Program Overview

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Civil Engineering Technology (Co-op option available)

Overview

Civil engineering influences every aspect of our physical environment or infrastructure. Civil Engineering Technologists plan, design, construct, maintain and recycle the structures in our communities, such as roads, bridges, highways, airports, pipelines and tunnels. These systems keep our transportation systems operating, water, gas and electricity supplied to consumers. It is one of the most established engineering disciplines and by far one of the busiest.

Our Civil Engineering Technology program provides a comprehensive education that prepares students with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to thrive in the field of civil engineering.

Program Details

• Credential: Ontario College Advanced Diploma
• Location: Whitby
• OCAS Code: CETY
• Next Intake: September 2025
• Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering Technology (SET)
• Length: Six semesters
• Co-op: Learn more about co-op options
• Delivery: In person

Admission Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
• Grade 12 English (C or U)
• Grade 12 Mathematics (C, M or U)

Recommended

• Senior-level technological design course
• Grade 12 technical mathematics
• Grade 12 physics

Are you missing admission requirements? We are here to help.

Durham College (DC) offers pre-admission assessment testing to mature domestic applicants to meet admission requirements in English and/or math. Domestic applicants that are 19 years of age or older as of the start date of their program, and who do not have the required program credit(s) i.e., Grade 12 English and/or Grade 12 math are eligible to take an admissions assessment test.

Learn more about how to book Pre-Admission Assessment Testing here.

DC also offers Academic Upgrading. Courses are FREE and designed to help you meet the admissions requirements for this program. Available to individuals 18+, these courses are offered on-campus at DC. Boost your qualifications with:

• Grade 12 Math (MAP4C equivalent)
• Grade 12 English (ENG4C equivalent)
• Grade 11 Biology (SBI3C equivalent)
• Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4C equivalent)

Learn more about Academic Upgrading and connect with our team to get started.

Tuition

• Year one domestic: $2,722 (CAD)
• Year one international: $15,309 (CAD)

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Semester 1 Courses

• Mathematics for Civil Engineering I (CIVL 1101)
• Computer Aided Drafting for Civil (CIVL 1111)
• Construction Materials and Testing (CIVL 1112)
• Introduction to Civil Engineering (CIVL 1113)
• Surveying Principles (CIVL 1114)
• Communication Foundations (COMM 1100)
• General Education Elective (GNED 0000)

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Co-operative Education (co-op)

The best way to succeed in your field is to immerse yourself in it! Co-op is an excellent way to build your professional network, explore career paths and apply in-class teachings to real work situations. Co-op is a model of education that integrates academic learning with workplace learning in fields relevant to our students’ academic and personal goals. Similar to an academic course, work terms are a mandatory component of this form of experiential learning.

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Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE

• Construction project supervisor
• Construction inspector
• Contractor
• Pavement/geotechnical technologist
• GIS technologist
• Materials and testing technologist
• Municipal design technologist
• Project manager
• Quality control administrator
• Site engineering technologist
• Sustainability supervisor

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Program Learning Outcomes

1. Develop and use strategies to enhance professional growth and ongoing learning in the civil engineering field.
2. Comply with workplace health and safety practices and procedures in accordance with current legislation and regulations.
3. Complete duties and monitor that work is performed in compliance with contractual obligations, applicable laws, standards, bylaws, codes and ethical practices in the civil engineering field.
4. Promote and carry out sustainable practices in accordance with contract documents, industry standards and environmental legislative requirements.
5. Facilitate the collaboration and interaction among the project team and project stakeholders to support civil engineering projects.
6. Collect, process, analyze and coordinate technical data to produce written and graphical project-related documents.
7. Use industry-specific electronic and digital technologies to support civil engineering projects.
8. Participate in the design and modeling phase of civil engineering projects by applying engineering concepts, technical mathematics and principles of science to the review, production and/or modification of project plans.
9. Contribute to the scheduling and coordination and cost estimation of civil engineering projects and monitor their progression by applying principles of construction project management.
10. Coordinate and perform quality control testing and evaluate equipment, materials and methods used in the implementation and completion of civil engineering projects.
11. Apply teamwork, leadership, supervision and interpersonal skills when working individually or within multidisciplinary teams to complete civil engineering projects.

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions.

Graduates of the Civil Engineering Technology advanced diploma program at Durham College are eligible to apply to transfer into the Honours Bachelor of Construction Management degree program, receiving up to 45 transfer credits of the 120-degree level credits, resulting in a reduced course load.

Students will begin the program in the fourth semester and complete the program in five semesters. Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.

Looking for more pathway opportunities or to transfer to Durham College? Click here for more information.

Co-operative Education (co-op)

The best way to succeed in your field is to immerse yourself in it! Co-op is an excellent way to build your professional network, explore career paths and apply in-class teachings to real work situations. Co-op is a model of education that integrates academic learning with workplace learning in fields relevant to our students’ academic and personal goals.

The co-op program provides a unique opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the civil engineering industry. By engaging in real-world projects, students develop a practical understanding of the challenges and responsibilities they will face in their careers. This experience enhances their resumes and gives them a competitive edge in the job market.

Graduates with a diploma in civil engineering who have participated in the co-op program are highly valued by employers for their ability to transition from academic settings to professional environments. Their hands-on experience and proven track record of applying theoretical concepts to practical problems make them well-rounded and competent professionals ready to tackle the demands of the civil engineering industry.

