Full-time Programs
CIVL - Civil Engineering Technician/Technology
Program Entry
SEPTEMBER
Program Length
Technology – Three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Technician – Two-year Ontario College Diploma
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| Heide Ross | hross@loyalistc.on.ca |
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Highlights
- Work in the field of heavy construction and infrastructure rehabilitation.
- Graduate in less than two years, ready to enter a highdemand and skilled profession.
- Get hands on experience using current technologies and equipment.
- A common first year allows ease of transfer to the Construction Engineering Technician program.
- Existing articulation agreements with a number of universities allow for advanced studies.
- A diploma from Loyalist satisfies all the academic require- ments for professional certification through O.A.C.E.T.T.
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Career Opportunities
Enjoy a wide ranging spectrum of opportunities in the dynamic, exciting and rewarding world of heavy construction. Whether you prefer to work inside, outside or a combination of both, as a Civil Engineering Technician or Technology graduate you will be prepared for employment within high-demand areas such as:
- Structural (superstructure) – design, construction and rehabilitation
- Geotechnical (foundation) – design, material testing, inspection as well as site supervision
- Municipal – water supply (filtration and distribution systems) and sewage disposal (treatment and collection systems)
- Transportation – roads and highways. Employers who hire Loyalist graduates include:
- Consulting engineering firms
- Contractors
- Fabricators
- Municipalities and cities
- Federal and provincial agencies.
Some employment opportunities may require certification or the ability to become certified. To be certified in Ontario, graduates must apply to the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).
Loyalist graduates meet all the academic requirements for professional certification. Additional requirements include work experience, peer references, a Professional Practice Examination and submission of a technology report (for Technology gradu- ates) to be approved by OACETT.
Program Description
Loyalist has developed a well-rounded program combining classroom instruction, hands-on learning in the field, and lab work in our state-of-the-art building sciences lab. The first year provides a strong foundation in surveying and drafting principles and computer appli cations including AutoCAD. A common curriculum allows easy transfer to the second year of a diploma in Construction Engineer ing Technician. With the completion of additional courses, students can also transfer to the Survey Engineering Technician program.
In their second year, students gain specialized skills in highway design, structural drafting, materials testing, municipal water and sewer systems, and estimating. Students produce precise surveys in the field with sophisticated GPS equipment. The third year places greater emphasis on design, including structural components in steel and concrete, and the behaviour of fluids in open and closed conduits. Technology students learn practical supervisory techniques, and produce a technical report similar to the one required for professional certification.
Approximate Cost
Tuition/Ancillary Fees: $3,393 (two semesters)
Consumables Fee: $80
Books and Supplies: $800
Admission Requirements
(a) Required academic preparation –
- OSSD/OSSGD or equivalent with courses at the general, advanced, (C), (U), (M) or (O) level, and
- Grade 12 English (C) level or equivalent
OR
(b) Recommended academic preparation –
- Math MCT 4C
- MCF 3M
(c) Advanced standing – Applicants seeking recognition for prior learning, or transfer of credit from another college or university, are encouraged to review their qualifications with the program coordinator.
Loyalist / University Transfer
Turn your diploma into a degree. Credit transfer agreements are in place with the following institutions as of September 2011:
- Algoma University College
- Athabasca University
- Davenport University
- Griffith University
- Lakehead University
- Laurentian University
- University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Click here for details. Graduates may contact the university to make individual arrangements. Informal agreements are in place with other institutions and new transfer agreements are added annually.
Curriculum
First Year - Semester One
BLDG 1005 Building Methods & Materials
This course deals with materials used in buildings, and the methods and equipment used in constructing with these materials. Materials include: concrete, masonry, wood and steel.
CADD 1004 CAD 1
This course introduces students to the principles involved in reading, understanding, and creating construction drawings in a computerized environment using AutoCAD software.
COMM 1002 Technical Communications 1
Develops communication skills for the presentation of technical information in business documents that meet the needs of clients and customers. Documents and presentations are produced in Word and PowerPoint.
MATH 1012 Mathematics 1
Students learn to use the mathematical tools that are required in their engineering subjects. Building sciences applications of algebra, geometry and trigonometry are emphasized.
SURV 1000 Geomatics 1
This is an introductory course in surveying. Basic principles are applied to level, distance, and Theodolite field exercises. Calculations and drafting relating to field work are part of this course.
First Year - Semester Two
BLDG 1003 Statics
This course deals with the effects of external forces on rigid bodies at rest. The first half of the course concentrates on forces and equilibrium. The second half deals with applications of basic principles to specific structural shapes (trusses, beams). Prerequisite: MATH 1012
BLDG 1004 Heavy Construction, Methods and Materials
This course deals with materials used in civil engineering works, and the methods and equipment used in construction with these materials. Materials include: soils, concrete, steel, heavy timber, and asphalt. Prerequisite: BLDG 1005
CADD 1005 CAD 2
A continuation of CAD 1, learning techniques of text, blocks, and dimensions. An introduction to isometric and 3D views, utility functions and customized menus. Prerequisite: CADD 1004
COMP 1003 Computer Applications 1
Students are introduced to Microsoft Office software. The basics of Microsoft Word are learned and Microsoft Excel is used with engineering applications.
