Natural Environment Technology (Environmental Protection)

Code	147.A0
Diploma	DCS
Sector	Land Use Planning and the Environment
Number of credits	91 2/3
Approximate duration in months	36 months
Status	Program approved in 2004.

Note(s)
This program is offered in French: Techniques du milieu naturel (Protection de l'environnement)

Program Objectives

The aim of the Natural Environment Technology program is to prepare students to practise the occupation of natural environment technician mainly in the fields of land use planning; rational natural resource use and development; and interpretation, information, education, protection, monitoring, restoration and conservation of the natural environment. In this program of study, the term “natural environment” includes terrestrial, aquatic and wetland ecosystems and the resources derived from water, air, soil, vegetation and wildlife.

The work of a natural environment technician is performed with a view to sustainable development. This is best achieved through the integrated management of an area’s diverse natural components. Such an approach takes into account the many different functions, resources and users of the area concerned, along with the criteria for sustainable development, when selecting scenarios for its development. To do this, natural environment technicians must broaden their field of investigation, work in partnership, gather a variety of data and master the techniques required to manage the area’s resources and habitats.

Specialization D: Environmental Protection

The work of environmental protection technicians is associated with impact assessment studies, site characterization, waste management, decontamination and the implementation of measures to restore, mitigate and protect the environment. They must demonstrate a constant concern for environmental laws and regulations. Among other things, they may be asked to carry out natural or disturbed environment characterizations for diagnostic purposes, propose interventions, apply monitoring programs, provide technical support for environmental protection initiatives, communicate with various stakeholders, ensure that technical gear is available and in working order, manage inventory projects and environmental interventions, respond to complaints and write reports.

Length of training

Option	Specific (hours)	Total (hours)
D - Environmental Protection	2040	2700

Total length of training includes general training that is common to all programs for 420 hours, general training for this program for 150 hours as well as complementary general training courses for 90 hours.

Duration of training consists of theory and lab work for courses; personal time that the student invests is excluded.

Program Content

Number or Code	Statement of the Competency
0200	Analyze the occupation
0201	Manage an intervention project in the natural environment
0202	Inventory the abiotic components of a natural environment
0203	Inventory the vegetation component of a natural environment
0204	Inventory the terrestrial and avian wildlife component of a natural environment
0205	Make connections between the biotic and abiotic components of a natural environment using an ecosystem-based approach
0206	Address a land-use planning problem from a sustainable development perspective
043M	Process mapping information
043S	Work in isolated, rustic conditions in the natural environment
044E	Convey scientific information
044N	Apply health and safety measures
044S	Act within the legal and ethical parameters of the field

Specialization D - Environmental Protection

Number or Code	Statement of the Competency
01TN	Implement means of control and treatment processes
0209	Inventory the aquatic wildlife component of a natural environment
020R	Carry out a natural or disturbed environment characterization
020S	Propose intervention and monitoring measures for environmental protection
020T	Provide technical support for environmental protection
020U	Apply waste treatment measures
044C	Carry out laboratory analyses
044F	Analyze how micro-organisms live in and adapt to their environment

Number of hours alloted to specific training: 2040

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

To be admitted to the program, a person must meet the general requirements for admission set out in the College Education Regulations, as well as the following special conditions, where applicable:

Must have passed the following secondary-level course(s):

• Sec. IV EST or SE – Secondary IV Environmental Science and Technology (558404) or Science and the Environment (558402)

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Natural Environment Technology (Environmental Protection)

Environment protection technicians implement measures pertaining to environmental restoration and protection. They research natural or disturbed environments, suggest measures of intervention and ensure follow-ups. They provide logistical and technical support and manage intervention projects. They respond to complaints and write reports. This is an essential job for people who care about the environment. It requires an interest in management and problem solving and the ability to work independently and responsibly. A career as an environment protection technician requires good observation skills and attention to detail.