Program at a glance
Credential
Certificate
Work experience
None
Study options
Full-time
Open to International
No
Area of study
Length
8 months
Building the world around you
Start in September. If you are missing program requirements, our Access program will prepare you for this popular Camosun program. Upgrade your math, physics and English skills and take courses in technical drawing, graphics and computing that you'll need for your next step.
In less than a year, you can earn a certificate and a guaranteed seat in the next intake of the Civil Engineering Technology diploma program.
This 8-month program is designed for students interested in the Civil Engineering Technology program who do not currently meet the admission requirements or who wish to refresh their skills before entering the diploma program. While upgrading their academic credentials and learning skills, students will have the opportunity to take one or more courses which will give credit towards the Civil Engineering Technology diploma.
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What you'll learn
Current students wanting information about your program, go to student planning in myCamosun.
Program outline
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the academic calendar.
Year One
- COMP 156 - Computer Concepts Credits: 3
- ENGL 130 - Preparatory Technical Writing Credits: 3
- MATH 139 - Algebra,Triangle Trigonometry, & Geometry Credits: 3
- PHYS 101 - Introduction to Physics Credits: 3
- TEAC 105 - Explorations in Technology Credits: 3
Academic Term Two
All of:
- CHEM 175 - Chemistry Essentials for Civil/Mech Credits: 3
- CIVE 131 - Graphical Communications 1 Credits: 3 *
- ENGL 170 - Technical & Professional Communication 1 Credits: 3 *
- LRNS 102 - Learning Skills for Technology Credits: 1.5
- MATH 107 - Applied Precalculus Credits: 3
- PHYS 104 - General College Physics 1 Credits: 3
* Carries credit into the Civil Engineering Technology program.
Next steps
After completing the Civil Engineering Technology Access program with a minimum of C in every course, you will have met all the requirements for:
Tuition and fees
Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025
Estimated tuition
Tuition estimates are for the entire program.
Civil Engineering Technology Access, Certificate
$4,356 (domestic)
Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.
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.
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar: Loading...
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Contact us
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If you have questions about what you can expect to learn in your technology classes contact
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Robin Ley
Chair, Civil Engineering Technology
leyr@camosun.ca
250-370-3866
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Zoë Broom
Instructor, Civil Engineering Technology
zbroom@camosun.ca
250–370–4512
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Bai Bao-Qin
Instructor, Civil Engineering Technology
bai@camosun.ca
250–370–4442
Technologies Centre
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Peter Burrage
Program Leader - Engineering Bridge, Instructor - Civil Engineering
burrage@camosun.ca
250–370–4443
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Steve Cowden
Instructor, Civil Engineering Technology
cowdens@camosun.ca
250-370-4504
Technologies Centre
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Holly Monaghan
Instructor, Civil Engineering Technology
monaghanh@camosun.ca
250-370-4521
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Perry Peterson
Instructor, Civil Engineering Technology
petersonp@camosun.ca
250-370-4401
Technologies Centre
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Adel Shoaib
Instructor, Civil Engineering Technology
shoaiba@camosun.ca
250-370-4514
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David Ley
Instructor, Civil Engineering Technology
leyd@camosun.ca
250-370-4440
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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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