislation, you may directly offer building design and drawing services to clients on small building projects.

This diploma program will emphasize energy-efficient, sustainable design and construction strategies as well as protecting the environment. Using state-of-the-art computer technology, you'll learn to prepare designs and construction drawings for residential, industrial, commercial and institutional buildings. You'll also become familiar with building materials, construction methods, structural design, mechanical and electrical services, building codes and zoning by-laws, contracts, specifications, and the business environment for providing design and construction services.

Program Highlights

• The Architectural Technology program's project-based curriculum, which focuses on a different building type each semester, and a strong foundation in technical knowledge, ensures you are industry-ready.
• There is a strong emphasis on energy-efficient, sustainable design and construction strategies, and protecting the environment.
• Program faculty members include many current industry practitioners who have advanced degrees, licenses and credentials in architecture and related fields.
• All students are strongly encouraged to complete the full, three-year, Architectural Technology program. However, students who successfully complete the first two years of this program may apply to graduate from the two-year Architectural Technician program.

The Environmental Technology (Fast-Track) program is for qualified college or university graduates who wish to gain direct admission into Year 2 (Semester 3) of this three-year advanced diploma program in preparation for the constantly evolving field of environmental technology.

Through courses that will cover the three foundational disciplines of biology, chemistry and civil engineering, and teach you to understand and manage complex environmental problems, this college technology program will provide you with theoretical and practical knowledge for career success.

Courses will feature hands-on experience using technology and equipment in water and soil quality analysis, ecological field sampling, analytical chemistry, hazardous material management, surveying, municipal engineering, AutoCAD drawing and geographic information systems (GIS) mapping. Meanwhile, laboratory practice in water quality testing, groundwater movement, computer aided environmental audits and the chemistry of pollutants will provide you with the skills to analyze and remediate the urban environment.

Program Highlights

• You take part in a program that is the recipient of Centennial College's President's Academic Program Recognition Award for Outstanding Student Satisfaction.
• Opportunities exist for participation in local conservation and restoration activities.
• Graduates can apply to register with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologist (OACETT).
• After semester four courses are completed, you can write

Drinking Water Operators
If you successfully complete the entry-level course for drinking water operators, you'll meet the requirements of the Ministry of the Environment's entry-level course for drinking water operators.

Co-op Option
The co-op option in this program will provide you with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while you complete three work terms as an employee in the field. This experience will not only allow you to put classroom learning into practice but it will also provide valuable contacts for your future career.

To participate in programs with optional co-op, you'll typically complete an application process in the second semester of your studies, and if academically qualified, will be admitted to the co-op program. When you graduate, your diploma will highlight the co-op credential.

Courses in this college science program will cover the three foundational disciplines of biology, chemistry and civil engineering — and teach you to understand and manage complex environmental problems. To balance theory, you'll gain hands-on experience using technology and equipment in water and soil quality analysis, ecological field sampling, analytical chemistry, hazardous material management, surveying, municipal engineering, AutoCAD drawing and geographic information systems (GIS) mapping. You'll also acquire the skills to analyze and remidate the urban environment through laboratory practice in water quality testing, groundwater movement, computer aided environmental audits and the chemistry of pollutants.

Program Highlights:-

• You can participate in local conservation and restoration activities.
• Graduates can apply to register with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).
• After you complete Semester 4 courses, you can write the Ontario Ministry of the Environment Operator-in-Training (OIT) and Water Quality Analyst (WQA) exams.
• Environmental Technology (and its co-op version) is the recipient of the President's Academic Program Recognition Award for Outstanding Student Satisfaction.
• The Biotechnology, Environmental Technology and Food Science Technology programs share a common first semester, which provides the flexibility to transfer between programs before starting the second semester.
• The unique combination of technical skills in this advanced diploma program will greatly increase your career options.

Co-op Option:-
This program offers an optional co-op component. During this opportunity, academically-qualified students can put classroom learning into practice and make valuable contacts for future careers.
To participate in programs with optional co-op, you'll typically complete an application process in the second semester of your studies. If you qualify academically, you'll be admitted to the co-op program. When you graduate, your diploma will highlight the co-op credential.

The Environmental Technician (Fast-Track) program allows qualified college or university graduates to gain direct admission into Year 2 (Semester 3) of the two-year program to receive their Technician diploma in one year (two semesters).

This program will prepare you for work in the growing environmental technology field by covering the three foundational disciplines of biology, chemistry and civil engineering, and teaching you to understand and manage complex environmental problems. The technology program will include hands-on training as you'll learn to use the tools and equipment needed in water and soil quality analysis, ecological field sampling, analytical chemistry and surveying.

The unique combination of technical skills will greatly increase your career options once you graduate from the Environmental Technician program, which has received the President's Academic Program Recognition awards for Quality of the Learning Experience and for Outstanding Graduate Satisfaction.

Program Highlights:-

• Opportunities exist for participation in local conservation and restoration activities.
• Graduates of this Environmental Technician (Fast-Track) program can write the Ontario Ministry of the Environment Operator-in-Training (OIT) and Water Quality Analyst (WQA) exams.
• Graduates can apply to register with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologist (OACETT).

Drinking Water Operators:-
If you successfully complete the entry-level course for Drinking Water Operators, you'll meet the requirements of the Ministry of the Environment's entry-level course for drinking water operators. Centennial College delivers this course in partnership with the Ministry of the Environment and the Walkerton Clean Water Centre.

