Construction Engineering Technician (Co-op and Non Co-op Version) at Algonquin College

Build a solid foundation for your career in residential or commercial construction.

The two-year Construction Engineering Technician Ontario College Diploma program introduces you to a wide range of knowledge and skills to work in the construction industry. This program combines both hands-on application and theory to help you secure a career in the residential and commercial construction industries.

The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) recognizes this program as meeting all of the academic requirements for certification in the Certified Technician Category. Using state-of-the-art facilities in Algonquin`s ACCE building, you build a solid foundation for your future career.

Take courses in surveying, construction materials, estimating and construction, building code and structural design documentation. Learn about health and safety relating to the field, hydraulics, geographic information systems and AutoCAD. Experience hands-on learning and participate in field trips.

Students also have the option to gain real-world experience through a paid co-operative education (co-op) work term (see Additional Information for more details). Please note that places in the co-op version of the program are subject to availability. Students who elect to apply to the non co-op version of the program may not have the opportunity to transfer to the co-op version at a later date.

This program has strong ties to the construction industry and may help you build contacts throughout your time at Algonquin College.

Graduates of this program have the ability to work in a number of sectors within the construction industry. You may find opportunities in:

• cost estimating
• residential, commercial and civil projects
• surveying
• project management
• building inspection
• materials testing and quality control
• construction inspection <
• AutoCAD: After you complete this program, you may choose to take an extra year of study in order to receive an Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology.

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

• Can work independently to contribute to problems-solving teams.
• Enjoy using math and physics to solve technical problems.
• Seek opportunities to specialize in their career.
• Want to make a lasting difference in their community.

Careers

pGraduates may find employment in many areas of the construction industry, including cost estimating of residential, commercial, and civil projects, surveying, project management, building inspection, materials testing and quality control and construction inspection.

Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. Develop and use strategies to enhance professional growth and ongoing learning in the construction engineering field.
2. Comply with workplace health and safety practices and procedures in accordance with current legislation and regulations.
3. Complete duties in compliance with contractual obligations, applicable laws, standards, bylaws, codes and ethical practices in the construction engineering field.
4. Carry out sustainability practices in accordance with contract documents, industry standards and environmental legislative requirements.
5. Collaborate with and facilitate communication among project stakeholders to support construction projects.
6. Collect, process and interpret technical data to produce written and graphical project-related documents.
7. Contribute to the collecting, interpreting and applying of survey/geomatics and layout information to implement construction projects.
8. Identify and use industry-specific electronic and digital technologies to support the design and construction of projects.
9. Contribute to the resolution of technical problems related to the design and implementation of construction projects by applying engineering concepts, basic technical mathematics and building science.
10. Assist in the scheduling and monitoring of the progression of construction projects by applying principles of construction project management.
11. Assist in the preparation of accurate estimates of time, cost, quality and quantity, tenders and bids.
12. Perform quality control testing and monitoring of equipment, materials and methods involved in the implementation and completion of construction projects.
13. Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.

Program Eligibility

• English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).

• Mathematics, (Grade 12 MCT4C) or (Grade 11 MCR3U) or equivalent.
• Applicants with (Grade 12 MAP4C with a grade of 60% or higher) or (Grade 11 MCF3M with a grade of 50% or higher) will be required to take additional preparatory mathematics as part of their program of study.
• A background in science (especially physics and chemistry) is recommended.
• Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
• IELTS-International English Language Testing Service Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 80, with a minimum of 20 in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20.

Should the number of qualified applicants exceed the number of available places, applicants will be selected on the basis of their proficiency in English and mathematics.