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undergraduate

Degree

Civil Engineering Technology Diploma

undergraduate

Degree

Civil Engineering Technology Diploma

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $20,881 CAD

  • Application fee

    $100 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    2-3 years

  • Min GPA

    60 out of 100

Highlights
Co-op

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 15-March-2023 2023-03-15

Overview

Civil Engineering Technology Diploma

The civil engineering technologist is involved in designing and constructing buildings, bridges, highways, streets, parks, subdivisions, dams, drainage and irrigation systems, water supply and sewer systems, and plants. 

Aspects of civil engineering and urbanization in Canada are studied throughout this program. 

A diverse and stimulating program at Okanagan College, Civil Engineering Technology incorporates field trips to reinforce theoretical background and to develop appropriate methods of approach and solution.

Graduates will possess the following knowledge and skills:

  • a knowledge of mathematics, applied science, surveying principles, graphical language and oral and written communication techniques;
  • a grounding in applied civil engineering technology as related to highway surveying, road design and construction, municipal construction, bridge construction, municipal water and sewage works, irrigation and drainage, and heavy construction;
  • skills in drafting, detailing, computing, surveying, laboratory testing (soil mechanics, concrete and asphalt paving), construction inspection, writing technical reports and correspondence, preparation of specifications and costs, basic structural design in steel, reinforced concrete, design of water distribution and sewage collection systems, heating and air conditioning and other building services, and engineering law.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$25,401

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $6,888
Accommodation 1 bed room $4,520
Tuition 1 person $20,881

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.75 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

79
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listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

56
55
listening
55
writing
55
speaking
55
reading

Cambridge

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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available
  • A minimum grade of 60% in EAPD 040, EAPW 040 and EAPR 040 for admission to most other programs.
EAP Level 1Overall IELTS 5.0TOEFL iBT score of 60Duolingo score of 75-80
EAP Level 2Overall IELTS 5.5TOEFL iBT score of 71-78Duolingo score of 85-90
EAP Level 3Overall IELTS 6.0TOEFL iBT score of >78Duolingo score of 95-100

Academic background and requirement

  • B.C. secondary school graduation (or equivalent).
  • English 12 with minimum 60% or alternatives.
  • Math requirement:
    • Pre-calculus Grade 12
    • Foundations of Mathematics Grade 12
    • Principles of Mathematics 12
    • Applications of Mathematics 12
    • Adult Basic Education MATH 012
    • Okanagan College MATH 120
  • Or a minimum of 64% in an Okanagan College Mathematics 11 Proficiency Test.
  • Or a minimum of 67% in any of:
    • Pre-calculus Grade 11
    • Principles of Mathematics 11
    • Adult Basic Education MATH 011
  • A minimum grade of 60% in Physics 11, or a minimum grade of 50% in Physics 12 or Applied Physics 12.
  • An introductory course in computers or computer experience is strongly recommended.

Career opportunities

  • Engineering Assistant
  • Draftsperson
  • Estimator
  • Designer
  • Town Works Superintendent
  • Building Inspector
  • Concrete Plant Supervisor
  • Technical and Project Supervisor
  • Technologist

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