| Ministry of the Environment (MOE) – Operator in Training Certification |
- Prepares students to write the MOE Operator in Training (OIT) Certifications in one to four categories including; water, water treatment, sewage, and waste water.
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| Nutrient Management Planning and Preparation |
- Completed as part of the Nutrient Management Selective course
- Complete the key learning objectives of the OMAFRA – Fundamentals of Nutrient Management Course
- Helps prepare students to prepare their own Nutrient Management Plans
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| Semester 4 Industry Placement |
- Optional
- Completed as part of Environmental Management Externship course
- One day per week
- Working in a waste management or water treatment plant OR working with a conservation authority or conservation group, or related industry
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| Summer Work Experience in the Netherlands |
- Optional
- Co-ordinated by Ridgetown Campus Staff along with the Agency for Agricultural Exchange and Study Tours in the Netherlands
- Experiential Learning Credit earned towards diploma
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| Experiential Learning Credit |
- Optional
- Completed between years 1 & 2
- Students gain industry experience, as well as mentoring from employer and instructor
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| Ministry of the Environment Exterminator’s License |
- Recommended to all students – 15 different class options
- Recommend completing Landscape Class
- Complete study materials in-class, prepared to write the MOE Certification Exams
- Students can also complete the Pesticide Technician Program, allowing them to work under supervision for a licensed technician.
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