Civil Engineering: NC

Civil Engineering: NC

Course Description
This programme is designed to provide students with the appropriate technical education required for a Technician within the field of Civil/Structural Engineering. The course provides a grounding in the subjects of Land Surveying, Drawing and Detailing, Materials Testing and Structural Mechanics.

Preferred Entry Requirements
4 Standard Grades (grade 3 or above) to include Mathematics OR an appropriate range of SQA NC modules or NQ units OR mature candidates with suitable work experience. Entry by informal interview.

Course Duration
Course Duration: 2 academic years
Start Date: Aug-09
End Date: Jun-11
Hours per week: 6.5 hours (1 day)

Course Content

Year 1:
Construction Materials: An Introduction; Mechanics for Construction: An Introduction; Mathematics: Craft 1; Health and Safety in the Building Industry; Computer Aided Drawing in Construction; Civil Engineering Technology; Health and Safety in the Building Industry.

Year 2:
Construction Materials: Properties & Testing; Civil Engineering Site Work; Construction Administration; Construction Calculations; Construction Site Surveying: An Introduction; Drawing for Construction.

Progression
HND Civil Engineering.