Important Advisory Note: Courses designated with an (M) are high in mathematical content. If you believe you have weak mathematical skills, are not confident in your mathematical skills, or would like to complete a refresher course, we strongly recommend you complete RRC Polytech's Mathematics for Technology course (MATH-1006 or MATH-1023) prior to beginning the program.
Description
Civil engineering technologists provide technical support and services to engineers, architects, scientists, and other professionals. Since they study a broad range of content areas, they develop a diverse skill-set making them employable in a wide variety of positions.
Civil Engineering Technology is a cluster of five diploma programs that prepare you for an exciting career as an engineering technologist. The programs have a common first year of studies.
After completion of the first-year courses, you will apply and develop these competencies during a six-month co-operative education work term.
Upon successfully completing the common first year, you will choose a program specific discipline to pursue in the second and third year. Entry into the second year of a program specific discipline will be based on first year Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) and prerequisites.
In the second and third years, you will take more advanced courses and build on the competencies you gained in first year. The focus is on application and design. To enter into subsequent terms (both academic and co-op), and to graduate, you will need a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00.
You may choose from the following program specific disciplines:
Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC), the Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba (CTTAM) and the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT) accredit the 32-month Civil Engineering Technology Diploma programs.
You may also be interested in Technology Solutions for the Workplace (short courses for the workplace) https://www.rrc.ca/engineering/technology-solutions/
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Internationally Educated Applicants - visit www.rrc.ca/credentials for credential assessment information.
However, if you apply within 6 weeks of the program start date, admission requirements are due within 5 days of applying.
A strong background in science (physics) is recommended for this program.
Regular Admission Requirements
Mature Student Admission Requirements
If you are 19 years of age or older and have been out of high school for a minimum of one year at time of application, and you do not meet the regular admission requirements, you may apply under the Mature Student admission requirements.
| English Language Assessment | Minimum Required Levels | |||
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| L - Listening, S - Speaking, R - Reading, W - Writing | L | S | R | W |
| AEPUCE
(Academic English Program of University and College Entrance )
Requirement: Submission of a parchment (certificate) indicating successful completion of the AEPUCE program, including language levels achieved if available. | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| CAEL and CAEL Online (Canadian Academic English Language) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| CLB (LINC)
(Canadian Language Benchmark - Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada)
Canadian Citizens: LINC programs are not available. | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Duolingo
(Duolingo English Test)
* MINIMUM OVERAL SCORE OF 115 REQUIRED. There are no minimum required levels for L,S,R,W. Only Duolingo English Test scores that have been verified through the Duolingo English Test Portal will be accepted. | 0* | 0* | 0* | 0* |
| IELTS - Academic
(International English Language Testing System)
Please Note: 3 year expiry date for Nursing Program Applicants | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| LSI (Language Studies International) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| PTE - Academic Online Assessment (Pearson Test of English) | 58 | 58 | 58 | 50 |
| Password Skills
(An in person English Language Assessment hosted by RRC Polytech)
This in-person, computer-based test is composed of four test modules: reading, writing, listening and speaking. The test takes 3 hours and 5 minutes to complete and is conducted in two parts. The first part assesses reading, listening, and writing, and the second part assesses speaking in a separate room.
Password Skills is hosted by the RRC Polytech Testing and Assessment Centre: E440, Manitou a bi Bii Daziigae building, on the fourth floor.
If you wish to do Password Skills remotely (not in-person), Password Skills Plus can be taken online. RRC Polytech does not offer Password Skills Plus, but we do accept the results for entry into program.
| 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Password Skills Plus (Password Skills Plus is an online assessment that can be taken instead of Password Skills. ) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| TOEFL-iBT
(Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet Based Test)
To meet the needs of students who are unable to take the TOEFL iBT® test at a test center due to public health concerns, ETS is temporarily offering the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test in selected areas. | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 |
| Location | Start Date | Apply Link |
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| Notre Dame Campus | Aug 25, 2025 | Apply Now |
Students may apply for financial assistance through the Manitoba Student Aid program. For general information on applying please call 204-945-6321 or 1-800-204-1685, or visit their website at www.manitobastudentaid.ca, which also includes an online application. For detailed information, please visit one of the RRC Polytech Student Service Centres or call 204-632-2327. Applicants requiring financial assistance should complete their student loan applications well in advance of the class start date.
