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    Campuses Environmental Technician - Water and Wastewater Systems Operations
    Credential Earned: Ontario College Diploma
    Duration: 6 Semesters
    Intakes in September 2011 and January 2012
    Delivery: Full-Time
    Program Availability Status: Intakes: January 2012
    September 2011
    Program Codes: NORT – TO89 (KL)

    This two-year, co-op diploma program prepares students to work as water and wastewater treatment operators. Students write the OIT examinations and the Entry-Level Course, then obtain enough co-op experience for Class I operator licensing. Additional courses further enhance graduates’ employability.

    This program is now recognized by OACETT as meeting the requirements for the Certified Technician designation for graduates.

    Program Contact:
    Richard Kallio
    705-567-9291 ext. 3705
    kallior@northern.on.ca

    Employment Opportunities

    Graduates may find employment in municipal water and wastewater facilities, environmental departments in mines and other industries, solid waste management facilities, and in government.

    Admission Requirements

    Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
    Grade 12 English (C, U)
    Grade 12 Math (C, U) (MCT4C preferred; MAP4C is accepted with a minimum GPA of 60%)

    Or equivalent.

    Or mature student status (an applicant who does not have a high school diploma or equivalent, and will have reached the age of 19 years on or before the start of the program). Mature students must undergo academic testing prior to admission into a program. Call the Admissions Office at 705-235-7222 for more details.

    Note: Academic prerequisites for this program may be obtained free of charge through Academic Upgrading. Refer to the Post-Secondary Preparation section in this calendar for more details.

    Notes:

    Additional Admissions Requirements

    A valid Class “G” driver's license is required by many co-op employers.

    Employment as a water or wastewater operator entails a physical component including some lifting. Students who are concerned about their ability to meet the physical requirements of their intended career are strongly urged to discuss the matter with the College’s Admissions Office before registering in the program.

    Program of Studies

    Course Descriptions

    Semester I
    CM1903-A Communications I
    EV1003 Environmental Mathematics I
    EV1013 Chemistry and Physics
    GN1082 College Success
    GN2013 Co-op Study
    GN2133 Law and Ethics
    IN1013 Computer Applications I
    WM1003 Water Monitoring and Sampling
    WM1013 Waste Facility Design
    WM2013 Site Surveying Techniques
    WM3003 Hydrogeology

    Semester II
    GN1033 Health and Safety
    EV1001 Plant Design
    EV1011 Plant Operations I
    EV2002 Drinking Water Operations
    EV2003 Environmental Mathematics II
    EV2013 Soil and Air Monitoring and Sampling
    EV2023 Millwright
    EV4001 Water Quality Analyst
    EV4011 Laboratory Analysis
    WM3033 Waste Facility Operations
    WM4003 Environmental Regulations and Legislation
    WM3002 Heavy Duty Equipment

    Semester III (Co-op term)

    Semester IV (Co-op term)

    Semester V
    BU2003 Human Resource Management I
    CM2903 Communications II
    EV1023 Instrumentation
    EV2004 Plant Operations II
    EV4002 Chlorine Maintenance
    EV4003 Environmental Mathematics III
    EV4004 Pumps and Motors
    EV4014 Process Control
    IN2013 Computer Applications II
    WM4002 Waste Characteristics

    Semester VI (Co-op term)


     
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