Construction Engineering Technician

Domestic Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
Grade 12 English (C, U)
Grade 12 Math (C, U) (MCT4C preferred; MAP4C is accepted with a minimum GPA of 60%)
Grade 12 Physics (C, U) recommended
Or equivalent

Or mature student status (an applicant who does not have a high school diploma or equivalent, and will have reached the age of 19 years on or before the start of the program). Mature students must undergo academic testing prior to admission into a program. Call the Admissions Office at 705-235-7222 for more details. Note: Academic prerequisites for this program may be obtained free of charge through Academic Upgrading.

International Students – Admission Requirements and Information

1. English Proficiency, we will require one of the following:

• IELT Academic International English Language Testing System
  • a minimum overall score of 6.0 must be achieved with no individual band score under 6.0; however, we will accept one band at 5.5.
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) – Computer-based overall minimum score of 79
• PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic – Graduate Diploma: 58+

NOTE: If your country of citizenship has English as its official language, we may accept alternate proof of English Proficiency

2. Proof of senior high school Diploma/Certificate with an equivalent Grade 12 Mathematics (50% min.)Technical /Science Stream.

****All educational documents must be submitted in English and will be dependant on the country of citizenship.

For more information, contact the international admission office directly at INTLapply@northern.on.ca

CO-OP Work Permit is mandatory for this program to participate in unpaid program placements.

Semester 1
AR1016 Methods and Materials I/Detailing
CM1903 Communications I – Model A
EL1003 Elective I
GN1033 Health and Safety
IN1224 CAD I
MA1100 Mathematics I

Semester 2
AR2024 Estimating I
AR2063 Construction Management/Law
CM2903 Communications II – Model A
CV2015 Engineering Materials and Testing
CV4303 Geography and GIS
IN2304 CAD II

Semester 3
AR3004 Estimating II
AR3016 Construction Management Placement
CV2213 Plans Examination and Building Studies
GN2133 Law and Ethics
SU1006 Survey Principles

Semester 4
AR2034 Project Documentation
AR2206 Ontario Building Code II
AR3034 Mechanical/Electrical Installations I
AR4213 Methods and Materials II
MA6022 Statistics
SU2003 Plane Survey I
SU3010 Municipal Engineering

Semester 1
AR1016 Methods and Materials I/Detailing
This course describes in detail the material and construction techniques required for quality residential construction. Topics will extend from soils and foundations to building envelope. Various options are discussed for each topic, allowing the builder/designer to make informed decisions. Students will use established sketching and drafting techniques to complete various construction details.

CM1903 Communications I – Model A
Communications I is a practical course designed to help strengthen essential oral and written communication skills. Students will be exposed to a variety of learning methods and communication formats. Emphasis will be placed on the use of appropriate structure, writing conventions, tone and style as well as the enhancement of interpersonal, teamwork and presentation skills. Students will also develop discipline-specific documents, practice proper business etiquette and learn the importance of ethical behaviour and professionalism in the classroom and workplace. Attention to detail is emphasized.

*Students for whom English is not their first language students will receive additional language support through the concurrent delivery of CM1933 (Enhanced Comm1) which focuses on the foundational grammar, punctuation and sentence structure skills essential to academic success.

CM1933-Enhanced Communications I
Enhanced Communications I is a practical class designed to help non-native English speakers improve their English skills so they can successfully complete their college program of choice. Through formal lessons and interactive activities, students acquire new vocabulary and apply various grammar concepts. Topics covered in this class include, but are not limited to, punctuation, sentence structure, verbs, function words, and capitalization. Students who require additional help in English will take Enhanced Communications I and Communications I simultaneously. In addition to language support, Enhanced Communications I provides support to those who are struggling with the course content and/or assignments in Communications I.