This course introduces students to the knowledge and skills necessary to produce 2D technical drawings using hand sketching and computer aided design (CAD) methods. Students will gain an understanding of construction drawing conventions, annotation methods, scaling, and the fundamental tools and techniques using Autodesk AutoCAD software. Furthermore, students will examine how to add and modify objects, text, dimensions, hatching, and blocks through the completion of moderately complex, two-dimensional working drawings using both imperial and metric units. This course is a prerequisite for detailing and drawing courses throughout the program.
This math course covers fundamental
principles, definitions of mathematical terms and basic graphing techniques. Students will learn to simplify expressions
and solve equations involving trigonometric functions, systems of linear
equations, factoring and fractions.
Statics is the study of forces that act on a structure at rest. This course consists of the basic principles that allow the determination of forces carried by structural bodies and frames. Some of the learning outcomes topics are: (force characteristics, moment force, Resultant Force, equilibrium, Free Body Diagrams and Truss Analysis). This course is delivered via in class lectures and the LEARN management system (database).
This course will introduce the fundamentals of survey measurement and equipment use, profile plotting, grade calculations and topographic surveying. This course includes a practical field component consisting of basic measurement exercises using surveyor's levels and digital Total Stations.
This course
is a basic introduction to theoretical and practical chemistry with emphasis on
chemical compounds, and reactions. We then move on to the reactions of acids
and bases and their effects on the environment and on different materials.
Energy of matter will focus on the use of different building materials, and
explain the energy absorbed/released to heat/cool substances. Nuclear chemistry
will focus on natural radiation and radioactive isotopes, as well as the
fission and fusion reactions to generate energy.
The course will introduce students to the fundamentals of ethics and decision making in the workplace. Practical functions are introduced including: understanding the foundation of ethics; personal morality and lifestyle; social ethics; professional expectations in the workplace; construction contracts; the role of government; common myths; architectural issues & construction defects; engineering & construction defects; construction defects & litigation; care, custody & control; specialized & investigative services; expert witness; and CTTAM Code of Ethics & Guidelines. Employee/employer centric exercises, case studies and practical assignments will provide an identifiable linkage between more abstract theory and real world practice and assist successful students to master ethical decision making. Techniques learned will also be applied to other courses and on-the-job experiences. Wherever practicable case studies and reading references will be based on the construction industry and related fields.
Students simplify expressions and solve
equations involving quadratic functions, integral and fractional exponents,
radicals and logarithms. Topics also
include inverse trigonometric functions, sine law, cosine law, plane analytic
geometry and graphing.
Strength and materials is the study of construction materials (steel, concrete & wood) that make up a structure when forces are applied. This course provides an appreciation of the physical characteristics of structural materials (steel, concrete & wood) which is necessary to determine load capacities of structural members. Some of the learning outcomes topics are : (stress-strain curves, stress consideration, centroids, moment of inertia & bending stress). This course is delivered via in class lectures and the LEARN management system (database).
This course continues from Surveying 1. Students will be introduced to basic roadway design and earthwork concepts, the fundamentals of angles and survey traverses, traverse adjustments, coordinate calculations, missing courses closures, and systems of surveys in Manitoba and Western Canada.
Applied Technical Graphics is as the name implies, the applied use of AutoCAD as it relates to the students’ future studies. Students will be exposed to series of projects that will address the conventions and methods used in the Architectural, Structural, Municipal and Geomatics fields. The intent of the course is to enhance the students AutoCAD skills, and to expose them to the type of work they may encounter in the workplace upon graduation.
