Civil Engineering Technology - Transportation Co-op Overview

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Co-op Delivery and Fees

This program has a mandatory co-op, as part of the program of study. The annual co-op fee structure can be found on the Tuition and Fees page.

For questions, please contact the Co-op Specialist listed at the bottom of the webpage.

Driver’s License and Vehicle

Please note that the majority of co-op positions for this program require that students have a valid driver’s license ('G' class preferred) and access to a vehicle.

Co-op Designation

This program offers three co-op work term opportunities but requires two completed co-op work terms for the co-op designation. 

Work Term Capabilities

(which do not reflect individual work experiences & exposures)

The student having completed three full semesters of study (typically in time for a Winter co-op) will have sufficient knowledge to perform the following tasks:

• Organize, conduct and analyze traffic field studies
• Prepare a signage and pavement marking plan in accordance with local guidelines (typically the Ontario Traffic Manual)
• Research various sources of information and prepare detailed inventories in the form of maps, charts, graphs and spreadsheets
• Undertake analyses of information such as capacity of uninterrupted flow facilities, parking activities, and public transit operations on a limited basis
• Produce a simple roadway geometric design task
• Evaluate transit planning decisions in relation to bus stops and network design

Having completed four full semesters of the including work experience program, (typically in time for a Fall co-op) gained in the first work term, the student will now be capable of undertaking more extensive assignments:

• Undertake analyses of information such as capacity of interrupted flow facilities and traffic/site impact studies using leading industry software (Synchro and InterCalc)
• Design pedestrian and cycling facilities in accordance with local guidelines (Ontario Traffic Manual and the Transportation Association of Canada Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads)
• Interpret the Ontario Planning Act as related to transportation engineering technology
• Undertake a roadway geometric design task in computer-aided drafting (CAD) software
• Understand the basics of construction management to initiate a simple project
• Prepare reports of a minor nature presenting a problem, alternative solutions, and recommended course action

After completing five full semesters of the program, (typically in time for a Summer co-op), the student will have acquired sufficient knowledge and specialized skill to perform the following activities:

• Perform a functional design of an intersection and a roundabout
• Undertake analysis of traffic signal progression along an arterial corridor using traffic capacity analysis software (Synchro or Vistro)
• Interpret the classic four-stage transportation planning model as applied to long-range transportation modelling
• Determine the transportation impacts of a proposed development; write a report documenting the findings and suggesting remedial measures to avoid degradation in the level of service
• Perform limited GIS queries and analysis
• Research a technical transportation topic and make a confident oral presentation in front of a large audience

For further information, please contact:

Karen Brown, Co-op Specialist
Phone: 905-575-2161
Email: karen.brown [at] mohawkcollege.ca (Karen Brown)