Diploma in Construction & Building Engineering

Course introduction

Introduction

The Diploma in Construction and Building Engineering is to provide students with knowledge in civil engineering within the context of a construction environment. The theories and concepts of civil engineering are taught from the fundamental level to understand the range of subjects from civil engineering technology, construction cost control to professions in context. Students will attain the width and depth of knowledge in Civil Engineering.
Students can expect a higher demand from the developing projects in our Asia Pacific region. As a student, you can be a student-member of the professional body such as The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), this organisation plays a leading role in the training and development for built environment sector.
At this level, students can expect to gain more knowledge in Construction and Civil Engineering Technology, materials concerned, calculations and recent critical developments in areas of Green Engineering Design and its Application, Workplace Safety and Professions in Context.
The curriculum will includes recent innovate skills for engaging the more challenging and complex needs in the industry. A focus on working in groups and classroom communication and collaboration are essential to prepare students for the future. In this course you will acquire these skills through industry based projects, case studies and assignments.

Graduation and Degree
Students who pass all required assessments and assignments will be awarded a Diploma in Construction and Building Engineering awarded by Coleman College. Graduate who wish to further their studies in this field may apply for Higher Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering awarded by Coleman College.

Curriculum Overview

Programme Structure

Diploma in Construction and Building Engineering is a course that provides students with knowledge in civil engineering within the context of a construction environment. The theories and concepts of civil engineering are taught from the fundamental level to understand the range of subjects from civil engineering technology, construction cost control to professions in context. Students will attain the width and depth of knowledge in Civil Engineering.

Area of Studies

The course consists of 6 modules:

Construction & Civil Engineering Technology 1
Engineering Mathematics
Science of Materials
Workplace Safety and Health Practice
Green Engineering Design and Application
Professions in Context

Module Synopsis
Construction & Civil Engineering Technology 1
Aim
This module requires learners to develop an understanding of the methods and techniques applied in civil engineering structures and the skills needed to solve complex problems associated with civil engineering activities.
Module abstract
This module introduces learners to the methods and techniques used to create civil engineering structures. This module has a strong theoretical underpinning knowledge that learners will develop an appreciation to the technical requirements for substructures and superstructures. Learners will be able to identify the hazards related to built environment and civil engineering activities. Upon understanding the importance of health, safety and welfare legislation, learners will prepare design solutions and produce safety plans for civil engineering works.
Engineering Mathematics
Aim
This module provides learners with an opportunity to develop skills in using analytical methods and statistics to solve construction and engineering problems.
Module abstract
This module provides learners with an understanding of analytical techniques and the mathematical skills needed to solve construction and engineering problems. This module has been designed to enable learners to use mathematical processes to solve construction, civil engineering and building services engineering problems. It is also intended to provide a basis for further study of the analytical methods and engineering mathematics needed for learners working in civil engineering and building services engineering disciplines.
Science of Materials
Aim
This module provides learners with the knowledge of the properties, structural behaviour and use of construction materials. Learners will be able to identify and apply the skills needed to solve engineering problems using scientific principles.
Module abstract
This module introduces scientific principles relevant to the study of construction and the built environment. It provides learners with a fundamental understanding of the properties and use of construction materials. This module has been designed to enable learners studying construction or civil engineering to explore scientific principles and the behaviour of materials used in the construction and built environment sector.
Workplace Safety and Health Practice
Aim
This module enable learners to appreciate health, safety and welfare legislation and policies which are put into practice and monitor the effectiveness on health and safety in the built environment. Learners will draft risk assessments to counter health and safety issues in the built environment.
Module abstract
On completion of this module, learners will understand current health, safety and welfare legislation applicable to the construction and built environment sector. Learners will understand the main requirements of an effective health and safety policy and its successful implementation in the workplace.
Learners will be able to identify the hazards around the work place and assess the potential risk involved and implement the most appropriate control measures to prevent or mitigate ill health and injuries on site.
Learners will learn to appreciate the need to review, revise and monitor risk assessments.
Green Engineering Design and Application
Aim
This module provides learners with knowledge on engineering design and application for low energy building management system, use of clean and reusable energy, applications on motor driven mechanism such as electric vehicles and other transportations.
Module abstract
Green engineering is value added engineering that considers low energy consumption, recycling and reuse of material resources, processes and sustainability to reduce pollution. Different types of energy resources, their optimal use and innovative substitutes will be considered. The design and application of green engineering will be studied for areas of building management, motor driven machineries and industrial applications. The module gives an understanding on environmentally friendly and efficient mobility and how to provide solutions in future requirements. Students will also learn about uses of environmentally friendly, easily biodegradable fuels and sustainably generated pollutant tested materials. The module will deals with creative ways to handle future energy needs.
Professions in Context
Aim
This module provides learners with a prospect to develop the skills needed to devise and implement a project scope, scheme of work, critically analyse and present the project.
Module abstract
This module will develop learners’ skills in terms of identifying a realistic problem and the ability to propose a solution to work collectively as a team. This module also facilitates the application of knowledge, understanding and skills developed in other modules to be applied to this project.
This module is designed to bring the learners together into teams so that they can coordinate their individual skills and abilities. The scheme of work should give individual learners an opportunity to take responsibility for their contributions forward the outcome and exhibit their ability to work as a team.
Learners will also develop skills to carry out evaluations of their group project and the ability to present solutions.

Entry Requirements

Age	Minimum 17 years of age and above
Academic Qualification	GCE ‘O’ level with 3 subjects passes. English plus any other 2 subjects or; Higher NITEC or equivalent foreign qualification with at least 1 year of working experience. OR Matured students: At least 30 years old with at least 8 years of working experience will be considered on an individual basis.
English Proficiency	IELTS 5.5 or equivalent