BCIT’s Environmental Engineering Technology program is intended to provide the additional skills and knowledge that engineering and science graduates require to successfully work on environmental assignments such as site remediation, site audits, waste treatment facilities, wastewater management, hydrogeology, residuals management, solid waste management, industrial air pollution and recycling projects.
Recognizing the wide range of science and engineering backgrounds associated with the industry, this program is structured to accommodate the requirements from a diverse range of applicants. The blend of common core topics, major elective studies, management courses, the industry-sponsored project and liberal studies courses will provide a unique balance of skill sets that will prepare candidates for a broader range of career opportunities. While many of the participants are pursuing this degree credential, others are upgrading their skills as professional development to complement other professional and university credentials.
Graduates are prepared to function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team addressing the environmental challenges faced by the industry. Working as a member of an environmental team comprised of engineers, chemists, hydrogeologists, biologists and toxicologists, graduates of the Environmental Engineering Technology program will be uniquely positioned to operate across disciplinary boundaries.
The program is presented in a modular six-week format.
Students can choose to participate in either the planned program (an accelerated mode of study) or the more traditional night school mode of study. Students in the planned program can expect to complete their technical courses after a one-year period of intense study. The industry-sponsored project and Liberal Studies courses will likely be completed during employment after completion of the technical courses. For those who choose to maintain their full-time employment while continuing their studies, they may register in evening classes as well as the occasional afternoon class as circumstances permit.
Students may proceed at a pace of their choice, but must complete the program within seven years.
Contact
Mr. Lorne Sampson
Program Head
Environmental Engineering Technology Program
BC Institute of Technology
Tel: 604-432-8344
Lorne_Sampson@bcit.ca
