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Software Training for Civil / Structural / Architectural Engineers, Designers and Technologists Course
Metro College of Technology is proud to be the best college that offers software training solutions to individuals or corporate that specialize in civil/structural/architectural engineering. Software Training for Civil Engineers, Designers, & Technologists program covers most of the software skills in today's civil and structural engineering practice.
Most of the positions in civil, structural and architectural engineering require a successful candidate to have certain software skills in AutoCAD, MicroStation, Timberline, Primavera, Land Development Desktop (LDD), Civil 3D, InRoads and STAAD Pro. Ontario Building Code and Building Science & House Inspection are necessary as a civil, structural /architectural professional as well.
Based on your personal professional situations, you can select to take the entire software package or some of software programs to enhance your software skills. The following is a complete list of the software program in civil/structural engineering.
Modules and programs of the civil engineering course:
- AutoCAD
- MicroStation
- Civil 3D / Land Development Desktop (LDD)
- Ontario Building Code
- Precision Estimation Using Timberline
- Primavera
- Microsoft Project
- Building Science & Home Inspection
- Revit Architecture
- InRoads
- STAAD Pro.
- Design Project
- Structure Design Project with STAAD Pro
- Highway/Road Design Project with InRoads
AutoCAD Course
AutoCAD Civil 3D/Land Development Desktop (LDD) gives a strong cutting edge for the preparation of land development planning, digital terrain modeling, road/highway alignment, profile, cross-section and quantity estimates. Land developers, road/highway designers, planners, designing and construction engineers are the professionals who use, benefit, and communicate through this dynamic software. In order to learn this software, you must have completed either AutoCAD training or Microstation training, and you must have a civil technologist or civil engineering degree/diploma, or working experience in civil engineering field.
MicroStation Course
A premier CAD software for infrastructure engineering and major architectural and civil engineering from Bentley Systems Inc, the worldwide leader in engineering software products, user services and overall quality.
The software foundation underlying the engineering of well- known buildings, airports, hospitals, highways, bridges and industrial plants throughout the world, used in over 70% of the largest US engineering firms.
The MicroStation training is a popular course for civil engineering professionals at Metro College in Toronto.
For more information, please visit www.bentley.com
Land Development Desktop (LDD) Course
Autodesk Land Development Desktop (LDD) gives planners, engineers, and surveyors powerful land-planning features such as COGO and map creation, terrain modeling, and alignments. Built on the AutoCAD and Autodesk Map 3D software platform, Autodesk Land Development Desktop (LDD) includes centralized data management to create an environment that promotes collaborative design and analysis.
In order to take this Land Development Desktop (LDD) course, you must have completed either AutoCAD training or MicroStation training, and you must have a technologist or civil engineer degree or background as well.
Ontario Building Code Course
With Ontario Building code training, you get valuable advice on interpreting the Ontario Building Code requirements, how to become qualified or registered, and information on resolving disputes, access training and more. Learn how the Branch works with the municipal and building sectors and consumer groups to improve the building regulatory system, while protecting public safety. You can get more information through www.obc.mah.gov.on.ca
Precision Estimation Using Timberline Course
The Timberline course will teach you to work the way you work. With Timberline training, an integrated family of financial and operations software, gives you a cross-functional system to pull everything together for streamlined, single-source control.
Built around accounting and estimating software, full range of applications are able to accommodate the entire building lifecycle, from concept and estimate, to construction and facility management, and knowing when to sell. Whether you need software to help manage projects, run real-time reports, track costs, produce estimates, forecast cash flow, or evaluate properties, the Timberline course will help.
Primavera Course
This course offers excellent Primavera training. Primavera solutions provide integrated team communication and collaboration; coordinated, schedule-based procurement; and are the world's standard for project planning and control - to ensure successful design, construction and facility management projects.
With most of these projects offering only single-digit margins, it is imperative that engineering and construction companies efficiently control project costs, schedules, procurement, contracts and changes. Amid this demanding environment, hundreds of construction companies have helped make Primavera the established leader in construction project management, control and execution software solutions. The Primavera course at Metro College in Toronto is an important portion of your civil engineering learning.
Microsoft Project Course
This course will give students opportunity to learn the most popular project management tool available in today’s market. Most of small and median size projects require the managers to use Microsoft Project skillfully. It is an important initial step for those who will focus on their career as a project manager. Metro College of Technology is one of the very few colleges that offer Microsoft Project training in Toronto.
