Create your vision of how the world should be constructed
Go beyond the solid foundation of the Civil Engineering Technician program with our nationally-accredited program. Expand your knowledge with highway, structural, hydraulic, and foundation design as you prepare to become a leader of civil engineering teams. Make your vision reality with courses focused on professionalism, asset and project management, research, and technical report writing. You'll also gain hands-on experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), their surveys, and associated applications.
As an accredited program, your Technical Report is credited towards certification with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT). Graduates qualify to work anywhere in Canada. Pathways available to graduates include the pursuit of a civil engineering degree or a license with the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors (AOLS).
Program highlights
- Nationally-accredited program through Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC)
- Graduates may seek membership with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) for their Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) professional designations
- Learn from industry-experienced faculty and get hands-on experience in our modern labs
- Two-week surveying field camp provides experiential learning, confidence, and leadership skills in a team setting
- Optional competitive Infrastructure Opportunities Partnership (IOP) and co-op programs to work in industry
- Option to pursue a license with the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors (AOLS)
- Compete against classmates in the annual mine headframe design and building competition in second year
Program of study for 2026-27 Academic Year
Students are required to successfully complete an online Lab Safety course (in Moodle) when starting their program at Cambrian. This course must be completed prior to entering the labs (as identified in the table below) in the Schools of Skills Training, Engineering Technology and Environmental Studies.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CIV 1200 | Concrete & Asphalt 1 | 4 |
| CIV 2331 | Construction Technology | 4 |
| ENG 1002 | College Communications | 3 |
| MTH 1050 | Algebra I | 3 |
| SUR 1116 | Surveying I 1 | 5 |
| One General Education course. 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 22 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CAD 1001 | Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| ENG 1754 | Technical Communication | 3 |
| MCH 1205 | Mechanics | 5 |
| MTH 1250 | Algebra II | 3 |
| SUR 1220 | Surveying II 1 | 5 |
| SUR 1233 | Survey Field Methods | 2 |
| One General Education course. 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 24 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| CAD 1200 | Computer Aided Drafting II | 2 |
| CIV 2300 | Soil Mechanics I 1 | 4 |
| CIV 2302 | Civil Engineering Applications | 3 |
| CIV 2421 | Basic Hydraulics | 3 |
| MCH 2310 | Strength Of Materials I | 4 |
| MTH 2325 | Technical Math III | 3 |
| ENV 1027 | Sustainable Practices | 3 |
| Credits | 22 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| CIV 2431 | Municipal Planning | 4 |
| CIV 2403 | Structural Behaviour & Detailing | 4 |
| CIV 2404 | Computer Aided Structural Detailing | 3 |
| CIV 3500 | Special Projects 1 | 4 |
| CIV 3520 | Contracts Law & Specifications | 4 |
| One General Education course. 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 22 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| CIV 2410 | Soil Mechanics II | 4 |
| CIV 2430 | Municipal Services | 4 |
| CIV 3510 | Structural Design | 4 |
| MCH 2410 | Strength Of Materials II | 4 |
| CIV 3560 | Construction Project Management | 3 |
| TEC 3501 | Technical Report Research | 1 |
| CIV 3511 | Infrastructure Asset Management | 3 |
| Credits | 23 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| CIV 3600 | Foundations | 5 |
| CIV 3630 | Reinforced Concrete | 4 |
| CIV 3640 | Highway Design | 4 |
| GIS 3600 | GIS Applications | 3 |
| MTH 2332 | Applied Calculus | 3 |
| TEC 3601 | Technical Report | 1 |
| Credits | 20 | |
| Total Credits | 133 | |
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Course with Lab Component
- 2
For more information regarding General Education courses, click here.
Admission requirements
For graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including:
- Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)
- Any grade 12 mathematics (C) or (U) (MCT4C is highly recommended)
Additional admission requirements
Recommendations
- Any grade 12 physics (C) or (U)
- Computer competency in relevant software
Program delivery
2026-2027
Fall term start
SEMESTER 1: Fall 2026
SEMESTER 2: Winter 2027
SEMESTER 3: Fall 2027
SEMESTER 4: Winter 2028
SEMESTER 5: Fall 2028
SEMESTER 6: Winter 2029
Specific program pathways
College or university degree opportunities
If you are a graduate of this program, you may continue your studies at a college or university and you may receive credit(s) for your prior college education. Refer to Cambrian's college and university agreement details for further information.
Employment opportunities
Civil Engineering Technologists usually work the design, management and implementation of projects. Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities with:
- Consulting engineering firms
- Government agencies
- Municipal engineering departments
- Construction companies
For more information about Civil Engineering as a career, including employment opportunities, and more, visit OCCA.
Please note: Cambrian College strives to ensure the accuracy of the information on this website. Please note that the academic curriculum is continually reviewed and revised to ensure that Cambrian's programs and courses remain relevant. The College reserves the right to cancel or make changes to any course or program, fee, procedure, or campus location at any time.
