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Jobs in civil engineering, architectural technology and construction are highly technical, highly paid, well-respected, and in demand.
www.fanshawec.ca/building Learn By Doing Our programs are geared to learning by doing. You’ll gain confidence by working with professors who are experienced in the industry and know what it takes to succeed.
Get Experience By obtaining a co-op employment, you will learn job-seeking skills. Through work experience, you’ll increase technical knowledge, skills and understanding and gain self confidence. Many students are offered full-time positions with their co-op employers after graduation.
Apprenticeship Training We offer the in-school component for construction skilled trades programs: Brick and Stone Mason, Cabinet Maker, General Carpenter, Industrial Woodworker and Plumber. While on the job working for an employer, you will be supervised by a qualified tradesperson. In the classroom, you will study theory and learn to apply your skills to practical assignments.
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Building Technology Architectural Technology – a three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma co-op program combining the technical details, environmental concerns and building science of construction with the creativity of design. Architectural Technology professionals produce working drawings so structures can be built as planned. You may work as a plans examiner, building inspector, facilities manager, technologist, computer assisted design (CAD) draftsperson, designer, specification writer, project manager or in technical sales.
Civil Engineering Technology – a three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma co-op program preparing students to work in design, construction and operation of civil projects such as water distribution systems, storm and sanitary sewer networks and highways. You’ll learn how to select and test materials for construction engineering and design features such as streets, sidewalks, bridges, sewers and water treatment systems. You’ll also build structures while developing skills in computer assisted design (CAD) and drafting, electronic surveying methods and writing technical reports. Graduates work for consulting engineers, land surveyors, construction companies, municipalities and government transportation departments.
Construction Carpentry Techniques – a one-year Ontario College Certificate program incorporating a variety of construction techniques including framing and formwork. The program is an opportunity to explore the facets of residential construction. A significant component of the program involves hands-on training. Graduates may consider general employment in residential building, pursuing an apprenticeship, or gaining supervisory skills by completing the final year of the Construction Engineering Technician - Supervisor program.
Construction Engineering Technician - Supervisor – a two-year Ontario College Diploma program focusing on managing residential construction projects. Construction technicians manage on-site activities, subtrades, schedule materials, and determine material and labour costs. Graduates work for, but are not limited to, residential builders and developers, material suppliers, or municipal building departments.
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Construction Engineering Technology (Management) – a three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma co-op program to train managers to implement the construction of large building projects including; office towers, condos, industrial plants, and special projects such as stadiums. Construction management professionals may estimate project quantities and associated material and labour costs, project budgets and timetables, and manage actual construction. Graduates work for, but are not limited to, general contractors and subcontractors as estimators, quantity surveyors, contract managers, schedulers, or field engineers.
Pre-Technology – is a 30-week Ontario College Certificate program which allows students to explore the field of technology in further preparation for technical skills at the college level. This program will provide students with the skills and academic requirements necessary for entry into a number of career programs offered at Fanshawe College. In addition, those students meeting all program requirements with a minimum 70% average are GUARANTEED admission to a selection of Fanshawe College programs offered in the Schools of: Transportation and Motive Power, Building Technology, Applied Sciences and Technology, and at our regional campuses.
Apprenticeship Programs Apprenticeship programs require an employer/sponsor. The employer must register the apprentice with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities at 217 York St., Suite 201, London, Ontario, N6A 5P9, 519-675-7788. A typical apprentice might require 600 to 700 hours of classroom time (an eight or ten week block of time each year for three years). This format is called ‘block release’.
Brick and Stone Mason (block release) – brick and stone masons build and repair walls, patios, fireplaces and chimneys and other structures made of bricks, stone and concrete blocks. In industry, they lay firebrick in industrial furnaces and boilers. This is a job that requires attention to detail to get the job right and spending lots of time outdoors on scaffolds, lifting and moving heavy objects.
Electrician - Construction/ Maintenance (block release) – construction and maintenance electricians lay out, connect, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment. As an apprentice, you’ll learn to read and interpret drawings, install conduit and connect wire while following code specifications. You’ll need excellent problem-solving skills, good manual dexterity and great attention to detail.
General Carpenter
(block release)
– as a carpenter, you will measure, shape, cut and construct forms for concrete pouring, create foundations, floors, walls and ceilings and build stairs, counters and cupboards. In other words, you’ll be involved in every step of a building project. You’ll need manual dexterity, strong organizational skills and the ability to visualize how pieces come together to make a whole.
Admission
Requirements *The minimum requirements for admission to all post-secondary programs is an Ontario Secondary School Diploma with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (U/C) or Open (O) stream or equivalent or mature student with the stated academic requirements. Graduate programs require a College Diploma or University Degree or equivalent. For more information, please visit www.fanshawec.ca.
Program
Academic Requirements
One-year Programs (Certificate) Construction Carpentry Techniques
• Any Grade 12 Mathematics (C) OR (U)
Pre-Technology
• Minimum requirements as stated above*
Two-year Program (Diploma) Construction Engineering Technician - Supervisor
• Any Grade 12 Mathematics (C) OR (U)
Three-year Programs (Advanced Diploma) Architectural Technology Civil Engineering Technology Construction Engineering Technology (Management)
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Any Grade 12 English (C) OR (U) Any Grade 12 Mathematics** (C) OR (U) Grade 11 or Grade 12 Physics (C) OR (U) Any Grade 12 English (C) OR (U) Any Grade 12 Mathematics** (C) OR (U) Any Grade 12 English (C) OR (U) Any Grade 12 Mathematics** (C) OR (U)
Note: Applicants who lack required courses may be admitted to the program subject to appropriate prior upgrading. **Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology (C) preferred
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