Building Science & Home Inspection Course
This Building Science & Home Inspection course covers the theory and building science underlying the basic dynamics of the building envelope, energy efficiency and environmental quality of buildings. The condition of the building envelope impacts the building occupants' health and productivity in the built environment, a building's energy use and building costs. In addition, this Building Science & Home Inspection course focuses on preventing and resolving problems related to building design, construction and operation. Through Building Science & Home Inspection training, students will gain a better understanding of the complexity of today's crucial "nuts and bolts" of architecture and building upon completion of this course.
Revit Architecture
Revit Architecture is a powerful parametric Building Information Modeling (BIM) program that works the way architects think and perceive. From preliminary design through design development, and into construction documents, the program streamlines the design process with a central 3D model. Concepts of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and the tools for parametric building design and documentation are introduced. You then learn the fundamental features of Autodesk Revit Architecture, progressing through schematic design, construction documentation, and design visualization. It also covers the tools of Revit Architecture to create architectural details based on design requirements while creating full 3D architectural models and integrating various components of the structures and building envelopes. You must have at least civil engineering background to take this course.
InRoads Course
Bentley Inroads is a powerful CAD software program that is widely used in consulting, construction and government transportation agencies. InRoads training at Metro College in Toronto will cover both basic topics and advanced features. Upon completion of the InRoads training, a student will be able to use the fully functionality of the software. Due to recent selection of InRoads as standard design software by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario, relevant standards and procedures will be covered in order to enhance the understanding of local highway/roadway design practices.
This InRoads course is intended for those interested or already in a career of roadway design, highway engineering, surveying and civil engineering with working experience in AutoCAD. For more information, you can visit www.bentley.com
STAAD Pro. Course
STAAD stands for STructural Analysis And Design. It is one of the software applications created to help structural engineers automate their tasks, to remove the tedious and long procedures of the manual methods. STAAD Pro training provides an overall look over STAAD Pro. It covers the steps to be followed to produce the structural analysis and design of concrete and steel. This STAAD Pro course also focus on the different results generated from the program, and how to read them, view them, and finally generate the necessary reports from them.
For more information, please visi twww.bentley.com
Design Project
Design Project will give students a unique opportunity to gain working experience. The project is closely linked to the student’s interest. Design project serves as a bridge to the real working environment. Depending on the student background, he/she will take a project with a focus either on transportation/infrastructure or structural design area. Successful completion of a design project will build up student’s confidence in job interview and their competency in a civil or structural position.
Admission Requirements at Metro Collehe Toronto
- Basic computer skills
- Civil, structural, or architectural education / working experience
- Ability to read drawings and graphs
Career Opportunities upon completion
Upon successful completion of this civil engineering course, students will be able to take the following positions:
- Drafter / Designer
- Civil Project Manager Assistant
- House / Small Building Inspector
- Civil Engineering Technologist
- Construction Estimator
- Architectural Assistant
- Civil Engineer/Technologist
- Structural Designer
Financial Assistance at Metro College Toronto
Canadian students enrolled in the civil engineering course at Metro College Toronto may be eligible for financial assistance. OSDEB and Social Assistance funding may be available if you are qualified. You may be qualified for a quick bank loan as well. In addition, the college can offer deferred payment plans. For more information, please consult the admission officer at the college.
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Testimonials from our ivil engineering course graduates:
David Lei
AutoCAD Drafter
“Without the training I received at Metro College in Toronto, I would never have been promoted to a higher level. Thank you, Metro College! “
Sam Saji Kozhukanayathil
Civil Engineering Technologist
“Metro College courses and programs helped me to get a job in my profession. Thanks management and teachers.”
Denis Timufa
Civil Engineer
“The Metro College courses and programs are the best of any college in Toronto! MY civil engineering degree got me job in months.”
Dario Taaca
AutoCAD Technician
“Thanks to Metro College for developing my skills and increasing my knowledge in engineering field which has been an essential factor in gaining my employment”
Don Perera
Civil Engineering Technologist
“The hands-on experience in all civil engineering software obtained at Metro College Toronto helped me build up my confidence to approach Canadian job market.”
Lakhvinder S. Lakhi
Civil Engineering CAADTechnician
“It was nice experience learning at MCT with professional teachers and cooperative staff. This makes all the difference. Thank you Metro College Toronto!”
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