ENGIneering technologies

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT MATTERS MOST.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT MATTERS MOST.

Ready to turn your talents for reading and making maps, sketching buildings and bridges, or creating detailed plans and designs into an in-demand, well-paying career? Lethbridge College’s Engineering Technologies programs are the logical place to get your start.

Companies leading national infrastructure projects are searching for engineering technologies grads as they survey, map, design and plan new developments; many employers will be looking for you before you even graduate. Our nationally accredited programs provide opportunities for you to work on actual designs and applied research initiatives, creating projects that have real-life applications.

Through our mobile learning program, you’ll work with high performance laptops loaded with industry-preferred software and dedicated tech support. You may have an opportunity to experience the most up-to-date technology, including our 3D laser scanner and 3D printer, as you put into practice the theories learned in the classroom.

Engineering Design and Drafting TechnologyGeomatics Engineering Technology (Digital Mapping and Surveying)Civil Engineering Technology

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES

Program office: 403.320.3468 /LCEngineeringTechJob profiles and salaries: alis.alberta.ca/occinfo

The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta:aset.ab.ca

Design and drafting technologists prepare engineering and architectural plans as well as project specifications for commercial and residential buildings and other construction projects. Their work is essential to all aspects of engineering and construction – and students at Lethbridge College will gain both the theory and experience they need to succeed on the job or in their future studies.

Our program provides you with a comprehensive understanding of design and drafting in mechanical, architectural/structural, municipal, piping and topographical fields. Fundamentals in these areas are applied with hands-on projects using computer-assisted drafting technology, including some of the latest 3D design applications.

You’ll gain an understanding of engineering fundamentals to provide you with a solid basis for entry into this exciting and challenging field, and you’ll learn how to produce and interpret industry-quality engineering designs and plans. When you graduate, you’ll be in demand: the program’s employment success rate is very high.

Draw your route to success in the Engineering Design and Drafting Technology program at Lethbridge College.

TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA ON-CAMPUS SEPTEMBER ADMISSION

ENGINEERING DESIGN AND DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY

Year I Year II

Tuition $4,425 $5,224

Fees $1,047$1,114

Books/supplies$4,160$1,239

Admission requirements

High school diploma with 50% Grade 12 Math (30-1) or 60% Grade 12 Math (30-2), and Grade 11 Physics or Grade 12 Science. Please note that Grade 12 Biology and/or Grade 12 Chemistry will not be accepted in lieu of Grade 12 Science.

Transfer agreements

Lethbridge College receive credit towards a second diploma in Civil Engineering Technology

NAIT conditional acceptance into the Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management degree program

Royal Roads University eligible to receive block transfer into the third year of the Bachelor of Commence in Entrepreneurial Management degree program

University of Alberta eligible to receive transfer credit towards a variety of programs

University of Calgaryawarded up to five full junior course options

Career opportunities

• engineering design technologist • architectural technologist • CAD technologist • mechanical design technologist • infrastructure designer • building inspector • building information management (BIM) technologist

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Courses include

• Architectural design• Civil design and drafting• Statics and strength of materials• Mechanical design

The EDDT program was very helpful in preparing me for my career. The broad spectrum of engineering and drafting fields that we got to sample during the program helped me realize what I liked or didn’t like. My experience at the college was very positive and helped bring me to where I am today.”

Eric Vandenberg Engineering Design and Drafting Technology 2016Designer, Structural Truss Systems

$68,099 the average salary of aN ENGINEERING DESIGN AND DRAFTING technologist in Alberta

engineeringtech@lethbridgecollege.calethbridgecollege.ca/eddt Canadian Home Builders’ Association: chbalethbridge.com

Canadian Architecture Online: architecture.ca The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta: aset.ab.ca

Our Engineering Design and Drafting technology Program is accredited by Technology Accreditation Canada

Geomatics brings together surveying and mapping with widely popular technologies such as global positioning systems (GPS), geographic information systems (GIS) and satellite image analysis. Geomatics engineering technologists determine or establish boundaries by searching survey records and land titles, conducting field work and preparing plans.

Lethbridge College’s practical two-year diploma in Geomatics Engineering Technology will prepare you to be part of this dynamic field with great jobs in areas ranging from surveying and land management to geographic information systems and mapping.

In year one of the program, we’ll give you a comprehensive introduction to engineering fundamentals. Using hands-on exercises, we’ll introduce you to surveying, mapping and data collection techniques. In the second year, you’ll hone your skills in collecting high-precision location data as well as learn how to map and analyze data using industry-standard software applications. There has been a high demand for graduates from this program. Become one of them – start your career in this exciting field at Lethbridge College.

TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA ON-CAMPUS SEPTEMBER ADMISSION

Year I Year II

Tuition $4,256 $5,054

Fees $1,047$1,114

Books/supplies$3,381$543

GEOMATICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (DIGITAL MAPPING AND SURVEYING)

Admission requirements

High school diploma with 50% Grade 12 Math (30-1) or 60% Grade 12 Math (30-2), and Grade 11 Physics or Grade 12 Science. Please note that Grade 12 Biology and/or Grade 12 Chemistry will not be accepted in lieu of Grade 12 Science.

