Diploma in Civil Engineering Technician (Co-op Optional)

Durham College - Whitby Campus

Canada,Ontario

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 17,990/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100 FREE

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Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 13,600 +

Int. Students: 2,000 +

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Main Campus Address

1690 Champlain Ave, Whitby, ON L1N 9B2, Canada

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technician (Co-op Optional)

Program Overview

Civil Engineering influences almost every aspect of modern human life. Much of the physical infrastructure of modern society is provided through Civil Engineering. Students in the Civil Engineering Technician diploma program will learn how to construct, maintain, and recycle the structures in communities such as dams, bridges, roads, buildings, pipelines, railways, and tunnels. Students will learn how to collect, process, and interpret technical information to produce written and graphical project-related documentation. Program graduates assist in scheduling, cost estimation, quality control, and monitoring of civil engineering projects.


Civil engineering is also responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of critical infrastructure elements that keep communities functioning, such as transport systems, wastewater treatment, gas, water, and electricity supplies. Graduates of the Civil Engineering Technician program carry out technical functions related to a broad range of civil engineering fields, including structural, municipal, highway and transportation engineering, water resources, geotechnical engineering, environmental protection, and infrastructure rehabilitation.


The diverse skill set acquired through the Civil Engineering Technician diploma program equips students to handle various challenges in constructing and managing infrastructure projects. From designing robust bridges and tunnels to developing sustainable water supply systems, students will develop a deep understanding of how to create and maintain the built environment.


This civil engineering program in Ontario teaches you how to oversee civil engineering projects from inception to completion. This includes planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management, all key components to ensuring project success. You will also gain a solid understanding of safety principles on construction sites, learn how to implement safe working practices and comply with Canadian civil engineering codes, quality control standards, and regulations.


Students gain real-world experience through a field placement or co-operative education (co-op) work term. These opportunities allow you to apply what you have learned in practical settings, working alongside industry professionals and gaining insights into the everyday challenges and responsibilities of a civil engineering technician.


Graduates with a civil engineering diploma can pursue various roles, such as civil engineering technicians, construction inspectors, CAD technicians, and quality control coordinators. With an education balanced in both technical skills and practical application, you will be ready to tackle the demands of the civil engineering industry and contribute to the development of infrastructure projects.


Civil Engineering Technician Program Learning Outcomes:

  • 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 assist in monitoring that work is performed in compliance with contractual obligations, applicable laws, standards, bylaws, codes and ethical practices in the civil engineering field.
  • Carry out sustainable practices in accordance with contract documents, industry standards and environmental legislative requirements.
  • Collaborate with the project team and communicate effectively with project stakeholders to support civil engineering projects.
  • Collect, process and interpret 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, basic technical mathematics and principles of science to the review and production of project plans.
  • Assist in the scheduling, cost estimation and monitoring of the progression of civil engineering projects by applying principles of construction project management.
  • Perform quality control testing and the monitoring of equipment, materials and methods involved in the implementation and completion of civil engineering projects.
  • Apply teamwork, leadership and interpersonal skills when working individually or within multidisciplinary teams to complete civil engineering projects.

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