Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It offers more than 200 programs in various fields such as Engineering, Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Media and Design, and Community Services.

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The demand for environmental specialists who can develop creative solutions to ever-evolving concerns facing our environment today continues to grow both in Canada and abroad. This graduate certificate program meets the demand for trained environmental professionals in the areas of contaminated site clean-up, risk assessment, environmental monitoring, regulatory compliance and enforcement. For qualified college or university graduates, this program enhances existing technical skills and competencies necessary for employment in the environmental workforce. The training prepares graduates to act as key players in responding to today's environmental challenges. Studies focus on the application of current engineering and scientific principles to protect and manage the environment in the following areas: environmental monitoring and investigations; environmental site assessment; management and clean up of contaminated sites; environmental enforcement and regulations; solid and hazardous waste management; water quality; air quality monitoring; and permitting. Graduates will be prepared to write Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks Operator in Training (OIT) and Water Quality Analyst (WQA) certification exams. Hands-on training is a cornerstone of the program. Students are trained in the use of equipment used to collect critical environmental data, computer programs used in professional practice, and are challenged to apply what they learn to real-life scenarios throughout the life cycle of the program. The objective is to provide students with necessary experience and skills using industry recognized methods, tools, and procedures. The program partners with employers and practicing environmental professionals who regularly review course content to ensure relevance and the inclusion of employable skills. As such, opportunities for connections with practicing professionals are embedded throughout the program. The program includes real-world projects completed under the mentorship of practicing environmental engineers, technologists, and scientists, and also offers prospective graduates optional mock employment interviews. The optional co-op stream includes one co-op work term. Show less

Courses
NON CO-OP
CO-OP
Level 1
Course details
Conestoga 101
CON0101

Introduction to AutoCAD with Environmental Engineering Applications
DRWG8280

Environmental Legislation with Applications
ENVR8021

Environmental Project I
ENVR8051

Water Quality
ENVR8081

Site Remediation and Development
ENVR8220

Field Methods in Environmental Engineering I
ENVR8230

Physical Hydrogeology
ENVR8240

Environmental Site Assessment
ENVR8250

Level 2
Course details
Contaminant Hydrogeology
ENVR8011

Environmental Project II
ENVR8071

Contaminated Site Risk Assessment
ENVR8096

Air Quality
ENVR8101

Soil Vapour Intrusion and Mitigation
ENVR8181

Solid Waste Engineering & Management
ENVR8260

Field Methods in Environmental Engineering II
ENVR8270

Program outcomes
Develop soil/groundwater/surface water/air/wastewater investigation and sampling programs.
Collect and prepare environmental samples (groundwater, surface water, soil, sediment, air, designated building materials) for analysis in accordance with accepted protocols.
Supervise environmental drilling and monitoring well installation programs.
Interpret the results of environmental sampling programs and studies relative to environmental regulations and impacts to the environment.
Identify and evaluate remedial technologies available for the cleanup of contaminated soil and groundwater.
Develop, implement, and manage cleanup plans for contaminated sites and accidental spills.
Apply environmental regulations and requirements to situations encountered by stakeholders including consultants, planners, municipalities, conservation authorities, industry and contractors.
Design and supervise the implementation of the various components of a solid waste management facility including leachate collection and gas control systems, liners and caps, and environmental monitoring systems.
Conduct Phase One and Two Environmental Site Assessments.
Identify waste streams from various industrial processes and identify opportunities for reduction/re-use/recycling and minimization.
Apply basic hydrogeologic concepts to predict the movement, fate, and control of contaminants in the subsurface.
Assist in the completion of human health and ecological risk assessments.
Apply water chemistry principles to solve problems related to contaminant fate/transport in the environment and to processes used in the treatment of water and wastewater.
Predict the movement and dispersion of air pollutants and identify abatement technologies and processes.
Prepare and edit basic drawings of site plans, cross-sections, and details as applied to environmental engineering applications using AutoCAD.
Prepare technical reports and orally present results.
Demonstrate an understanding of employer expectations with regard to academic, practical and attitudinal skills.
Discuss environmental site assessment and remediation work with regards to hazardous waste.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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