About this Course
This course provides students with the skills and technical knowledge to prepare structural drawings, reinforced concrete drawings and civil engineering drawings according to designer's sketches and specifications in compliance with architectural drawings and relevant Codes of Practices.
Acquire knowledge and skills gained which are highly relevant to the industry
- Prepare civil and structural layout plans.
- Prepare civil and structural components’ schedule and details such as beams, slabs, columns, foundation, roads, drainage and sewerage.
- Prepare civil and structural detailed drawings.
- Prepare shop drawings for construction.
- Liaise with engineers to resolve discrepancies and site problems
Core Modules
- Engineering Graphics
- Engineering Mathematics and Statics
- Building Information Modelling
- Building Structures and External Works
- Reinforced Concrete Detailing and Design
- Steel Structure Detailing and Design
- Industry Attachment
- Personal and Professional Development I & II
- Interdisciplinary Studies I & II
- Sport and Wellness I & II
- Elementary Quantities
- Model Making
- Land Surveying
- Project Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing and Promotions in Entrepreneurship
- Bridging Mathematics 1 & 2
- Business Mandarin
- Calculus
- Statistics & Matrices
- First Aid, CPR and Sports Injuries
- Industry Attachment
- Overseas Experiential Programme
Progression Opportunities
Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design graduates with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 and above may apply for progression to the first year of a related diploma course at the Polytechnics. For more details on diploma courses for progression, please refer to the Joint Polytechnic Admissions website.
Career Prospects
Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design graduates are employed by government departments and civil structural consultancy companies in the building and construction sectors. They perform a crucial role of ensuring the structural drawings, civil engineering drawings and detailed drawings on structural building are produced to meet the needs of the users such as clients, contractors, authorities, consultants and building occupants, at the different stages of the project. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Civil & Structural Draftsman, Technical Executive, Technical Officer and CAD Designer.
There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. The challenge is for students to upgrade their technical skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses.
Entry Requirements
To apply for the Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design course, you need to have :
GCE 'O' level grades in English Language, Mathematics and 1 approved subject
Or
GCE ‘N(A)’ level passes in English Language, Mathematics and 3 other subjects
* GCE N(A) school leavers who applied during the January intake under the Direct Entry Scheme, will undergo 10 weeks of preparatory programme followed by 2 years of Higher Nitec training.
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Course Info
- Course Provider Institute of Technical Education
- Course Category Business
- Course Price n/a
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