Diploma In Construction Engineering

Code
Level
Credits

Is a programme designed to meet local and international skill standards needed by employers.

Skills Aquired

Application of CAD drafting and design concepts.

Understanding of the properties and use of construction materials.

Selection of appropriate construction plant for specific construction operations that are based on plant output, quality of work, economic use of the plant and the nature of work to be done.

 

 

Modules

Year 1, Semester 1

Module Code Title
DCE101 Building Construction and Workshop Practice
DCE 102 Information and Computing Skills
MAT111 Engineering Mathematics I
DCE 103 Professional Practice and Communication Skills
DCE 104 Health and Safety

Year 1, Semester 2

Module Code Title
DCE 105 Building Construction and Workshop Practice II
DCE 107 Technical Drawing
MAT 121 Engineering Mathematics II
DCE 108 Engineering Science and Mechanics

Year 2, Semester 3

Module Code Title
DCE 209 CAD for Civil Engineers
DCE 210 Surveying II
MAT 211 Engineering Mathematics III
DCE 211 Science and Materials for Construction and the Built Environment
DCE 212 Building Technology
DCE 213 Construction Plant and Equipment

Year 2, Semester 4

Module Code Title
DCE214 Quantity Surveying
MAT 221 Engineering Mathematics IV
DCE 216 Building Services in Construction
DCE 217 Construction Management

Year 3, Semester 5

Module Code Title
DCE318 Industrial Attachment

Year 3, Semester 6

Module Code Title
DCE 319 Entrepreneurship Development
DCE 320CON Structural Mechanics
DCE 321 Sustainable Engineering Practice
DCE 322 Construction law and Contract
DCE 323 Project

Faculty of Engineering

The Faculty of Engineering programmes are intended to provide learners with a combination of analytical, design, and computing skills that underpin modern engineering practices, while promoting and encouraging the creativity and pertinent problem-solving skills indispensable to a modern-day engineer.




Career Opportunities

Site Agent

Construction Engineering  Technician

Assistant Construction Project Manager

Building Inspector 

Building Contractor