Program Overview

Program Overview

The Faculty of Engineering Technology and Science mission is to provide world-class engineering programs empowering graduates with the desire for learning, discovery, and innovation, and provide highly competent technologists and engineers to meet present and future industry needs nationally and globally.

Program Description

The Level 5 Diploma in Civil Technology program aims to provide learners with knowledge, skills, and competencies that will be required of them as functional members in the engineering and construction community. Working in partnership with the industry, the Diploma in Civil Technology program provides quality education that prepares highly skilled technicians capable of serving the community and fulfilling personal ambitions and excellence.

Program Goals

This content is being updated.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, the graduates will be able to:

1. Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. Apply the engineering design process to create engineering solutions that meet specified needs that integrate consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. Utilize principles, hardware, and software that are appropriate to produce drawings, reports, quantity estimates, and other documents related to civil engineering, and to prepare and review technical drawings and construction details.
4. Demonstrate the necessary skills to conduct standard tests, interpret and analyze results of measurements and experiments on civil engineering materials while identifying and utilizing appropriate technical literature.
5. Communicate technical information effectively with a range of audiences, by applying written, oral, and graphical communication in technical and non-technical environments.
6. Function effectively and professionally as a member of a technical team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet technical objectives.

Employment Prospects

Employment prospects for HCT Engineering Technology and Science graduates are very strong and cover many local and international industrial sectors, including:

• Aviation
• Computing
• Construction
• Consulting
• Defense
• Energy
• Governance
• Healthcare
• Infrastructure support and maintenance
• Manufacturing
• Oil and gas
• Telecommunications