Advanced College Diploma – Civil Engineering Technology (T154)

The Civil Engineering Technology advanced diploma program at St. Clair College prepares students to participate in all phases of civil infrastructure projects, from planning and design to construction and maintenance:

• Core Engineering Skills: Covers CAD drafting, bid preparation, surveying, data compilation, structural design, and construction quality control for roads, bridges, sewers, and water systems.

• Professional Recognition: Recognized by the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT), opening opportunities for professional certification across Canada and the US.

• University Transfer Pathways: Offers pathways toward a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree and P.Eng designation through partner institutions, including the University of Windsor, Lakehead University, Lawrence Technological University, and SETU (IT Carlow, Ireland).

• Flexible Pathways & Extracurriculars: Features a common first year with Construction Engineering Technician and Architectural Technology for easy transfers, plus hands-on participation in the Canadian National Concrete Canoe Competition and Habitat for Humanity builds.

• Career Opportunities: Graduates work with architects, municipal public works, engineering firms, and contractors as CAD operators, estimators, inspectors, or field supervisors—with options to establish independent construction businesses.

Academic Background: Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 83.0

• PTE: 60.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional & Direct Admission Options:

• Direct Admission (Pending Scores): Applicants awaiting official language test results can apply directly and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying passing scores are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.

• English Pathway Courses: Applicants may satisfy language requirements by completing English language courses prior to starting the academic program, with length determined by initial language proficiency levels.

Entrance scholarships for international students at St. Clair College are automatically evaluated upon enrollment (excluding ESL and EAP programs):

Scholarship Amounts by Program Structure:

1-Year Certificate: $500 CAD

2-Year Diploma: $1,000 CAD

3-Year Advanced Diploma: $1,500 CAD

4-Year Degree: $2,000 CAD

Application & Assessment: No separate application is required; eligible students are automatically assessed upon admission.

Disbursement Criteria: Funds are deposited directly into the student’s college account after September 18, 2026, upon confirmation of a valid study permit and full-time enrollment in the Fall 2026 intake.