Top Diploma Programs in Environmental Studies

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Many economic structures depend on natural resources. Industries like forestry, fishing, agriculture, and tourism rely on the health function of the natural environment, and hardly a productive industry does not rely on natural resources. The industries will suffer if this resource base is damaged in any way.

Learning about the environment, what we can do and what it can do for us is an essential part of your life, if we want to ensure our future existence. How we manage our environment and what we need to do to protect it is an essential part of this specialized course.

Syllabus

Most countries of the world are dependent on international trade. Over 90% of trade volumes are carried through maritime means where cargos are moved from an origin to their destination using various transportation system called “multimodalism” or “through-transport”. A port, due to its strategic geographic location, becomes the converging point of the system, thus allowing it to play a major critical role in this integrated logistic chain.

In the era of globalisation and technological advances, ships are getting bigger and more sophisticated while logistic chains are becoming more complex. In response to this, port reception facilities are constantly transforming themselves to become more dynamic and efficient to cater to the demand of both the seaward as well as the landside movement of goods.... [-]

This course is for people wanting to work in management positions in land management such as senior rangers or lands, parks and wildlife managers.

In this course you will build technical skills in selected skills areas such as:

How to secure the Importer / Exporter’s interest of cargo over the period of shipment? The steps and cautions to be taken during consignment and the possible ways to get out of any difficult loop is an essential ingredient in Cross-Border Transactions. This is a Subject of high importance as it deals with the risk cover of high value, high volume, bulk Cargo during the process of Shipment and Voyage.

Duration: 6 Months Mode: ONLINE

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Note: Enrolment of new students will not occur for the Diploma Programme if approval is received to offer the Bachelor in Environmental Health in 2017.

Environmental Health Practitioners research, identify, evaluate and control possible environmental health hazards.

Admission for international applicants is subject to meeting the compliance requirements as stipulated by the Immigration Act No 13 of 2002, the regulations made there under the University’s policy. Meeting the Faculty’s minimum requirements for a particular programme does not necessarily guarantee admission to that programme due to space constraints. All applicants have to complete the NBT (National Benchmark Test) prior to admission. The result of the NBT will inform decisions taken on placement of the applicant. Life Orientation is not included when calculating APS.... [-]

This multi-faceted, two-year program, is delivered in the middle of northwestern Ontario’s beautiful Boreal Forest. It will train you to effectively manage natural and man-made environments, and how to communicate and work cooperatively with those from other sectors and disciplines. You will explore environmental issues, as well as learn hands-on tools for assessing, protecting and restoring ecosystems. The curriculum for this program was developed in consultation with representatives from industry and agencies and is based on current practices, our own experience in the field, as well as anticipated needs and technological advances. The need for technically competent personnel is expected to grow considerably in the coming years. The knowledge and skills learned in this program will give you the expertise to compete for environmental career opportunities locally, provincially, nationally and globally.... [-]

Natural Environment Technician - Conservation and Management (5220) 2 Years - 4 Semesters Ontario College Diploma CO-OP Program Overview This is a Co-operative Education Program. September and January intakes are available. Please contact the Registrar`s Office for further information. Students are required to complete at least one co-op work placement (CWF100) in order to graduate. Want to contribute to conserving and protecting our natural environment? Are you interested in learning how natural ecosystems function and interact? Do you want a rewarding career carrying out work leading to the sustainability of natural resources? If you answered yes, this is the program for you. Our team of experienced Natural Environment faculty can teach you the skills you`ll need to gain meaningful employment in the rapidly expanding environmental sector. Students will study the natural environment and learn to understand how ecosystem components interact together. You`ll be taught how to identify organisms including birds, fish, mammals, insects, fungi, plants and trees. The physical parts of ecosystems are critically important to their function, so emphasis will be placed on understanding the climatic and geological forces that have shaped the land. Courses in forest soils and aquatic resources will provide students with knowledge of these processes. The focus of this program will be on teaching field skills and techniques which are essential for the inventory, evaluation and monitoring of natural communities. Practical field training will be provided to teach navigating in wild areas using compasses and GPS, and using canoes, motorized boats, ATV`s and snowmobiles for... [-]

Get submerged in this unique course and you’ll wish you could grow gills! Life on land just can’t compare with the mind-blowing array of wildlife that lives beneath the waves.

People travel from around the world to study this highly respected Diploma, which is the only course of its type in New Zealand. They recognise the fantastic opportunity to learn and work in our stunning marine environments – if you’re a local make sure you don’t miss the boat!

Students visit remote marine and freshwater environments around the country studying the fascinating range of plants, invertebrates, mammals, birds and fish that live above and below the water and the vital role they play in a healthy ecosystem.... [-]

Want to spend your days soaking up New Zealand’s great outdoors and getting paid for it? This Diploma will take you from the classroom to the mountaintops – so strap on your tramping boots!

You’ll examine the challenges facing New Zealand’s clean, green image and what needs to be done to protect our world-famous habitats and landscapes.

Courses include botany, biology, geology, waste water and recycling management, outdoor leadership, coastal management, resource legislation, personal risk management and biosecurity.

Field work in remote reserves and national parks turn the theory into practice – with trips to places such as Fiordland, Coromandel and the Central Plateau.... [-]