Advanced College Diploma – Environmental Technology (ENT1) (Co-op)

Environmental Technology Advanced Diploma is a three-year program offering 12 to 16 months of paid co-op placement. It equips students with foundational knowledge in air, water, and waste management, emphasizing measurement, analysis techniques, and environmental legislation.

• Key Learning Goals & Structure:

  • Core Curriculum: Covers bacteriology, analytical chemistry, air pollution meteorology, water quality management, industrial hygiene, and hydrogeology.

  • Measurement & Legislation: Emphasizes environmental measurement, analysis techniques, and legislative frameworks for air, water, and waste.

  • Hands-On Experience & Co-op: Provides practical training using state-of-the-art instrumentation along with 12 to 16 months of paid co-op work experience.

• Job Insights & Demand:

  • Canada: Average salary of $66,651/yr (Range: $45K – $99K); 230 jobs advertised in July 2026.

  • Ontario: Average salary of $65,898/yr (Range: $45K – $95K); 89 jobs advertised in July 2026.

• Minimum Level of Education Completed: Grade 12 / High School

• Minimum GPA: 50.0%

• Minimum Language Test Scores:

  • IELTS: 6.0

  • TOEFL: 79.0

  • PTE: 53.0

  • DUOLINGO: 105

This program is eligible for Post Graduation Work Permit.
PGWP Overview: The Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWP) enables students who have graduated from participating Canadian post-secondary institutions to gain valuable Canadian work experience.
IRCC Guidelines: Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released a preliminary list of programs that qualify for the PGWP. Based on our current understanding, which may be subject to changes, these programs are linked to fields of study that correspond to occupations in long-term shortage or meet new requirements. For more details, visit: IRCC Work Post-Grad.
Disclaimer: The final decision on PGWP approval rests solely with the IRCC. Students are advised to check the eligibility criteria on the IRCC website to ensure they meet all the requirements.