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Loyalist College

Belleville , Ontario ,Canada

Construction Engineering Technician (Ontario College Diploma)

Construction Engineering Technicians work in the construction industry with contractors, government agencies and engineers on a wide range of building construction projects. Learn how to integrate science and engineering concepts with construction management skills to develop a career in building construction management, design and inspection. Learn industry-specific technologies to assist in the development and implementation of project goals in accordance with project plans, sustainability practices, and industry laws, codes and standards.

Enjoy a mix of learning experiences, indoors and out, with lots of personal attention from faculty:

  • Work with current versions of industry software, including AutoCAD, to create engineering drawings for land development applications and building engineering according to provincial and municipal standards. 
  • The program combines classroom instruction, hands-on learning in the field and lab work in Loyalist’s Building Sciences Lab.
  • Gain experience in surveying, structural drafting, testing and inspection of construction materials, project supervision and estimating.
  • Apply your skills on a construction site while working one day a week during a semester-long on-the-job field placement.
  • Year one is common with the Civil Engineering Technician program, allowing for ease of transfer.

Outstanding faculty make the difference

  • Learn in small classes with an experienced faculty team including Registered Professional Engineers.
  • Professors have specialized experience with Global Information Systems and integrating Global Positioning Systems into automated machine control for heavy equipment.
  • Teachers use their industry contacts to help connect students with jobs.

Campus Information

Belleville campus

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Prepare for a high-demand position in:

  • Site supervision
  • Building inspection and approval
  • Construction project coordinator
  • Structural drafting technician
  • Construction estimator
  • Construction superintendent
  • Quality assurance (testing and inspection)
  • Project estimating
  • Retail sales (building supply and rental)
  • Graduates are eligible for certification with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).

Our grads get great jobs

  • Grade Foreman, Drain Bros. Excavating
  • Carpentry Apprentice, Highland Design Build Ltd.
  • Lead Survey/Asst. Site Supervisor, Strathcona Solar Initiatives
  • Inspector, G.D. Jewell Engineering
  • Q.C. Administrator/Project Manager, The Miller Group

PSW Opportunity

If your program was less than 8 months

  •    You aren’t eligible for a PGWP.

If your program was more than 8 months but less than 2 years

  •    We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for up to the same length as your study program.

For example, if you completed a 9-month program, we may give you a work permit for up to 9 months.

If your program was 2 years or more

  •    We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for 3 years.

If you completed more than 1 program

  •    You may be able to get a PGWP that combines the length of each program.

Each of the programs you completed -

  • must be PGWP-eligible and at least 8 months in length

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Required academic preparation

  • OSSD/OSSGD or equivalent with courses at the general, advanced, (C), (U) or (M) level,
    AND
  • Grade 12 English (C) level or equivalent
  • OR
  • Mature applicant

Recommended academic preparation

  • Grade 11 & 12 Math (MCF 3M & MCT 4C) or equivalent

Prior learning assessment and recognition

  • Applicants with work experiences or other types of non-credentialed learning may be eligible for credits at Loyalist. Graded credits (as opposed to exemptions) are granted.

 

For More Information Pls Contact To Our PSA Counselor.