Environmental Technology Program Practicum W22

PROJ 367
Closed
SAIT
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Lisa Kleebaum
Instructor, Practicum Coordinator
(1)
3
Timeline
  • February 13, 2022
    Experience start
  • March 2, 2022
    Project Scope Meeting
  • March 15, 2022
    Practicum work with employer ends
  • March 29, 2022
    Practicum Evaluation
  • April 5, 2022
    Experience end
Experience
5 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Non profit, Large enterprise, Any, Small to medium enterprise, Incubator
Science, Government, Environment, Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society, Energy, Mining, forestry & fishery
Categories
Data analysis Education
Skills
risk assessment report writing research lab analyses data collection & analysis
Learner goals and capabilities

Students completing their last semester of the 2-year Environmental Technology diploma at SAIT are seeking a short practicum opportunity with an organization for one week in mid March 2022. This work-integrated-learning experience could be either in-person work, or provided from a distance (virtually). Practicum length is one week, is un-paid, and the students earn credits for completion. It provides a valuable learning experience for students and an opportunity for employers to work with a graduating student.

Learners
Diploma
Any level
24 learners
Project
40 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Teams of 2
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Students will be prepared at SAIT to demonstrate professionalism in completing the agreed-upon work for the practicum employer. Specific deliverables will depend on the nature of the work experience provided. In some cases, a formal report may be written by the student, if requested by the employer.

Project timeline
  • February 13, 2022
    Experience start
  • March 2, 2022
    Project Scope Meeting
  • March 15, 2022
    Practicum work with employer ends
  • March 29, 2022
    Practicum Evaluation
  • April 5, 2022
    Experience end
Project Examples

Work tasks or projects for the practicum experience are relevant to the environment industry. Ideally, a practicum opportunity provided will be of benefit to the employer as well. The Environmental Technology program focuses on: species monitoring in the field, field sampling and chemical analysis of samples, environmental chemistry, hydrology and hydrogeology, environmental data interpretation and analytics, site remediation and reclamation analysis, environmental impact and risk assessment, industrial processes and waste management, recommendations for sustainability, etc.

Examples of past practicum experiences include:

  • research projects
  • site visits
  • lab analyses
  • job shadowing
  • report writing
  • field data collection and monitoring
  • environmental impact assessment analysis and reports
  • and many others

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Be available for a quick phone call with the Practicum Coordinator at SAIT to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course.

Complete student Evaluation Form at the end of the practicum, after final deliverable has been completed. The Evaluation Form will be provided by SAIT's Practicum Coordinator

Provide a dedicated contact who is available to answer periodic emails or phone calls over the duration of the project to address questions from the Practicum Coordinator and students.

Complete and sign a general practicum agreement with SAIT