Everyone communicates, but are they doing it well? Communicative competence takes practice and self-awareness. In this foundational course, students will learn through discovery and project-based activities to practice approaching situations critically and collaboratively. By developing their communication skills, students will improve their interpersonal ability, intercultural competence, and digital fluency to prepare for success in the workplace and beyond. The strategies students will gain in this course will be useful throughout their program and in their chosen industry.
This foundational course focuses on essential communication skills for entering and advancing in industry. Students will develop skills for effective resumes, cover letters, and job interviews that are tailored to the specific needs of prospective employers. Additionally, students will enhance their interpersonal skills and digital fluency while applying speaking, writing, and collaboration techniques crucial for job searching, adapting to new roles, and achieving long-term career goals. Students will also develop strategies for continuous learning to remain competitive in an ever-changing job market.
This General Safety Training (GST) teaches basic general safety content to arm students with the core information necessary for them to protect themselves in workplaces on all descriptions. Although some examples may consider Manitoba legislation, this course has been developed by occupational safety and health professionals using generic information that is not provincially specific.
Students are required to complete a 6-month Co-operative Education Work Term (from May to October) between each academic year. The student must complete a minimum of 16-weeks work experience to get credit for the work term. This work experience may be completed with more than one employer. The work must be in an area that will complement their programs with relevant “real world” experience. Positions must be paid employment, not work shadowing or volunteer work.
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O/S |
64-bit Microsoft® Windows® 10 or Windows® 11 |
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CPU |
Intel® i-Series, Xeon®, AMD® Ryzen, Ryzen Threadripper PRO. 2.5GHz or Higher. (i7 recommended) Highest CPU GHz recommended. |
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Memory |
Minimum 16 GB RAM (32 GB recommended) |
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Hard Drive |
512 SSD or greater |
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Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 or greater |
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Video Adaptor |
DirectX 11 capable graphics card with Shader Model 5 and a minimum of 4GB of video memory. |
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Screen Size |
15” or higher |
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Disk Space |
Minimum 30 GB free disk space |
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.NET Framework |
.NET Framework Version 4.8 or later. |
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Connectivity |
Wireless network capability Ethernet port (integrated or external) |
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Browser |
Chrome (recommended), Edge, or Firefox |
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Camera |
Integrated or external |
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Microphone |
Integrated or external |
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Speakers |
Integrated or external |
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Pointing Device |
MS-Mouse or similar |
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Internet / Bandwidth |
Recommended: 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload |
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Software |
Antivirus / malware protection Microsoft® Office Suite (provided by the college) Program specific software will be provided as required |
Transferring credits from high school
Graduates of high school vocational education programs with CAD or drafting may be eligible for advanced standing credit in the Civil Engineering Technology programs.
Transferring credits from other post-secondary institutions
Upon completion of first-year Civil Engineering Technology at Assiniboine Community College, applicants will be given advanced standing.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which documents and compares an individual's prior learning gained from prior education, work and life experiences and personal study to the learning outcomes in College courses/programs. For more information, please visit www.rrc.ca/rpl.
If you are an applicant of Aboriginal ancestry, you may wish to consider the Pathway to Engineering Technology Programs program. It has been designed to provide Aboriginal students with the knowledge and skills to become qualified technologists or technicians.
A set of Aboriginal guiding principles has been incorporated into the program to ensure it is culturally appropriate and sensitive to the needs of Aboriginal students and the Aboriginal community.
For further information on the Pathway to Engineering Technology Programs, contact:
Pathway to Engineering Technology Programs
Room F210, Building F
2055 Notre Dame Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3H 0J9
204-632-2180
1-855-413-7854
Fax 204-633-1437
E-mail: tbrant@rrc.ca
After you have successfully completed all courses in the program with a minimum GPA of 2.0 and the required co-op education work term(s), you will be awarded a diploma in the Civil Engineering Technology program option you have completed.
Ninety percent of graduates from the Civil Engineering Technology programs are employed in program-related careers within several months of graduation.