This program will build your career in road/highway engineering and infrastructure design through expertise in engineering software such as AutoCAD, Microstation by Bentley Systems, Civil3D, and InRoads.
Become a civil designer or a civil technologist
Tailored for both beginners and professionals, the program covers crucial aspects of civil engineering design and technology that sets students on a path to a thriving civil engineering career. Topics include drafting, road/highway, and piping design. Students will master using Canadian/Ontario design codes, construction estimation, and project management in the civil engineering realm. The curriculum emphasizes proficiency in various civil engineering software like AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, and InRoads. Additionally, students will learn project management using ORACLE Primavera or Microsoft Project, as well as engineering estimation through Microsoft Excel and Sage Timberline software.
Aligned with Ontario's municipal and provincial standards, students will undertake a practical civil design project as the culmination of this diploma program. This hands-on experience equips them to seamlessly transition into a professional work environment with confidence.
Why Choose a Career in Civil Engineering Design and Technology?
Design Infrastructurein infrastructure renewal, transit expansion, and sustainable development, skilled Civil Engineering Designers and Technologists remain in strong demand throughout Ontario and across Canada. Build a combination of CAD and drafting, civil design, estimating, project coordination, technical documentation and problem-solving skills that can be applied across engineering and construction environments. As you gain technical knowledge, software proficiency and project experience, you can pursue greater responsibilities in civil design, infrastructure projects, project coordination, estimating and engineering technology.
What You Will Learn
The following are the program subjects
- GIS using ArcGIS
- Blueprint Reading and Electronic File Management
- AutoCAD 2D and 3D
- MicroStation 2D and 3D
- Road/Highway Planning and Geometric Design
- Grading Using Civil 3D
- Road/Highway Design Using Civil 3D
- Piping Design Using Civil 3D
- Road/Highway Design Using OpenRoads
- Estimation using MS Excel, Timberline, and Bluebeam
- Project Management Using Primavera
- Project Management Using MS Project
- Civil Design Project
- Professional Development
- Co-op Placement (Optional)
Hands-on training: Students complete a comprehensive civil engineering design project where they apply classroom learning to real-world scenarios.
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Admission Requirements:
1. Basic Computer Skill
2. Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
3. Admission preference will be given to those who have engineering backgound
Note: Meeting the above admission requirements does not guarantee to the program
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Career opportunities upon graduation
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to work as:
Our graduates work for:
Why Study at Metro College?
For more than 25 years, Metro College of Technology has provided career-focused education in Toronto. Learn from instructors with professional backgrounds in civil engineering who bring practical industry experience into the classroom alongside theoretical knowledge. Build a combination of CAD and drafting, civil design, estimating, project coordination, technical documentation and problem-solving skills that can be applied across engineering and construction environments.
- Career-focused training
- Practical learning approach
- Experienced instructors
- Industry-Focused Curriculum
- Employment-oriented curriculum
- Great potential for career growth
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Students learn AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads, Bluebeam, Primavera, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Excel.
It is a career-focused diploma that prepares students to design roads, highways, municipal infrastructure, grading plans, and civil engineering projects using professional engineering software.
Government Financial Assistance, including OSAP, and Better Jobs Ontario may be available to eligible students. Visitors should review Metro’s dedicated funding pages for current information.
No. You can study from anywhere Online, in Ontario.
Yes. Students complete a comprehensive Civil Design Project, and eligible students may also participate in a co-op placement.
Graduates can work as Civil Designers, CAD Technicians, Highway Designers, Municipal Designers, Civil Project Estimators, Infrastructure Designers, Civil Technologists, and related engineering positions.
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