• The Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning Technician - Geographic Information Systems is a 2-year program at Mohawk College.
  • The program will give the foundation and knowledge through:
    • Laws and Policies that shape the urban environments
    • Design with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software
    • Geographic Information Systems (GIS), spatially representing data
    • Three-dimensional (3D) visualization software
  • Students gain practical and real-life experience through applied research projects.
  • Students will learn the following concepts in this program:
    • Planning principles, planning law, process, and documentation 
    • Surveying skills and geographic information systems (GIS) applications
    • Explore subdivision development and design, site planning and detailed design
    • Understand official plans, zoning by-laws, and provincial legislation.
    • Produce planning reports and make public presentations.
  • The Graduate Satisfaction Rate for this college is 80%.
  • Students are automatically enrolled in the Canadian Association of Certified Planning Technicians (CACPT).
  • The students may have job opportunities in:
    • Public and Private Sectors
    • Engineering Consulting
    • Land Development Companies
    • Real Estate and Utility Companies
  • The Graduate Employment Rate of this college is 88%.