Construction Engineering Technician

*Domestic applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents, protected persons and Convention refugees.
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.
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:
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.
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U),
University/College (M), or Open (O) stream WITH:
Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U) - Mathematics ONE OF:
-Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology (C) (preferred)
-Grade 12 Advanced Functions (U)
-Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors (U)
-Grade 12 Mathematics of Data Management (U)
-Grade 12 Foundations for College Mathematics* (C) (Note: minimum
final grade required is 60)
OR
Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE)
OR
Pre-Technology Ontario College Certificate
OR
Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) AND:
- Mathematics ONE OF:
-Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology (C) (preferred)
-Grade 12 Advanced Functions(U)
-Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors (U)
-Grade 12 Mathematics of Data Management (U)
-Grade 12 Foundations for College Mathematics*
(C) (Note: minimum final grade required is 60) OR Mature Applicant
with standing in the required courses and grades stated above
Note: Applicants who lack required courses may be admitted to the
program subject to appropriate prior upgrading.
*Students entering with Grade 12 Foundations for College
Mathematics (C) may be required to take additional preparatory
mathematics as part of their program of study.
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required
to demonstrate proficiency in English by one of the following
methods:
- A Grade 12 College Stream or University Stream English credit
from an Ontario Secondary School, or equivalent, depending on the
program's Admission Requirements
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum
score of 79 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results
within the last two years - International English Language Testing
System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 6.0 with no
score less than 5.5 in any of the four bands, with test results
within the last two years. SDS Program Requirements.
- Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) test with an overall
score of 60 with no score less than 50 in any of the four bands,
with test results within the last two years
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of
53, with test results within the last two years - A Cambridge
English Test (FCE/CAE/CPE) with an overall score on the Cambridge
English Scale of 169 with no language skill less than 162, with
test results within the last two years - Fanshawe College ESL4/GAP5
students: Minimum grade of 80% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 8, 75% in
ESL4/GAP5 Level 9, or 70% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 10
Where the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available spaces in the program, the Applicant Selection Criteria will be: 1. Preference for Permanent Residents of Ontario 2. Receipt of Application by February 1st (After this date, Fanshawe College will consider applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until the program is full) 3. Achievement in the Admission Requirements
Note: Admission to the Fanshawe College
Pre-Technology program does not guarantee admission in a subsequent
year to the Construction Engineering Technician program. Successful
completion of the Fanshawe College Pre-Technology program, however,
does enable the student to be given additional consideration when
applying to the Construction Engineering Technology - Management
program. The Pre-Technology program is the preferred designated
preparatory program for admission to the Construction Engineering
Technology - Management program.
Level 1 | ||||
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
CONS-1078 | Construction Technologies 1 | 3 | ||
This course will introduce students to basic software and technologies being utilized by the construction industry. Students will be introduced to document writing, data management, drawing markup, and basic quantity surveying software. | ||||
MATH-1036 | Mathematics in Technology 1 | 3 | ||
Students explore the following topics: scientific notation, estimation, basic algebra, trigonometry and radian measure applications solutions of right triangles and carry out mathematical applications in Architectural, Civil and Construction Technology. | ||||
SFTY-1029 | Health & Safety | 3 | ||
This course will familiarize students with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Construction Regulations, governing bodies, and safety best practices, relevant to the construction industry in the province of Ontario. | ||||
COOP-1020 | Co-operative Education Employment Prep | 1 | ||
This workshop will provide an overview of the Co-operative Education consultants and students' roles and responsibilities as well as the Co-operative Education Policy. It will provide students with employment preparatory skills specifically related to co-operative education work assignments and will prepare students for their work term. | ||||
MATS-1028 | Methods & Materials 1 | 5 | ||
This course will introduce students to various types of commercial construction and associated materials. Investigations will include: soil excavations, below-grade concrete formwork and placement, and masonry. | ||||
WRIT-1039 | Reason & Writing 1-Technology | 3 | ||
This course will introduce technology students to essential principles of reading, writing, and reasoning at the postsecondary level. Students will identify, summarize, analyze, and evaluate multiple short readings and write persuasive response essays to develop their vocabulary, comprehension, grammar, and critical thinking. | ||||
CONS-1059 | Quantity Surveying 1 | 3 | ||
This is an introductory course for the quantity surveying of simple commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings on a level site. Students will learn to apply the principles and rules for take-off, calculation of material areas and volumes, including the measurement of concrete quantities, and blueprint reading. | ||||
SURV-1010 | Construction Surveying 1 | 3 | ||
This course is an introduction to surveying basics and will enable the student to use the fundamental survey equipment required for construction site work. Exercises in level operation, distance measurement, angle layout and measurement, and note keeping will be undertaken on field sites. |
*Total program costs are approximate, subject to change and do not include the health and dental plan fee, bus pass fee or program general expenses.