- 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%.