Construction Engineering Technician

Program Overview

The Construction Engineering Technician program at Loyalist College combines classroom instruction, hands-on field experience, and lab work to prepare students for careers in building construction management, design, and inspection. The program emphasizes industry-specific technologies, sustainability practices, and adherence to industry standards. Graduates are eligible for certification with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) and can pursue positions in site supervision, building inspection, construction project coordination, and more.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Construction Engineering Technician

Overview:

Construction Engineering Technicians work in the construction industry with contractors, government agencies, and engineers on a wide range of building construction projects. They integrate science and engineering concepts with construction management skills to develop careers in building construction management, design, and inspection.

Objectives:

• Develop expertise in industry-specific technologies to assist in project development and implementation.
• Adhere to project plans, sustainability practices, and industry laws, codes, and standards.
• Prepare for certification with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).

Program Description:

• Combines classroom instruction, hands-on learning in the field, and lab work in Loyalist's Building Sciences Lab.
• Provides experience in surveying, structural drafting, testing and inspection of construction materials, project supervision, and estimating.
• Offers a one-day-per-week on-the-job field placement during a semester.
• Allows for easy transfer to the Civil Engineering Technician program in year one.

Outline:

First Year - Semester One

• Building Methods & Materials
• CAD 1
• Engineering Applications
• Geomatics 1
• Math 1

First Year - Semester Two

• CAD 2
• Heavy Construction, Methods and Materials
• Highway Technology 1
• Mathematics 2
• Statics
• Technical Communications 1
• Becoming a Global Changemaker

Second Year - Semester Three

• Construction Supervision 1
• Geomatics 2
• Materials Testing 1
• Mechanical and Electrical Systems
• Placement
• Strength of Materials
• Structural Drafting
• General Education Elective

Second Year - Semester Four

• Construction Supervision 2
• Contracts, Specifications and Estimating
• Entrepreneurship
• Materials Testing 2
• Soil Mechanics
• Structures
• General Education Elective

Assessment:

Assessment methods may include:

• Assignments
• Quizzes
• Exams
• Projects
• Presentations
• Lab reports
• Fieldwork evaluations

Teaching:

• Small class sizes with experienced faculty, including Registered Professional Engineers.
• Professors with specialized experience in Global Information Systems and integrating Global Positioning Systems into automated machine control for heavy equipment.
• Industry connections to help students secure employment.

Careers:

Graduates are eligible for positions such as:

• Site supervision
• Building inspection and approval
• Construction project coordinator
• Structural drafting technician
• Construction estimator
• Construction superintendent
• Quality assurance (testing and inspection)
• Project estimating
• Retail sales (building supply and rental)