Diploma in Construction Engineering Technician at St. Clair College in Windsor, Canada is a diploma in Civil Engineering & Construction programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 19,695 per year (CAD 5,155 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Civil Engineering & Construction
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 5,155 / year
International tuition: CAD 19,695 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Program Overview In a building or infrastructure project, Construction Engineering Technicians play an important role at the construction site. Duties include estimating, testing or inspecting materials, performing construction surveys, interpreting and applying specifications and executing sketches from contract drawings, shop and CAD drawings. This program will appeal to students with an interest in construction. They must have technical problem-solving skills and the ability to work well with others. Program Highlights Over $300,000 invested in new equipment for Surveying and Material Testing classes. Students receive a solid foundation in core construction engineering subjects with a balance of theory and practical knowledge. Recognized by the Ontario Association of Certified Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) allowing easier transition to certification and increased employability. Common first year classes between Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technician and Architectural Technology allows for easy transfer between the three programs. Students have the opportunity to participate in extra-curricular activities such as the Canadian National Concrete Canoe Competition. Students are eligible to continue their studies in the final year of the Civil Engineering Technology program to obtain the 3-year Civil Engineering Technology Diploma or in the Construction Project Management one-year program to obtain an Ontario College Graduate Certificate. Career Opportunities Construction engineering technicians can fulfill a number of roles on the construction site. Positions include site supervisor, junior estimator, or, surveyor with general contractors, architectural and engineering firms. Opportunities also exist with building product manufacturing firms, sub-contractors and government agencies.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level, plus Grade 12 Mathematics at the College (C) or University (U) level, as stated on the programme's own admission-requirements page. Mature applicants (19+) without an OSSD are directed to the College's general Admission Procedures, which allow Math and/or English admission testing in place of the diploma. The programme page states no separate language-proficiency scores, so international and non-native-English applicants are held to St. Clair College's institution-wide English requirement for diploma programmes: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, TOEFL iBT 60, PTE Academic 52, CAEL 60, CELPIP General 7.0 in each module, or Duolingo 110, scores no older than two years. No portfolio, interview, work-experience, age, or criminal-record-check conditions are stated for this programme.
Application Details
Start Date:September, January, May
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for programmes starting in Fall 2027 the online application opened on 26 September 2026, the equal-consideration date is 1 February 2027, colleges may start sending offers from 1 November 2026, and accepted offers are due by 1 May 2027; Winter 2027 entry has an equal-consideration date of 15 September 2026. St. Clair flags eight oversubscribed programmes and thirteen high-interest programmes for which it recommends applying by 1 February. After the equal-consideration dates, applications are assessed first-come, first-served while seats remain. International applicants apply through the International OCAS portal and are admitted on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis; St. Clair publishes no fixed international closing date. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
