Environmental Technology Program Practicum

PROJ 367
Closed
SAIT
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Lisa Kleebaum
Instructor, Practicum Coordinator
(1)
3
Timeline
  • April 5, 2021
    Experience start
  • April 8, 2021
    Project Scope Meeting
  • April 8, 2021
    Progress Report
  • April 9, 2021
    Progress Report
  • April 11, 2021
    Practicum work with employer ends
  • April 11, 2021
    Practicum Evaluation
  • April 18, 2021
    Experience end
Experience
5/8 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Non profit, Large enterprise, Any, Small to medium enterprise, Incubator
Science, Government, Environment, Energy, Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society, Mining, forestry & fishery

Experience scope

Categories
Data analysis
Skills
research lab analyses data collection & analysis risk assessment report writing
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, 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.

Learners

Learners
Diploma
Any level
24 learners
Project
40 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Teams of 3
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
  • April 5, 2021
    Experience start
  • April 8, 2021
    Project Scope Meeting
  • April 8, 2021
    Progress Report
  • April 9, 2021
    Progress Report
  • April 11, 2021
    Practicum work with employer ends
  • April 11, 2021
    Practicum Evaluation
  • April 18, 2021
    Experience 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: 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

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