Diploma in Construction Engineering Technician
George Brown College
Key Information
Campus location
Toronto, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 17,074 / per year **
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* most programs fill quickly, so we strongly recommend that you apply at least six months in advance
** for international students. All fees are subject to change, without notice
Introduction
Construction engineering technicians work with home builders and general contractors, bid for construction work, and organize and supervise the participation of various trades involved in a construction project. This two-year Construction Engineering Technician diploma program provides the technical skills and knowledge required to assist in all phases of residential, small commercial, and industrial construction projects.
The Construction Engineering Technician program studies the characteristics of various building types. The program focuses on:
- interpretation of construction documents
- on-site building engineering and safety
- project costs (labor, materials, and equipment)
- building codes and construction contracts
- site management practices
- construction surveying
- building materials
- construction graphics and detailing
*If you enroll in the program in January, you are required to complete Semester 2 in the summer (May to August) of the same year in order to continue into semester 3 in the fall.
Your Field Education Options
Please contact the Angelo DelZotto School of Construction Management for updated information regarding field education and experiential learning options.
Field experience combines classroom learning with hands-on work experience structured to meet specific curricular outcomes. This approach to education relies upon a three-way partnership: the student, the institution, and industry. Success depends upon the cooperative efforts of each party. It forms the basis for students’ experiential learning, which is achieved when the cycle of experience, reflection, and learning are completed. It is a mandatory component of the T161 Construction Engineering Technician program. Field experience positions can be paid or unpaid. Both fulfill the academic requirement as well as strengthen students’ resumés, positioning them more effectively for future employment.
The field experience requires students to accumulate 100 hours of construction-industry-related experience over the course of their third and fourth semesters. The field experience is facilitated through the Angelo DelZotto (ADZ) School of Construction Management.
Field experience is a mandatory component of the T161 Construction Engineering Technician program. Field experience positions can be paid or unpaid.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships for international students at George Brown College are generally in-program awards based on students’ academic performance (and other criteria) at George Brown College after the beginning of the academic program.
Curriculum
Required Courses
Please note the program of study is under review. Please check with Angelo Delzotto School of Construction Management for program updates.
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**Based on the results of your placement test, you may be required to take COMM 1000 Introduction to College Communication before progressing to COMM 1007. COMM 1000 does not count as a course required for graduation, and you will be charged for this extra course.
Program Outcome
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Develop and use strategies to enhance the professional growth and ongoing learning in the construction engineering field.
- Comply with workplace health and safety practices and procedures in accordance with current legislation and regulations.
- Complete duties in compliance with contractual obligations, applicable laws, standards, bylaws, codes, and ethical practices in the construction engineering field.
- Carry out sustainability practices in accordance with contract documents, industry standards, and environmental legislative requirements.
- Collaborate with and facilitate communication among project stakeholders to support construction projects.
- Collect, process, and interpret technical data to produce written and graphical project-related documents.
- Contribute to the collecting, interpreting, and applying of survey/geomatics and layout information to implement construction projects.
- Identify and use industry-specific electronic and digital technologies to support the design and construction of projects.
- 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.
- Assist in the scheduling and monitoring of the progression of construction projects by applying principles of construction project management.
- Assist in the preparation of accurate estimates of time, cost, quality and quantity, tenders, and bids.
- Perform quality control testing and monitoring of equipment, materials, and methods involved in the implementation and completion of construction projects.
- Apply teamwork, leadership, and interpersonal skills when working individually or within multidisciplinary teams to complete work on construction projects.
Career Opportunities
Your Career
Graduates from this program enter the industry as:
- Construction technicians
- Construction site managers
- Project and construction managers
- Construction estimators
- Home builders
- General contractors
- Building and home inspectors
- Construction technical sales agents
Graduates may even choose to start their own businesses.
Industry
Construction is the engine that drives the GTA and Ontario economies. In 2019, the industry generated over 360,000 on-site and off-site jobs, paid more than $22 billion in wages, and created almost $43 billion in Ontario’s built environment. Nationally, the construction industry employs one out of every 14 working Canadians. However, there remains a shortage of educated and highly skilled workers in the sector.
With an expanding regional transit network stimulating redevelopment and growth and population and demographic shifts at the heart of a demand surge for housing, the GTA has the largest construction activity of any region in Canada. In fact, the City of Toronto continues to report the highest number of construction cranes of any city in North America.
Despite the recent challenges, the construction sector in Ontario remains strong, led by significant government investment and continued demand for housing.
School of Construction Management Program Advisory Committee (PAC) has an engaged committee with a good and broad representation of the industry. Members contribute their ideas and opinions with respect to curriculum changes, industry trends, awards and scholarships, competitions, special events, work experience, and mentoring for students.
Educational Pathways
Pathways to the Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) degree program are also available after completing the three-year Construction Engineering Technology program.
Future Study Options
Students in this program are eligible to transfer with advanced standing into semester 5 of the Construction Engineering Technology advanced diploma program (T105).
Transfer Options
If you are transferring from another Ontario college Construction Engineering program, you may be eligible for advanced standing.