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Construction Engineering Technician - Civil

Campus:
South Campus - Windsor (T026)

Program Length:
Two Year - Ontario College Diploma

Starts:
September and January

Contact:


Nino Sirianni
(519) 972-2727, ext. 4257
nsirianni@stclaircollege.ca

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:
  • Grade 12 Math (C) or (U).
Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.

PROGRAM GOAL
Graduates of this program will play an important role at the building site and at infrastructure projects. Duties include estimating quantities, inspecting materials and operations, performing construction surveys, interpreting and applying specifications and executing sketches from contract drawings, shop and CAD drawings.

This program targets students with an interest in construction. They must have technical problem solving skills and the ability to work well with others.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
  • Recognized by the Ontario Association of Certified Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) allowing easier transition to certification
  • The above designation increases employability in both Canada and the U.S.
  • Entry into third year of Civil Engineering Technology Program
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Construction engineering technicians can fulfill a number of roles on the construction site. Positions include site supervisor, surveyor with architectural and engineering firms. Opportunities also exist with building product manufacturing firms, contractors and government agencies.

DEGREE COMPLETION
Graduates of this program can receive credit for a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) at Griffith University. For more information visit www.griffith.edu.au/credit or click here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • Program Physical Demands Analysis: T026
YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2011 are as follows:

Total 1st Year Tuition and Compulsory Fees
$3,272.69
Books & expendables per semester
$600 - $800
Safety shoes, glasses, vest & hat
$150.00

For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students, see Tuition & Fees.

DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
Code
Credit
Course Name
Semester 1
ENG212LS
2
Communications I
ARC101B
4
Drafting & Design
ARC102B
3
Construction Theory I
ARC103B
3
Building Services I
ARC104
3
Building CAD I
MTH134
2
Math for Construction I
CVL105
3
Surveying

Semester 2
ARC209
4
Drafting & Design 2
ARC202B
3
Estimating & Specification
ARC204
3
Building CAD 2
ARC207
3
Life & Employability Skills
MTH232
3
Math for Construction 2
CVL205B
4
Static & Strength of Materials
ARC239
3
Ontario Building Code 1
Code
Credit
Course Name
Semester 3
CVL303B
3
Structural Steel Design
CVL304B
3
Drafting & Design
CVL305A
3
Estimating & Specifications
CVL306A
3
Civil CAD
MTH301
3
Technical Math
CVL301G
3
Coping with Disasters
ELEC1030
3
Open Elective

Semester 4
CVL412
3
Construction Management
CVL404A
3
Material Testing
CVL405B
3
Computer Applications
CVL409
3
Soil Mechanics - Intro
CVL410A
3

Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Design
MTH401
3
Introduction to Calculus
ELEC1030
3
Open Elective


Last updated 7/4/2011