Ontario College Diploma in Construction Engineering Technician
Start Dates:
September 2019
The new, 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 safety, quantity surveying (estimating labour, materials and equipment required for a project), building codes and construction contracts.
- 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.
You will also gain extensive computer experience using general business software and specialized construction management 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 may find employment in a variety of jobs leading to supervisory positions in the construction industry. Opportunities include working for home builders, general contracting firms, subcontractors, consulting firms, and in sales with manufacturing and supply companies related to the building industry.
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.
Two Gr 11 courses will be accepted in lieu of a Gr 12 course requirement.
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 Canadian Adult Achievement Test to assess your eligibility for admission. Additional testing or academic upgrading may be necessary to meet specific course requirements for this program.
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 average
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 2nd year studies;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
- Visit the Algonquin College website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
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