Construction Engineering Technician
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Program Overview
This two-year diploma program develops students' skills to play a key role in industrial, commercial and institutional building development. Students will learn about materials and methods, construction equipment, project management and much more. Students will apply their knowledge and gain industry experience through a co-op term.
Program Details
Program Code
CEN2
Credential:
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
60 Weeks
Canadian Students
Start Dates
Locations
Availability
Full Time Offerings
2023 September
London
Closed
2024 September
London
Waitlisted
International Students
Start Dates
Locations
Availability
Full Time Offerings
2024 September
London
Open
2025 January
London
Open
2023 September
London
Closed
Your Learning Experience
Construction engineering technicians go far beyond just swinging a hammer. They work with general contractors, consultants, and owners to bid for construction work, conduct quality inspections and assist with the organization/supervision and participation of various trades involved in a construction project. The Construction Engineering Technician program will develop knowledge and skills in the areas of construction document interpretation, on-site building engineering and safety, project costs (labour, materials and equipment), building codes and construction contracts, site management practices, construction surveying, and building materials.
In just two years, students in the Construction Engineering Technician program are able to develop the technical knowledge and skills required to play a key role in the construction of industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings from the planning stage through to completion. Studies include construction materials and methods, construction equipment, surveying, project management, scheduling, estimating, building economics, and construction contracts. The program also includes co-operative work experience as an integral part of the program, providing students with invaluable industry experience before graduation.
Students in this program also have the opportunity to continue into the three-year Construction Engineering Technology advanced diploma program currently offered at Fanshawe. In just two semesters, students proceeding into the advanced diploma program will develop additional technical, business and interpersonal skills required to effectively oversee and manage construction projects of varying size and complexity.
Career Information
Graduates of the Construction Engineering Technician program can expect excellent employment opportunities with general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, building developers and government departments in a variety of roles such as:
- Superintendents
- Field engineers
- Expeditors
- Quantity surveyors
- Estimators
- Inspectors
- Schedulers
- Contract and project managers
After gaining experience in the industry, graduates may be able to move into construction management roles.
Graduates can also attain their Certified Engineering Technician professional designation through OACETT, post-graduation. Graduates will be well-positioned to obtain several additional professional designations with multiple governing bodies in the construction industry should they pursue the additional year of education in the program.
Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Develop and use strategies to enhance 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.
International Admission Equivalencies
Admission equivalencies for Fanshawe depends on your country of study. Please enter your location to see the requirements for your country below.