Civil Engineering Technician (Co-op)
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Program Overview
Graduates of the Civil Engineering Technician program carry out technical functions related to a broad range of civil engineering fields including structural, municipal, highway and transportation engineering, water resources, geotechnical engineering, environmental protection and infrastructure rehabilitation.
Program Details
Program Code
CIN1
Credential:
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
60 Weeks
Start Dates
Locations
Availability
Full Time Offerings
2025 September
London
Open
Start Dates
Locations
Availability
Full Time Offerings
2025 September
London
Open
Your Learning Experience
The 2-year Civil Engineering Technician program is designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and experience to thrive in a growing, fast-paced industry. Students will gain hands-on experience in managing civil engineering projects, from compliance with laws and ethical standards to ensuring sustainable practices are embedded in every phase. You will be ready to work effectively with diverse project teams, communicating clearly with stakeholders and contributing to successful project outcomes. Combined with strong technical skills, you will also learn how to collect, analyze, and present data, as well as use industry-leading technologies to support project execution.
Our program also focuses on the practical aspects of project management—helping students master cost estimation, scheduling, and quality control to ensure your projects meet the highest standards. Students will also apply engineering principles and technical mathematics to design and model civil engineering projects, all while gaining experience in leadership and teamwork.
To enhance your learning and provide valuable industry experience, this program includes a co-op placement. During your co-op, you’ll work with industry professionals on real-world projects, applying the knowledge and skills gained in the classroom to actual civil engineering challenges. The co-op experience is an excellent opportunity to build your network, gain insight into industry practices, and strengthen your resume with practical, hands-on experience.
As a graduate of this program, you’ll be prepared to take on real-world challenges with confidence. You’ll develop the ability to create and apply strategies for ongoing professional growth, ensuring that you stay ahead in a constantly evolving field.
Join us and get ready to make a real impact in the civil engineering field. With our comprehensive training and hands-on approach, you’ll be equipped to lead and innovate in a rewarding and ever-growing industry. Your future starts here.
The program also provides laddering opportunities for graduates into the 3-year Civil Engineering Technology program.
Note: This program is also available for a Winter intake without a co-op. See CIN2 for more details
Career Opportunities
Graduates of Fanshawe’s Civil Engineering Technician program can expect strong job prospects providing technical support services to scientists, engineers and other professionals, or may work independently in fields such as structural engineering, municipal engineering, construction design and supervision, highways and transportation engineering, water resources engineering, geotechnical engineering and environmental protection. Graduates are typically employed by consulting engineering and construction companies, public works, transportation and other government departments and in many other industries.
Related Programs
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or a
mature applicant with the following courses:
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Grade 12 Math (C or U) - MCT4C preferred*
* A minimum grade of 60% is required for Grade 12 Foundations
for College Math (MAP4C). This math course may not provide adequate
academic preparation for this program and therefore applicants with
this course may be required to take additional preparatory Math as
part of their program of study.
Students who do not meet the admission requirements are
recommended for academic
upgrading. A conditional offer may be possible with proof of
enrolment. Alternatively, applicants may choose to do the one-year
Pre-Technology
preparatory program that provides all the admission
requirements for this program.
Note:
- Admission to the Fanshawe College Pre-Technology program
does not guarantee admission in a subsequent year to the Civil
Engineering Technician program. Successful completion of the
Fanshawe College Pre-Technology program, however, does enable the
student to be given additional consideration when applying to the
Civil Engineering Technician program. The Pre-Technology program is
the preferred designated preparatory program for admission to the
Civil Engineering Technician program.
International Admission Equivalencies
Admission equivalencies for Fanshawe depends on your country of study. Please enter your location to see the requirements for your country below.
English Language Requirements
English Language Requirements
| Test | Score |
|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT | 79 |
| IELTS Academic | Overall score of 6.0 with no score less than 5.5 in any of the four bands |
| CAEL | Overall score of 60 with no score less than 50 in any of the four bands. score of 80 in listening |
| PTE Academic | 53 |
| Cambridge English | Overall score of 169 with no language skill less than 162 |
| ESL4/GAP5 | Minimum grade of 80% in Level 8, 75% in Level 9, or 70% in Level 10 |
| Duolingo | Overall score of 105, with no score lower than 95 |
Recommended Academic Preparation
Recommended Academic Preparation
- Grade 11 Functions and Applications (M)
- Grade 11 or Grade 12 Construction Engineering Technology (C)
- Grade 11 or Grade 12 Physics (C) or (U) is strongly recommended
- Grade 11 or Grade 12 Chemistry (C) or (U)
- Grade 11 Introduction to Computer Science (U)
- Word Processing and/or Data Handling Skills
- It is recommended that students in the Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE) program take a Technical or Apprenticeship Mathematics course within the ACE program.
Recommended Personal Preparation
Recommended Personal Preparation
Civil Engineering Technicians apply mathematical principles in solving construction related problems, so students entering the program are expected to be reasonably proficient in math related courses.Post-Admission Requirements
Post-Admission Requirements
Mandatory Placement Assessment for WRIT CourseCourses
| Level 1 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| CADD-1008 | Basic AutoCAD | 3 | ||
| This introductory level Computer Aided Drafting and Design course begins the student's training in computer drafting. Linework creation, text creation and data extraction are the basis of the course. The content is expanded beyond the basics to enable the production of plans and drawings through layer management and file creation and manipulation. | ||||
| CIVL-1001 | Fundamentals of Computation | 3 | ||
| This introductory course for Civil Engineering students provides the fundamentals of land-based coordinate geometry calculations, as applied to all areas of civil field work. These skills are used in all aspects of civil engineering layout and location work for road, building and utility service construction. These tools will provide a means for building a mathematical model of the civil engineering field world. | ||||
| COMP-1039 | Computer Operations | 3 | ||
| This course is designed to introduce students to the Microsoft Windows operating system, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. Through classroom instruction and lab assignments, students develop competence in the various uses of the system and software for technological applications. | ||||
| MATH-1036 | Mathematics in Technology 1 | 3 | ||
| Students explore the following topics: scientific notation, estimation, basic algebra, trigonometry and radian measure applications solutions of right triangles and carry out mathematical applications in Architectural, Civil and Construction Technology. | ||||
| SFTY-1029 | Health & Safety | 3 | ||
| This course will familiarize students with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Construction Regulations, governing bodies, and safety best practices, relevant to the construction industry in the province of Ontario. | ||||
| ENGR-1019 | Civil Engineering Statics 1 | 2 | ||
| This is an introductory course in structural mechanics. It covers vectors, vector resultants, forces, types of force systems, force components, equilibrium, force diagrams, moments, and types of loading conditions encountered in Civil Engineering. Beams and trusses used extensively in buildings and other structures are introduced | ||||
| ENVR-1017 | Sustainability in the Built Environment | 3 | ||
| This is an introductory course that investigates sustainability in the built environment. Students will explore the topic as it applies to environmental stewardship, professional practices, and certifications as well as investigate sustainable building design, construction, and maintenance approaches and practices. | ||||
| SURV-1008 | Plane Surveying-Intro | 3 | ||
| This course in surveying provides the civil engineering student with the basic essential skills required to use levels, chains and theodolites to capture - and lay out - vertical and horizontal survey data as required in engineering field work. | ||||
Tuition Summary
London
*Total program costs are approximate, subject to change and do not include the health and dental plan fee, bus pass fee or program general expenses.