Building Engineering Technology
On completion of this course, you will be able to ensure that mechanical systems run smoothly and that building energy use is properly managed. You will learn to produce technical drawings, contribute to the design of mechanical systems and prepare plans, specifications and tenders.
About the program
Program objectives
This program trains individuals to work as building systems technicians who ensure the proper functioning of mechanical systems and manage the energy cost of buildings. These technicians can work on plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and/or fire prevention systems. Some of these systems are equipped with electrical controls as well as automatic control circuits.
The work conducted by building systems technicians varies depending on the size of the buildings and mechanical systems as well as the nature of the task(s) to be carried out. Specialists play one or more roles and can work alone, as part of a team or in collaboration with specialized resource persons. They are often called upon to make technical drawings, help develop mechanical systems and prepare plans, estimates and bids as needed. Building systems technicians can perform various tasks such as ensuring the proper functioning of mechanical systems and overseeing their maintenance; inspecting systems and ensuring they conform with regulations; acting as a technical representative and ensuring optimization of systems and energy management of buildings. The level and frequency of tasks varies depending on their employer, the type of work they are employed to do and whether they are self-employed or salaried employees. For the first five years or so of their careers, these technicians may only be entrusted with smaller projects such as supervising a construction site or coordinating a mechanical system installation project.
Graduates can work for consulting firms or with energy advisors, entrepreneurs, manufacturing agents and wholesalers, in municipalities, public and parapublic departments or in the manufacturing industry.
They must respect building code standards at all times.
This program trains individuals to work as building systems technicians who ensure the proper functioning of mechanical systems and manage the energy cost of buildings. These technicians can work on plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and/or fire prevention systems. Some of these systems are equipped with electrical controls as well as automatic control circuits.
The work conducted by building systems technicians varies depending on the size of the buildings and mechanical systems as well as the nature of the task(s) to be carried out. Specialists play one or more roles and can work alone, as part of a team or in collaboration with specialized resource persons. They are often called upon to make technical drawings, help develop mechanical systems and prepare plans, estimates and bids as needed. Building systems technicians can perform various tasks such as ensuring the proper functioning of mechanical systems and overseeing their maintenance; inspecting systems and ensuring they conform with regulations; acting as a technical representative and ensuring optimization of systems and energy management of buildings. The level and frequency of tasks varies depending on their employer, the type of work they are employed to do and whether they are self-employed or salaried employees. For the first five years or so of their careers, these technicians may only be entrusted with smaller projects such as supervising a construction site or coordinating a mechanical system installation project.
Graduates can work for consulting firms or with energy advisors, entrepreneurs, manufacturing agents and wholesalers, in municipalities, public and parapublic departments or in the manufacturing industry.
They must respect building code standards at all times.
Condition of admission
Before applying to a program leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS), applicants who studied in Québec must meet the following three requirements:
The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.
*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.
The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.
*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.
Available in 8 institutions
3 years
Technical Program
Establishments offering this program
Collège Ahuntsic (Courses offered in French)
Français
Student apartments available
Offered to international students