MATH 1007 Mathematics 2
This is a continuation of Mathematics 1. Prerequisite: MATH 1012
SURV 1001 Geomatics 2
Level, stadia, topographic and construction survey methods are covered. The development of profiles, cross-sectioning for contour, the placing of grade stakes and batterboards, and circular curves are studied. Drafting and calculations associated with these surveys are performed. Prerequisites: MATH 1012 & SURV 1000
Second Year - Semester Three
BLDG 2004 Structural Drafting
Students learn the general requirements for structural steel design drawings and shop detail drawings. Drawing projects will include beam shop details and bracing details. Prerequisite: BLDG 1003 & BLDG 1004
BLDG 2005 Strength of Materials 1
Concepts of stress,strain, shear, tension, compression and material properties as they relate to materials commonly used in the building industry. Prerequisites: BLDG 1003 and MATH 1007
BLDG 2006 Highway Technology 1
Students are introduced to the theories and techniques used in the design and construction of rural and urban highways. The field survey data required for use in Highway Technology 2 is collected. Prerequisite: SURV 1001
BLDG 2007 Water Supply & Sewage Disposal
Water Supply and Sewage Disposal A study of water supply: surface and ground water, water treatment and distribution, sewage disposal, characteristics of waste water, primary and secondary treatment and water pollution control.
BLDG 2008 Materials Testing 1
Student obtains hands-on experience in a materials testing laboratory setting, and becomes familiar with the mechanical properties of construction materials using CSA/ASTM standard test methods. Prerequisite: BLDG 1003 & 1004 Corequisite: BLDG 2005
SURV 2000 Construction Surveying
The emphasis in this course is construction layout. A number of projects involving layout of buildings, sewers and roads are done using traditional and modern methods and equipment. Prerequisite: SURV 1001
Second Year - Semester Four
BLDG 2009 Soil Mechanics
An introduction to foundation engineering and the investigation and evaluation of subsurface conditions in order to select the most suitable type of foundation. The basics of soil mechanics are studied in relationship to foundation engineering and the use of soil as a construction material.
BLDG 2010 Strength of Materials 2
This course is a further study of the effects of loads on building components. The deflection of beams and the behaviour of columns under simple and combined stresses are studied. Prerequisite: BLDG 2005
BLDG 2011 Structures
The student studies the primary types of structures and their component elements, dead and live loads, which can be applied to a structure. Using limit state design concepts, loads acting on members are determined, and structural elements sized. Prerequisite: BLDG 2004 & BLDG 2005
BLDG 2012 Highway Technology 2
Using the data collected in Highway Technology 1, students create a set of drawings for a rural road project. Drawings include those for horizontal and vertical alignment and control, cross sections and volumes. Students calculate a final tender price for construction. Prerequisite: BLDG 2006 & SURV 2000
BLDG 2013 Contracts, Specifications and Estimating
Students study the various forms of contracts used in the construction industry. The style, purpose and method of writing specifications is studied. Using the contract, specifications and drawings, students prepare estimates of quantities of materials and construction costs for residential and industrial buildings. Prerequisite: MATH 1002 or MATH 1012
BLDG 2014 Materials Testing 2
A continuation of Materials Testing 1. Prerequisite: BLDG 2008
Third Year - Semester Five
BLDG 2017 Introduction to GIS/GPS
Students receive a practical introduction to the principles of Geographic Information Systems through projects and assignments produced in AutoDESK Map. Students learn the fundamentals of Global Positioning Systems data collection and use these to carry out mapping and drawing projects. Leica GPS System 500 base station and two rovers are used for data collection.
BLDG 3003 Theory of Structures 1
This course undertakes the study of structures under loads and the forces and deflection in the members of determinate and indeterminate beams and trusses. Prerequisites: MATH 2003, BLDG 2010, & BLDG 2011
BLDG 3004 Steel Design 1
The properties of steel, types of fabrication, and erection procedures are studied. Simple structural members and connections are designed and detailed. Prerequisite: BLDG 2010 & BLDG 2011
BLDG 3005 Foundations
Soil mechanics are used to make the selection and design of typical foundations. Prerequisite: BLDG 2009
BLDG 3006 Construction Supervision 1
A study of the role of the construction superintendent with special emphasis on leadership, labour relations, construction management and safety.
MATH 2003 Calculus (Tech. Students Only)
This course covers the fundamentals of differential and integral calculus as applied to civil engineering problems. MATH: 1007
Third Year - Semester Six
BLDG 2016 Reinforced Concrete Design 1
In this course the design of structural members made of steel-reinforced concrete is begun. Structural members are designed to satisfy the requirements of the CAN 3-A23.3-M84. Simple beams are used experimentally to show how reinforced concrete resists bending and shear. Prerequisite: BLDG 2010 & BLDG 2011
BLDG 3007 Steel Design 2
A study of the design of steel beams, columns and connections in accordance with the requirements of the CAN-S16.1-M89. Complex connections, build-up members, plate girders, and multi-storey frames are also examined. Prerequisite: BLDG 3004
BLDG 3008 Fluids and Hydraulics
A study of flow in closed conduits and open channel, flow and fluid measurement and hydraulic machinery.
BLDG 3009 Photogrammetry
Using aerial photos and simple instruments, students learn to make quantitative measurements of area and height. Rural and urban terrain features on the photographs are studied for purposes of recognition and evaluation.
BLDG 3011 Construction Supervision 2
A continuation of Construction Supervision 1. Prerequisite: BLDG 3006
COMM 3000 Technical Report
Introduces the student to the methods and procedures used in writing a detailed technical report. This affords the student the opportunity to defend their technical report in an oral presentation.