Students in the Civil Engineering Technology Advanced Diploma program will be invited to apply to the co-op option during their first academic semester. Entrance to the co-op option is limited and the processes for securing a work term are competitive. Students enrolled in the co-op option are required to complete two four-month, paid work terms totalling 840 hours. Work terms are scheduled between semesters two and three and four and five of the civil engineering program. Supports are available through the Experiential Learning office to assist students with securing their work terms. In addition, the Experiential Learning office is in contact with co-op students and their employers during the work terms to help with any questions.

Program Sequence

Fall (September to December)	Winter (January to April)	Summer (May to August)
Year 1	Academic semester 1	Academic semester 2	Co-op work term 1
Year 2	Academic semester 3	Academic semester 4	Co-op work term 2
Year 3	Academic semester 5	Academic semester 6

Courses

CO-OP option

Semester 1

• Mathematics for Civil Engineering I (CIVL 1101)
• Computer Aided Drafting for Civil (CIVL 1111)
• Construction Materials and Testing (CIVL 1112)
• Introduction to Civil Engineering (CIVL 1113)
• Surveying Principles (CIVL 1114)
• Communication Foundations (COMM 1100)
• General Education Elective (GNED 0000)

Semester 2

• Mathematics for Civil Engineering II (CIVL 1201)
• Computer Aided Drafting 3D (CIVL 1211)
• Strength Of Materials (CIVL 1212)
• Hydrology and Hydraulics (CIVL 1213)
• Advanced Surveying (CIVL 1214)
• Co-op and Career Preparation (COOP 1000)
• General Education Elective (GNED 0000)

Co-op Work Term 1

• Co-op Work Term 1 (CTYC 1000)

Semester 3

• Construction Site Supervision and Management (CIVL 2111)
• Steel and Wood Technology (CIVL 2112)
• Soil Mechanics (CIVL 2113)
• Geographical Information Systems (CIVL 2114)
• Water and Wastewater Technology (CIVL 2115)
• General Education Elective (GNED 0000)

Semester 4

• Civil Project Estimating (CIVL 2211)
• Concrete and Masonry Design (CIVL 2212)
• Municipal Services (CIVL 2213)
• Pavement Engineering (CIVL 2214)
• QA/QC In Civil Works (CIVL 2215)
• Building Information Modeling I (CIVL 2216)

Co-op Work Term 2

• Co-op Work Term 2 (CTYC 2000)

Semester 5

• Principles Of Project Management (CIVL 3111)
• Geotechnical Design (CIVL 3112)
• Civil Engineering Codes and Regulations (CIVL 3113)
• Calculus (CIVL 3114)
• Highway and Transportation Engineering I (CIVL 3115)
• Pre Civil Capstone Project (CIVL 3116)
• Building Information Modeling II (CIVL 3117)

Semester 6

• Civil Capstone Project (CIVL 3211)
• Environmental Engineering and Assessment (CIVL 3212)
• Highway and Transportation Engineering II (CIVL 3213)
• Repair and Rehabilitation Of Civil Infrastructure (CIVL 3214)
• Construction Contracts, Law and Ethics (CIVL 3215)
• Human Resources Management (CIVL 3216)

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.

Co-op Administrative Fee

Once transferred to the co-op option of the civil engineering program, students will have a co-op administrative fee of $475 assessed to their accounts during the academic semester(s) prior to the scheduled work term(s). The administrative fee goes to support the broad array of support services provided to co-op students. These services are dedicated to support student success.

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Costs

The fees below are estimates only based on information available at the time of publication, and do not include the cost of textbooks. There may be additional costs; however, not all courses require textbooks.

Finances shouldn’t be a barrier to you achieving your educational goals. DC’s Financial Aid and Awards office is here to help you navigate a number of financial aid programs to support your education.

Residency

Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident International

Started Academic Year In

Fall Winter Spring

Civil Engineering Technology (Co-Op) Year 1 Costs

Semester 1 | | Tuition: | $1,361.02
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Program Fee: | $115
Ancillary Fee: | $493.77
DCSA Ancillary Fee: | $430
Total: |$2,399.79

Semester 2 | | Tuition: | $1,361.02
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Program Fee: | $0
Ancillary Fee: | $493.77
DCSA Ancillary Fee: | $120
Co-op Fee: | $475
Total: |$2,449.79

Civil Engineering Technology (Co-Op) Year 2 Costs

Semester 3 | | Tuition: | $1,361.02
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Program Fee: | $160
Ancillary Fee: | $474.19
DCSA Ancillary Fee: | $430
Total: |$2,425.21

Semester 4 | | Tuition: | $1,361.02
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Program Fee: | $0
Ancillary Fee: | $474.19
DCSA Ancillary Fee: | $120
Co-op Fee: | $475
Total: |$2,430.21

Civil Engineering Technology (Co-Op) Year 3 Costs

Semester 5 | | Tuition: | $1,361.02
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Program Fee: | $160
Ancillary Fee: | $474.19
DCSA Ancillary Fee: | $430
Total: |$2,425.21

Semester 6 | | Tuition: | $1,361.02
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Program Fee: | $0
Ancillary Fee: | $474.19
DCSA Ancillary Fee: | $120
Total: |$1,955.21