Ottawa,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Ontario College Diploma in Water and Wastewater Technician in Ottawa Canada | Algonquin College
Algonquin College
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Ottawa Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
25,900
(c. USD18,583.66)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
10 months
The Ontario College Diploma program for Water and Wastewater Technicians provides comprehensive training to operate and maintain water treatment systems effectively. Growing public health requirements have led to stricter regulations in water and wastewater management. This program prepares students to meet the challenges faced by modern water quality specialists.
This accelerated 42-week curriculum compresses a typical two-year diploma into just three terms, offering an intensive yet fulfilling educational path.
Through advanced coursework in chemistry, biology, and mechanical systems, graduates gain the expertise to make sound professional judgments. Students will develop skills to:
combat water-related diseases
handle commercial waste streams
maintain decentralized wastewater treatment systems
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission, OR
IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band, OR, TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 80, with a minimum of 20 in each component: Reading 20, Listening 20, Speaking 20, Writing 20,
IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band, OR, TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 80, with a minimum of 20 in each component: Reading 20, Listening 20, Speaking 20, Writing 20,
Tuition
CAD
25,900