Transfer agreements

Lethbridge College receive credit towards a second diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Engineering Design and Drafting Technology

BCIT eligible for block transfer into year three of the Bachelor of Science in Geomatics degree program

NAIT conditional acceptance into the Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management degree program

Royal Roads University eligible for block transfer into year three of the Bachelor of Commence in Entrepreneurial Management degree program

Saskatchewan Polytechnic eligible to receive up to 51 credits towards the Bachelor of Construction Management

University of Albertaeligible for up to one year of transfer credit

University of Calgaryawarded up to five full junior course options

University of Lethbridge receive two years’ credit toward post-diploma Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Geography (2+2 agreement)

Career opportunities

• geographic information systems technologist • survey party chief • geographic information systems assistant • aerial triangulation technician

• survey assistant • mapping technologist • UAV technologist • natural resources technologist

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Courses include • Land surveying• Geographic information systems

• Specialized positioning applications• Geomatics engineering surveys

engineeringtech@lethbridgecollege.calethbridgecollege.ca/geomaticsAlberta Geomatics Group:albertageomaticsgroup.ca

I liked all the hands-on work at Lethbridge College. We got to use technology that’s in the field. All the software we used [at the college] we use on the job right now. I would definitely recommend Lethbridge College to anyone looking to get into geomatics technology.”

Garret Sowchuk Geomatics Engineering Technology 2013Survey Technician, VENTUS Geospatial

Our Geomatics Program is accredited by Technology Accreditation Canada

$74,501 the average salary of a Mapping technologist in Alberta

Alberta Society of Surveying and Mapping Technologies: assmt.ca The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta: aset.ab.ca

Civil engineers build society’s infrastructure, including roads, urban subdivisions, and water, sewer and storm-water systems. Lethbridge College’s Civil Engineering Technology program gives you the skills and experience you’ll need to succeed in this high-demand profession.

In the first year, you’ll get a comprehensive introduction to engineering fundamentals. You’ll study computer-assisted drafting, land surveying, fluid mechanics, applied physics, soils and concrete technology.

In the second year, you’ll focus on engineering design and management and develop a practical understanding of structural design and detailing, construction methods, environmental engineering, water resources, municipal/highway design, estimating and business management. You’ll learn how to use state-of-the-art computer applications while bringing together your knowledge and hands-on experience in applied research projects, and use data from real sites to develop your personal portfolio.

If you envision a career shaping the look and design of your community, apply to Lethbridge College’s Civil Engineering Technology program.

TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA ON-CAMPUS SEPTEMBER ADMISSION

Year I Year II

Tuition $4,256 $5,224

Fees $1,047$1,114

Books/supplies$4,093$833

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Admission requirements

High school diploma with 50% Grade 12 Math (30-1) or 60% Grade 12 Math (30-2), and Grade 11 Physics or Grade 12 Science. Please note that Grade 12 Biology and/or Grade 12 Chemistry will not be accepted in lieu of Grade 12 Science.

Transfer agreements

Lethbridge Collegecredit towards a second diploma in Engineering Design and Drafting Technology

Athabasca Universityeligible to receive 30 credits towards the three- or four-year Bachelor of Management (post-diploma) degree or the Bachelor of Commerce (post-diploma) degree

Camosun College/University of British Columbiaeligible for a six-month Camosun College bridging program that leads directly into year three of the University of British Columbia’s Civil Engineering program

Lakehead University successful completion of summer school transition courses leads into year three of the Bachelor of Engineering degree program in Civil Engineering

NAITconditional acceptance into the Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management degree program

Royal Roads University eligible to receive block transfer into year three of the Bachelor of Commence in Entrepreneur Management degree program

Saskatchewan Polytechnic eligible to receive up to 51 credits towards the Bachelor of Construction Management with the appropriate prerequisite qualification

University of Alberta eligible for up to one year of credit towards a variety of programs

University of Calgaryawarded up to five full junior course options

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Career opportunities

• geo-technologist • roadway designer • infrastructure designer • construction estimator • quality control technologist

• construction manager • structural designer • construction inspector • materials testing technologist

Courses include • Construction engineering• Highway design

• Environmental engineering• Water resource design

My two years at Lethbridge College were fulfilling and successful. During my education, I learned valuable skills and methods that assisted me in my career following graduation. I cherish my time spent at the college, as it has helped shape my career and future.”

James WalsheCivil Engineering Technology 2014Engineering Technologist, Associated Engineering Alberta Ltd.

Our civil engineering Program is accredited by Technology Accreditation Canada

$70,662 the average salary of a civil engineering technologist in Alberta

engineeringtech@lethbridgecollege.calethbrigecollege.ca/cetCanadian Society for Civil Engineering: csce.ca

The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta: aset.ab.ca

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