Advanced College Diploma – Civil Engineering Technology (CEY2) (Co-op)

Civil Engineering Technology Advanced Diploma prepares students to design, maintain, and build essential urban infrastructure including water, sewer, storm, and highway systems. The program combines in-class lectures with hands-on training on cutting-edge engineering technology and includes 12 months of paid co-op work experience.

• Key Learning Goals & Structure:

  • Structural & Environmental Engineering: Study structural concepts (steel frame and reinforced concrete design) and analyze water, sewage, and solid waste treatment theories.

  • Technical & Practical Skills: Select and test construction materials, master Computer-Assisted Design (CAD) and drafting, perform electronic surveying, and write technical reports.

  • Co-operative Education: Gain hands-on field experience through 12 full months of paid co-op placements.

• Job Insights & Demand:

  • Canada: Average salary of $70,012/yr (Range: $44K – $105K); 695 jobs advertised in July 2026.

  • Ontario: Average salary of $68,856/yr (Range: $44K – $104K); 350 jobs advertised in July 2026.

• Minimum Level of Education Completed: Grade 12 / High School

• Minimum GPA: 50.0%

• Minimum Language Test Scores:

  • IELTS: 6.0

  • TOEFL: 79.0

  • PTE: 53.0

  • DUOLINGO: 105

PGWP Status: This program is eligible for Post Graduation Work Permit.
PGWP Overview: The Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWP) enables students who have graduated from participating Canadian post-secondary institutions to gain valuable Canadian work experience.
IRCC Guidelines: Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released a preliminary list of programs that qualify for the PGWP. Based on our current understanding, which may be subject to changes, these programs are linked to fields of study that correspond to occupations in long-term shortage or meet new requirements. For more details, visit: IRCC Work Post-Grad.
Disclaimer: The final decision on PGWP approval rests solely with the IRCC. Students are advised to check the eligibility criteria on the IRCC website to ensure they meet all the requirements.