Diploma in Civil Engineering Technician

at Niagara College - Welland Campus Canada

Interested in discovering your untapped creative potential through strong design foundations focused on expressing creativity, design practices and practical, hands on skill development?
Earn credits for further studies in Niagara College’s Graphic Design program, or prepare a strong portfolio for studies in other design or art related programs.

Program Highlights:

• Immersive use of design and artistic methods, traditional materials and digital approaches.
• Applied learning using the latest studio and lab equipment including iMacs and Wacom tablets.
• Outstanding reputation for a hands-on educational experience.
• Learn from and network with industry experts and guest speakers.

Are you looking for a way to transition to a career in nursing or another health science field, but lack the scientific background? Or, are you a mature student ready for a career change?

As a Pre-Health Sciences – Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees graduate, you have the solid health sciences foundation needed to pursue advanced postsecondary studies and achieve your career dream.

Program Highlights:

• Lecture-style science courses prepare students for Bachelor’s Degree study.
• Over 126 hours of practical, hands-on, health-focused lab experience including weekly labs in science courses.
• Benefit from individual educational support and planning with assistance from an academic student advisor.
• Niagara College’s Pre-Health Sciences programs are the preferred preparatory programs for admission to postsecondary health programs at Niagara College. For competitive health programs (the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of available seats), selection will be based on your academic average for all required courses at the time of ranking and selection. Your academic average can be based on a combination of high school and postsecondary courses. Additional recognition will be applied to your ranking during the evaluation process.

Do you want to turn your interest in video games into a career and move your gaming ideas from concept to reality?
As a game developer you will be a leader of innovation in the digital game and interactive media industry.

Program Highlights:

• Explore, experience and develop skills in all major game development areas including; design, art, programming and production.
• Hundreds of hours of hands-on, applied learning in state-of-the-art computer labs with dual full HD monitors.
• Curriculum focused on game programming and scripting, digital art production techniques, game design principles and game production practices.
• Full access to industry leading programming, art, design and production game development tools.
• Practical individual and collaborative game development experience, culminating in a team project to conceive, design, develop and showcase an original game.

Are you a visual storyteller with a keen interest in learning how to write, direct and produce cinematic masterpieces?
As a Film Production graduate, you work on sets, at production houses and in editing rooms across Canada and around the world.

Program Highlights:

• Introduction to all areas of filmmaking including writing, directing, cinematography, lighting, sound, editing and producing.
• Build a diverse professional portfolio of edited and mastered films including dramas, documentaries, and music videos.
• Cross-programming opportunities in Niagara College's Acting for Film and Television, Television Production and Game Development programs.
• New state-of-the-art equipment, film studio, colour correction suites and sound mixing board.
• Students apply to Broadcasting – Radio, Television and Film and select a program concentration during the first year of the program.

Are you interested in engineering innovative electronic equipment to help power next generation technology?
As an Electrical Engineering Technology graduate you will be able to respond to the growing need for faster, smarter and more energy efficient power electronic systems across many industries.

Program Highlights:

• Program focuses on power electronic systems and industrial automation in areas of electrical power generation, power distribution, protection and control; energy conservation; utility planning; and renewable energy systems.
• Extensive hands-on industry experience via three co-op work terms.
• Graduates with relevant experience can apply for the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) certification.

Are you passionate about contributing to the development of renewable energy sources for a more sustainable environment?
As a Renewable Energies Technician graduate you will install, maintain, and repair equipment that provides renewable energy power sources including solar, wind, and geothermal.

Program Highlights:

• Experienced instructors, modern equipment and spacious lab facilities enable optimal learning including hands-on practical experience.
• Enjoy a wide variety of career options in renewable energy generation.
• High demand for graduates in the Niagara Region and throughout Ontario.

Do you want to gain the skills needed to help high-performance athletes reach their performance goals or design programs for individuals with health challenges that enable them to lead healthier lives?
As an Exercise Science for Health and Performance graduate you will assess, counsel and prescribe programs for athletes and individuals with high blood pressure, diabetes, heart conditions, obesity issues and other chronic conditions.

Program Highlights:

• Hands-on learning opportunities offered through new athletic and fitness facilities including assessment and weight training labs, and new state-of-the-art testing and training equipment for high-performance athletes and clients with chronic conditions.
• Combines theoretical classroom learning with two work placements.
• Gain the knowledge and skills required to challenge the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) – Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP) performance specialization certification exam, the highest level of certification in the Canadian fitness industry.
• Graduates can seek a variety of other professional certifications including the CSEP Certified Personal Trainer,
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA), Level 1 Weight Lifting Certificate from the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP), and the Registered Kinesiologist Exam (College of Kinesiologists of Ontario).

Do you enjoy working with robotics and automation and want to make a career out of improving manufacturing processes?

Do you enjoy 3D modeling and 3D printing? Mechanical Engineering Technicians typically setup and program automation equipment, prepare and present technical reports and drawings, use precision instruments for inspection and material testing, and plan, implement and evaluate quality control and quality assurance procedures. The program combines face-to-face learning with industry professionals and hands-on labs with real industrial equipment to give you exactly what successful manufacturers are looking for.

Program Highlights:

• Industrial Automation – robotics, CNC, and PLC programming, and the interconnectivity of these devices.
• 3D modeling and 3D printing – Autodesk Inventor software is used on laptops.
• Manufacturing process design and support – machining, metal forming process, hydraulics, pneumatics, other processes, lean manufacturing.
• Quality inspection and analysis of data.
• Graduates may enter the workforce directly or enter Niagara College’s Mechanical Engineering Technology (Co-op) program with advanced standing after completing bridge courses.

Are you interested in an engineering career that combines the latest management techniques and computer technology to manage construction projects of various scopes?
As a Construction Engineering Technology graduate you will be skilled in construction project planning and management, including effective cost control measures.

Program Highlights:

• Take part in unique on-the-job-training sponsored by an industry employer one day per week in your final term.
• Gain knowledge and practical experience in construction project planning and management, architectural design, sustainable construction, estimating and cost control, and surveying.
• Program meets the academic requirements for membership in Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT), Ontario Institute of Quantity Surveyors (OIQS) and Ontario Building Officials Association (OBOA).

Do you enjoy making people feel good about themselves and want to apply your passion for helping and artistic flair to a career in hairstyling?
As a Hairstyling graduate you will be qualified for entry into a hairstyling apprenticeship leading to a rewarding career helping clients look and feel their best.

Program Highlights:

• Gain fundamental knowledge of hair design through hands-on learning in current hairstyling labs.
• Work closely with industry employers to learn innovative technical skills and styling trends.
• Learn from experienced faculty who encourage individual creativity.
• Graduates are eligible to register with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities as an apprentice in order to complete on-the-job, in-salon training.
• Completion of the apprenticeship term qualifies graduates to write the Provincial Certificate of Qualification Exam (C of Q) for their Hairstylist Provincial Licence.