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This three-year advanced diploma program prepares you for a career at the intersection of urban development and environmental sustainability. You'll gain expertise in environmental technology, water resources, and applied sciences while mastering advanced computer modeling and water management techniques in your final year. The curriculum emphasizes both technical knowledge and essential workplace skills like problem-solving and effective communication for environmental professionals.
Key skills you'll develop include:
Leadership development
Analytical problem-solving
Environmental impact evaluation
Field sampling techniques
Data gathering and organization
Geographic mapping
Digital modeling applications
Watershed conservation strategies
Sustainable land use
Construction site supervision
Topographic surveying
Geospatial analysis and evaluation
Ecological planning
Optional Cooperative Education
Qualified students may pursue optional co-op placements in professional work settings. These typically involve full-time paid positions between academic terms. Some programs may require additional academic benchmarks and communication proficiency assessments for co-op eligibility. Meeting requirements doesn't guarantee placement, and participation fees apply regardless of successful placement attainment.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or a mature applicant
English: Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent course
Mathematics: Grade 12 C or U, or Grade 11 Functions (MCR3U), or equivalent course