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Construction engineering technicians collaborate with builders and contractors, prepare bids for projects, and coordinate different trades during construction. This two-year diploma program equips students with technical expertise to support residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects. The curriculum covers essential aspects of diverse building structures.
Key program components include:
understanding construction blueprints
on-site engineering and safety protocols
cost analysis (labor, materials, equipment)
building regulations and contractual agreements
effective site supervision
construction surveying techniques
material selection and usage
technical drawings and specifications
Construction serves as a vital economic force in the GTA and Ontario. In 2019, the sector created over 360,000 direct and indirect jobs, contributed $22 billion in wages, and added $43 billion to Ontario's infrastructure. Across Canada, construction employs 1 in 14 workers, yet the industry continues to face a shortage of trained professionals.
Have graduated from senior secondary school or equivalent (those applying for a postgraduate program must have graduated from a university or college)
Be 17 years of age or older at the time of registration
Applicants with transcripts from an institution where the language of instruction is not English may meet English language proficiency requirements with one of the following proofs of language proficiency.