Program at a glance
Credential
Diploma
Work experience
Co-op / internship
Study options
Full-time
Part-time
Open to International
Yes
Area of study
Length
4 semesters
Creating the infrastructure we live in
If you look around any urban area, most of what you see is the result of Civil Engineering. Learn how to plan, design, and maintain structures and public works, while respecting and responding to the natural environment.
Is Civil Engineering Technology right for you?
While trial and error may work when building your own marble run, it won’t work if you’re designing a bridge. The calculation of all the forces and stresses needs to occur before anything is built and these calculations require some pretty complex math. Furthermore, a much-overlooked talent necessary in engineering is communication. Drawings, reports, site meetings, instructions to contractors, even emails and phone conversations all require communication skills. The best engineers and technologists have skills in both areas.
As a Civil Engineering Technologist, you'll have the opportunity to work on:
- bridges, buildings, towers, silos and tunnels
- highways, roads, railroads, airports and canals
- protection of the environment and public health by treating water and sewage, and by protecting our streams and waterways from urban runoff
- structures and subdivisions
- infrastructure such as water supply, water mains, sewer mains and flood control
Civil Engineering Technology Info
In demand
Obtaining a Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology is one of the quickest paths to a rewarding and well-paying career. From the most remote village to the biggest cities, there is always a need for civil engineering – whether it be installing sewers, ensuring clean water, or supervising the construction of a major skyscraper.
Civil engineering technologists assist engineers in protecting human lives at the most basic level: water that doesn't carry disease, seismic upgrading, ensuring homes don't flood, and building roads that are safe to drive on.
The program is accredited by Technology Accreditation Canada and therefore the graduates are both nationally and internationally recognized.
Hands-on learning
Do you like looking at graphs? Do you enjoy disassembling things to see how they work or designing and building your own toys or gadgets? Our hands-on program will give you real world technical problem-solving abilities. Your abilities in design and computer software will be a desirable asset to you as you advance in the workforce.
You'll have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and industry connections through our Co-operative Education and Internship programs.
Bridging the gap to UBC and UVic
After graduating with a Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, you can apply to Camosun's Civil Engineering Bridge program.
The eight-month bridge program leads directly into the third year of a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Civil Engineering at the University of British Columbia - Vancouver or the University of British Columbia - Okanagan and the University of Victoria.
What you'll learn
Current and future students can browse current and upcoming courses using the myCamosun course catalogue.
Program outline
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.
Start in September or January
The program is delivered over four semesters. You can start Year 1 in either September or January. Those starting in September will complete Year 1 by the end of April and can find employment for the summer. Those starting in January will complete Year 1 at the end of August and immediately start Year 2 in September, completing the program in 16 months. It is also possible to start in September and spread the Year 1 courses over three semesters. Year 2 for everyone starts in September and completes at the end of April.
Paid co-op work terms are an option with this program.
Year 1
In your first year, you'll learn the theoretical background necessary for civil engineering calculations. You will also learn skills such as AutoCAD drafting and surveying.
Year 2
In second year, you will apply your background skills to civil engineering applications such as structural and municipal design, asset management, and properties of soils and materials. You will complete your program with a major design project of your own choosing.
Note:
Part-time is available with consultation with the Chair.
Tuition and fees
Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025
Estimated tuition
Tuition estimates are for the entire program.
Civil Engineering Technology, Diploma
$13,950 (domestic)
$32,864 (international)
Civil Engineering Technology, Diploma, Co-op designation
$14,640 (domestic)
$34,555 (international)
Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.
For International students visit: International Tuition & Fees.
Student fees
In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to: Student Fees.
Financial assistance
You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.
Admission Requirements
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When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.
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Our Teaching Staff
If you have admissions questions contact us today!
If you have questions about what you can expect to learn in your technology classes contact leyr@camosun.ca.
Faculty/staff profile
![Robin Ley](/sites/default/files/2021-02/Robin%20Ley.jpg)
Robin Ley
Chair, Civil Engineering Technology
leyr@camosun.ca
250-370-3866
Technologies Centre
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![Zoë Broom](/sites/default/files/2021-02/Zoe%20Broom%20-%20Department%20Chair.jpg)
Zoë Broom
Instructor, Civil Engineering Technology
zbroom@camosun.ca
250–370–4512
Technologies Centre
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![Bai Bao-Qin](/sites/default/files/2021-02/Bai%20bao-qin.jpg)
Bai Bao-Qin
Instructor, Civil Engineering Technology
bai@camosun.ca
250–370–4442
Technologies Centre
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![Peter Burrage](/sites/default/files/2021-02/Peter%20Burrage.jpg)
Peter Burrage
Program Leader - Engineering Bridge, Instructor - Civil Engineering
burrage@camosun.ca
250–370–4443
Technologies Centre
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Steve Cowden
Instructor, Civil Engineering Technology
cowdens@camosun.ca
250-370-4504
Technologies Centre
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![Holly Monaghan](/sites/default/files/2021-11/Holly_Monaghan.png)
Holly Monaghan
Instructor, Civil Engineering Technology
monaghanh@camosun.ca
250-370-4521
Technologies Centre
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![Perry Peterson](/sites/default/files/2021-11/Perry%20P.png)
Perry Peterson
Instructor, Civil Engineering Technology
PetersonP@camosun.ca
250-370-4401
Technologies Centre
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![Adel Shoaib](/sites/default/files/2022-11/Adel%20Shoaib2022.jpg)
Adel Shoaib
Instructor, Civil Engineering Technology
shoaiba@camosun.ca
250-370-4514
Technologies Centre
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![David Ley](/sites/default/files/2023-09/David_Ley.png)
David Ley
Instructor, Civil Engineering Technology
LeyD@camosun.ca
250-370-4440
Technologies Centre
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For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.
Contact information
Civil Engineering Department
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