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Diploma of Environmental Technician
- North Bay, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Two-year diploma in environmental science and technology with optional co-op.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Practise applied skills in Environmental Technician
- Using field investigation
- Environmental systems
- Applied analysis and resource stewardship
- While developing workplace communication and problem-solving abilities.
Career outcomes
- Environmental Inspectors and Auditors
- Environmental Laboratory and Field Technicians
- Technical Sales and Service Representatives
- Operators and Supervisors of Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities
- Municipal/Provincial/Federal Governments
- Environmental Consulting/Management Firms
- Water/Wastewater/Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operations
- Environmental and Chemical Laboratories
- Manufacturing and Energy Production
Curriculum
- Two academic years plus optional co-op. Climate change and sustainability principles
- Environmental science and laboratory work
- Water treatment technology (path to the Entry Level Drinking Water Certificate and operator-in-training exams)
- And capstone projects with community partners
- Indigenous content and Green Chemistry Commitment.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with ENG4C or ENG4U plus programme prerequisites (maths
- Sciences for health programmes)
- No minimum grade published
- Intensive and fast-track diplomas need a prior degree or diploma
- Acting for Stage and Screen needs an interview and audition
- Proof of English proficiency (higher scores for high-demand health programmes).
Accepted academic background
OSSD or equivalent with ENG4C or ENG4U, plus programme prerequisites (maths 11/12, sciences for health programmes), Early Childhood Education and some others add subject or interview conditions
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 72
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 110
- Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Proof of Funds for Study Permit
How to apply
- Review the Environmental Technician admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through the Ontario colleges international application service. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,173 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,700 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | College Drive Campus, North Bay |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Academic Unit Not Confirmed |
| Department | Academic Unit Not Confirmed |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
4 May 2027
171 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 4 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $18,173 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $2,700 CAD. The estimated living cost is $12,040 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 110, Cambridge 169.