Environmental Protection Atlantic Technological University

Overview

The Environmental Protection (Online) course from the Atlantic Technological University

• gives you the framework and tools needed to operate effectively
• will strongly position you within the marketplace
• will help you to realise your career and educational aspirations.

This flexible programme in the theory and practice of environmental protection is designed for those who have, or who aspire to have, environmental responsibilities but who may lack sufficient formal training in the area. A broad range of environmental topics is addressed and integrated to provide current environmental management, technical and legislative skills to participants covering a range of areas including water quality and supply, ecology, geology, biology, water and waste management and sustainability.

There are six subjects; Waste Management and Resource Efficiency,  Energy Systems and Management, Environmental Management, Water Resource Management, Air and Noise Management and Environmental Systems. 

Career Opportunities

You will be qualified to work in a very wide range of areas such as environmental management, enforcement, waste management, energy management, wastewater treatment, noise and air quality and research and development. The career opportunities in this field are varied and include working in industry, environmental consultancy, education and regulatory authorities.