N. Dip. / B.Tech: Civil Engineering 

Admission Requirements

N. Dip: National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification.

B. Tech: N. Dip.: Civil Engineering

Prerequisite Subjects	Selection	Recommended Subjects
Old Senior Certificate: D symbol on SG or E symbol on HG in Mathematics and Physical Science. National Senior Certificate:   A minimum of 50% in Mathematics and Physical Science.	Yes	None

Duration of Studies

N. Dip: Three years - two years full-time study and one year experiential training.

B. Tech: One year full-time study or two years part-time study.

Subjects

First Year	Second Year	Third Year
First Semester Applied Mechanics I Computer Skills I Construction Materials I Drawing I Mathematics I Management: Civil I English Proficiency (Sem 1 & 2) Second Semester Communication Skills I Surveying I Theory of Structures II Construction Methods I Drawing II Mathematics II Management: Civil II	First Semester Experiential Learning I Second Semester Experiential Learning II	First Semester Surveying: (Civil) II Geotechnical Engineering II Structural Analysis II Structural Steel and Timber Design III Transportation Engineering II Water Engineering II Second Semester Documentation III Geotechnical Engineering III Structural Analysis III Transportation Engineering III Water Engineering III Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Design III

Career Opportunities

Qualified students, who complete this diploma, prepare themselves for a career as engineering technologists in the big world of the construction industry.  Three basic activities are dealt with, namely planning and design, construction and maintenance.  The work of the diplomate will vary, depending on the area in which he / she may be working, but in all the areas he / she will be required to assist professional engineers.  He / she will also be involved in surveying, design, cost accounting, draughting, traffic studies and material testing.  Career opportunities exist in state departments, such as Water Affairs, as well as organisations such as Spoornet, Eskom, the mines, construction firms and civil consulting engineers.  Diplomates can also start their own businesses or work at research institutions.

Enquiries

The Programme Head: Civil Engineering

Tel.: +27 51 5073249

Fax: +27 51 5073254

E-mail: ngrobbel@cut.ac.za

B. Tech Subjects

Option:  Transportation Engineering

Transportation Planning IV Pavement Technology IV Geometric Design IV Traffic Engineering IV Asphalt Technology IV Concrete Technology IV * Reticulation Design and Management IV ** Project Management IV

* Subjects from other B.Tech. options.

** Compulsory for all options

Career Opportunities

Qualified students who complete this course prepare themselves for a career as engineering technologists in the extensive world of the civil engineering industry.  Three basic activities are dealt with, namely planning and design, construction, and maintenance.  The work of the qualified student will vary, depending on the area in which he / she may be working, but in all the areas he / she will be required to assist professional engineers. He / she will also be involved in surveying, design, cost accounting, draughting, traffic studies and material testing.  Career opportunities exist in state departments, such as Transport, as well as organisations such as Spoornet, Eskom, the mines, construction firms and civil consulting engineers.  Qualified students can also establish their own businesses or work at research institutions.

Enquiries

The Programme Head: Civil Engineering

Tel.: +27 51 5073249

Fax: +27 51 5073254

E-mail: ngrobbel@cut.ac.za

Option: Urban Engineering

Urban Planning and Design IV Construction Materials Technology IV Reticulation Design and Management IV Pavement Technology IV Geometric Design IV * Traffic Engineering IV * Waste Water Treatment Technology IV ** Project Management IV

* Subjects from other B.Tech. options

** Compulsory for all options

Career Opportunities

Qualified students who complete this course prepare themselves for a career as engineering technologists in the extensive world of the civil engineering industry.  Three basic activities are dealt with, namely planning and design, construction, and maintenance.  The work of the qualified student will vary, depending on the area in which he / she may be working, but in all areas he / she will be required to assist professional engineers.  He / she will also be involved in surveying, design, cost accounting, draughting, traffic studies and material testing.  Career opportunities exist in state departments, such as Water Affairs, as well as organisations such as Spoornet, Eskom, the mines, construction firms and civil consulting engineers.  Qualified students can also establish their own businesses or work at research institutions.

Enquiries

The Programme Head: Civil Engineering

Tel.: +27 51 5073249

Fax: +27 51 5073254

E-mail: ngrobbel@cut.ac.za

Option: Water

Hydraulics IV Hydrology IV Reticulation Design and Management IV Irrigation IV Waste Water Treatment Technology IV Principles of Dam Engineering IV Water Treatment Technology IV ** Project Management IV * Subjects from other B.Tech. options. ** Compulsory for all options

Career Opportunities

Qualified students who complete this course prepare themselves for a career as engineering technologists in the extensive world of the civil engineering industry.  Three basic activities are dealt with, namely planning and design, construction, and maintenance.  The work of the qualified student will vary, depending on the area in which he / she may be working, but in all areas he / she will be required to assist professional engineers.  He / she will also be involved in surveying, design, cost accounting, draughting, traffic studies and material testing.  Career opportunities exist in state departments, such as Water Affairs, as well as organisations such as Spoornet, Eskom, the mines, construction firms and civil consulting engineers.  Qualified students can also establish their own businesses or work at research institutions.

Enquiries

The Programme Head: Civil Engineering

Tel.: +27 51 5073249

Fax: +27 51 5073254

E-mail: ngrobbel@cut.ac.za