Construction Engineering Technician

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

• Use drawing techniques to complete projects in orthographic projection, sectioning, and dimensioning, auxiliary view and machine detailing.
• Describe concepts in orthographic projection, sectioning, and dimensioning, auxiliary view and machine detailing.
• Employ Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and 3D Building Information Modelling (BIM) systems to produce drawings from data, designs and/or specifications that meet drafting and 3D modelling standards and conventions.
• Apply CAD and AI-enhanced BIM workflows to develop, coordinate, and manage digital models, construction documentation, and project communications to support multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Apply building codes and regulatory requirements, including the BC Energy Step Code and Canada’s net-zero targets.
• Demonstrate knowledge of construction processes, site safety practices, and site review procedures.
• Collect and interpret digital site data using reality capture technologies.
• Analyze how model data supports construction sequencing, timelines, resource planning, quantity take-offs, estimating, and budgeting.
• Apply basic BIM and project management workflows to support construction planning and communication in support of multidisciplinary construction project delivery. 
• Develop construction estimates by performing quantity take-offs and cost calculations to support project budgeting and planning.
• Utilize critical thinking, team building and interpersonal communication skills.
• Prepare a comprehensive professional portfolio.
• Prepare a résumé and letters of application and perform other related job search skills.

Upon successful completion of year one of this program, students will also be able to meet one (1) set of outcomes from their chosen specialty:

Architectural Specialty:

• Use concepts of building construction and technology to plan and detail residential and commercial buildings in accordance with local by-laws and the BC Building Code.
• Prepare Architectural drawings of residential and commercial structures, which incorporate concrete, steel and wood.

Civil/Structural Specialty:

• Apply principles of civil engineering technology and planning to design and produce technical drawings and three-dimensional models for civil site development, with a focus on highways, municipal systems, and land development projects.
• Use structural engineering theories and BIM practices to prepare engineering drawings for three dimensional models of structures, which incorporate reinforced concrete and structural steel.

Steel Construction Modelling Specialty:

• Utilize data from current building codes and fabrication standards to develop practical connections between components that are code-compliant and practical to fabricate and install on site.
• Use structural engineering drawings and specifications to prepare three dimensional models of structures that utilise structural steel.
• Employ current Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and three dimensional modelling systems as a tool to produce structural steel fabrication and arrangement drawings from data, designs and/or specifications.

Mechanical Specialty:

• Apply concepts of building construction and technology to plan and detail mechanical systems for commercial and industrial facilities in accordance with local by-laws and the BC Building Code.
• Utilize concepts of mechanical and process technology and planning to produce drawings and 3D models of industrial facilities.
• Employ mechanical engineering theories and BIM practices to prepare engineering drawings from 3D model that incorporate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems in building structures.

Program-specific

General

• Seats are offered to applicants who have met all admission requirements, on a first-qualified, first-served basis.
• International applicants must be 17 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
• Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
• All VCC applicants are required to function successfully in an English-speaking classroom. English requirements vary by program. For details, visit VCC International - English Requirements.   

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