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The need for environmental technicians is at an all-time peak. By earning an Environmental Technician diploma from Sheridan, you'll prepare for a rewarding career while contributing to the protection of our air, water, and land for years to come
What makes Sheridan's Environmental Technician program unique is its strong focus on chemistry and hands-on laboratory experience. You'll master cutting-edge techniques – identical to those employed in environmental research and demanded by testing facilities, consulting firms, and government regulators.
Career Paths
Graduates of Sheridan's Environmental Technician program commonly find employment with environmental consulting firms, governmental organizations, and scientific testing laboratories.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U) plus
One Chemistry, Grade 11 (U) or Grade 12 (C)
One Math Grade 12 (U) or Math Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology (MCT4C) or Math Grade 11 Functions (MCR3U) or Functions and Applications (MCF3M) or
Mature student status.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS - overall score 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5
TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and TOEFL iBT Home Edition (DI Code: 9117) - overall score 80 with no individual section below 20
iTEP Academic - overall score 3.7
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) online or in person - overall score 58 with no individual section below 49
Duolingo English Language Test - overall score of 105 with no individual subscore lower than 85
Cambridge English Test Exams (B2 First/C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency score) - overall Cambridge English Scale score 169 with no individual score below 162
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) online or in person - overall score 60 with no individual section below 50
Sheridan EPA test - Listening Band - 4.0 Reading Combined Band - 4.0 Writing - CLB 7
Sheridan's ESL program EAP level - A minimum score of 70% in listening and speaking and 70% in reading and writing. General Education courses and Navigating Digital Environments (INFO) minimum required grade of 50%.