Civil Engineering Technician
This program is designed to give you a very specific set of skills to level up your career and employability.
What You'll Learn
Excel in design and construction practices that shape safe, sustainable communities.
You’ll build the technical and analytical skills to help design, construct, and maintain the infrastructure that keeps communities running. Through hands-on coursework in surveying, drafting, materials testing, and structural analysis, you’ll learn to apply engineering principles to real-world problems. You’ll gain experience with industry-standard software, fieldwork, and teamwork—preparing you for careers in construction management, design support, or transfer to a four-year engineering program.
Program Requirements
| Duration | Format | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Semester | In-Person | 9 |
Additional Notes:
- At least fifty percent (50%) of required courses must be taken through Tompkins Cortland Community College (not via transfer credit, testing, or experiential learning).
- A minimum number of unique courses/credits are not required to earn an additional, similar, microcredential.
- In accord with existing college policy, no more than six credits may be taken for a pass/fail grade.
- Course substitutions will be considered on a case-by-case basis using the existing Course Waiver process.
- Eligible non-matriculated students registering for this microcredential may qualify for Part-Time TAP for Non-Degree Credentials for up to 11 credits per semester. Apply for Financial Aid today and link directly from your FAFSA summary page to complete the NYS TAP application.
- Eligible students registering for this microcredential may also qualify for federal aid through the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA). Students living in Tompkins and Cortland counties should email Financial Aid.
| CourseID | Course Name | Credits | Minimum Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONT 104 | Print Reading for Construction | 3 | |
| CONT 107 | Construction Materials | 3 | |
| DRAF 117 | Architectural Drafting I | 3 |
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