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Diploma in Environmental Technician in Water and Wastewater Systems Operations (Co-op) Lambton College - Sarnia Campus Lambton College - Sarnia Campus, Canada

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CAD 17170

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 150 Waived

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Environmental Technicians, specializing in water and wastewater, are in demand in Ontario for a variety of sectors including mining, the public service and private industry. The Environmental Technician – Water & Wastewater Systems Operations College diploma is a fast-track to qualification for employment as a licensed drinking water operator in Ontario. In addition, this program shares a delivery of courses with Northern College and as such, certain lectures will be delivered remotely via a virtual classroom.

Students enrolled in this program will train in Lambton College’s new Centre of Excellence in Energy & Bio-Industrial Technologies. The Centre offers state-of-practice technology laboratories and infrastructure to support learning and research in next-generation technologies in collaboration with industry.

The program has an innovative delivery model, allowing students to graduate faster – in two years instead of three – by combining theory and practical systems operator experience, in conjunction with three co-op work terms.

Students can expect to be exposed to both operating water treatment facilities and pilot-scale systems during their studies. The conversion of raw water to safe drinking water is the goal and students are immersed in every step of the process.

The curriculum focuses on preparing students to write the Ontario Operator-in-Training examinations and the Drinking Water Operators Entry-Level Course through the Walkerton Clean Water Centre and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change. In combination with the co-op work terms, graduates will obtain the practical experience required to graduate with a Class 1 Operator license.

Co-op Info
Students in this program have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience by applying classroom learning during co-op experiences. Learn more about co-op terms and the roles and responsibilities of the students and co-op advisors.

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 79
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60.0  Minimum Listening - 57.0  Minimum Reading - 57.0  Minimum Writing - 60.0  Minimum Speaking - 57.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • Grade 12 English C or U
    • Grade 12 Mathematics C or U
    • Grade 12 Chemistry C or U (recommended)

6.5 IELTS Score
79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

17170

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 150 Waived

Application Fee
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12000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships

For the Spring 2025, Fall 2025, and Winter 2026 intakes, we're making our programs even more affordable through enhanced entrance scholarships of:
 

  • Up to $4,000 for Sarnia students
  • Up to $3,600 for Ottawa students


How do these scholarships impact our tuition structure? For a typical two-year graduate certificate program (with co-op!), applicants can expect to see:

  • A first-term tuition cost of approximately $7,000
  • A first-year tuition cost of approximately $14,000
  • A full-program tuition cost of approximately $23,000

 

Click HERE to explore our 31 scholarship-eligible programs in Sarnia and Ottawa. I also encourage you to read and share the following LinkedIn article where I explain how Lambton College is able to deliver a world-class education at a cost much lower than other public institutions. 

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