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National ‘N’ Diploma: Civil Engineering
A Civil engineer is responsible for the planning, design, maintenance and management of construction projects. These projects are concerned with the construction of multi storey buildings, roads, bridges, harbours, airports, sport stadiums and water and sewerage purification plants. Civil engineering involves the constant recreation, improvement and conservation of the environment, as well as the establishment of the facilities required for the effective functioning of the community. The civil engineer designs major structures and monitors the construction process. You will supervise surveyors, draughtsmen, technicians and other workers. The civil engineer may also carry out research, teach at universities or serve as a consultant for engineering, construction or architectural films.
| Title | Curriculum / Course Outcomes | Level |
| National ‘N’ Diploma: Engineering: Civil Engineering |
Mathematics Civil Technology Engineering Science Building Science |
N3 |
| National ‘N’ Diploma: Engineering: Civil Engineering |
Mathematics Structural Surveying Eng Science Building Admin |
N4 |
| National ‘N’ Diploma: Engineering: Civil Engineering |
Engineering Mathematics Engineering Physics Building Administration Building & Structural Construction |
N5 |
| National ‘N’ Diploma: Engineering: Civil Engineering |
Engineering Mathematics Engineering Physics Building Administration Building & Structural Construction |
N6 |
| Admission Requirements, Duration and Notes |
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All examinations are administered by the Department of Higher Education and Training.
Admission requirements (N3-N4) or N4 Annually.
National Senior Certificate with English, Maths, Physical Science OR N2 Certificate. The duration of each level is 6 months.
The requirements to obtain the National N Diploma: Minimum 2 years theory + 2 years |
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