Civil Engineering Technician
| Type | Part Time Full Time |
|---|---|
| Length | 1 year |
| Fees* |
To be determined
International To be determined
*All fees are an estimate. |
Overview
Learn practical skills in this 1-year program as you begin your journey into Civil Engineering. As a Civil Engineering Technician, you will provide support for engineers and engineering projects. Through a combination of classroom instruction, computer-aided design and modelling, field surveying, and laboratory testing, students gain hands-on experience that prepares them for entry-level roles in the engineering and construction industries.
The program emphasizes real-world applications, industry standards, workplace safety, sustainability, teamwork, and professional communication. Graduates are ready to enter the workforce immediately or continue their studies in a Civil Engineering Technology diploma program.
Careers
Graduates are prepared for a variety of roles within the civil engineering and construction sectors, including:
- Civil Engineering Drafter
- Materials Testing Technician
- Surveying Technician
- Municipal or Government Technical Support Staff
What You Will Learn
In this program, students will learn how to:
- Demonstrate readiness for work as a material tester, surveyor, or drafter within the field of civil engineering.
- Identify and incorporate sustainability, Indigenization, and awareness of societal and environmental impacts in engineering planning and design.
- Use engineering design software to prepare professional designs and drawings according to standards and guidelines.
- Conduct lab and field tests using safe, standardized protocol.
- Communicate technical information effectively through oral, written, and graphical formats using proper documentation standards and communication strategies.
- Collaborate effectively in teams by demonstrating constructive interpersonal skills that contribute to shared goals.
- Apply ethical and professional responsibilities as they relate to engineering technology.
Courses
practical knowledge to support their work within the field of Civil Engineering. Courses are
delivered with components of classroom instruction, computer-aided design and modelling,
field surveying, and laboratory testing. Students can expect to spend an average of 21 hours
per week in class and labs, with additional time spent studying and completing assignments.
Civil Engineering Technician graduates are qualified for careers in government departments,
consulting firms and construction companies in positions such as drafters, material testers,
or surveyors. In northern BC, there is high demand from industry for Civil Engineering
Technicians. Additionally, graduates may continue their education by entering the civil
engineering technology program.
Entry Requirements
Fall 2027 Intake and Onwards
For applications to the Fall 2027 intake (September start), you must meet the following requirements:
- Standard Admission Requirements
- The following courses or their equivalent:
- Foundations of Mathematics 11, or equivalent (minimum ”C+”)
Need help meeting these requirements? Check out our Academic Upgrading options.
English Requirements
Candidates whose first language is not English must meet the English requirements and provide proof of English language proficiency through one of the following:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) score of 4.5 overall with no section less than 4.0 or equivalent, within the last two years; or
- International English Language Testing System- Academic (IELTS Academic) score of 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, taken within the last two years; or
- A 3-credit post-secondary-level English, Communications, Creative Writing, or Literature course with a minimum “B-“ grade, taken at a post-secondary institution located on the approved English-speaking country list.
Program Specific Recommendations
To ensure success in the program and as a Civil Engineering Technician, it is recommended that applicants:
- Have a valid class 5 driver's license.
- Have the ability to lift at least 50lbs.
Suggested reduced courseload sequencing:
- Year 1 Fall: CIVE 100, CIVE 120, MATH 195
- Year 1 Spring: CIVE 125, CIVE 175, CIVE 200
- Year 2 Fall: CIVE 145, CIVE 150
- Year 2 spring: CIVE 140, CIVE 155, ENGL 240
NOTE: The Civil Engineering Technologist Diploma has different admission requirements.
Students who plan to continue into the diploma should review these requirements to
ensure they have completed the appropriate courses.
Bring Your Own Device
Civil Engineering Technician at CNC is a bring your own device (BYOD) program. The course content contains a substantial amount of computer-aided design (CAD), which will be performed both in-class and at home. Your device will be used to access a virtual desktop, where you will find the CNC-provided software for your course.
Student licensing is provided to all Civil Engineering Technician students for the most current version of Autodesktm software applications used in the program. Students are expected to provide a laptop capable of running this software. To locate the computer system requirements please visit the Autodesk website and search their products for Civil 3D.
Note: The Autodesk website lists “Additional Requirements”, these are not required for the Civil Engineering Technician program.
Selection Process
If there is room in the program, you will be accepted once you have met all the admission requirements. This is called “first qualified, first accepted.” If you qualify after the program is full, you will be put on a wait list.
Locations & Dates
CNC programs have varying lengths and start dates to meet your needs, and are offered across multiple campuses where possible. Don’t see the campus you’re looking for? Check back with us soon as this page is updated throughout the school year.
