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Civil Engineering Technology

Florence-Darlington Technical College

Associate's DegreeAcademicCIP: 15.0201

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The Civil Engineering Technology program (CET) uses classroom and laboratory experiences to provide students technical, computer aided drafting skills, which will prepare them for careers in the environmental field, surveying, construction management, design, and testing.

Credits

61 credits

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingReading ComprehensionSpeakingWritingMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingMathematics

Knowledge

Engineering and TechnologyPublic Safety and SecurityComputers and ElectronicsTransportationEnglish LanguageMathematicsBuilding and ConstructionDesignAdministrative

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningNear VisionWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityMathematical ReasoningVisualizationNumber Facility

Tasks

  • Study traffic delays by noting times of delays, the numbers of vehicles affected, and vehicle speed
  • Interact with the public to answer traffic-related questions, respond to complaints or requests, or
  • Prepare graphs, charts, diagrams, or other aids to illustrate observations or conclusions.
  • Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities,
  • Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structur
  • Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects to ensure conformance to specifi
  • Operate drones for site surveying and inspection, providing detailed aerial views of project sites.

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareGeographic information systemObject or component oriented development softwareData base user interface and query softwareMap creation softwareElectronic mail software

Tools

35 millimeter camerasData collectorsDesktop computersDigital camerasDigital plottersDrafting instrumentsDynamic message signsElectric timing devicesNotebook computersPavement cutting sawsPersonal computersPneumatic traffic countersPortable two way radiosPortable weight scalesRadar gunsAnalytical balancesBlueprint machinesBrickmasons' trowelsBucket augersCompression testing machinesComputer scannersDessicatorsDilatometersDropping pipettesDrying ovensEngineers' transitsEvaporating dishesField data collectorsFilter papersGlass beakers

Work Values

IndependenceRelationshipsSupportWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Traffic Technicians53-6041.00
  • Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians17-3022.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

  • Traffic delay studies — conduct timed delay observations independently, noting vehicle counts and speeds and compiling results into structured field reports.
  • Speed and volume data — analyze collected traffic measurements to identify recurring congestion patterns on familiar corridor types with limited oversight.
  • Public interaction — address moderately complex traffic-related complaints and requests by referencing ordinances, departmental policies, and prior case records.
  • CAD and GIS software — draft basic traffic layout diagrams and plot study locations on geographic information system platforms for routine projects.
  • Data visualizations — prepare clear graphs, charts, and diagrams that illustrate field observations and support engineering staff recommendations.
  • Intersection counts — plan and execute turning-movement count studies at standard signalized intersections using approved counting software and equipment.
  • Database queries — retrieve and organize historical traffic count records from department databases to support trend analysis and reporting.
  • Traffic signal timing — review existing signal timing plans and flag apparent inefficiencies for engineer review using monitoring data and observation notes.
  • Written reports — draft factual, well-organized field study summaries and technical memos suitable for internal department distribution.
  • Work-zone coordination — coordinate with field crew members to set up temporary traffic control measures in accordance with approved traffic control plans.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
14%
Placement Rate
73%