Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering Technologist
Loyalist College of Applied Arts & Technology
Key Information
Campus location
Belleville, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 16,337 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* additional program costs: $670
Introduction
By integrating science and engineering concepts with industry-specific technologies, civil engineering technicians and technologists assist in the monitoring and inspection of civil infrastructure projects. An education in civil engineering can offer many opportunities – leading to rewarding careers both in the office and out in the field, in areas such as construction management, estimating and inspection as well as infrastructure design and drafting. By integrating science, engineering and sustainability concepts with industry-specific technologies, civil engineering technicians and technologists participate in the successful completion of civil infrastructure projects such as public transit, land development, municipal services and resource management.
Flexible Learning at Loyalist College
- With many common courses during the first-year curriculum, you have the flexibility to transfer directly into year two of the Survey Technician program (with some additional courses) or the Construction Engineering Technician program
- You can graduate after two or three years
- Expand your qualifications and earn a double diploma in another College program in as little as two semesters
Turn Your Diploma into a Degree
Many universities across Canada and abroad will provide credit recognition for your diploma studies at Loyalist College. The following is a list of agreements that are currently in place. There are many more options, and new agreements are added annually.
Two or Three-Year Diploma
- Algoma University — B.A.; B.B.A.; B.Sc.; Bach. Computer Science
- Athabasca University — B.Sc.
- Brock University — various*
- Cape Breton University — various*
- Davenport University – B.A. General Business
- Griffith University — various*
- Lakehead University — various* — Bach. of Engineering in Civil
- Laurentian University — various*
- Limerick Institute of Technology – Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Civil Engineering Management (Year 4)
- Nipissing University — various*
- Ryerson University — various*
- Seneca College — Bach. Interdisciplinary Studies
- Ontario Tech University — various* — B.A. Adult Education and Digital Technology
- University of Waterloo — various*
- Western University — various*
- Wilfrid Laurier University — various*
- York University — various*
- Atlantic Technological University - Year 3
Three-Year Diploma
- Lakehead University – B.Eng.
- Laurentian University – B.Sc. Liberal Science
- McMaster University – B.Tech. Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology
- Queen's University — various*
- Ontario Tech University – B.A.Sc. Nuclear Power Bridge; Commerce Bridge
- University of Windsor – B.Eng. Tech.
- Atlantic Technological University - BEng (Hon) in Civil Engineering (Add-On)
*Various potential degree pathways. Please confirm details with the receive
Professional Certification
College graduates must apply to the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists to be certified in Ontario. Loyalist Civil Engineering Technician and Technologist graduates meet the academic requirements for accreditation as a Certified Technician (C.Tech.) or Certified Technologist (C.E.T.). Applicants are also required to:
- Complete additional work experience
- Provide peer references
- Pass a Professional Practice Examination administered by OACETT, offered four times a year
- Write a Technology Report (for C.E.T. certification)
Experiential Learning
This well-rounded program combines classroom instruction, and hands-on learning, both outside (in the field) and inside, in our Building Sciences Lab using industry-standard equipment.
- Get a strong foundation in surveying techniques, drafting principles and computer applications, using programs such as AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS.
- Gain skills in structural, municipal and highway design, drafting, materials testing, surveying, inspection, construction supervision and project estimating, to name a few.
- Apply engineering theories in our industry-standard materials testing facility.
- Year one is common with the Construction Engineering Technician program, allowing for ease of transfer.
- Obtain the academic requirements of the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) or transition to a university degree in Canada or abroad.
Outstanding Faculty Make the Difference
- Receive lots of personal attention from professors with over 25 years of experience in municipal and transportation engineering.
- Learn from an industry leader in the development of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), working with global organizations using GIS technology to support sustainable development.
Ideal Students
Is It for You?
This career holds rewarding opportunities for students who:
- Like to know how things work.
- Want to make a lasting difference in the community.
- Are good at visualizing problems in order to tackle solutions.
- May prefer to work indoors or outdoors.
Admissions
Curriculum
First Year - Semester One
- Building Methods & Materials
- CAD 1
- Engineering Applications
- Geomatics 1
- Math 1
First Year - Semester Two
- CAD 2
- Heavy Construction, Methods and Materials
- Highway Technology 1
- Mathematics 2
- Statics
- Technical Communications 1
- General Education Elective
Second Year - Semester Three
- Geomatics 2
- Highway Technology 2
- Materials Testing 1
- Municipal Services 1
- Strength of Materials
- Structural Drafting
- General Education Elective
Second Year - Semester Four
- Contracts, Specifications and Estimating
- Materials Testing 2
- Municipal Engineering 1
- Soil Mechanics
- Strength of Materials 2
- Structures
- General Education Elective
Third Year - Semester Five
- Calculus
- Concrete Design
- Construction Supervision 1
- Geospatial and Environmental Analysis
- Steel Design 1
- Theory of Structures
Third Year - Semester Six
- Construction Supervision 2
- Municipal Engineering 2
- Reinforced Concrete Design
- Steel Design 2
- Technical Report
- Water & Waste Water Treatment
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Find Your Career
Our graduates are employed by:
- Municipalities and cities
- Consulting engineering firms
- Construction contractors
- Federal and provincial agencies
Prepare for high-demand positions in:
- Design and construction
- Interpreting and preparing specifications, drawings or instructions
- Infrastructure maintenance and rehabilitation
- Project estimating (quantities and costs)
- On-site quality assurance
- Project management or supervision
- Graduates are eligible for certification with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists.
- Average starting salaries range from $40,000 to $49,999.*
*Source: Employment Profile Provincial Report, Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development.
Our Grads Get Great Jobs
- Public Works Manager, Augusta Township
- Building Inspector, City of Belleville
- Highway Inspector, Highway Construction Inspection Ontario
- Estimator, Cornerstone Builders
- Network Coordinator, Bell Canada