Centennial College's Food Science Technology program will examine the many processes food undergoes as it travels from the field to your fork.

In the advanced diploma program, which the School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science facilitates, you'll gain theoretical, technical and practical training in the three fundamental disciplines of biology, chemistry and food science.

Courses in this college science program will teach you to integrate and apply knowledge within the disciplines of chemistry, engineering, physics, biology and nutrition to preserve, process, package and distribute foods that are healthy, affordable, desirable and safe to eat.

Program Highlights

• Comprehensive laboratory training helps you to take your skills from foundational to professional.
• Through practical Food Science Tech courses, hands-on experience is acquired with a wide range of instrumentation.
• The Biotechnology, Environmental Technology and Food Science Technology programs share a common first year, which provides the flexibility to transfer between these programs before entering the second year.

The Construction Project Management program at Centennial College will focus on the study of the management and technological aspects of residential, industrial, commercial and institutional construction projects as well as engineering and infrastructure construction.

This college management program will integrate a modular design with a principal focus on construction management and an ancillary focus on general project management in a construction environment. As a result, Construction Project Management courses will provide the technical training needed for you to acquire a unique combination of construction and project management skills — in conjunction with the added dimension of protecting the environment and sustainability.

The Food Science Technology (Fast-Track) program will grant qualified college or university graduates direct admission into Year 2 (Semester 3) of this three-year advanced diploma program, allowing them to receive their advanced diploma in two years (four semesters).

The Centennial College Food Science Technology program will integrate and apply knowledge within the disciplines of microbiology, chemistry, engineering, biology and nutrition to preserve, process, package and distribute foods that are healthy, affordable, desirable and safe to eat.

This college science program will prepare you for food science careers in areas such as quality control/ assurance, laboratory analysis, product development and food safety.

Program Highlights

• In Centennial College's fully equipped labs, you receive comprehensive laboratory training that ranges from foundational to professional skills.
• You experience practical, hands-on activities with a wide range of instrumentation throughout the Food Science Technology (Fast Track) program.

Centennial College's Architectural Technician program will prepare you for a variety of careers in the building industry. For example, as an employee of an architectural firm, you may assist with preparing design and construction drawings and carry out contract administration tasks during the construction phase. You may also work in drafting, design or sales for a building material manufacturer or supplier.

This diploma program will place a strong emphasis on energy-efficient, sustainable design and construction strategies, and protecting the environment. You'll learn to use state-of-the-art computer technology as well as prepare designs and construction drawings for residential, industrial, commercial and institutional buildings. Knowledge of building materials, construction methods, structural design, mechanical and electrical services, building codes and zoning by-laws will round out your training.

The Environmental Technician program will prepare you for work in the growing field of environmental technology. Courses will cover the three foundational disciplines of biology, chemistry and civil engineering while teaching you to understand and manage complex environmental problems. The program will include hands-on training as you'll learn to use the tools and equipment needed in water and soil quality analysis, ecological field sampling, analytical chemistry and surveying. Opportunities will exist for participation in local conservation and restoration activities.

A unique combination of technical skills will greatly increase your career options once you graduate from this applied science program, which is the recipient of the President's Academic Program Recognition Award for Quality of the Learning Experience.

Program Highlights

• Graduates are qualified to write the Ontario Ministry of the Environment Operator-in-Training exam.
• Program graduates may be eligible to apply credits towards university degree programs.
• Transfer credits/advanced standing may be awarded for previous science or engineering education.
• The Biotechnology, Environmental Technology, and Food Science Technology programs share a common first semester, which provides the flexibility to transfer between programs before starting the second semester.
• Opportunities exist for participation in local conservation and restoration activities.

Drinking Water Operators
If you successfully complete the entry-level course for drinking water operators, you'll meet the requirements of the Ministry of the Environment's entry-level course for drinking water operators. Centennial College delivers this course in partnership with the Ministry of the Environment and the Walkerton Clean Water Centre.

Centennial College's Biotechnology - Advanced Fast-Track program sees qualified college or university graduates gain direct admission into Year 2 (Semester 3) of the three-year Biotechnology program and receive their technologist advanced diploma in two years (four semesters).

In the Biotechnology - Advanced (Fast Track) courses, you'll learn the scientific principles, techniques and skills to work in industrial microbiology and chemistry. Specialized study in biotechnology applications, biochemistry, microbial genetics, and clinical and environmental microbiology will also be included.

Your opportunity to understand theory and gain technical practice will be combined with many opportunities for you to enhance your experience. Additionally, project work, in consultation with faculty, will help you to further develop your skills in research, laboratory techniques, report writing and presentation.

You'll learn to:

• Perfect your aseptic techniques;
• Isolate, enumerate and identify microorganisms from many types of samples (the human body, water, soil, air, food, and pharmaceutical and cosmetic products);
• Accurately calibrate and use a range of instruments such as pH and BOD meters, gas chromatographs, spectrophotometers (regular/IR/UV), HPLCs, centrifuges, PCR thermocyclers and gel electrophoresis equipment;
• Prepare microbiological media and reagents;
• Culture pathogenic microbes;
• Design and perform advanced microbiology and microbial genetics experiments;
• Use microorganisms to assay pharmaceutical products.