Diploma in Building Construction Technician (Optional Co-op)

Humber College

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Offered by Humber College in Toronto, Canada, Diploma in Building Construction Technician (Optional Co-op) is a diploma in Civil Engineering & Construction programme. The programme runs for 4 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 8,322 per semester (CAD 1,308 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Civil Engineering & Construction
Duration: 4 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 1,308 / semester
International tuition: CAD 8,322 / semester

Last checked September 2026 · Source: humber.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This diploma is one of three stackable programmes within the Carpentry-Construction group. The other two are a Construction Engineering Technology advanced diploma and a Carpentry and Renovation Techniques certificate; together the three form a pathway that lets students build on skills gained at each stage.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Direct entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including Grade 12 English at the C or U level (ENG4C or ENG4U) plus Grade 12 Mathematics at the C or U level (MAP4C, MCT4C, MDM4U, MCB4U, MGA4U, MCV4U or MHF4U, or equivalent), and two further Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses beyond those listed. Mature-student status and college-or-university-transfer status are also accepted admission routes. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber's English Language Proficiency Policy; for this credential level the college accepts IELTS Academic overall 6.0 with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 80 with a minimum of 20 in each of listening, writing, speaking and reading, PTE Academic 53 or above, Duolingo English Test 105 or above, or CAEL 60 overall. Canadian citizens and permanent residents with international education must have their credentials evaluated - ICAS for a secondary-school transcript, WES for post-secondary study - course-by-course wherever transfer credit is sought.

Application Details

Start Date: September and January
Application Deadline: Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens, permanent residents, protected persons) apply via ontariocolleges.ca. For Fall 2027 entry, applications open early October 2026, with Humber offers beginning as early as November 2026. Highly competitive programs use an equal-consideration deadline of 1 February 2027: applications received by then are assessed together with no earlier offers; later applications are reviewed first-come, first-served while space remains. Fall 2027 offer acceptance is due 1 May 2027. International applicants apply directly through the Humber Web Application and are reviewed on a rolling basis, up to one year before their intended start term; no fixed international deadline is published, and applying for a study permit 3-5 months before the start date is recommended. No separate Winter/Spring institution-wide dates are published. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Humber College

Type: College
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1968
Students: 66,760
Programs: 240
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Building Construction Technician (Optional Co-op) award?

Humber College awards a Diploma in the field of Civil Engineering & Construction on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Building Construction Technician (Optional Co-op) take?

The programme runs for 4 semesters.

How much does Diploma in Building Construction Technician (Optional Co-op) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 8,322 per semester (CAD 1,308 per semester for local students).

Can Diploma in Building Construction Technician (Optional Co-op) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Humber College.

What language is Diploma in Building Construction Technician (Optional Co-op) taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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