Higher Certificate in Construction Technology

Program Overview

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This is a three-year part-time course leading to a Level 6 Construction Technology Higher Certificate award. It is designed to meet the needs of the construction industry for technical staff that have a sound understanding of the principles of construction technology and management, together with a good appreciation of general management skills and of the economics of the industry.

Program Outline

Modules

First

Year

Construction Technology 1A (Low-rise buildings)

Construction Technology 1B (Graphics and Communication)

Building Materials and Environmental Science

Construction Mathematics

Computers

Self Development and Learning Skills

Second Year

Construction Technology 2A (Maintenance and Conservation)

Construction Management I

Quantity Surveying I

Financial Management

CAD, Land Surveying

Third Year

Construction Technology 2B (Building Structures)

Construction Technology 2C (Framed Structures)

Site Surveying and Dimensional Control

Measurement Estimating and Tendering

Construction Management 2

Construction Safety Management 1

Economics for Construction Managers

This award is particularly suitable for those who wish to attain technical positions relating to site management, contracts management, estimating and surveying in the construction industry. The majority of graduates work in building contracting or sub-contracting firms as Site Technicians, Estimators, Quantity Surveyors, Programmers, Planners, Contract Managers and Site Managers.

Holders are also entitled to direct entry to the Ordinary Degree in Construction Technology.