Environmental Control in Sheridan College (Ontario), Canada

Environmental Control in Sheridan College (Ontario)

Put your previous education to work

An Environmental Control graduate certificate from Sheridan offers quick entry into this rapidly expanding field for graduates from a traditional science, engineering or technology discipline.

Practical curriculum designed by the industry

• Environmental laws and regulations.
• Air pollution, energy and climate-change issues.
• Environmental management systems, including ISO 14001.
• Current methods for sampling, analysis and treatment of air, water, solid waste and hazardous waste streams.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Environmental Control Program, graduates will have demonstrated the ability to perform sampling, analysis, auditing, waste treatment activities in the context of the existing regulatory framework in the environmental aspects of industry and society:
 

• Work within the parameters of federal, provincial and municipal regulations, guidelines and policies to assure compliance with the law.
• Contribute to Phase I and Phase II site assessments according to standard procedures to maintain the integrity and credibility of the assessments.
• Collect and analyse air, water and soil samples using the appropriate equipment to obtain accurate results.
• Maintain a healthy and safe work environment by adhering to Occupational and Health and Safety procedures and practices.
• Establish an environmental management system to meet the needs of a specific situation using standard concepts and procedures.
• Determine compliance with environmental regulations by conducting environmental, compliance and waste audits.
• Classify liquid, airborne, and solid hazardous waste present in a specific environment based upon known identification parameters.
• Select an appropriate process and system for the treatment of airborne, liquid, solid and hazardous wastes to minimise negative environmental impact.

Career Opportunities

After earning an Environmental Control graduate certificate, program graduates may find employment opportunities with environmental consulting firms, federal, provincial and municipal governments, manufacturers and environmental non-government organizations (ENGO).

Recent graduates have moved into the following careers:

• Air Quality Specialist
• Environment, Health & Safety Manager
• Environmental Assessment Analyst
• Environmental Enforcement Officer
• Environmental Scientist
• Field Research Associate
• Remediation Specialist
• Sustainability Officer

Know more about Studying in Canada

Tuition Fees in Canada (1st Year Average)	BE / BTech: CA$22,600 | MBA: CA$25,375 | MS: CA$17,225 | BBA: CA$20,560 | MEng: CA$22,225 | BSc: CA$20,745 | MASc: CA$20,375 | MIM: CA$28,900 | MA: CA$12,970 | MFin: CA$32,785 | BHM: CA$20,560 | MEM: CA$17,040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Canada	CA$8890 Per Year
Entrance Exams in Canada	TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177
Work and Study in Canada	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Canada	Up to 3 Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Canada	CAD 150
Student Visa in Canada	A Canada student permit is a document issued by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) for international students in Canada. To study in Canada, you will require a student permit, which serves as a student visa.
Intakes in Canada	There are Three Intakes in Canada: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May)
Top Job Sectors in Canada	Business Management, Engineering, Economics, Dentisty, Law, Computer Science.
Economy in Canada	GDP Growth of 1.9% (2018) 1.5% (2019e), 10th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal