Diploma in Engineering (Civil & Structural) (DECS1)
About This Course
Course objectives:
• Use computer software programmes for design, planning, information management, communication, presentation and data analysis.
• Develop communication and management skills, teamwork and entrepreneur traits, acquire problem solving and creative thinking skills as well as cultivate an aptitude for lifelong learning.
• Plan and design urban spaces to achieve social harmony, resource efficiency and economic vibrancy.
• Manage urban planning and development projects.
• Leverage on technology to plan, design, build, operate and manage the urban landscape in a sustainable manner.
• develop abilities to assume leadership position, possess team spirit, positive attitude, professionalism and ethics via team and collaborative projects to work effectively to produce productive work.
• develop confidence to be able to communicate effectively during meetings and presentations.
• demonstrate core thinking skills and their application to real-life problem-solving and decision-making situations.
• maintain integrity, professionalism and ethics in the conduct of duties.
• cultivate passion in learning and an attitude and habit of self-driven, independent and life-long learning.
• develop the right attitude toward self, family, others, community and nation.
What You'll Learn
1. Surveying (60hrs)
2. Geotechnical Engineering (60hrs)
3. Infrastructure & Building Works (60hrs)
4. Water Reclaim Water Technology (60hrs)
5. Hydraulic Engineering & Hydrology (60hrs)
6. Sustainable Construction & Design (60hrs)
7. Structural Mechanics & Analysis (60hrs)
8. Reinforced Concrete Design (60hrs)
9. Steel Design (60hrs)
10. Structural Modelling (60hrs)
11. Digital Construction (60hrs)
12. Quantity Surveying (60hrs)
13. Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (60hrs)
14. Project Management (60hrs)
15. Workplace Safety & Health (60hrs)
Entry Requirements
The following GCE ‘O’ Level grades and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience:
1. English Language (Grade 1-7)
2. Mathematics (Grade 1-6)
3. Science (Grade 1-6)
- OR NITEC with GPA >= 3.5
- OR NITEC with GPA >= 3.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience
- OR Higher NITEC with GPA >= 2.0
- OR Higher NITEC with GPA >= 1.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience
- OR NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >= 3.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience
- OR Higher NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >=2.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience
- OR relevant Advanced WSQ Certifi cate (or higher) and Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA and Workplace Numeracy SOA and with at least 1 yearof relevant working experience
- OR applicants with at least 2 years of relevant working experience may apply for the course