FAQs
Are there any differences between the Construction Engineering Technician and the Civil Engineering Technology programs?
The Construction Engineering Technician (2 years) program prepares its graduates for careers in the construction industry, giving them the chance to learn in several ways through a program that blends theory and practice together. The Civil Engineering Technology (3 years) program gives its graduates a larger set of skills and knowledge by dealing with more advanced topics during the third year of study. Any student who is in the Construction Engineering Technician program may, at the end of the second year, choose to enter the Civil Engineering Technology program and complete the final year of the Civil Engineering Technology program in order to obtain the Civil Engineering Technology diploma given that they meet the entry requirements for the Civil Engineering Technology program.
What is the difference between the Construction Engineering Technician Program and Building Construction program?
In the Building Construction Technician program, you will learn various skills that give you the foundation to get started in the construction industry, including:
- how to safely work on a construction site
- drafting
- structure design
- building of different structures in our modern lab setting
- industry-standard computer applications such as AutoCAD
Graduates of this program may find work as:
- an entry-level construction framer
- a door and window installer
- a junior estimator
- an assistant project manager
In the Construction Engineering Technician program, you Take courses in surveying, construction materials, estimating and construction, building code and structural design documentation. You’ll also learn about health and safety relating to the field, hydraulics, geographic information systems and AutoCAD. Graduates of this program have the ability to work in a number of sectors within the construction industry. You may find opportunities in:
- cost estimating
- residential, commercial and civil projects
- surveying
- project management
- building inspection
- materials testing and quality control
- construction inspection
- AutoCAD
Where are most of my classes?
This program is offered in the LEED®Platinum Certified Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence (ACCE) Building. The Centre offers 190,000 square feet of space which allows for all of the construction and related design programs to be housed in a single location. This inter-professional space encourages collaboration between disciplines and offers many integrated and cross-program learning opportunities for students.
What is the difference between the co-op program and the standard program?
The Co-op program allows students to integrate their classroom learning with a real-world experience through a paid 14-week work term. Students are required to actively participate in and successfully complete the self-directed co-op course, readiness activities and workshops.
Do I need a computer?
As a mobile learning environment engaging our students in collaborative e-learning, students become skilled with technology used in the workplace. Students will need a computing device that meets the specifications outlined in our program. Please visit the BYOD page for computer specifications for our program.
Once I have completed my studies, are there additional programs I may take to continue my education?
Yes, there are available pathways from our program to other programs including the Bachelor of Science (Building Science) (Honours) Degree and Bachelor of Applied Science (Building Conservation) (Honours) Degree program in Perth. Additional pathways exist into graduate study programs at the College. To find all the pathways available for this program, please use the Pathway Finder Tool on our website.