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National Diploma in Construction Technology

National Diploma in Construction Technology

The objective of the diploma course is to make students to understand how to measure and estimate building work, and how to cost, price and tender for projects. Learn to undertake the financial administration and cost control of projects under construction. and also gain the skills to become an adaptable team member, and develop the ability to deal with clients, builders, subcontractors and authorities. Also, the course opens an avenue for interested school leavers to acquire knowledge and skills required, to seek prospective job opportunities in the construction sector. This course includes the subjects related to planning or Construction Works, Managing, and Organizing Sites)
 
  • Medium:English
  • Duration: 1 1/2 Years (Includes a Foundation Course)
  • NVQ Level: NVQ -5
  • Full Time/Part Time:Full Time(weekdays) (8.30am-5.00pm)
  • Course fee: Free
 
Learning Outcomes
  • Certificate NVQ Level 5
 
Entry Qualifications
  • Should have obtained NVQ level 3/4 Certificate in the relevant field (Preference will be given to those who have followed NVQ 3/4 course with a course duration not less than one year)

                                                                                                                                                          Or

  • Passed minimum 3 subjects at G.C.E.(A/L) in Engineering Technology /Mathematics / Science. (Preference will begiven to those who have followed G.C.E.(A/L) in Engineering Technology Stream)

                                                                                                                                                         Or

  • Should have passed in three (03) subjects at G.C.E. (A/L) Arts stream with a credit pass for one (01) of the following subjects: Electrical Technology, Electronic Technology or Civil Technology under Hard Technology.
Main modules
Semester 1
  • Mathematics for Construction Technology

  • Building Technology I

  • Construction Planning

  • Soil Mechanics

  • Construction Materials

  • Hydraulics

  • Structural Mechanics

  • Technical Drawing

Semester 2
  • Preparing Bill of Quantities, Budgeting & Estimating

  • Building Technology

  • Work Place Communication & Plan Work To Be Performed At Workplace

  • Workplace Information & communication

  • Hydraulics II & Hydrology

  • Structural Analysis & Fundamentals of Structural Design

  • Irrigation Technology I

  • Water Supply Drainage & Sewerage Technology

  • Highway Technology