Advanced Diploma - Construction Engineering Technology
- 3 years
- Duration
- 17,307 CAD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Diploma
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Toronto / Canada
- Location
Program description
Within the Carpentry-Construction category, Humber offers three stackable programs, the first of which is Construction Engineering Technology. The program gives you practical experience with trade regulations, commercial construction techniques, and estimating while introducing you to the carpentry trade and commercial project management. It also offers the Building Construction Technician diploma and the Carpentry and Renovation Techniques certificate. The advanced diploma program will allow students to transfer credits from a variety of certificate and diploma programs, such as Industrial Woodworking Technician, Building Construction Technician, Carpentry and Renovation Technician, and Carpentry and Renovation Techniques.
The purpose of this curriculum is to investigate the construction sector from an engineering and managerial standpoint. You will learn about the tactics needed to design and carry out projects in the business-based sector.
You will gain knowledge about adhering to laws and regulations regarding occupational health and safety practices and procedures throughout the program. Additionally, you will learn how to make sure that work is done in accordance with ethical norms, applicable laws, bylaws, regulations, and contracts. There will be coursework on sustainable practices. There will be a focus on interpersonal, supervisory, and teamwork skills as well as leadership.
Program structure
Semester 1
- General Carpentry Safety
- Hand Tools
- Formwork and Concrete Structures
- Plans, Specifications, Codes and Revit
- Carpentry Practice 1
- College Reading and Writing Skills: Skilled Trades
Semester 2
- Residential Framing
- Building Envelope
- Power Tools and Equipment
- Estimating, Calculation and Layout
- Carpentry Practice 2
- An Introduction to Arts and Sciences
- Essentials of Building Mathematics
Semester 3
- Equal and Unequal Sloped Roofs
- Interior Finishes
- Construction Layout Principles
- ICI Plans, Calculations, Specifications and Code
- Carpentry Practice 3
- Mathematics for Construction
Semester 4
- Stairs and Ramps Theory
- Stairs and Ramps Practical
- ICI Construction
- Exterior Finishes
- Carpentry Practice 4
- Professional Communication Skills: Skilled Trades
- Select 1 from the following courses
- General Elective
Semester 5
- Introduction to Building Science
- Construction Planning and Scheduling / Revit
- Principles of Construction Law
- Steel Construction Technology
- Building Services - Electrical/Mechanical / Assessment
- Quantity and Costing
- Construction Project Management - Contractual Viewpoint
Semester 6
- Applied Building Science
- Construction Project Management - Cost Control
- Applied Construction Practices
- Technical Research Report
- Sustainable Building Practices
- Construction Business Management
- Select 1 from the following courses
- General Elective
Price
Fees per semester:
- Tuition 7,467 CAD
- Compulsory Ancillary Fee 444 CAD
- Compulsory Student Union Fee 66 CAD
- IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee 111 CAD
- Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) 20 CAD
- Program Ancillary Fee 1,089 CAD*
- Co-op/Placement 0.00 CAD*
Total 9,198 CAD
*may vary every semester
Requirements for applicants
International Academic Equivalencies:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:
- Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent)
- Grade 12 Mathematics (MAP4C, MCT4C, MDM4U, MCB4U, MGA4U, MCV4U or MHF4U or equivalent)
- Two Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above
or
- Mature student status
or
- College or university transfer status
For Indian applicants one of the following:
- All India Senior School Certificate/Higher Secondary School Certificate
- Year 12 State Board Exams with a minimum grade of 70 or above in required program subjects.
- Applicants who previously completed post-secondary education require to provide backlog summary. Maximum backlog attempts accepted:
- Bachelor’s degree 3 year: 2 backlog attempts
- Bachelor’s degree 4 year: 4 backlog attempts
- Master’s degree: no restriction
- 10 + 3 Curriculum: 4 backlog attempts
To be eligible you must possess the equivalent of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and required courses as noted in the course list.
English Proficiency requirements are:
- A minimum TOEFL Academic Level score of 550 (paper based) or 80 (internet based) or
- an IELTS with an overall minimum score of 6.0 (with no single band score below 5.5) or
- CAEL with an overall band score of 60 or
- Cambridge English Test with B2 First / C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169 (with no single subscore below 162) or
- Duolingo Language Test with score 105 and above+
- International applicants may be asked to submit an ICAS or WES evaluation.
About the university
Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning (known as Humber College) was fonded in 1967. The college is located in Toronto, Canada.
The Humber North and the Lakeshore are the two primary campuses at Humber.
Humber College offers over 200 programs in 40 fields of study.
Students at Humber receive a polytechnic education. We educate theory, incorporate practical, hands-on training, and collaborate with employers to provide students with real-world learning opportunities. This innovative and entrepreneurial approach, which is taught in state-of-the-art and creative learning facilities, prepares students for today's and tomorrow's careers.
We are committed to your long-term success. A Humber education will help you map a sure path to your career and keep you up to date on shifting trends in the professional world as technology advances. Our programs combine theory and practice, allowing you to get practical experience both in the classroom and on the work. Professors with industry experience will teach you what skills are in demand.
