Course Summary
Course Category: CAO (Higher Education - HET)
Civil Engineers and Civil Engineering Technicians design, construct and maintain the Built Environment on which our modern societies depend. Civil Engineering includes our Roads and Railways, the Supply of Safe Water, Sewage and Wastewater treatment, our Buildings and Bridges, our Airports and Electricity Generation.
Ensuring that we protect our natural environment while maintaining this critical infrastructure is an increasingly important part of what Civil Engineers and Civil Engineering Technicians do.
Course Details
What will you study?
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Civil Engineering Engineering Science Engineering Drawing Mathematics Surveying Engineering Management Fluid Mechanics Geotechnical Engineering
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