EL1003 Elective I
Students may choose a postsecondary course from a program they are working towards or a regular General Arts and Science course as an elective. Notes: Students cannot take post-secondary courses which require prerequisites. Certain programs such as, BSc. Nursing, Law Clerk and others, have predetermined electives. A list of eligible elective courses for these programs will be provided by the program coordinator at the beginning of each semester in which an elective is required.

GN1033 Health and Safety
This course introduces the student to health and safety in their home, in society and within an occupational setting. Students learn about the social and personal benefits of safe work practices and the methods to best prevent accidents or injuries. Students will review the role, right and responsibilities of an individual in today’s health and safety conscious world. Students also learn how to read and interpret the Occupational Act and Regulations.

IN1224 CAD I
Computer Aided Drafting (AutoCAD 2012) is an introductory course using the text “BEGINNING AutoCAD 2012″. The text is an exercise workbook designed for the classroom instruction or self study. There are 30 lessons. Each lesson starts with a step-by-step instructions followed by exercises designed for practicing the commands you learn within that exercise. The first assigned project will be to draw construction drawings for a small residential garage followed by a residential project for a small bungalow.

MA1100 Mathematics I
This course covers basic algebra properties, graphing the straight line, basic geometry and trigonometry, factoring and solving a system of equations algebraically with applications. It also covers vector addition by components and by the cosine and sine laws.

Semester 2
AR2024 Estimating I
The Commercial Estimating Course will utilize the text “Estimating in Building Construction 8th Edition” by Stephen J. Peterson & Frank R. Dagostino. “Estimating in Building Construction” introduces beginning estimators to fundamental principles of estimating and includes a wealth of real-world exercises to help them gain practical estimating experience.

AR2063 Construction Management/Law
This course will help students understand their legal obligations, authority and responsibilities as a construction manager.

CM2903 Communications II – Model A
Communications 2 is a one-semester course that applies the oral and written communication tools learned in the first semester to specific business/technical applications as required by industry today. The student will enhance writing skills acquired in COMM1 and learn to produce effective documents including business letters, emails, employment documents as well as reports applicable to their field of study. Students will also learn how to plan and participate in meeting situations and participate in mock interviews (as applicable) so that they are prepared to transition into the competitive employment market. Students will continue to learn and apply proper language and grammatical structures and apply editing strategies to business/technical documents through both in-class/online activities and through the usage of the customized MyLab online grammar tool. As with COMM1, the content will be inclusive and reflect the diverse workplace that students will find themselves in in the future.

*Students for whom English is not their first language will receive additional language support through the concurrent delivery of CM2933 (Enhanced Comm2) which continues to focus on the foundational grammar, punctuation and sentence structure skills introduced in CM1933.

CM2933-Enhanced Communications II
Enhanced Communications II is a practical class designed to help non-native English speakers improve their English skills so they can successfully complete their college program of choice. Through formal lessons and interactive activities, students acquire new vocabulary and apply various grammar concepts. Topics covered in this class include, but are not limited to, word choice, sentence fragments, run-on sentences, formal/informal style and figurative language. Students who require additional help in English will take Enhanced Communications II and Communications II simultaneously. In additional to language support, Enhanced Communications II provides support to those who are struggling with the course content and/or assignments in Communications II.

CV2015 Engineering Materials and Testing
This course provides a clear and concise introduction to civil engineering construction materials, including soils, aggregates and Portland cement concrete technology. Students will gain appreciable understanding in the theory and the laboratory test procedures of materials testing according to ASTM, AASHTO, ACI and CSA standards of soil and concrete testing.

CV4303 Geography and GIS
This course introduces the basic principles of geographic information systems. Emphasis will be placed on the theory, uses and applications of GIS today. There is a highly practical component to this course.

IN2304 CAD II
The CAD II course for Civil Technology is developed to prepare students for more applied CAD skills. With a combination of theory and applicable practice using AutoCAD, the student will learn the process of preparing Architectural Design Presentation Drawings, and Structural Drawings. Design lectures will be given on preliminary Architectural Basic Elements in order to familiarize the students on Design Principles and procedures. Structural Drawing lectures will be co-ordinated with the term project. The student will learn the step by step process of creating Structural Drawings for their term project.

