
Civil Engineering N1 – N6
Civil Engineering uses scientific and engineering principles to construct the physical and natural building environment, including the structures such as bridges, roads, canals, dams, and buildings. Qualifying learners will also be able to relate their learning to scientific and technological principles and concepts. They will also be able to support and maintain the various policies related to the safety, health, environment and quality systems that do govern their workplaces. Civil Engineering is grouped into seven major divisions of Engineering:
- Structural
- Environmental
- Geological
- Water Resources
- Transportation
- Construction
- Urban Planning
- Materials Engineering
- Coastal Engineering
- Surveying
Qualifying Learners at N6 will be able to:
Find employment in the following sectors:
- Government department
- Private and Public Sector
- Research and Teaching
- Construction Industry
Entry requirements:
Grade 9 or a senior certificate (Grade 12) or an appropriate National Certificate (N3) or a National Senior Certificate or an equivalent certificate.
Duration: 3 – 6 Months per Certificate
Subjects:
N4: Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Science, Building and Structural Construction, Quantity Surveying
N5: Engineering Mathematics, Building and Structural Construction, Quantity Surveying, Building Administration
N6: Engineering Mathematics, Building and Structural Construction, Quantity Surveying, Building Administration.
Employment Opportunities:
Building Inspector, Building Surveyor, Civil Engineering Technician.