Civil Engineering Technology (Co-op)

*Domestic applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents, protected persons and Convention refugees.
Infrastructure is the glue that keeps cities and towns connected, vibrant, and safe. From water, to storm, sewer and highway systems, our health and safety relies 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 frame 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 on 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 paid co-op.
This three-year co-operative program provides training in both the municipal and structural areas. The design of steel frame and reinforced concrete buildings is 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, storm water 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.
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 watermain design and storm water management.
Fall Intake
Fall | Winter | Summer |
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Start Level 1 | Level 2 | Co-op |
Level 3 | Level 4 | Co-op |
Co-op | Level 5 | Level 6 |
Winter Intake
Winter | Summer | Fall |
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Start Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Level 4 | Co-op | Co-op |
Level 5 | Level 6 | Co-op |
I came to Fanshawe's civil engineering program to start over. I worked at the Ford St.Thomas Assembly Plant that closed in September 2011. Fanshawe's civil engineering courses have had a fantastic impact on my life. I now have a career in Civil Engineering, new life-long friends and the security of having a chance at great jobs to support my family.
This program is accredited by Co-operative Education and Work Integrated Learning Canada. This accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for co-operative education programs in Canada, and recognizes Fanshawe's commitment to excellence.
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
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Test | Score |
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TOEFL iBT | 79 |
IELTS Academic | Overall score of 6.0 with no score less than 5.5 in any of the four bands |
CAEL | Overall score of 60 with no score less than 50 in any of the four bands. score of 80 in listening |
PTE Academic | 53 |
Cambridge English | Overall score of 169 with no language skill less than 162 |
ESL4/GAP5 | Minimum grade of 80% in Level 8, 75% in Level 9, or 70% in Level 10 |
Duolingo | Overall score of 105, with no score lower than 95 |
Level 1 | ||||
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
CADD-1008 | Basic AutoCAD | 3 | ||
This introductory level Computer Aided Drafting and Design course begins the student's training in computer drafting. Linework creation, text creation and data extraction are the basis of the course. The content is expanded beyond the basics to enable the production of plans and drawings through layer management and file creation and manipulation. | ||||
CIVL-1001 | Fundamentals of Computation | 3 | ||
This introductory course for Civil Engineering students provides the fundamentals of land-based coordinate geometry calculations, as applied to all areas of civil field work. These skills are used in all aspects of civil engineering layout and location work for road, building and utility service construction. These tools will provide a means for building a mathematical model of the civil engineering field world. | ||||
COMP-1039 | Computer Operations | 3 | ||
This course is designed to introduce students to the Microsoft Windows operating system, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. Through classroom instruction and lab assignments, students develop competence in the various uses of the system and software for technological applications. | ||||
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. | ||||
ENVR-1017 | Sustainability in the Built Environment | 3 | ||
This is an introductory course that investigates sustainability in the built environment. Students will explore the topic as it applies to environmental stewardship, professional practices, and certifications as well as investigate sustainable building design, construction, and maintenance approaches and practices. | ||||
ENGR-1019 | Civil Engineering Statics 1 | 2 | ||
This is an introductory course in structural mechanics. It covers vectors, vector resultants, forces, types of force systems, force components, equilibrium, force diagrams, moments, and types of loading conditions encountered in Civil Engineering. Beams and trusses used extensively in buildings and other structures are introduced | ||||
SURV-1008 | Plane Surveying-Intro | 3 | ||
This course in surveying provides the civil engineering student with the basic essential skills required to use levels, chains and theodolites to capture - and lay out - vertical and horizontal survey data as required in engineering field work. |
*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.