College Diploma – Construction Engineering Technician (T036)

The Construction Engineering Technician diploma program at St. Clair College prepares students for active, on-site roles in infrastructure and building construction projects:

• Site Operations & Technical Skills: Teaches estimating, material testing and inspection, construction surveying, interpreting specifications, and executing sketches from CAD and shop drawings.

• Advanced Equipment: Over $300,000 invested in updated equipment for surveying and material testing laboratories.

• Professional Certification: Recognized by the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT), aiding certification and career mobility across Canada and the U.S.

• Common First Year & Transfers: Shares a common first year with Civil Engineering Technology and Architectural Technology, allowing smooth transfers between all three engineering programs.

• Extracurricular Opportunities: Students can participate in hands-on initiatives like the Canadian National Concrete Canoe Competition and Habitat for Humanity builds.

• Mandatory Residence Policy: All international students enrolled in the T036 program must reside in the GEM Residence for their first semester (up to 4 months) to help acclimate to the Windsor community (fees are non-refundable if leaving early).

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.