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Environmental Technology

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

www.sait.ca
Embark on a transformative career with the Environmental Technology program, which blends theory with practical, hands-on training. Designed for those who want to move towards a sustainable future, this program equips you for a professional role in environmental management. Our program maintains links with industry leaders and associations, ensuring the knowledge and skills you acquire are relevant and valued. This network also opens doors for internships, cooperative work experiences and future employment opportunities. In this program, you will: learn about a range of environmental processes and practices learn how to collect air, water, soil and biological samples for analysis, an environmental science practice that is essential for detecting contaminants, assessing ecological health and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations perform site reclamation, the process of restoring disturbed or contaminated land to its natural state or to a safe and usable condition, which may involve soil remediation, removal of pollutants, revegetation and long-term monitoring learn about the collection, transport, processing, recycling and disposal of waste materials in a way that minimizes the adverse effects of waste on the environment and human health. Benefit from experiential learning that prepares you for real-world scenarios, encompassing lab and fieldwork. This program will prepare you for a career where you can make a tangible impact, with opportunities spanning government, transportation, water treatment, mining and chemical manufacturing. The program also addresses the expanding need for environmental policy, non-profit, planning and environmental resource management.  Graduates can further their education by pursuing a bachelor's degree at partner institutions such as Royal Roads University. If you want a career in sustainability and helping manage and protect the natural environment, this program is for you.
Contact

Office of the Registrar
1301 16 Avenue NW
Calgary, Alberta, T2M0L4, Canada

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  • Program Type Standard
  • Credential Type Diploma
  • Length 2 Years
  • Part Time Only
  • Cooperative Education
  • Continuing Education
  • Distance Learning
Admission Requirements

Completion of the following courses or equivalents:

  • At least 60% in Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30, AND,
  • At least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1, or at least 60% in English Language Arts 30-2, AND,
  • At least 60% in Chemistry 30.

All applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.


Student Aid

This program is eligible for full-time post-secondary assistance by Alberta Student Aid for the funding year 2024/08/01 to 2025/07/31*.

  • Tuition $5,730.00 Year One
  • Books/Supplies/Instruments $4,800.00 Year One
  • Mandatory Fees $1,608.00 Year One

* Tuition, books, supplies, instruments, and other/mandatory fees are provided to Alberta Student Aid and may be used when processing full-time post-secondary funding applications. The educational costs provided are based on a 100% full-course load and may not reflect current or all educational costs charged by the school. Contact the school to obtain accurate educational cost information.

Transfer(s) Eligibility

Search Transfer Alberta for course and program transfer information including transfer agreements between post-secondary schools in Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon.

Transfer(s) available outside of Transfer Alberta: Not available

Updated August 15, 2024. The information contained in this profile is current as of the date shown.

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