Red River College

Environmental Protection Technology
Overview

Students successfully completing the first year of Civil Engineering Technology who choose the Environmental Protection Technology option will study the principles and applications of environmental protection technology for careers in:

  • Waste disposal and water supply
  • Reuse and recycling
  • Workplace health and safety
  • Integrated project management
  • Site investigation, reclamation, remediation, and containment
  • Testing and quality control
  • Data capture and acquisition

Environmental Protection Technology Competencies are more advanced courses in which the generic competencies are used together in specific problem oriented contexts of application and research. These courses would include subjects such as water supply and waste disposal, recycling and reuse, hydraulics, soil analysis, water and air quality, legislation and remediation, remote sensing, mapping and modeling, occupational health and safety, and environmental analysis. An applied research project is incorporated into final term courses.
Entrance Requirements

Successful completion of first year Civil Engineering Technology.
CO-OP/Practicum Information
Co-operative education (co-op ed) integrates related on-the-job training with classroom theory by alternating terms of paid employment and academic study. Civil Engineering Technology students graduate with up to one year of related work experience, gained through the co-op education model. They may earn as much as $8,000 - $10,000 per work term. The College does not guarantee employment.
Laptop Delivery
The use of laptop computers is an integral part of the Civil Engineering Technology programs. Each student will be provided with a new laptop computer at the beginning of the program and will have the use of it for the duration of the program, including the co-op work terms. This innovative addition to our programs enhances student learning and competitiveness in the job market. This universal-access approach to the educational process is shared between the student and the College. The College provides the laptop complete with required software, warranty, insurance and on-campus access to the Internet, email, College networks and Help Desk technical support. The student pays program fees that include tuition and the technology fee. The program fees are eligible for Student Aid and are tax deductible.
Articulation Agreements
  • The Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba and the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists accredit the 32-month Environmental Protection Technology Diploma program.
Employment Potential
After you have successfully completed all courses in the academic program of studies and the required co-op education work term(s) you will be awarded a Diploma in the Civil Engineering Technology program option you have completed. Ninety percent of graduates from the Civil Engineering Technology programs are employed in program-related careers within several months of graduation. Graduates from the Civil Engineering Technology program may continue studies with advanced credit standings towards other College programs and various university programs (see specific program information).

Program Content
YEAR 2
TERM 3 COURSE NAME CREDIT HOURS
  CIVC-1044 Project Administration 6
  CIVL-2006 Geo-Environmental Fundamentals 8
  CIVL-2007 Environmental Management 5
  CIVL-2009 Fundamentals of GIS 7
  CIVL-2012 Environmental Analysis 5
  CIVL-2020 Environmental Sciences 5
  CIVL-2021 Environmental Statistics 3
  CIVL-3582 Values, Ethics, Issues in Technology & Society 3
TERM 4 COURSE NAME CREDIT HOURS
  CIVW-2008 Co-Op Work Placement 9
YEAR 3
TERM 5 COURSE NAME CREDIT HOURS
  CIVL-3005 Applied Research Project 6
  CIVL-3006 Health & Safety 6
  CIVL-3007 Waste Management 8
  CIVL-3008 Water & Waste Water 8
  CIVL-3011 Remote Sensing & Digital Photo 6
  CIVL-3016 Hydrology 7
  CIVL-3046 Economics/Management 6
 
Course Descriptions
CIVC-1044 Project Administration
Course Description
This course is intended to provide the student with an understanding of the content and organization of the contract documents and how they are used in the estimating, bidding and construction phases of a project. Students will learn the basic procedures for detailed quantity take-offs, pricing of labour and materials, project management and contract administration. The project management portion of the course will introduce the concepts such as Gantt and PERT charts, task dependencies, resource allocations and critical path planning. Students will learn practical application using MS Project and will apply these skills to complete the scheduling for an appropriate project.
 
CIVL-2006 Geo-Environmental Fundamentals
Course Description
This course will assist you in classifying soil, computation of mass/volume relationships, defining basic groundwater terminology and developing and executing an environmental sampling program. You will be able to classify a soil using the Unified and AASTHO methods, calculate basic soil properties and perform fundamental groundwater flow calculations. You will be able to design an environmental sampling program and use a variety of environmental sampling equipment.
 
CIVL-2007 Environmental Management
Course Description
This course covers the basic principles of developing and implementing an ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems (EMS). Key components of the ISO 14001 standard, Manitoba and Canadian environmental legislation will be reviewed. The course should also give the student insight in how to conduct an environmental site assessment and an environmental audit of a property/facility. The course should enable the student to develop an environmental management plan and to conduct an environmental impact assessment. Special emphasis will be placed on emergency response plans, case studies, and best environmental management practices related to the construction industry.
 
