Seneca Polytechnic

Environmental Technician

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Program Information

School:Seneca Polytechnic
Faculty:Newnham
Degree:Diploma; Co-op
Field of Study:Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Description:As a student in the Environmental Technician program, you’ll be technically skilled and able to constructively work within traditional engineering industries. You’ll also possess leadership attributes and knowledge that will make a difference. Your studies will focus on environmental technology, water resources and applied sciences, engineering and problem solving abilities, and public and communications skills. Upon graduation, you’ll have the skills, understanding and ability to succeed within the environmental sector. Pathways exist to other programs such as Environmental Sampling and Monitoring and Project Management – Environmental among others.

Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional co-op work term(s) in a formal work environment. In most cases the work term(s) is a full-time paid position completed between two academic semesters. In programs with limited co-op opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

URL:Environmental Technician at Seneca Polytechnic
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $16,890

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
  •   Mathematics 
Students who do not meet these requirements may be given an alternate offer for the Applied Science and Technology Fundamentals certificate program.
Test Scores:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 550] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 80] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.0]

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on April 21, 2023