Diploma in Civil Technology
Program Description
The Diploma in Civil Technology program aims to provide learners with knowledge, skills and competencies that will be required of them as functional members in engineering and construction community. Working in partnership with the industry, the Diploma in Civil Technology program provides quality education that prepares highly skilled technicians capable of serving the community and fulfilling personal ambitions and excellence.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, the graduates will be able to:
- Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
- Apply the engineering design process to create engineering solutions that meet specified needs that integrates consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as cultural, social, environmental and economic factors.
- Utilize principles, hardware, and software that are appropriate to produce drawings, reports, quantity estimates and other documents related to civil engineering, and to prepare and review technical drawings and construction details.
- Demonstrate the necessary skills to conduct standard tests, interpret and analyze results of measurements and experiments on civil engineering materials while identifying and utilizing appropriate technical literature.
- Communicate technical information effectively with a range of audiences, by applying written, oral and graphical communication in technical and non-technical environments.
- Function effectively and professionally as a member of a technical team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet technical objectives.
Occupation and Industry Sector
Completion Requirements
Students seeking the Diploma in Civil Technology qualification must successfully complete all mandatory core courses worth 61 credits
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
Civil Technology Core Courses | ||
| Required Credits: 61 | ||
| GED 100 | Develop English language skills | 3 |
| MAT 210 | Apply fundamental concepts and skills in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry | 4 |
| CVT 140 | Prepare Technical Civil Engineering Drawings | 3 |
| CVT 141 | Perform Construction Site Surveying | 3 |
| CVT 142 | Solve Problems in Applied Physics | 3 |
| CVT 143 | Apply Principles of Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| CVT 144 | Explore Civil Engineering Materials and Testing | 3 |
| CVT 145 | Apply Principles of Engineering Statics | 3 |
| CVT 146 | Explore Soil Mechanics | 3 |
| CVT 148 | Apply CAD Tools in Civil Engineering | 3 |
| CVT 240 | Explore Fundamentals of Geotechnics, Road Design, and Water Supply Engineering Systems | 3 |
| CVT 241 | Explore Fundamentals of Structural Elements , Construction Technology, and Estimation | 3 |
| CVT 271 | Apply Principles of Geotechnical and Substructure Practices in the Workplace | 3 |
| CVT 272 | Perform Environmental and Water Supply Engineering Systems Tasks in the Workplace | 3 |
| CVT 273 | Apply Road Design Principles in the Workplace | 3 |
| CVT 274 | Perform Practical Training in Civil Engineering 1 | 3 |
| CVT 275 | Apply Reinforced Concrete and Structural Steel Construction Practices in the Workplace | 3 |
| CVT 276 | Perform Construction Technology Practices in the Workplace | 3 |
| CVT 277 | Apply Construction Cost Estimation and Control in the Workplace | 3 |
| CVT 278 | Perform Practical Training in Civil Engineering 2 | 3 |
| Description | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Required Credits | 61 |
| Maximum Duration of Study | 3 years |
| Minimum Duration of Study | 2 years |
| Program Code | DPCVT |
| Major Code | CVT |
Recommended Sequence of Study
Diploma in Civil Technology
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| GED 100 | Develop English language skills | 3 |
| MAT 210 | Apply fundamental concepts and skills in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry | 4 |
| CVT 140 | Prepare Technical Civil Engineering Drawings | 3 |
| CVT 141 | Perform Construction Site Surveying | 3 |
| CVT 142 | Solve Problems in Applied Physics | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CVT 143 | Apply Principles of Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| CVT 144 | Explore Civil Engineering Materials and Testing | 3 |
| CVT 145 | Apply Principles of Engineering Statics | 3 |
| CVT 146 | Explore Soil Mechanics | 3 |
| CVT 148 | Apply CAD Tools in Civil Engineering | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| CVT 240 | Explore Fundamentals of Geotechnics, Road Design, and Water Supply Engineering Systems | 3 |
| CVT 271 | Apply Principles of Geotechnical and Substructure Practices in the Workplace | 3 |
| CVT 272 | Perform Environmental and Water Supply Engineering Systems Tasks in the Workplace | 3 |
| CVT 273 | Apply Road Design Principles in the Workplace | 3 |
| CVT 274 | Perform Practical Training in Civil Engineering 1 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| CVT 241 | Explore Fundamentals of Structural Elements , Construction Technology, and Estimation | 3 |
| CVT 275 | Apply Reinforced Concrete and Structural Steel Construction Practices in the Workplace | 3 |
| CVT 276 | Perform Construction Technology Practices in the Workplace | 3 |
| CVT 277 | Apply Construction Cost Estimation and Control in the Workplace | 3 |
| CVT 278 | Perform Practical Training in Civil Engineering 2 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 61 | |