Civil Engineering: HNC/HND

Civil Engineering: HNC/HND

Course Description
This course is intended to provide students with the technical education requirements for the position of Technician Engineer. The syllabus is broad-based to allow for future employment with Civil Engineering contractors, consulting engineers or local authorities. Emphasis is placed on modern technology through the application of computers in Civil Engineering.

Preferred Entry Requirements
Certificate in Civil Engineering OR 2 Highers. Entry by informal interview.

Course Duration
Course Duration: 1 Academic year (HNC) 2 Academic years (HND)
Start Date: Aug-09
End Date: Jun-10 (HNC) Jun-11 (HND)
Hours per week: 18 hours

Course Content

Year 1:
CAD: 2D I; Structural Mechanics; Construction Technical Communication Skills; Mathematics for Construction; Construction Materials and Specification; Construction Technology: Substructure; Civil Engineering Contract and Project Management A; Civil Engineering Materials and Testing; Civil Engineering Specialisms; Construction Site Surveying A; Construction Site Surveying B; Highway Engineering; Traffic Engineering; Mathematics for Construction Engineering; Civil Engineering: Graded Unit.

Year 2:
Structural Masonry Design and Detailing; Structural Steel Design and Detailing; Health and Safety in Construction; Computer Applications for Civil Engineering; Civil Engineering Contract and Project Management B; Civil Engineering Technology; Reinforced Concrete Design and Detailing; CAD for Civil Engineering; Civil Engineering: Fluid Mechanics; Geotechnics; Geotechnics B; Structural Analysis B: Statically Determinate and Indeterminate Structures; Structural Analysis A: Statically Determinate Structures; Civil Engineering: Graded Unit 2.

Progression
University/employment.