PART-TIME | WINNIPEG LOCATIONS CIVTP-CT Civil Technician

Program revision effective August 31, 2026. Students beginning the program in Fall 2026 or later will follow the updated curriculum. 

Students who started the program prior to August 31, 2026, will complete the previous program structure. See Other Information for details on the previous curriculum.

• Certificate program.
• Available through classroom and online delivery, with courses offered in the evenings and online to support working professionals.
• Includes a work placement opportunity to gain practical industry experience.
• Credit transfer opportunity: complete the same first-year curriculum as the full-time Civil Engineering Technology diploma program and continue into Year 2, subject to admission requirements.
• See Course Dates and Fees for upcoming offerings.

Description 

The Civil Technician certificate program provides foundational technical knowledge and the practical skills required for careers in civil engineering, construction, surveying and related industries.

Learners complete the same first-year curriculum as the full-time Civil Engineering Technology diploma program, gaining competencies in mathematics, surveying, technical drawing, applied technical graphics, statics and strength of materials, chemistry, professional ethics, workplace safety and technical communication.

The program combines classroom learning with practical field experiences and Work-Integrated Learning, bridging theory and practice while developing industry-relevant skills in real-world settings.

Graduates may enter the workforce as civil engineering technicians or continue their studies by applying to Year 2 of the Civil Engineering Technology diploma program and pursuing one of five discipline areas: Architectural/Engineering, Environmental, Geomatics, Municipal or Structural Engineering Technology.