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CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Colorado Northwestern Community College

Short-Term CertificateCIP: 15.0201

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Rangely, Colorado

    500 Kennedy Drive, Rangely, Colorado, 81648-3598

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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: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Traffic delay observations — record times, vehicle counts, and speeds through congestion zones under direct supervisor guidance at assigned field sites.
  • Basic traffic data — collect and log volume counts using manual tallies or portable counters on low-volume roadways under close supervision.
  • Public inquiries — respond to routine traffic-related questions from residents using established scripts and approved department FAQs.
  • Traffic control devices — identify and categorize signs, signals, and markings in the field by following standard inspection checklists.
  • Spreadsheet software — enter field-collected traffic data into pre-formatted templates under the direction of a senior technician.
  • Traffic ordinances — read and summarize applicable local traffic regulations with guidance from a supervising technician or engineer.
  • Simple graphs and charts — produce basic bar and line charts from provided datasets using office suite or spreadsheet software.
  • Field equipment — set up and retrieve portable traffic counters and speed-monitoring devices following step-by-step operating procedures.
  • Complaint intake — document public complaints about traffic conditions accurately using department-provided forms and reporting systems.
  • Safety protocols — follow personal protective equipment requirements and work-zone safety rules during all field data collection activities.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
14%
Placement Rate
73%