Program Description:
The Diploma in Construction Engineering Technology (Dip. CET) is an applied two-year program which provides students with the knowledge and competencies needed to start a career in construction industry. Specific areas of study include: documentation, estimation, interpretation, building methods and safety. Through hands-on learning, in state-of-the art laboratories and machine shops, students develop the knowledge and technical skills to construct and maintain structures and infrastructures.
Program Duration:
Two years
Admission Requirements:
1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%, plus two courses: one Mathematics, and one final year Science (Chemistry or Physics is preferred).
- The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate; OR
- A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR
- Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
- A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test; OR
- A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR
- Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and admission priority category.
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2024-2025 Study Plan
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pre-req | Co-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
|
Semester 1 |
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| AECH1201 | Basic Engineering Calculations | - | - | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| COMM1010 | English Communication I | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| MATH1010 | Algebra & Trigonometry | MA1029 OR AMPI Score of 60% | - | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| PHYS1020 | General Physics | - | PHYS1021 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| PHYS1021 | General Physics (Lab) | - | PHYS1020 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Effective & Experiential Learning Elective: Select 1 of 2 | ||||||
| EFFL1001 | Effective Learning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| EFFL1002 | Applied & Experiential Learning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 1 Total: | 14 | 12 | 7 | |||
| Semester 2 | ||||||
| AECE1200 | Introduction to Construction Engineering, Materials & Methods | - | CHEM1010 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECE1230 | Mechanical & Electrical Systems in Construction | - |
AECE1200 AEEL1100 |
3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECH1100 | Environmental Awareness & Ethics | - | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEEL1100 | Fundamentals of Electricity | MATH1010 OR AMPII Score of 75% | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEEL1200 | Fundamentals of Electricity (Lab) |
- |
AEEL1100 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| CHEM1010 | General Chemistry I | - | CHEM1011 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| CHEM1011 | General Chemistry I (Lab) | - | CHEM1010 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| MATH1020 | Pre-Calculus |
MATH1010 OR AMPII Score of 75% |
- | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 2 Total: | 18 | 16 | 6 | |||
| Semester 3 | ||||||
| AECE1340 | Basic Construction Safety | AECE1200 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AEMA1312 | Engineering Graphics |
AECH1201 |
- | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| AEPC1203 | Basic Instrumentation | AEEL1100 & AEEL1200 OR AEEL1101 & AEEL1201 | - | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Semester 3 Total: | 8 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Year 1 Total: | 40 | 32 | 21 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pre-req | co-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
|
Semester 4 |
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| AECE2100 | Construction Documents & Codes |
AECE1200 AEMA1312 |
- | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AECE2110 | Principles of Engineering Economy | MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AECE2120 | Statics | MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECE2130 | Principles of Geomatics | AEMA1312 MATH1020 or AMPII Score of 85% | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECE2131 | Principles of Geomatics (Lab) | - | AECE2130 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| AECE2140 | Project Drawings & Graphics | AEMA1312 | AECE2100 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 4 Total: | 12 | 10 | 6 | |||
| Semester 5 | ||||||
| AECE2210 | Engineering Geology | PHYS1020 CHEM1010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECE2220 | Construction Equipment & Machineries | AECE1200 | AECE2210 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECE2230 | Strength of Construction Materials | AECE1200 AECE2120 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECE2231 | Strength of Construction Materials (Lab) | AECE1200 | AECE2230 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| COMM1020 | English Communication II | COMM1010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 5 Total: | 14 | 12 | 5 | |||
| Semester 6 | ||||||
| AECH2103 | Leadership & Management Principles | AECH1100 COMM1020 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AETN2302 | Applied Programming I | MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% | - | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Semester 6 Total: | 5 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Year 2 Total: | 31 | 25 | 16 | |||
| Dip. CET Program Total: | 71 | 57 | 37 | |||
Graduate Future Pathways:
Graduates of the Diploma in Construction Engineering Technology (Dip. CET) program may choose to continue their studies and complete the Advanced Diploma in Construction Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. CET) or the Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering (B.Sc. ConE) degree.
Graduate Career Opportunities:
The Diploma in Construction Engineering Technology (Dip. CET) is an applied two-year program with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Construction Surveyor
- Quality Assurance Building Assessor
- Quality Officer
- Project Officer
- Document Controller
- Construction Foreman