Environmental Technology Program Practicum
Timeline
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April 5, 2021Experience start
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April 8, 2021Project Scope Meeting
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April 8, 2021Progress Report
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April 9, 2021Progress Report
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April 11, 2021Practicum work with employer ends
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April 11, 2021Practicum Evaluation
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April 18, 2021Experience end
Timeline
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April 5, 2021Experience start
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April 8, 2021Project Scope Meeting
Meeting between students and company to confirm: project scope, communication styles, and important dates.
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April 8, 2021Progress Report
Meeting between students and Practicum Coordinator to discuss progress and any concerns.
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April 9, 2021Progress Report
Meeting between students and Practicum Coordinator to discuss progress and any concerns.
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April 11, 2021Practicum work with employer ends
This is the last day of the practicum week
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April 11, 2021Practicum Evaluation
The employer completes an evaluation of the student's performance in the practicum, which makes up 70% of the student's mark in the course
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April 18, 2021Experience end
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research lab analyses data collection & analysis risk assessment report writingStudents 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, April 5-9 in 2021. This work-integrated-learning experience could be either in-person, 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.
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
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April 5, 2021Experience start
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April 8, 2021Project Scope Meeting
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April 8, 2021Progress Report
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April 9, 2021Progress Report
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April 11, 2021Practicum work with employer ends
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April 11, 2021Practicum Evaluation
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April 18, 2021Experience end
Timeline
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April 5, 2021Experience start
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April 8, 2021Project Scope Meeting
Meeting between students and company to confirm: project scope, communication styles, and important dates.
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April 8, 2021Progress Report
Meeting between students and Practicum Coordinator to discuss progress and any concerns.
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April 9, 2021Progress Report
Meeting between students and Practicum Coordinator to discuss progress and any concerns.
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April 11, 2021Practicum work with employer ends
This is the last day of the practicum week
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April 11, 2021Practicum Evaluation
The employer completes an evaluation of the student's performance in the practicum, which makes up 70% of the student's mark in the course
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April 18, 2021Experience 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: field sampling and chemical analysis of samples, environmental chemistry, hydrology and hydrogeology, environmental data interpretation and analytics, site remediation and reclamation, environmental impact and risk assessment, industrial processes and waste management.
Examples of past practicum experiences include:
- research projects
- site visits
- lab analyses
- job shadowing
- report writing
- field data collection
- 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
Timeline
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April 5, 2021Experience start
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April 8, 2021Project Scope Meeting
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April 8, 2021Progress Report
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April 9, 2021Progress Report
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April 11, 2021Practicum work with employer ends
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April 11, 2021Practicum Evaluation
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April 18, 2021Experience end
Timeline
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April 5, 2021Experience start
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April 8, 2021Project Scope Meeting
Meeting between students and company to confirm: project scope, communication styles, and important dates.
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April 8, 2021Progress Report
Meeting between students and Practicum Coordinator to discuss progress and any concerns.
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April 9, 2021Progress Report
Meeting between students and Practicum Coordinator to discuss progress and any concerns.
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April 11, 2021Practicum work with employer ends
This is the last day of the practicum week
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April 11, 2021Practicum Evaluation
The employer completes an evaluation of the student's performance in the practicum, which makes up 70% of the student's mark in the course
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April 18, 2021Experience end