# PROGRAM INFORMATION The field of civil engineering oversees the design and maintenance of community environments such as roads, bridges, water systems, dams, pipelines, buildings and parks. | | | |---|---| | Type | PDF | | Size | 187 KB | [Open original PDF →](https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/Civil-Engineering-Technician-2026.pdf) Referenced from: [Program Outlines Archive](/pages/registrar-academic-resources/program-outlines-archive/) ## Document text ## PROGRAM INFORMATION Academic Year : 2026-2027 Credential : Ontario College Diploma Program Delivery : Full-Time Duration : 2 Years Length : 4 Semesters Program Code(s) : T016 - Timmins Campus (PC) ## DESCRIPTION The field of civil engineering oversees the design and maintenance of community environments such as roads, bridges, water systems, dams, pipelines, buildings and parks. Blending lectures and lab work, this two-year diploma will prepare you to carry out technical functions across a broad range of civil engineering fields - including infrastructure construction, resource management and environmental protection. You'll hone the math and physics skills you'll need for core courses in civil engineering and learn new crucial skills in AutoCAD and surveying. And, with a focus on sustainable design and construction practices, you'll prepare to support large-scale projects of all kinds. You'll study how engineering materials respond to pressure, temperature, and other stresses. You'll learn how fluid mechanics affect everything from clean water and sewer systems design to hydroelectric dams. ## CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Northern College graduates can find employment in the following areas: Field and Laboratory Materials Testing, Field Surveying, Construction Estimation, Technical & Municipal Drafting, Road Construction Inspection, Project Management. - Civil engineering technician - Employed by consulting engineering and construction companies, public works, transportation, and other government agencies in a variety of industries. ## VOCATIONAL 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 assist in monitoring that work is performed in compliance with contractual obligations, applicable laws, standards, bylaws, codes, and ethical practices in the civil engineering field. 4. Carry out sustainable practices in accordance with contract documents, industry standards and environmental legislative requirements. 5. Collaborate with the project team and communicate effectively with project stakeholders to support civil engineering projects. 1 ## Civil Engineering Technician Program Outline 2026-2027 ## Civil Engineering Technician Program Outline 2026-2027 6. Collect, process, and interpret 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, basic technical mathematics, and principles of science to the review and production of project plans. 9. Assist in the scheduling, cost estimation and monitoring of the progression of civil engineering projects by applying principles of construction project management. 10. Perform quality control testing and the monitoring of equipment, materials and methods involved in the implementation and completion of civil engineering projects. 11. Apply teamwork, leadership and interpersonal skills when working individually or within multidisciplinary teams to complete civil engineering projects. ## PROGRAM COURSES The following reflects the planned course sequence for full-time offerings of the program. Programs at Northern College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities. | Semester 1 | Semester 1 | Hours | | --- Source: [https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/Civil-Engineering-Technician-2026.pdf](https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/Civil-Engineering-Technician-2026.pdf)