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Diploma in Environmental Technology SAIT - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Introduction
Protect, conserve and preserve the environment with a career as an environmental technologist. Work in government, transportation, water treatment or chemical manufacturing. Courses cover sampling, site reclamation, waste management and more.
Want a career that really makes a difference? The Environmental Technology program will give you the skills and knowledge you need to work in the lab or field. As an Environmental Technologist, you’ll work in the protection, conservation and preservation of our natural environment. Many graduates go on to complete their bachelor’s degree at Royal Roads University.
Credentials and accreditation
After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT diploma in Environmental Technology.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by ECO Canada. Graduates are eligible for membership in the following professional associations:
- Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET)
- ECO Canada
- Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC)
Transfer Options
The opportunity to advance your education through transfer to, within or from SAIT is available with the following universities and colleges:
- Athabasca University
- Business Academy Aarhus, Denmark
- Griffith University
- Mount Royal University
- NAIT
- Royal Roads University
- SAIT
Ideal Students
Students with higher grades and recent upgrading in Math 30 (Pure Math) and Chemistry 30 will experience more success in SAIT's programs.
Additionally, students who experience success in this program have good work ethics and communication skills.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may pursue job opportunities in:
- environmental protection
- conservation and preservation of natural resources
- environmental education
- communication and research
Potential employers include:
- utility and mining companies
- chemical manufacturers
- transportation
- government
- education
- wastewater management/water treatment
- research and healthcare centres
- environmental interest groups
Program Tuition Fee
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