INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING

The Building and Civil Engineering field encompasses the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and infrastructure. It integrates architecture, structural integrity, mechanical and electrical systems, plumbing, environmental considerations, and urban planning. This multidisciplinary approach ensures that structures and infrastructure are safe, functional, efficient, and sustainable.

Benefits Upon Course Completion

  • Diverse Career Opportunities: Graduates can work in various sectors, including construction, urban planning, environmental management, transportation, and public works.
  • High Demand: The need for skilled professionals in building and civil engineering is consistently high due to ongoing urban development and infrastructure projects.
  • Skill Development: Students gain expertise in project management, problem-solving, and technical skills, making them valuable assets in the job market.
  • Sustainability Focus: Emphasis on sustainable practices prepares graduates to contribute to environmentally friendly and energy-efficient projects.
  • Impactful Work: Professionals in this field play a crucial role in shaping the built environment, improving community living standards, and contributing to economic development.

Completing a course in Building and Civil Engineering equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to address complex challenges in constructing and maintaining the infrastructure that supports modern society.

HIGHWAY SURVEY

HELLO? Welcome to highway survey.This unit specifies the competencies required to Perform Highway Survey. It involves
undertaking preliminary site survey, performing levelling activities, conducting
tacheometry works and drafting road cross-sections. It also includes carrying out setting
out activities, performing traversing works and performing traffic engineering survey. 

Summary of Learning Outcomes
1. Undertake preliminary site survey
2. Carry out setting out activities
3. Conduct tacheometry works
4. Perform levelling activities
5. Draft road cross-sections
6. Perform traversing works
7. Perform traffic engineering survey