Environmental Technology Program Practicum W22
Timeline
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February 13, 2022Experience start
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March 2, 2022Project Scope Meeting
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March 15, 2022Practicum work with employer ends
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March 29, 2022Practicum Evaluation
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April 5, 2022Experience end
Timeline
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February 13, 2022Experience start
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March 2, 2022Project Scope Meeting
Meeting between students and company to confirm: project scope, communication styles, and important dates.
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March 15, 2022Practicum work with employer ends
This is the last day of the practicum week
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March 29, 2022Practicum 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 5, 2022Experience end
Experience scope
Categories
Data analysis EducationSkills
risk assessment report writing research lab analyses data collection & analysisStudents 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
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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February 13, 2022Experience start
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March 2, 2022Project Scope Meeting
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March 15, 2022Practicum work with employer ends
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March 29, 2022Practicum Evaluation
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April 5, 2022Experience end
Timeline
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February 13, 2022Experience start
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March 2, 2022Project Scope Meeting
Meeting between students and company to confirm: project scope, communication styles, and important dates.
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March 15, 2022Practicum work with employer ends
This is the last day of the practicum week
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March 29, 2022Practicum 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 5, 2022Experience end
Project Examples
Requirements
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
Additional company criteria
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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February 13, 2022Experience start
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March 2, 2022Project Scope Meeting
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March 15, 2022Practicum work with employer ends
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March 29, 2022Practicum Evaluation
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April 5, 2022Experience end
Timeline
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February 13, 2022Experience start
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March 2, 2022Project Scope Meeting
Meeting between students and company to confirm: project scope, communication styles, and important dates.
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March 15, 2022Practicum work with employer ends
This is the last day of the practicum week
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March 29, 2022Practicum 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 5, 2022Experience end