Ontario College Diploma in Construction Engineering Technician
Start Dates:
September 2023
The two-year Construction Engineering Technician program provides the technical skills and knowledge required to assist in the management of all phases of residential, small commercial and industrial construction projects.
Program Highlights
As a Construction Engineering Technician, you will work with home builders and general contractors, bid for construction work, and organize and supervise the participation of the various trades involved in a construction project. Construction management is a growing occupation regionally, and across Canada. You'll study in our new, state-of-the-art Kawartha Trades and Technology Centre.
The program covers:
- The interpretation of construction documents, on-site building engineering and safe working principles, electronic surveying, estimating (labour, materials and equipment required for a project), Canadian building codes and construction management.
- The characteristics of various building types - with an emphasis on sustainable design principles and an understanding of energy and environmental technologies.
- Practical building layout surveys and quality control testing of various building materials in accordance with standards and regulations.
You will also gain extensive computer experience using general business software and specialized computer assisted design and drafting (CAD), construction scheduling, and estimating software. The capstone project in this program is a professional portfolio that documents your learning and applied experience - a valuable tool for your job search.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the program will find employment in a variety of jobs leading to supervisory positions in the construction industry. Opportunities include working for general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, material suppliers, building developers and government departments as superintendents, site technicians, surveying assistant, estimators, inspectors, schedulers, or project administrators. The opportunity to start a contracting firm or to assume an existing company also exists.
Minimum Admission Requirements
Students applying to Construction Engineering Technician must meet the following requirements:
- OSSD including Gr 12 C English and Gr 11 C Math
OSSD with majority of courses at College (C ) or Open (O) unless otherwise stated.
Grade 12 C courses will be accepted where Gr 11 C course requirements are listed.
Where College level courses are listed, U and M courses will be accepted.
Recommended (but not required for admission)
- Grade 12 physics.
Important Notice
New admission requirements effective September 2023.
Students Applying to Construction Engineering Technician must meet the following requirements:
- OSSD with Gr 12 C English and Gr 12 C Math
Mature Students
If you are 19 years of age or older before classes start, and you do not possess an OSSD, you can write the Skillsmarker to assess your eligibility for admission. Additional testing or academic upgrading may be necessary to meet specific course requirements for this program.
Technology Requirements
PC / Windows
- Operating System:Windows 10
- Processor:Core i5 - 1.6Ghz minimum
- Memory:8GB minimum
- Hard Disk:160GB minimum
Internet Connection: 2.5 Mbps Download and 3.0 Mbps Upload (minimum)
Students are required to have their own computer, internet access, webcam and microphone.
Tuition and Fees Detail
Tuition and ancillary fees are subject to change without notice. The fees presented below reflect Fall start programs only for the current academic year. For details about the fee differences for other program start dates please refer to the Tuition and Fees Details Chart below.
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Domestic Students
| Semester 1 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $24.91 |
| Alumni Fee | $18.24 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $56.30 |
| Career Services | $14.25 |
| Health Plan | $290.00 |
| Health and Counselling | $51.91 |
| Information Technology Fee | $105.93 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $365.00 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $92.91 |
| Program Supply Fee | $31.00 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.26 |
| Student Activity Fee | $95.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,290.38 |
| Total | $2,458.09 |
| Semester 3 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $24.91 |
| Alumni Fee | $18.24 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $56.30 |
| Career Services | $14.25 |
| Health Plan | $290.00 |
| Health and Counselling | $51.91 |
| Information Technology Fee | $105.93 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $365.00 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $92.91 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.26 |
| Student Activity Fee | $95.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,290.38 |
| Total | $2,427.09 |
International Students
| Semester 1 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $24.91 |
| Alumni Fee | $18.24 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $56.30 |
| Career Services | $14.25 |
| Health and Counselling | $51.91 |
| Information Technology Fee | $105.93 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $365.00 |
| International Health Plan | $880.74 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $92.91 |
| Program Supply Fee | $31.00 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.26 |
| Student Activity Fee | $95.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $7,048.71 |
| Total | $8,807.16 |
| Semester 3 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $24.91 |
| Alumni Fee | $18.24 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $56.30 |
| Career Services | $14.25 |
| Health and Counselling | $51.91 |
| Information Technology Fee | $105.93 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $365.00 |
| International Health Plan | $880.74 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $92.91 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.26 |
| Student Activity Fee | $95.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $7,048.71 |
| Total | $8,776.16 |
The fees above are for the current academic year for international students. Please note that the fees reflect the Health Plan and Integrated Transportation (Sutherland Programs only) charges for the fall entry point. These charges are applied up front and provide service coverage for a full year September to August. The charges for the winter and spring terms are as follows:
| Health Plan | Intergrated Transportation | Coverage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | $880.74 | $365.00 | September to December |
| Winter | $807.79 | $255.50 | January to August |
| Spring | $367.47 | $142.35 | May to August |
Transfer Agreements
You may be able to use credits obtained at Fleming College to continue your postsecondary education in pursuit of a degree. The articulation and credit transfer agreements with our partner institutions are summarized below.
Algonquin College
Requirement
- Minimum 70% cumulative program average.
- Completion of the Algonquin College Bridge.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 2nd-year studies of a 4-year program.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
Ontario Tech University
Requirement
- Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
- Completion of the Ontario Tech Commerce Bridge.
Transfer Credit
- 45 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Seneca College
Requirement
- Minimum 70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 4th semester standing in an 8-semester program.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest
Requirement
- Minimum 60% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd-year studies of a 4-year program.
- Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.
To apply please see the Technological University of the Shannon: Midwest's international website.
For more information
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