这是一个结合了现场和远程学习的混合程序。该课程以连续的6个学期的学术和实习周期运作，需要2年的连续学习或实习直到毕业。在2018年1月开始该课程的学生将进入第二学期，或者在2018年9月进入该课程的学生将进入第一学期。北方学院将尽一切努力协助学生找到合作社工作，但不能保证合作社工作。在开始该计划之前，鼓励学生与自来水厂和/或废水处理厂的当地雇主交谈。在安大略省该领域获得就业资格的最快途径。这个压缩的（4个学期为3个学期）合作式文凭课程为学生提供了在安大略省严格的标准下作为水和废水处理运营商所需的理论和实践
Graduate with powerful skills and up to a year of paid co-op experience thanks to Northern’s Environmental Technician – Water and Wastewater Systems Operations diploma.Combining on-site and distance learning – and offered in both standard and co-op delivery – you’ll gain the specialized training you need to master every step of the treatment process.You’ll understand the design and operation of complex treatment facilities. You’ll learn the role that chemicals and microorganisms play in the process. And, you’ll master the lab techniques and safety protocols required to make a real difference for the environment and in our everyday lives.Along the way, you’ll also improve your problem-solving skills, gain a solid foundation in chemistry and physics, and earn the confidence you’ll need as a licensed hands-on operator.This program provides the specialized training required to become a licensed drinking water andor wastewater systems operator under Ontario’s rigorous standards. You’ll train for interesting, good-paying, stable work opportunities that are making a real difference in our environment. This is the fastest path to Ontario licencing qualifications.It’s a trades-focused, hands-on operator’s line of work – where operators and practical environmental stewardship meet.Students have a choice of studying under the original compressed co-op delivery program or an uncompressed, non-co-op delivery. Both options include a blended program combining on-site and distance learning. Co-op education provides an opportunity to earn while you learn.