Exclusive Environmental Programs at Centennial College In today's competitive job market, employers are seeking to hire graduates that are highly specialized and well trained. You can't afford to waste your time with an education that won’t help you get the job you want. At Centennial College, all our programs are geared for success. As part of your Environmental Protection Technician program, you will not only learn how to use the latest cutting edge tools, but you will also learn how to apply the latest principles from business professionals. To compliment your classroom learning, you will also get hands-on experience in the labs. Centennial's staff not only believes in providing students with the best teaching experience possible, but also to offer the best guidance and career advice. Program Overview Prepare for work in the constantly changing field of environmental technology. Practical training in the three foundation disciplines of biology, chemistry and civil engineering teaches you to understand and manage complex environmental problems. This unique combination of technical skills will greatly increase your career options. Learn to use the tools and equipment needed in microbiology, ecological field sampling, analytical chemistry and surveying. Laboratory practice in water quality testing, groundwater movement and the chemistry of pollutants will give you the skills needed to analyze environmental programs and to re mediate the urban environment.
Admission Requirements Centennial College expects students applying for admission to certificate or diploma programs to present at minimum an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent or be 19 years of age or older. Possession of minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Academic Requirements •
Compulsory English 12C or U or skills assessment, or equivalent
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Math 11M or U, or 12C or U or skills assessment, or equivalent
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Students will be placed in the appropriate English level based on skills assessment results
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Students taking MATH-140 in semester 1 will have the opportunity to complete MATH186 or equivalent between semesters 2 and 3
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