COURSE: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

The graduate at this level functions as a technician who displays competence as a member of the engineering team in the execution of technical tasks. The course will develop the application of knowledge, independent thinking, and communication skills, as well as proficiency in the identification and solution of engineering problems.

Type: Undergraduate Diploma

Duration: Full time 3 years

Compulsory Subjects

First Year Subjects:

• Construction Materials


• Drawing


• Surveying


• Mathematics


• Applied mathematics


• Computer skills


• Construction methods


• Theory of structures


• Management: civil

Second Year Subjects:

• Civil Engineering Practice

Third Year Subjects:

• Structural Analysis


• Structural Steel and Timber design


• Transportation engineering


• Water engineering


• Geotechnical engineering


• Management civil


• Reinforced concrete and masonry design


• Documentation

Careers: Civil Engineers, Construction Manager, Construction Designer.

Source: www.cput.ac.za

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