Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design

Course Overview  |   Entry Requirements  |   Duration and Venue  |   Progression Opportunities  |   Career Prospects  |   Course Structure  

Course Overview


 

Are you fascinated by how the world's first double helix curved bridge, the Golden Sands Integrated Resort or the Esplanade were built? 
 

This course provides students with the skills and technical knowledge to prepare structural drawings, reinforced concrete drawings and civil engineering drawings according to designer's sketches and specifications in compliance with architectural drawings and relevant Codes of Practices.

 

Acquire knowledge and skills gained which are highly relevant to the industry

  • Prepare civil and structural layout plans.
  • Prepare civil and structural components’ schedule and details such as beams, slabs, columns, foundation, roads, drainage and sewerage.
  • Prepare civil and structural detailed drawings.
  • Prepare shop drawings for construction.
  • Liaise with engineers to resolve discrepancies and site problems
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Entry Requirements

 

To apply for the Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design course, you need to have :

 

Subject
Grade
GCE 'O' level grades in English Language, Mathematics and 1 approved subject
  • Grade 1 - 8 in English Language
  • Grade 1 - 7 in Mathematics (Elementary or Additional)
  • Grade 1 -8 in an approved subject.
    [Biology / Chemistry / Combined Science / Computer Studies / Design & Technology / Engineering Science / Fundamentals of Electronics / Integrated Science / Physical Science / Physics / Science (Chemistry, Biology) / Science (Physics, Biology) / Science (Physics, Chemistry) / Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry)]

 

 

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Duration and Venue

 

This is a two-year course and is available at :

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Progression Opportunities

 

Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design graduates with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 and above may apply for progression to the first year of a related diploma course at the Polytechnics. For more details on diploma courses for progression, please refer to the Joint Polytechnic Admissions website. 

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Career Prospects


 

Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design graduates are employed by government departments and civil structural consultancy companies in the building and construction sectors.  They perform a crucial role of ensuring the structural drawings, civil engineering drawings and detailed drawings on structural building are produced to meet the needs of the users such as clients, contractors, authorities, consultants and building occupants, at the different stages of the project.  Some of the job titles held by graduates include Civil & Structural Draftsman, Technical Executive, Technical Officer and CADD Specialist.


There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. The challenge is for students to upgrade their technical skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses.

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Course Structure


To obtain the Higher in Nitec Civil & Structural Engineering Design certification, you need to accumulate at least 77 credits.

 

Core Modules
57
Life Skills Modules
16
Elective Modules
4
Total
77


 

Core Modules (Click here to view module description)
Credits
Engineering Graphics
6
Engineering Mathematics and Statics
8
Building Technology
7
Building Structures
7
Reinforced Concrete Design
7
RC Beam and Slab Design
4
Steel Structure Design
7
Civil Engineering Design
7
Project
4

Life Skills Modules
Credits
Life Skills for Personal Development
8
Life Skills at the Workplace
4
Sports and Wellness I
2
Sports and Wellness II
2

Electives

Course Specific
Credits
Elementary Quantities
2
Model Making
2
3D Structural CAD
2
Land Surveying
2
Inter-Disciplinary  Credits 
Project Management
2
Entrepreneurship
4

General
Credits
Overseas Experiential Programme
2 or 3
Overseas Institution Elective
2 or 3
Overseas Work Attachment
2 or 3


Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. 


 
For more information


For general queries on the course, please email training@ite.edu.sg.
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