CIVL-2009 Fundamentals of GIS
Course Description
This course provides the student with the fundamentals of GIS technology including database structures and reporting methods. Problem-solving techniques, data sources, GIS applications and statistical tools will also be introduced.
 
CIVL-2012 Environmental Analysis
Course Description
This course introduces the student to the study of Manitoba's terrains as well as basic and emerging issues in environmental technology. The first part of the course will focus on external earth processes, weathering, mass-wasting, fluvial processes, glacial processes and the resultant landforms. These landforms will be assessed for rock and soil properties pertaining to civil and environmental site investigations. The second part of the course will concentrate on water, it's properties, quality, methods of assessment of water quality and water quality modeling.
 
CIVL-2020 Environmental Sciences
Course Description
In the Environmental Protection Technology Program, this course will continue to provide students with a strong background in the sciences related to the environment. The course of studies includes organic chemistry, water and waste water chemistry and microbiology. The lab component will provide students with the opportunity to experience techniques to support the theory.
 
CIVL-2021 Environmental Statistics
(No description available at this time)
 
CIVL-3005 Applied Research Project
Course Description
This course consists of submitting a formal comprehensive report on a topic related to the Environmental Protection Technology Field. The students will select an original applied research project, a practical laboratory project or a case study that must be approved by the ARP Coordinator.
 
CIVL-3006 Health & Safety
Course Description
This course provides an overview of health, safety and hygiene in various hazardous environments. Emphasis lies in the recognition, evaluation and control of air (indoor and ambient) and noise pollution and physical, chemical, biological and ergonomic hazards.
 
CIVL-3007 Waste Management
Course Description
This course will provide an in-depth look at solid waste and industrial waste management with emphasis on management processes, practices and applications.
Prerequisites: 
   Geo-Environmental Fundamentals   CIVL-2006
 
CIVL-3008 Water & Waste Water
Course Description
This course consists of four modules - water distribution, water treatment, waste water collection and waste water treatment. The course covers the basic principles of hydraulics, gravity and pressure flow conditions in pipes and the design, analysis and layout of municipal water distribution and waste water collection systems. The course includes a review of the principles of water treatment and various conventional processes used in the treatment of municipal drinking water. The course includes a review of different conventional waste water treatment processes including disinfection, sludge treatment and disposal.
Prerequisites: 
   Environmental Sciences   CIVL-2020
 
CIVL-3011 Remote Sensing & Digital Photo
Course Description
This course introduces the student to digital imagery, image processing, interpretation of remotely sensed data and concepts of digital photogrammetry. Hands-on ground truthing, image classification, image filtering and classification error evaluation will be used. Photogrammetric methods used to determine ground scale, locate the height of land targets, generate digital orthophotographs, mosaic digital orthophotographs and create digital elevation models from a steropair will also be introduced.
Prerequisites: 
   Fundamentals of GIS   CIVL-2009
 
CIVL-3016 Hydrology
Course Description
This course introduces students to the study of hydrology with special emphasis on the Canadian prairies. It will develop an understanding of the conceptual basis for processes responsible for surface water runoff and groundwater flow while applying quantitative relations and models. Topics will include precipitation, runoff, open channel flow, lake, and groundwater processes. Special emphasis will be placed on measuring and modeling hydrologic phenomena.
Prerequisites: 
   Environmental Analysis   CIVL-2012
 
CIVL-3046 Economics/Management
Course Description
Study the application of economics to engineering matters including financial mathematics i.e. interest and annuities.  Learn how to evaluate engineering proposals and gain insight into organizing and operating your own business.  Then examine all aspects of management at the supervisory role in technology.  Study the role of first level management, including supervisory instruments, techniques and relationships with employees, senior management and unions.
 
CIVL-3582 Values, Ethics, Issues in Technology & Society
(No description available at this time)
 
CIVW-2008 Co-Op Work Placement
(No description available at this time)
 


Costs (estimates only; subject to change)
Program/Student Fees
Year 2 $5,032.00 1
Year 3 $3,190.00
Books and Supplies
Year 2 $600.00
Year 3 $600.00
Program/Student Fees (International)
Year 2 $13,700.00
Year 3 $10,000.00
1 Students register into Civil/CAD Technology for Year 1
 
Students may apply for financial assistance through the Manitoba Student Aid program. For general information on applying please call 204-945-6321 or 1-800-204-1685, or visit their website at www.manitobastudentaid.ca, which also includes an online application. For detailed information, please visit one of the RRC Student Service Centres or call 204-632-2327. Applicants requiring financial assistance should complete their student loan applications well in advance of the class start date.

Contact Information

If you wish to explore your suitability for these programs in more detail, please contact:

Jerry Johnstone
Civil Engineering Technology
204-632-2008