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Civil Engineering Technician (CVL)
Starts in January, May, September
Location
Duration
4 Semesters (2 Years)Credential Awarded
Ontario College DiplomaSeneca is delivering this program in an online format in January 2021. Learn more about technical requirements for online learning.
About the Program
In this two-year diploma program, you will learn the fundamentals to prepare for a career as a civil engineering technician. Your studies will include computer drafting, municipal and building practices, material testing and field surveying. At the completion of your first year, you will have the option to transfer to the Civil Engineering Technology program (requires a grade of C or better in Strength of Materials and GPA of 2.5). This program offers workplace integrated learning available to students starting semester one in September and completing subsequent, second semester in April.
Laptop Requirement
It is strongly recommended that you have a laptop before the first day of this program. It should include the following technical specifications:
- Windows 10 Operating System
- Intel i7 or equivalent processor
- 16 GB of RAM (32 GB of RAM is recommended)
- 256 GB Solid State Hard Drive (SSD) (512 GB SSD is recommended)
- High-end graphics video card (consider a dedicated video card with at least 2 GB of video memory)
- 13 inch or larger screen
- Three USB 3.0 ports
- Wireless 802.11ac
Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- Building principles
- Computer-aided drafting
- Materials testing
- Field surveying techniques
Work Experience
Optional Co-op
Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional co-op work term(s) in a formal work environment. In most cases the work term(s) is a full-time paid position completed between two academic semesters. In programs with limited co-op opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position.
Your Career
When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore:
- Civil engineering technician
- Project co-ordinator
- AutoCAD technician
- Survey technician
- Material tester
- Lab quality control technician
- Construction specialist