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Sheridan's Environmental Control graduate certificate provides a fast-track pathway into this growing sector for students with backgrounds in science, engineering, or technology.
Industry-developed hands-on coursework
Topics include environmental legislation, atmospheric pollution, climate change concerns, ISO 14001 environmental management systems, and modern techniques for analyzing and treating air, water, and waste materials.
Professional Pathways
Certificate holders can pursue roles with environmental consultancies, government agencies at all levels, industrial manufacturers, and environmental NGOs.
Alumni have secured positions such as: Air Quality Consultant, EHS Coordinator
Environmental Compliance Analyst, Regulatory Compliance Officer, Ecological Researcher, Field Study Coordinator
Contamination Specialist, Sustainability Coordinator
Postsecondary diploma or degree in science or engineering Plus
Postsecondary degree first year Chemistry course with a minimum grade of 60% or
Second year diploma level Chemistry course with a minimum grade of 60%
This program is most appropriate for graduates of college or university programs in chemistry, chemical technology, chemical engineering, civil technology, civil engineering, mechanical technology, mechanical engineering, and the natural sciences (ecology/geology/ biology/environmental management/geography/ biochemistry).
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS - overall score 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0
TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and TOEFL iBT Home Edition (DI Code: 9117) - overall score 88 with no individual section below 21
iTEP Academic - overall score 3.9
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) online or in person - overall score 60 with no individual section below 57
Duolingo English Language Test - overall score of 115 with no individual subscore lower than 95
Cambridge English Test Exams (B2 First/C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency score) - overall Cambridge English Scale score 176 with no individual score below 169
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) online or in person - overall score 70 with no individual section below 60
Sheridan EPA test - Listening Band - 4.5 Reading Combined Band - 4.5 Writing - CLB 8
Sheridan's ESL program EAP level - A minimum score of 75% in listening and speaking and 75% in reading and writing. General Education courses and Navigating Digital Environments (INFO) minimum required grade of 50%.