Diploma in Environmental Technician (Co-op Optional)

at Seneca College - Newnham Campus Canada

In this three-year advanced diploma program, you will receive a comprehensive education in a variety of essential safety techniques relevant to the aviation industry. You will learn Canadian aviation industry regulations, and business, leadership and technical skills required to implement policies and procedures to begin your career in a variety of aviation companies including commercial airlines, flight schools, insurance companies and airports.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Risk assessment and analysis
• Trending analysis and flight data analysis
• Incident reviews and investigations
• Auditing functions
• Database management and safety management
• System development and implementation

Optional Co-op
Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional co-op work term(s) in a formal work environment. In most cases the work term(s) is a full-time paid position completed between two academic semesters. In programs with limited co-op opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

In this two-year diploma program, you will learn to use the latest computer software to assist in the manufacturing of production tools. You will learn and gain valuable skills in conventional manufacturing technologies, computer production and design along with prototyping techniques and quality control. You will have the opportunity to experience the practical production considerations of tool design as you gain experience in a fully equipped machining lab.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Machining techniques
• Mastercam
• SOLIDWORKS
• 3D printing and prototyping
• Coordinate measuring machine programming
• Quality assurance and inspection
• Die design
• Jig and fixture design
• Mould design

This 12-month graduate certificate program is a fast-track option for four-year degree graduates to pursue a career in accounting wishing to pursue the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) designation. You will study financial and management accounting, tax, information systems, audit, finance and economics focusing on analysis and interpretation of information and making sound ethical decisions.

You will be introduced to the modern technological environment of business using spreadsheets (Excel), database software (Access) and integrated database application technologies (ERP) through exposure to accounting software package(s). You will also gain industry exposure through research, case studies and projects.

You are eligible to enrol in this program with little or no knowledge of accounting. Upon graduation, you can choose to continue to complete an accounting degree such as Seneca's Accounting and Finance degree, or pursue your CPA professional designation (minimum grade requirements apply).

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Communications
• Analytical thinking
• Decision-making
• Budgeting

This eight-month graduate certificate program is delivered by a team of expert faculty members who will advance your knowledge of digital media fundamentals including social media platforms, tools, and techniques. You will learn to create content, develop campaigns and implement social media and digital engagement strategies to help organizations achieve their objectives.

Through hands-on learning, you will learn how social media can be used in an organizational context. This program was developed in close consultation with industry leaders to ensure that you learn what is relevant, applicable across multiple disciplines and currently in demand.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Develop and implementing a comprehensive social media strategy
• Use web data and analytics to optimize marketing processes
• Identify and capitalizing on engagement opportunities to drive business goals 
• Create relevant, engaging visual communications to enhance your brand’s marketing
• Identify ways to reduce marketing costs and improve online engagement

Field Placement
You will benefit from one hundred hours of field placement in a professional setting. This component is critical to your career success and a requirement for graduation.

This three-year advanced program allows you to explore your creative potential as you learn in-depth design research, craftsmanship, and industry-oriented production skills for your profession in the fashion industry.

Seneca offers exciting courses in applied textiles, knitwear design, fashion history, computer-aided design and production. Our Fashion Resource Centre – a unique collection of Canadian-worn garments and accessories — provides hands-on experience with our amazing fashion heritage.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Design
• Creative research
• Trend forecasting
• Clothing construction
• Pattern making
• Computer aided designing

Field Placement
Field Placement is a valuable component of the Fashion Arts program and is a requirement for graduation.

This one-year graduate certificate will teach you how to design, test, and implement databases on a variety of operating platforms. You will also learn how to create database computer applications using web and object-oriented languages. This program offers an optional work term(s) for those who meet all academic requirements.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Analyze system requirements for applications
• Perform logical database design
• Program computer applications using programming language
• Develop business applications
• Basic database administration functions, including backup and recovery, as well as network administration
• Web technologies in computer applications+

Optional Work Term
Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional work term(s) in a formal work environment. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and typically involves full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid. In programs with limited work term opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional work term stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

Through this intensive three-year advanced diploma program, you will gain a solid foundation, combining the three primary branches of information and communications technology: electronics, software development and IT infrastructure.

Seneca incorporates curriculum content from a number of internationally known organizations, including CompTIA and Cisco. In addition, your professors have strong ties with major tech companies, including Microsoft, Bell, Rogers, Keysight Technologies and Freescale Semiconductors, to help you gain exposure to current industry practices and build a network prior to graduation. As a graduate of this program, your knowledge of both relevant equipment and its use will enhance your career opportunities in the computer and information technology fields.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Write computer programs
• Programming languages including C, C++, C#, Java and Python
• Computer hardware assembly and troubleshooting
• Computer network design, installation and support
• Cisco router implementation

Optional Co-op
Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional co-op work term(s) in a formal work environment. In most cases the work term(s) is a full-time paid position completed between two academic semesters. In programs with limited co-op opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

This two-year Computer Systems Technician diploma program offers you the skills and knowledge needed to meet the challenges of the ever-changing field of information technology administration. In Seneca’s modern labs, you will enhance your abilities by completing practical, hands-on training in networking, operating systems, security and cloud computing.

Your studies will teach you to design and implement wireless, local/wide area and software-defined networks; how to work with and configure open source and proprietary operating systems; and how to work on premises and in the cloud taking you into the future of IT administration.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Internet of Things
• Linux/UNIX administration
• Microsoft administration
• wireless networks
• software-defined networks
• cloud services
• maintenance and security
• analyze and resolve information technology problems
• system design and installation

Optional Co-op
Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional co-op work term(s) in a formal work environment.  The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and typically involves full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid. In programs with limited co-op opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional work term stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

This two-year diploma program will establish your understanding of business management and entrepreneurship and introduce you to the digital tools and the skills necessary to succeed in the modern economy. Through practical hands-on classroom activities, and close interactions with our experienced faculty, you will learn about making business decisions, planning, teamwork and utilizing relevant business computer applications.

Upon completion of this program, you will have the option to enrol in one of Seneca’s three-year business administration programs and earn an advanced diploma in two additional semesters.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Research
• Teamwork

The art of floral design requires expertise with colour, materials, shape and space. Floral designers must understand how flowers and foliage become tools to achieve the right arrangement for the occasion. The eight-month Floral Design certificate program frames this understanding in a creative and business context to allow for artistic arrangements that satisfy the aesthetics of the designer and the customer.

Through active, hands-on learning experiences in the floral lab, you will understand how to integrate theory and practice to produce the perfect design.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Floral design
• Artistry
• Design development
• Create floral arrangements