Diploma in Environmental Engineering Technology – Water Resources

Environmental Engineering Technology – Water Resources at Nova Scotia Community College is a two-year, TAC-accredited diploma focused on freshwater resource management and protection. The curriculum emphasizes problem solving, research, and laboratory and field experience across groundwater exploration, surface water hydrology, water chemistry, aquatic biology, soil analysis, water treatment principles, well construction and environmental site assessment. Students combine classroom theory with mandatory field schools and laboratory work to build practical skills in monitoring and protecting water quality. A mandatory field experience placement of about five weeks gives students exposure outside the classroom, and students who complete year one are eligible for a paid co-op placement of at least 12 weeks (420 hours) before starting year two. Graduates are prepared for technician roles in environmental consulting, water treatment, government agencies and resource management organizations focused on freshwater systems.