Civil Engineering Technology

Program Overview

The Civil Engineering Technology program is a three-year Ontario college advanced diploma that prepares students for careers in the civil engineering field. Students learn about structural engineering, construction materials, computer-assisted design, and surveying. The program includes twelve months of paid co-op experience, providing students with hands-on work experience. Graduates can pursue careers in residential and commercial construction, building inspection, civil projects, surveying, and materials testing.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Civil Engineering Technology

is a three-year Ontario college advanced diploma program. Students will learn the design of steel frame and reinforced concrete buildings. Courses are focused on developing the skills to select and test construction materials, proficiency with computer assisted design and drafting, electronic surveying methods, and writing technical reports. Graduating students will enter the workforce with experience through twelve months of paid co-op.

Outline:

Your Learning Experience:

• Study structural engineering concepts like the design of steel frame and reinforced concrete buildings.
• Analyze theories for the treatment of water, sewage, and solid wastes.
• Learn to select and test construction materials.
• Develop skills in computer assisted design (CAD) and drafting, electronic surveying methods, and writing technical reports.
• Gain hands-on work experience in the field of civil engineering, with a full twelve months of paid co-op.

Career & Co-op Opportunities:

• Graduates can pursue a career across many industries, including residential and commercial construction, building inspection, civil projects (pipelines, road repair, etc.
), surveying, materials testing, and more.
• Examples of career opportunities:
• CAD Technologist
• Civil Designer
• Civil Engineering Technologist

Program Progressions:

• Fall Intake: Start Level 1, Level 2, Co-op, Level 3, Level 4, Co-op, Co-op, Level 5, Level 6
• Winter Intake: Start Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, Co-op, Co-op, Level 5, Level 6, Co-op

Learning Outcomes:

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Develop and use strategies to enhance professional growth and ongoing learning in the civil engineering field.
• Comply with workplace health and safety practices and procedures in accordance with current legislation and regulations.
• Complete duties and monitor that work is performed in compliance with contractual obligations, applicable laws, standards, bylaws, codes, and ethical practices in the civil engineering field.
• Promote and carry out sustainable practices in accordance with contract documents, industry standards, and environmental legislative requirements.
• Facilitate the collaboration and interaction among the project team and project stakeholders to support civil engineering projects .
• Collect, process, analyze, and coordinate technical data to produce written and graphical project-related documents.
• Use industry-specific electronic and digital technologies to support civil engineering projects .
• Participate in the design and modeling phase of civil engineering projects by applying engineering concepts, technical mathematics , and principles of science to the review, production, and/or modification of project plans.
• Contribute to the scheduling and coordination and cost estimation of civil engineering projects and monitor their progression by applying principles of construction project management.
• Coordinate and perform quality control testing and evaluate equipment, materials, and methods used in the implementation and completion of civil engineering projects .
• Apply teamwork, leadership, supervision, and interpersonal skills when working individually or within multidisciplinary teams to complete civil engineering projects .

Assessment:

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Teaching:

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