Civil Engineering Technician - 421

Ontario College Diploma
Two years
OSAP Checkmark OSAP Eligible
Develop a broad understanding of planning, design, surveying, material science and construction in a variety of engineering industries.

Program Highlights

Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories

  • Emphasis on the disciplines of project management, Civil 3D software and municipal services.
  • Common first semester allows mobility between five different program areas within the Building and Construction Sciences cluster.

CCIL – Mohawk College Statement: 

CCIL Certified Construction Materials Laboratory 

As of 2023, Mohawk College’s construction materials laboratory is a CCIL Certified Laboratory (Type C & D, refer to CCIL website for list of certified test). This means that Mohawk College has demonstrated that the lab facility, lab equipment and testing capability used in research projects meet the construction industry standards. As part of the CCIL Certification Program, Mohawk College was required to have a faculty member and a technologist undergo certification. The certification insures students that they are taught the most current test procedures and using the same lab equipment that is acceptable in the construction industry.

What you'll learn

  • Understand municipal services, roadway design and construction techniques, construction layout, electronic surveying and global positioning systems (GPS) applications.
  • CAD, plan reading and visualization skills needed to create plans for today’s modern infrastructure.
  • Explore building and construction materials, project management and estimating.
  • Develop procedures for construction, materials testing and inspection and geotechnical services.
  • How structures work by learning the science of their materials.

Students in the program will learn about municipal services, roadway design and construction techniques, construction layout, electronic surveying and Global Positioning Systems applications.

Civil Engineering Technician students will experience a very hands-on education consisting of many labs and practical projects over four semesters.

Program Length

2 academic years (periods of 8 months)

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Admission

Domestic and International student admission requirements

OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:

  • Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent
  • Grade 12 Mathematics (C* or U) or Grade 11 Functions (MCR3U)

* students with MAP4C require a grade ≥ 60% in the course

Options are available for mature applicants.


Language Requirements for Applicants with English as a Second Language

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English.

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Tuition and Fees

2024 - 2025 Domestic Tuition and Fees

DescriptionSemester 1Semester 2
Compulsory Ancillary Fees$881.96$785.16
Co-op FeesN/AN/A
Compulsory Program Fees$0.00$0.00
Domestic Tuition$1,354.04$1,354.04
Total Domestic Charges Per Semester$2,236.00$2,139.20
Total 1st Year Fees$4,375.20

Above fees based on full-time September program start date. Contact Student Services to confirm fees for other start dates or semesters.


2024 - 2025 International Tuition and Fees

DescriptionSemester 1Semester 2
Total Tuition & Ancillary Fee$8,525.00$8,525.00
Co-op FeesN/AN/A
Program Compulsory Fees$0.00$0.00
International Tax Recovery$450.00$375.00
Total International Per Semester$8,975.00$8,900.00
Total 1st Year Fees$17,875.00

If you pay by wire transfer, please note your bank might charge you a fee to transfer money. Make sure your transfer includes the Mohawk payment and the wire transfer fee. This applies to each wire transfer payment you make.

Additional Information

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Course Overview & Descriptions

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Experiential Learning

How you’ll gain skills

  • Learn by doing through engaging courses that incorporate lab work and computer applications.

To learn more, please visit the Centre for Experiential Learning. 

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes, often referred to as ‘Program Standards', set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.

In many cases these program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) in consultation with employers and educators who are experts in the program field. To ensure the outcomes remain current and in line with industry needs, we invite our employers, graduates working in the field and current students to re-examine and update them during regular, ongoing program review focus groups.

Career Opportunities

Your future career options

  • CAD Technicians
  • Civil Engineering Technicians
  • Surveying Technicians
  • Estimator/Project Schedulers

Where you could work includes:

  • Public and Private Construction Sectors
  • Engineering Consulting
  • General Contracting
  • Construction Companies

Opportunities for grads

  • Graduates may be eligible to be registered as associate members of The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).

Affiliations

  • Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).

Educational Pathways

Pathways to Mohawk 

If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn course exemptions toward your credential here at Mohawk.

Common Core

If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program. *

We offer a diverse range of programs to further your studies within Mohawk following completion of this program. * 

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If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program.

Transfer from

You can transfer to the Civil Engineering Technician - 421 from the following programs:

Pre-Technology

Campus
Fennell Campus (FF)
Credential
Ontario College Certificate

Receiving Program

Transfer to

You can transfer from the Civil Engineering Technician - 421 to the following programs:

Mohawk College makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of each transfer opportunity. Please note that changes may occur in program offerings, admission requirements, and transfer credits granted by the receiving institutions. We advise all students to check with the receiving institution directly for the most up-to-date information.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? Search ONTransfer.ca for more pathways with Ontario public colleges and universities.

Mohawk College makes no warranty or endorsement of material contained within links to external websites, nor does the College assume any responsibility for the linked website or its contents.

Tech requirements

Technology Requirements

Software
AutoCAD is required for this program. A free download for students is available through the AutoCAD website. To be eligible for this download you must register with your Mohawk email, pass the system requirements test, and provide proof of enrollment (Photo of ONE Card, letter of acceptance, etc.). Note that you can only complete this registration process after your program start date.

Hardware
The Engineering programs recommend the "Best Specifications" as listed on the Student Tech Support Hardware Specifications page.
Note: We do not recommend using a Mac as the software required in this program has many usability issues with their operating system.

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