Civil Engineering Technology diploma
Civil Engineering Technology is a real NAIT example. It lets you compare the credential, the length and the program's own requirements.
Edmonton, Alberta · Institute of technology · Official sources reviewed September 12, 2026 · How we check guides
The short answer
- Civil Engineering Technology at NAIT is a two-year diploma. There is also a two-and-a-half-year co-op option.
- The high-school route lists English 30-2, Math 30-2, Physics 20 or Science 20, plus English proficiency.
- Open Studies courses ENGL 1125, MATH 1245 and STRC 1115 can replace the minimum requirement. You need at least C or GPA (grade point average) 2.0 in each course.
- A post-secondary route needs 24 credits or eight courses. You also need a 2.0 admission GPA and English proficiency.
- Electrical Installations Technology is a diploma and a pathway into apprenticeship training. Its page currently accepts international applications.
Check the Civil Engineering Technology route
NAIT says Civil Engineering Technology is a two-year diploma, or a two-and-a-half-year co-op diploma. It combines field and office skills, including computer-aided design and drafting. The page shows a current program record and an international-application status. Intake availability can change, so check the live page before you apply.
More on check the Civil Engineering Technology route
For the standard high-school route, the page lists Grade 12 Language Arts (English 30-2), Grade 12 Mathematics (Math 30-2), Grade 11 Physics (Physics 20) or Grade 11 Science (Science 20), and English proficiency. NAIT also lists an Open Studies alternative: ENGL 1125, MATH 1245 and/or STRC 1115 can replace the corresponding minimum requirement with at least C or GPA 2.0 in each course. A post-secondary route requires at least 24 credits or eight courses, a 2.0 admission GPA and English proficiency. Check the page for the full conditions.
Compare different credential routes
The wider catalogue has routes that do not use this application model. Electrical Installations Technology is a diploma. It is also another pathway into apprenticeship training. Its page currently accepts international applications. Automotive Service Technician is apprenticeship education. It leads to a journeyperson certificate. It combines classroom instruction with paid on-the-job training. It sends applicants through Tradesecrets. Before you compare two programs by subject alone, check the credential, the intake and the application route.
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| Field | Published detail |
|---|---|
| Credential | Diploma |
| Duration | Two years; two-and-a-half-year co-op option |
| Learning focus | Fieldwork and office tasks, design/drafting, project management and research |
| Entrance example | English 30-2, Math 30-2, Physics 20 or Science 20, plus English proficiency |
| Alternatives | NAIT Open Studies courses at C/GPA 2.0, or 24 post-secondary credits/eight courses at 2.0 GPA, with stated conditions |
Source for this table: Entrance Requirements, Civil Engineering Technology
Representative NAIT credential routes checked September 12, 2026 (table)
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| Program | Published distinction |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Technology | Two-year diploma; optional two-and-a-half-year co-op route |
| Electrical Installations Technology | Diploma; pathway into apprenticeship training; international applications currently accepted |
| Automotive Service Technician | Apprenticeship education; journeyperson certificate; Tradesecrets application route |
Source for this table: Civil Engineering Technology, Electrical Installations Technology, Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship
Decision checklist
- Open the admission requirements for the selected program.
- Save the current intake and applicant availability.
- Compare duration and delivery before budgeting.
Official sources
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Plan your next step
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Prepared by the Stellar Advisers editorial team · reviewed September 12, 2026