Diploma in Building Engineering Technology

at New Brunswick Community College - Moncton Campus Canada

Building Systems professionals see four walls as the start of endless opportunities. They help design and manage mechanical systems for residential and commercial buildings. You'll learn about electrical systems, plumbing, piping, fire control, thermodynamics, and HVAC systems, as well as how to create structural and industrial designs. Many courses in your first year are common with other technology programs and provide flexibility for credit transfer. From electrical, lighting, heating and air conditioning, to alarms and fire and water protection services, each new building needs a systems expert who imagines the bigger picture from the starting box on a page.

Construction Managers take the lead on major builds. They make tough decisions and see a construction deal through from the blueprint design and contracts phase to a top quality finished structure on time and on budget. You'll learn construction principles and practices, the basics of building engineering technology, and equipment and management-related skills. Many courses in your first year are common with other technology programs and provide flexibility for credit transfer. Our on-the-job practicum readies you to lead construction teams in multiple settings on projects large and small. Builds happen every day and confident construction managers are in high demand.

CNC Machinists are fascinated by the complex relationship between computers and machine tools. From high-tech mountain bikes to advanced fighter jets, they use numerically controlled technology to innovate machine functions by building key parts. You’ll learn how to program, set up, troubleshoot and operate advanced machine tools. This combination of practical, hands-on experience and technical theory will set you up for a prosperous career in the metalworking industries.

Networks connect businesses with the buying world. You’ll learn how to design, implement, troubleshoot and administer secure networks and internetworks, as well as advanced skills in network and internet operating systems, network infrastructure, administration, and security. As electronic communication continues to dominate industries, business leaders rely upon network administrators for success.

Please note: Students who have successfully completed the Network Support program have the opportunity to enter directly into the second year of the Network Administration program.

 All businesses depend on the bottom line. Accountants and Payroll administrators are major players in financial departments. They maintain accounting records and prepare essential financial statements. You'll learn how to process payroll information and determine pay and benefit entitlements for employees. Our program also offers complementary administrative training, such as office software skills, customer service, project management, and problem solving. Accountants are needed in every field; you’ll find work that aligns your life passions and interest in numbers.

Network Support professionals are the backbone of modern business. They offer desktop and server support and are skilled in repair and configuration. You’ll learn how to build, maintain, and upgrade a computer network infrastructure using the Cisco Networking Academy CCNA suite of courses. Our hands on approach to learning means that you’ll also create and control your own computer network in our fully equipped lab. As electronic communication continues to dominate industries, business leaders rely upon network administrators for success

The gaming industry merges business with pleasure. Experts balance technical skills with knowledge in gaming law, ethics, and social responsibility. You'll learn how to analyze, identify and develop gaming software designed for video lottery terminals and electronic gaming machines in the gambling technology environment. You'll receive specific training in computer applications, programming languages (i.e. C++), web design, and project management. As Canada's tech industry competes internationally, hundreds of game companies are looking to hire talented developers.

Insurance and Risk Management professionals are key players in successful business. They know how to gain an edge on competitors by forecasting and avoiding risk and identifying advantages. You’ll learn core business fundamentals and specialized skills in underwriting, claims adjusting, and agency services for property, liability, and automobile insurance. From start-ups to multinationals, all businesses aim for peak efficiency and that’s why Insurance and Risk Management professionals are desirable in any industry.

Human Services workers specialize in community enrichment. They work in diverse settings to improve the success, safety, and health of people with a variety of challenges. You’ll learn about human development, communications, social roles, lifestyle planning, psychology, family support, and program planning. Rewarding work awaits human services workers.

Quality Assurance Testers detect performance issues before software products reach consumers. They conduct software trials for industry sectors including finance, education, game development, architecture, and all facets of business. Working as a member of a software development team, you'll learn how to design automated testing tools and programs and make recommendations for product quality and release readiness. As companies continue to do more comprehensive testing at all stages of software development, the future looks bright for Quality Assurance Testers.