Advanced College Diploma - Civil Engineering Technology (CVT) (Optional Co-op)

In this three-year advanced diploma program, students will study principles of highway, municipal and building design, geotechniques, soil mechanics, building code and develop skills in materials testing and surveying. They will also learn to use many computer software packages such as AutoCAD, MicroSurvey, Civil 3D, ArcGIS and other advanced software packages specific to specializations in building, municipal or transportation. By the end of their program they will work independently and in teams on capstone projects and technical reports which will reflect the culmination of several skills acquired by them during the program.

Throughout this program students will develop the following skills: • Highway design • Municipal and building design • Building code • Surveying • Soils and materials testing

Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional co-op work term(s) in a formal work environment. In most cases the work term(s) is a full-time paid position completed between two academic semesters.