Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering Awarded by Avanta Academy

Course introduction

Introduction

'Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering is a top-up programme for those who have successfully completed the 'Diploma in Civil Engineering' course. This programme's aim is to educate with key skills required for analyzing, solving technical problems, and effective decision making.

At this level, the students have hands-on practical and industrial visits to know how the technology applies to civil engineering works, site surveying, engineering geology and structural works. Today's empolyers demand for engineers to increase productivity, manage projects, and effectively execute the design. To meet the requirements, it is essential to studay core subjects such as project management, empolyability skills, advance technology and team work. This programme is targeted at students who wish to take up a professional career as an engineer with a passion for structural building.

Student to Teacher Ration:

Student to teacher ratio is 1 : 15

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	AMCE	Analytical Methods for Civil Engineers	30
2	ACT	Advanced Construction Technology	30
3	ASDA	Structural Design and Analysis II	30
4	APM	Project Management	30
5	SSG	Site Survarying and Geology	30
6	APDC	Empolyability & Professional Development Skills	30
7	CM	Construction Materials	30

Entry Requirements

Diploma in Civil Engineering (awarded by Avanta Academy) or other recognised Diploma from other institutions
Minimum Grade E 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 eperience in the engineering field; or
Working Experience: Matured candidate with other relevant certificate qualification with 5 years' 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)
Week Schedule: 2 days per week (4 hrs per day)