- The Diploma in Environmental Engineering Technology at Saskatchewan Polytechnic is offered a 32 months program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- This program is consists of 5 academic semesters and participates in 3 Co-operative Education work terms (2 consecutive terms after the first year, and 1 term in the summer of the second year).
- The well-rounded curriculum includes:
- environmental monitoring and control, and data collection and analysis
- atmospheric quality and monitoring
- soil analysis and classification
- solid and liquid waste management
- surveying and drafting
- computer applications and modeling
- technical report writing
- Students learn 60 percent in the classroom and 40 percent in labs, field camps, activities, and projects.
- Through these activities, students build practical skills that ensure to get a job after completion of the degree.
- Co-operative work terms are paid, so students will earn while they learn.
- Saskatchewan Polytechnic arranges student interviews. It also gives a chance to develop important “soft skills” in job interviewing, professional attitude, interpersonal communication, and more.
- The co-op employers require both a valid Saskatchewan Driver's Licence and a clean Driver's Abstract.
- The average salary of the program goes up to 38,000 USD.