Semester 3

AR3004 Estimating II
The purposes of this course are to give beginning estimators an understanding of the fundamental principles of estimating, provide beginning estimators with practical experience, and to give beginning estimators a basic understanding of how to use spreadsheets to increase their estimating productivity and reduce errors.

AR3016 Construction Management Placement
This is a one-day per week placement required for the entire semester. Students select an area of construction they would like to observe and participate in with the assistance of the professor and must provide a written report detailing their activities when completed.

CV2213 Plans Examination and Building Studies
Research and evaluation is an important part of the construction industry. Building studies uses existing structures to research construction materials and techniques and evaluate them against established standards.

GN2133 Law and Ethics
This course provides a basis for legal and ethical issues of importance to graduates and specifically covers torts, professional liability and contract law. Its goal is to begin preparing the student for professional designations and/or examinations.

SU1006 Survey Principles
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of Plane Surveying. The theory and use of theodolites, steel tapes and levels will be covered. Basic surveying calculations for direction, coordinates and area will be included.

Semester 4
AR2034 Project Documentation
Project Documentation consists of specification contract writing and project planning, all are integral parts of any project. The specifications contain the legal documentation as well as the trade section for various building materials. Project planning is a series of activities strung together using critical path management principles to create a time line for estimating and construction purposes.

AR2206 Ontario Building Code II
This course, using the House 2003 material, will assist the students to review and become more familiar with the particular portions of the OBC dealing with houses. The course covers: Basics of Structural Requirements, Design of Areas and Spaces, Doors, Windows and Skylights, Stairs, Ramps, Handrails, Guards, Means of Egress, Fire Protection, Sound Control, Excavation, Dampproofing, Waterproofing, Soil Gas Control, Drainage, Footings, Foundations, Slabs-on-Ground, Columns, Crawl Spaces, Attic and Roof Spaces, Masonry, Chimneys, Fireplaces, Wood Frame Construction, Sheet Steel Stud Wall Framing, Heat Transfer, Air Leakage, Condensation Control, Roofing, Cladding, Stucco, Flooring, Plumbing, Electrical Facilities, Garages and Carports, Cottages, Log Construction and Park Model Trailers.

AR3034 Mechanical/Electrical Installations I
The course in Mechanical and Electrical Installations I introduces the student to basic Mechanical and Electrical Systems in the Commercial construction industry. In this course we will cover such topics as HVAC, piping, plumbing equipment and systems, Fire Protection, Introduction to Electricity, Communications, Life Safety, Security Systems, Electrical Design, Electrical Wiring, Lighting Design and Sustainable Design.

AR4213 Methods and Materials II
This course is designed to complement the Methods and Materials I course at an Advanced level, and to prepare the students for the construction industry. This course will cover the following topics from the text Construction Materials, Methods, and Techniques (Third Edition) by William P. Spence, ISBN 1-4354-8108-4. Part I: Introduction to Construction Methods, Materials, and Techniques. Part II: Site Construction and Earthwork. Part III: Concrete and Masonry. Part IV: Metal, Wood, and Plastics. Part V: Thermal and Moisture Protection, Openings and Finishes.

MA6022 Statistics
This course covers the following: Introduction to Statistics; organization and graphing of data; measures of location; measures of variation; probability and probability distributions; normal distributions and confidence intervals; statistical process control and regression and correlation.

SU2003 Plane Survey I
This course is a continuation of Surveying Principles. The use of total station field instruments will be covered. Emphasis will be placed on practical field applications.

SU3010 Municipal Engineering
This course includes the study of engineering surveys, construction surveys, as well as the study and preparation of municipal services, plans and profiles. Students will perform necessary calculations and fieldwork required for grade control for sewers, roadways or residential structures and interpret necessary survey information from architectural working drawings.