Technologie de l'eau
On completion of this course, you will have the skills needed to conduct treatment processes for drinking water, manufacturing, wastewater and sludge. You will be able to work in municipalities, industrial plants, government departments and companies specializing in water purification.
About the program
Program objectives
This program trains individuals to become water and environmental sanitation technicians capable of working in municipalities, industrial facilities, government department and specialized companies, whether as consultants or representatives, both nationally and abroad.
These technicians have the skills and knowledge required to perform one or several of the following tasks:
Conducting treatment processes for drinking water, industrial water, wastewater and sludge.
Monitoring the quality and quantity of water.
Optimizing processes and reducing costs.
Handling management activities.
Verifying and implementing new equipment and procedures.
Ensuring that regulations are respected.
Providing technical assistance.
These individuals can also perform tasks in other related sectors as well as environmental tasks (soil, air and waste). The Water Sanitation program helps students develop a sense of responsibility, resourcefulness, the ability to intervene appropriately in critical situations and take on responsibilities with regards to the application of occupational health and safety regulations.
This program combines two basic training requirements: versatility and specialization. Versatility stems from the acquisition of general skills that enable architectural technologists to independently carry out the tasks they have been entrusted with. These skills also allow them to easily adapt to new and different work environments.
Lastly, the program combines two basic training requirements: versatility and specialization. Versatility stems from the acquisition of strong basic science training. The specialization required to enter the job market stems from the acquisition of specific skills directly related to the tasks carried out as part of the profession.
This program trains individuals to become water and environmental sanitation technicians capable of working in municipalities, industrial facilities, government department and specialized companies, whether as consultants or representatives, both nationally and abroad.
These technicians have the skills and knowledge required to perform one or several of the following tasks:
Conducting treatment processes for drinking water, industrial water, wastewater and sludge.
Monitoring the quality and quantity of water.
Optimizing processes and reducing costs.
Handling management activities.
Verifying and implementing new equipment and procedures.
Ensuring that regulations are respected.
Providing technical assistance.
These individuals can also perform tasks in other related sectors as well as environmental tasks (soil, air and waste). The Water Sanitation program helps students develop a sense of responsibility, resourcefulness, the ability to intervene appropriately in critical situations and take on responsibilities with regards to the application of occupational health and safety regulations.
This program combines two basic training requirements: versatility and specialization. Versatility stems from the acquisition of general skills that enable architectural technologists to independently carry out the tasks they have been entrusted with. These skills also allow them to easily adapt to new and different work environments.
Lastly, the program combines two basic training requirements: versatility and specialization. Versatility stems from the acquisition of strong basic science training. The specialization required to enter the job market stems from the acquisition of specific skills directly related to the tasks carried out as part of the profession.
Condition of admission
Before applying to a program leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS), applicants who studied in Québec must meet the following three requirements:
The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.
*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.
The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.
*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.
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3 years
Technical Program
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Offered to international students