Medicine Hat College

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Environmental Reclamation Technician

Medicine Hat College

Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $7,950
International: $17,694

Description:

Environmental reclamation is the returning of lands disturbed from mining, oil and gas activities, transportation, or logging back into either economically productive or natural habitats. Environmental reclamation technicians provide the expertise and support to carry out the reclamation and re-vegetation of these disturbed lands. If you have a passion for the environment, and want to make a lasting difference, this program will get you started. Where your career takes you next is up to you.

Our two-year diploma program was designed by employers to include specific training essential for this career while focusing on the unique environmental conditions of southern Alberta and Saskatchewan. You will develop your skills and knowledge in surveying and mapping; water and soil studies; botany and plant taxonomy; agronomy; weed control; environmental assessment and monitoring; environmental law, legislation and reclamation technologies. At the conclusion of the program, students undertake a 220-hour work experience practicum where they will put their learning into practice and build essential industry contacts.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade11 Biology 
  •  Grade12 Chemistry  or  Grade12 Science 
  •  Grade12 Pure Mathematics  or  Grade12 Applied Mathematics 
Applicants are required to have a High school diploma, ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 (minimum 60%), and a minimum of 55% in Biology 20, Chemistry 30 or Science 30, and Math 30-1 or Math 30-2.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on June 09, 2022