Ontario College Diploma in Environmental Technician - Advanced Standing
Start Dates:
September 2018
Are you a university Science or Environmental Studies grad? With the Environmental Technician Advanced Standing program you can get practical field skills and applied experience in just 8 months (2 semesters).
Program Highlights
Throughout this program, you will engage in a wide range of hands-on environmental training activities to complement your in-class courses. As a result, you'll be well-prepared to monitor and improve the natural environment.
- Our Environmental Technician program has achieved accreditation by the Canadian Environmental Accreditation Commission (CEAC), a standing committee of Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) Canada.
- Students are eligible for a number of environmental certifications through ECO Canada, including Environmental Professional (EP) and Environmental Professional-in-Training (EPt).
- Graduates of the Environmental Technician program who successfully pass the Certification Examination in the Water Treatment and Pollution Control course will have met the requirements of the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Control (MOECC) Entry-Level Course for Drinking Water Operators (which must be obtained in order to be employed as a Drinking Water Operator). The course is delivered by Fleming College in partnership with the Ministry of the Environment and the Walkerton Clean Water Centre.
- Students also acquire four MOECC Operator-in-Training Certificates ("OIT's") in Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Collection required for employment in the drinking water and wastewater treatment disciplines
- The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) conditionally recognizes program graduates as meeting academic requirements for certification as C. Tech. (Certified Technician).
Graduates of the Environmental Technician program who continue on to the Environmental Technology program may also have the opportunity to assist researchers in the college’s Centre for Alternative Wastewater Treatment (CAWT). The focus of this nationally-accredited facility is the development of wastewater treatment technologies for use in northern climates.
Work Experience
Textbooks are not enough when it comes to preparing capable technicians for the field. You'll have plenty of hands-on experience through the use of our specialized facilities, including environmental laboratories, outdoor groundwater monitoring network, as well as access to a unique geologic and physiographic college setting. You will practice teamwork during field school and projects, and participate in a multitude of field trips to both outdoor settings and industrial/municipal facilities.
Career Opportunities
Our graduates have found themselves in a wide range of environmental careers, including:
- watershed technician
- environmental technician
- environmental officers
- special environment "Sector Compliance" team
- groundwater technician
- industrial and municipal water/wastewater plant operators
- soil/terrain specialist
- water quality technician
The employment level is consistently very high with recent graduates finding work across Canada and around the world in the public and private sectors. Employers include government ministries/departments, regulatory agencies, environmental consultants, non-governmental or non-profit organizations, and urban/rural planners.
Additional Costs
Plan on spending about $525 for books, supplies and field school.
Minimum Admission Requirements
Students applying to Environmental Technician - Advanced Standing must meet the following requirements:
- BSc., preferable emphasis in Environmental Science/Environmental Studies or Biology
OSSD with majority of courses at College (C ) or Open (O) unless otherwise stated.
Grade 12 C courses will be accepted where Gr 11 C course requirements are listed.
Where College level courses are listed, U and M courses will be accepted.
Two Gr 11 courses will be accepted in lieu of a Gr 12 course requirement.
Tuition Detail
Tuition and ancillary fees are subject to change without notice. The fees presented below reflect Fall start programs only for the current academic year. For details about the fee differences for other program start dates please refer to the Tuition Details chart below.
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Domestic Students
| Semester 3 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Frost Recreation Building Fund | $15.00 |
| Health Plan | $248.50 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| Lindsay Recreation Complex Fee | $45.20 |
| Lindsay Transit Fee | $38.00 |
| Mental Health Fee | $13.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | $104.71 |
| Student Assistance (Tuition) | $121.79 |
| Student Association Transition Fee | $2.50 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $65.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $35.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Tuition | $1,311.97 |
| Total | $2,206.87 |
| Semester 4 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Fee | $269.00 |
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Frost Recreation Building Fund | $15.00 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| Lindsay Recreation Complex Fee | $45.20 |
| Lindsay Transit Fee | $38.00 |
| Mental Health Fee | $13.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | $104.71 |
| Student Assistance (Tuition) | $121.79 |
| Student Association Transition Fee | $2.50 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $65.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $35.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Tuition | $1,311.97 |
| Total | $2,407.87 |
The fees above are for the current academic year for domestic students. Please note that the fees reflect the Health Plan and Integrated Transportation (Sutherland Programs only) charges for the fall entry point. These charges are applied up front and provide service coverage for a full year September to August. The charges for the winter and spring terms are as follows:
| Health Plan | Intergrated Transportation | Coverage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | $180.50 | $255.50 | January to August |
| Spring | $129.50 | $142.35 | January to August |
International Students
| Semester 3 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Frost Recreation Building Fund | $15.00 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| International Education Fee (Tuition) | $1,800.00 |
| International Health Plan | $704.58 |
| International Tuition | $4,975.00 |
| Lindsay Recreation Complex Fee | $45.20 |
| Lindsay Transit Fee | $38.00 |
| Mental Health Fee | $13.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | $104.71 |
| Student Association Transition Fee | $2.50 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $65.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $35.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Total | $8,004.19 |
| Semester 4 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Fee | $269.00 |
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Frost Recreation Building Fund | $15.00 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| International Education Fee (Tuition) | $1,800.00 |
| International Tuition | $4,975.00 |
| Lindsay Recreation Complex Fee | $45.20 |
| Lindsay Transit Fee | $38.00 |
| Mental Health Fee | $13.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | $104.71 |
| Student Association Transition Fee | $2.50 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $65.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $35.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Total | $8,214.43 |
The fees above are for the current academic year for international students. Please note that the fees reflect the Health Plan and Integrated Transportation (Sutherland Programs only) charges for the fall entry point. These charges are applied up front and provide service coverage for a full year September to August. The charges for the winter and spring terms are as follows:
| Health Plan | Intergrated Transportation | Coverage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | $645.82 | $255.50 | January to August |
| Spring | $263.60 | $142.35 | January to August |
Transfer Agreements
You may be able to use credits obtained at Fleming College to continue your postsecondary education in pursuit of a degree. The articulation and credit transfer agreements with our partner institutions are summarized below.
Acadia University
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Requirement
- Minimum B- cumulative average
Transfer Credit
- 51 out of a 120 credit degree;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office
For more information
- Visit the Acadia University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Algoma University
Bachelor of Arts (General) in Geography
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Transfer Credit
- 54 out of a 90 credit degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
- Visit the Algoma University website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Transfer Credit
- 54 out of a 120 credit degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
- Visit the Algoma University website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Science (General) in Biology
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Transfer Credit
- 36 out of a 90 credit degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
- Visit the Algoma University website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Transfer Credit
- 42 out of a 120 credit degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
- Visit the Algoma University website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Griffith University
Bachelor of Environmental Science (3Yr)
Requirement
- Minimum 65% cumulative average
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd year studies
To apply please see the KOM Consultants website.
For more information
- Visit the Griffith University website for further articulation and program information.
Institute of Technology, Sligo
Bachelor of Science (Ordinary) in Environmental Protection
Requirement
- Minimum 60% cumulative average
- BSc (Ordinary) graduates in the above program will be eligible to achieve a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science through one year of full-time onsite study.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd year studies;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply please see the KOM Consultants website.
For more information
- Visit the Institute of Technology, Sligo website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Lakehead University
Bachelor of Environmental Management
Requirement
- Minimum 70% cumulative average
- Required to attend and successfully complete a 4-week Lakehead University summer transition program
Transfer Credit
- 10 out of a 20 credit degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
- Visit the Lakehead University website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Science in Forestry
Requirement
- Minimum 70% cumulative average
- Required to attend and successfully complete a 4-week Lakehead University summer transition program
Transfer Credit
- 10 out of a 20 credit degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
- Visit the Lakehead University website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
- See the official articulation agreement
University of Guelph
Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management
Requirement
- Minimum 75% cumulative average
- Passing grade in all courses required for completion of the diploma
Transfer Credit
- 5 out of a 20 credit degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
- Visit the University of Guelph website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
Western University
Bachelor of Science (General) in Environmental Science
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- No grade less than a C or 60% grade in any Fleming course taken towards the completion of the diploma
- No longer than 3 year elapsed between conferred of diploma and admission
Transfer Credit
- 4.5 out of a 15 credit degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
- Visit the Western University website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- No grade less than a "C" or 60% grade in any Fleming course taken towards the completion of the diploma
- No longer than 3 year elapsed between conferred of diploma and admission
Transfer Credit
- 4.5 out of a 20 credit degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
- Visit the Western University website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Wilfrid Laurier University
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies
Requirement
- Minimum 70% cumulative average
Transfer Credit
- 10 out of a 20 credit degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
- Visit the Wilfrid Laurier University website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Requirement
- Minimum 75% cumulative average
Transfer Credit
- 5 out of a 20 credit degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
- Visit the Wilfrid Laurier University website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
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