Diploma in natural environment technician in conservation and management in Sault college

Students will study the natural environment and learn to understand how ecosystem components interact together. You`ll be taught how to identify organisms including birds, fish, mammals, insects, fungi, plants and trees. The physical parts of ecosystems are critically important to their function, so emphasis will be placed on understanding the climatic and geological forces that have shaped the land.

High School Diploma and transcripts, Ontario Secondary School diploma with Grade 12 English (ENG4C) and OR Mature Student Status (an applicant lacking the formal minimum admission requirements may be admitted through the mature student application process. Mature Student applicants may be referred to College Counselling for academic testing and a recommendation from the Counsellor to the Registrar for consideration in their admission. Mature applicants must still submit their high school transcripts and may also be asked for a Resume). 79-80 for the Internet-based test (iBT) or IELTS score of 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5.

Career paths for graduates could include employment with Conservation Authorities, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Ducks Unlimited, Department of Fisheries & Oceans, Natural Resources Canada, private environmental consulting firms, renewable energy site development companies, natural resource contracting companies, and the forest industry.

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This advanced diploma expands on courses taken as part of the two year Natural Environment Technician curriculum. The Technologist designation earned through a third year of study takes learning to a new level.

High School Diploma and transcripts,Ontario Secondary School diploma with OR Mature Student Status (an applicant lacking the formal minimum admission requirements may be admitted through the mature student application process. Mature Student applicants may be referred to College Counseling for academic testing and a recommendation from the Counselor to the Registrar for consideration in their admission. Mature applicants must still submit their high school transcripts and may also be asked for a Resume). 79-80 for the Internet-based test (iBT) or IELTS score of 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5.

Graduates can acquire employment with national and provincial natural resource agencies, Conservation Authorities, or regional stewardship councils.

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