Diploma in Civil Engineering

Course introduction

Introduction

'Diploma in Civil Engineering' focuese on construction and building environment studies that encompasses the structural, designing phrase, various technology adopted and approach to the technical problems. Today's construction industry faces significant challenges in productivity, technology, shortage of skill, construction contracts and procurement. The programme aims to provide students a detail demonstration on basic and foundational knowledge pertaining to the construction industry. More importantly, students will learn critical and analytical skills to cope with the higher level requirements as a Civil/Construction Engineer.

This programme will education and equip students with various skills demanded in construction projects - especially in the field of Architecture, Structural enginners, Civil Engineers and Quantity surveyors. Students will develop a good understanding of an appreciate how the different construction teams & functions integrated contribute to organisational success at both operational and corporate level.

Student to Teacher Ratio:

Student to teacher ratio is 1 : 25

Mode of Assessment

100% Examination

Passing Criteria

Minimum passing mark should be above 50%.

Grades

Below 49%	F
50% to 59%	E
60% to 69%	D
70% to 79%	C
80% to 89%	B
90% to 99%	A
100%	A+

Curriculum Overview

Programme Structure

No.	Module Code	Module Title	Contact Hours (Inclusive of 3 hrs examination)
1	DACE	Design Application in Civil Engineering	30
2	CEPW	Civil Engineering Practice and works	30
3	CM	Construction Management	30
4	HSE	Health, Safety and Environment	30
5	BCD	Basic Construction Technology	30
6	SDA	Structural design and analysis I	30
7	PC	Procurement and Contracts	30

Entry Requirements

Minimum Grade in any 3 GCE ' A' Level, including English and 2 Science subjects or equivalent; or
Minimum C6 in any 3 GCE 'O' Level, including english and 2 Science subjects (Grade C6 and above) with 3 years' working experience in the engineering field; or
Working Experience: Matured candidate with other relevant certificate qualification with 5 years' relevant work experience.

Duration & Intake

Programme Duration

Course Duration

1. Full-Time: 7 months
Total Contact hours: 210 (No breaks between exams and modules)
Week Schedule: 5 days per week (3 hrs per day)

2. Part-Time: 7 months
Total Contact hours: 210 (no breaks between exams and modules)
Weekend: 1 Sunday (8 hrs class)
Week Schedule: 2 days per week (4 hrs per day)