TAFE NSW Hunter Institute

Environmental engineers are concerned with assessing and managing the effects of human and other activity on the natural and built environment. They apply their engineering knowledge and skills to such things as environmental impact assessment, natural resources management and pollution control.

Environmental engineers may:

·         develop new technologies and techniques to improve the environmental acceptability of engineering projects

·         evaluate environmental and social impacts of engineering projects in association

·         design and operate processes to treat wastes

·         work with occupational health experts to ensure a hazard-free working environment

·         prepare reports and studies on the best approach to environmental

·         communicate relevant issues to other persons.

Environmental engineers may specialise in particular industry sectors such as the minerals industry, the chemical industry and civil engineering projects. They frequently work closely with other professionals, at times pooling expertise on particular projects. They may work in offices and outdoors when involved in construction projects.

Ways to get into environmental work are:

·         Traineeship

·         Direct enrolment

TAFE NSW Hunter Institute offers training for apprentices and trainee laboratory technicians at Newcastle. All training is nationally accredited. We cater for international students, see here for more information.

Our state of the art facilities provide students with a simulated work environment. Teaching at some campuses is flexible. There is a possibility of doing some on the job training in your workplace. After you complete your training you can specialize in different areas. With experience and/or further training, it is possible to progress to local or corporate management roles with wider responsibilities than environmental protection

For further information on enrolment dates and course options contact the head teacher

Courses can be customised and/or delivered onsite. Contact the Faculty of Industry and Natural Resources business office on 02 4923 7681.