Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Environmental Control

An Environmental Control graduate certificate from Sheridan offers quick entry into this rapidly expanding field for graduates from a traditional science, engineering or technology discipline.

Practical curriculum designed by the industry
Environmental laws and regulations, Air pollution, energy and climate-change issues, Environmental management systems, including ISO 14001,Current methods for sampling, analysis and treatment of air, water, solid waste and hazardous waste streams.

Career Opportunities
After earning an Environmental Control graduate certificate, program graduates may find employment opportunities with environmental consulting firms, federal, provincial and municipal governments, manufacturers and environmental non-government organizations (ENGO).

Recent graduates have moved into the following careers: Air Quality Specialist, Environment, Health & Safety Manager
Environmental Assessment Analyst, Environmental Enforcement Officer, Environmental Scientist, Field Research Associate
Remediation Specialist, Sustainability Officer

Postsecondary diploma or degree in science or engineering Plus

Postsecondary degree first year Chemistry course with a minimum grade of 60% or

Second year diploma level Chemistry course with a minimum grade of 60%

This program is most appropriate for graduates of college or university programs in chemistry, chemical technology, chemical engineering, civil technology, civil engineering, mechanical technology, mechanical engineering, and the natural sciences (ecology/geology/ biology/environmental management/geography/ biochemistry).

English Proficiency Requirements

IELTS - overall score 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0

TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and TOEFL iBT Home Edition (DI Code: 9117) - overall score 88 with no individual section below 21

iTEP Academic - overall score 3.9

PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) online or in person - overall score 60 with no individual section below 57

Duolingo English Language Test - overall score of 115 with no individual subscore lower than 95

Cambridge English Test Exams (B2 First/C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency score) - overall Cambridge English Scale score 176 with no individual score below 169

CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) online or in person - overall score 70 with no individual section below 60

Sheridan EPA test - Listening Band - 4.5 Reading Combined Band - 4.5 Writing - CLB 8

Sheridan's ESL program EAP level - A minimum score of 75% in listening and speaking and 75% in reading and writing. General Education courses and Navigating Digital Environments (INFO) minimum required grade of 50%.