Diploma in civil engineering course outline entry requirements and all the related concerning Diploma in civil engineering here. The aim/focus of the Diploma in civil engineering course is to prepare trainees to civil engineering duties which is about designing the process, maintenance and construction of roads, dams, bridges, buildings, etc. Students will learn about construction management with theory and practical knowledge and also prepare the trainees for further academic pursuit.
- Course duration: 3 years (3 modules)
- Examination body: KNEC
Diploma in civil engineering entry requirements
Diploma in civil engineering is examined by KNEC and is offered by various approved TVETS, universities and colleges in Kenya. The entry requirements are;
- KCSE aggregate Grade of C- and above or its equivalent as acceptable Qualification by KNEC
- Pass in Relevant Certificate Qualification Learning Outcomes for example a certificate in civil engineering graduate wishing to upgrade his or her qualifications need to have obtained a PASS result from a recognized institution to enroll for Diploma in civil engineering.
- Mean grades for specific KCSE subjects are not specified for Diploma in civil engineering course
Universities and colleges offering Diploma in civil engineering courses
Trainees wishing to enroll for a Diploma in civil engineering course can easily choose from various institution offering the course. Full institutions are always listed on KUCCPS portal as soon as it is open for application during various intakes, for more on this just visit the KUCCPS portal here
Diploma in civil engineering course outline
Diploma in civil engineering is offered in 3 modules. 1 module takes a duration of 6 months then an examination is always administered at the end of each module for trainees to proceed to field attachment and eventually the next module. Attachment is always offered twice module 1 and module 2. The final exam is administered in module 3 for a candidate to graduate into the field market.
Career opportunities in civil engineering
- Structural engineer. Working closely with the construction industry
- Geotechnical engineer.
- Environmental engineer.
- Marine engineer.
- Engineering manager.
- Design engineer.
- Water resource engineer.
- Civil engineer.
The following are a list of units/ subjects studied at Diploma in civil engineering module 1
- Communication Skills
- Life Skills
- Information Communication Technology
- Entrepreneurship
- Mathematics I
- Physical Sciences
- Construction Materials
- Workshop Technology (Mechanical)
- Technical Drawing
- Geo-technology I
- Concrete Technology I
- Construction Plant and Equipment
- Building Construction I
- Surveying I
- Structures I
The following are a list of units/ subjects studied at Diploma in civil engineering module 2
- Business Plan
- Mathematics II
- Geo technology II
- Concrete Technology II
- Workshop Technology (Electrical)
- General Building Construction II
- Structures II
- Surveying II
- Measurement of Building and Civil engineering works
- Engineering Works
- Estimating and Costing I
- Construction Management I
- Water Supply
- Transport Engineering I
- Civil Engineering Construction and
- Design
- Civil Engineering Project Design
The following are a list of units/ subjects studied at Diploma in civil engineering module 3
- Mathematics III
- Transport Engineering II
- General Building Construction III
- Surveying III
- Structures III
- Construction Management II
- Estimating and Costing II
- Civil Engineering Drawing (CAD)
- Civil Engineering Project Design
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