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Civil Engineering Technician
Program at a glance
Build a solid foundation for your career. Civil engineering technicians are highly sought-after in a number of industries, including construction, forestry, mining, telecommunications, and road construction. This in-demand career has unlimited employment options in both the public and private sectors. Many of the things we use every day are impacted by civil engineering, including dams and power stations, water and sewage treatment plants, roadways, and structures both large and small. This program will provide you with the tools of the trade to be successful in this diverse profession.
Program Prerequisites
OSSD or equivalent, Grade 12 Compulsory English (ENG4C or ENG4U), any 12 Math (C) or (U)
Semester One:
CIV100 Contract Administration
CIV105 Introduction to Geomatics
CAD100 Computer Aided Design I
CMM140 Technical Writing I
MTH160 Technical Math I
PHY160 Introduction to Statics
PSY123 Applied Psychology
Semester Two:
CAD150 Computer Aided Design II
CIV120 Applied Engineering I
CIV125 Field Geomatics
MTH161 Technical Math II
MCH120 Applied Statics
SOC150 Contemporary Social Issues
Semester Three:
CIV200 Applied Engineering II
CIV205 Soil Mechanics
CIV225 Quantity Geomatics
MCH210 Applied Strength of Materials I
MTH130 Fundamentals of Calculus
HUM200 Group Work
Semester Four:
CIV215 Infrastructure Engineering
CIV230 Transportation Planning
CAD200 Advanced CAD (3D Design)
MCH220 Applied Strength of Materials II
CMM200 Research and Reporting
- Structural/municipal engineering
- Construction design and supervision
- Highway and transportation engineering
- Water resources engineering
- Geotechnical engineering
- Environmental protection
- Computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) – both 2D and 3D
- Project management
- Applied strength of materials
- Surveying and GPS
- Highway/road design and planning
- Design and construction of infrastructure
