Course Summary
Course Category: CAO (Higher Education - HET)
Civil engineering is all about the assessment, planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of the different types of infrastructural works that society needs, from roads and rail systems to bridges, harbours, airports, energy and utility services, and water supply schemes.
It is a broad discipline which also includes structural and environmental engineering. Environmental engineers apply engineering principles to improve the quality of our environment and work towards the creation of healthy water, air and land resources.
Course Details
What will you study?
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Site Surveying
Building Technology and Regulations
Engineering Drawing and CAD
Engineering Mathematics
Building Services
Engineering Science Engineering Mechanics
Environmental
Civil Engineering
Site Surveying Fluid Mechanics
Engineering Mathematics
Soil Mechanics and Science
Site Surveying
Structural Eng (Civil)
Advanced Civil Engineering Technology and CAD Law and Contract Administration
Professional Practice
Strength of Materials Foundation Engineering and Environmental Geotechnics
Civil Engineering Quantities
Road Engineering Geographical Information Systems
Sustainable Energy
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
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.
