Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology
Fanshawe College
Key Information
Campus location
London, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 11,748 **
Application deadline
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** total fee for Canadian students. $47,855.16 for international students
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Introduction
Civil Engineering Technology is a three-year Ontario college advanced diploma program. Students will learn the design of steel frames and reinforced concrete buildings. Courses are focused on developing the skills to select and test construction materials, proficiency with computer-assisted design and drafting, electronic surveying methods, and writing technical reports. Graduating students will enter the workforce with experience through twelve months of the paid co-op.
Your Learning Experience
Infrastructure is the glue that keeps cities and towns connected, vibrant, and safe. From the water, to storm, sewer, and highway systems, our health and safety rely on trained and experienced civil engineers to maintain, design and build the vital infrastructure of our cities and towns.
With Fanshawe’s Civil Engineering Technology program, you'll study structural engineering concepts like the design of steel frames and reinforced concrete buildings. In our civil engineering courses, you will analyze theories for the treatment of water, sewage, and solid wastes. You will learn how to select and test construction materials and develop skills in computer-assisted design (CAD) and drafting, electronic surveying methods, and writing technical reports. With a diploma in civil engineering, you will be trained to ensure that our communities remain safe and connected by learning about cutting-edge engineering technology, and with in-class lectures. As well, you'll receive hands-on work experience in the field of civil engineering, with a full twelve months of the paid co-op.
This three-year cooperative program provides training in both the municipal and structural areas. The design of steel frames and reinforced concrete buildings are studied in the structural courses. Training is provided in materials testing and computer-aided drafting. Municipal topics include the design and construction of water distribution systems, storm, and sanitary sewerage networks, stormwater management, and highways. Theories for the treatment of water, sewage, and solid wastes are analyzed. Survey courses provide training in the use of high-tech survey equipment and techniques of plane surveying, as related to the profession of a Civil Engineering Technologist. Applied research activities by Professors expose students to real-life engineering practices, challenges, and solutions.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by Co-operative Education and Work Integrated Learning Canada. This accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for cooperative education programs in Canada and recognizes Fanshawe's commitment to excellence.
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Program Outcome
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- 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 monitor that work is performed in compliance with contractual obligations, applicable laws, standards, bylaws, codes, and ethical practices in the civil engineering field.
- Promote and carry out sustainable practices* in accordance with contract documents, industry standards, and environmental legislative requirements.
- Facilitate the collaboration and interaction among the project team and project stakeholders* to support civil engineering projects*.
- Collect, process, analyze and coordinate 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, technical mathematics*, and principles of science to the review, production, and/or modification of project plans.
- Contribute to the scheduling and coordination and cost estimation of civil engineering projects* and monitor their progression by applying principles of construction project management.
- Coordinate and perform quality control* testing and evaluate equipment, materials, and methods used in the implementation and completion of civil engineering projects*.
- Apply teamwork, leadership, supervision, and interpersonal skills when working individually or within multidisciplinary teams to complete civil engineering projects*.
Admissions
Curriculum
Courses
Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- CADD-1008 ---- Basic AutoCAD
- CIVL-1001 ---- Fundamentals of Computation
- COMP-1039 ---- Computer Operations
- MATH-1036 ---- Mathematics in Technology 1
- SFTY-1029 ---- Health and Safety
- ENVR-1017 ---- Sustainability in the Built Environment
- ENGR-1019 ---- Civil Engineering Statics 1
- SURV-1008 ---- Plane Surveying-Introduction
Level 2
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- CADD-3028 ---- AutoCAD-Inter
- CIVL-1002 ---- Highway Design Fundamentals
- ENGR-3011 ---- Civil Engineering Statics 2
- GEOM-1006 ---- Electronic Surveys
- MATH-3011 ---- Mathematics in Technology 2
- WRIT-1039 ---- Reason and Writing 1-Technology
- INDS-3001 ---- Water and Civilization
- DRAF-3020 ---- Civil Engineering Drawings
Level 3
Gen Ed - Take a 3-credit General Education elective course
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- CADD-5003 ---- Civil Engineering AutoCAD Drawing
- CONS-1008 ---- Construction Materials
- CIVL-5001 ---- Highway Technology 1
- CIVL-1044 ---- Soil Mechanics
- MATS-1016 ---- Mechanics of Materials
- MATH-3013 ---- Mathematics in Technology 3
Level 4
Gen Ed - Take a 3-credit General Education elective course
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- CIVL-5002 ---- Highway Technology 2
- CIVL-1007 ---- Fluid Mechanics
- CIVL-3002 ---- Theory of Structures
- MATH-5019 ---- Calculus
- GEOM-3004 ---- Geographic Information Systems 1
- COMP-5018 ---- Civil Engineering Computer Applications
Level 5
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- CIVL-5008 ---- Storm and Sanitary Drainage Design
- CIVL-3008 ---- Building Science
- CIVL-3003 ---- Surface Flows
- CIVL-5009 ---- Steel Design
- CIVL-5010 ---- Structural Drawing and Detailing
- MGMT-1001 ---- Contract Administration
- COMM-5028 ---- Technical Report Prod for Bldg Tech'y
- CIVL-1005 ---- Construction Methods
Level 6
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- CIVL-5005 ---- Municipal Engineering
- CIVL-5006 ---- Reinforced Concrete and Foundations
- CIVL-1033 ---- Quantities for Civil Engineering Projects
- DRAF-5009 ---- Environmental Drafting
- MATH-5018 ---- Statistical Data Management
- ENVR-5004 ---- Environmental Technology
- CIVL-1043 ---- Civil Engineering Economics and Math of Finance
- SURV-5005 ---- Survey Field Application
Co-op Course
Take the following Mandatory Course - Normally taken in Level 1 or 3
- COOP-1020 ---- Co-operative Education Employment Preparation
Gen Ed - Electives
Take 6 General Education Credits - Normally taken in Levels 3 and 4
Program Residency
Students Must Complete a Minimum of 37 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program
Career Opportunities
This three-year program has three co-op work terms. Students who fulfill both the academic and co-op requirements of the program will be eligible to graduate with a Co-op Endorsed Diploma.
Graduates of Fanshawe’s Civil Engineering Technology program can pursue a career across many industries, including residential and commercial construction, building inspection, civil projects (pipelines, road repair, etc.), surveying, materials testing, and more.
Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduate employment rates among large colleges in Ontario?
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Civil Engineering Technology program:
CAD Technologist
Assist in the production of computer-aided drawings from concept to final design for aerial and underground infrastructure projects.
Civil Designer
Perform civil engineering design and drafting related to site plan and land development projects, including grading design, storm, and sanitary design, and stormwater management modeling.
Civil Engineering Technologist
Work on projects such as infrastructure renewal, new subdivision servicing, site/lot development/grading plans, sewer and water main design, and stormwater management.
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