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Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design

Module Title Module Code Credits

CORE MODULESEngineering Graphics ED4001PA 6Engineering Mathematics and Statics ED4002PA 8Building Technology ED4003PA 7Building Structures ED4004PA 7Reinforced Concrete Design ED5001PA 7RC Beam and Slab Design ED5002PA 4Steel Structure Design ED5003PA 7Civil Engineering Design ED5004PA 7Project ED5005PA 4 LIFE SKILLS MODULES Life Skills for Personal Development EM22030 8Life Skills at the Workplace EM22040 4Sports and Wellness I EM41070 1Sports and Wellness II EM51070 1 ELECTIVES COURSE SPECIFIC Elementary Quantities ED49010 2Model Making ED49020 23D Structural CAD ED49030 2Land Surveying ED49070 2 INTER-DISCIPLINARY Project Management MR49030 2Entrepreneurship EB59010 4

On completion of the course, students should be able to

COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE

Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design graduates are employed by government departments, statutory boards and civil structural consultancy companies in the building and construction sector. 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 CAD Designer.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

• 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.

Credits required for certification

Core Modules : 57Life Skills Modules : 14Elective Modules : 4 Total : 75

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GENERAL Overseas Experiential Programme EP49040 2Overseas Experiential Programme EP49050 3Overseas Experiential Programme EP59040 2Overseas Experiential Programme EP59050 3

MODULE OBJECTIVESCore Modules

Engineering GraphicsOn completion of the module, students should be able to produce technical sketches, engineering detailed drawings, 3D solid modelling, assembly drawings in accordance with ISO standards.

Engineering Mathematics and StaticsOn completion of the module, students should be able to apply knowledge of mathematics to solve engineering problems involving the use of algebra, indices, logarithms, trigonometry and basic statistics. Students would also be equipped with the fundamental knowledge of statics and be able to solve engineering problems involving equilibrium of bodies subjected to forces.

Building TechnologyOn completion of the module, students should be able to draw the constructional details of timber floors, doors, windows, roofs, ceilings, and prepare working drawings for 2-storey residential buildings.

Building Structures On completion of the module, students should be able to draw reinforced concrete floor, foundation layout plans and footing schedule, reinforced concrete staircases and schedule, reinforced concrete drawings of structural components such as, foundations, retaining walls and basement structures and precast concrete column.

Reinforced Concrete DesignOn completion of the module, students should be able to draw structural layout plan, piling plan, sectional views of piles and pile caps, reinforced concrete core walls and reinforced concrete water tank, and prepare column schedules.

RC Beam and Slab DesignOn completion of the module, students should be able to prepare column and wall loading plans, and detailed drawings of reinforced concrete beams and slabs, precast concrete beam, precast concrete slab and precast concrete wall panels.

Steel Structure DesignOn completion of the module, students should be able to produce a set of steel structure working drawings with detailed connections of steel members.

Civil Engineering DesignOn completion of the module, students should be able to prepare detailed external works and civil engineering drawings such as manholes, roads, culverts, drainage and sewerage systems.

ProjectOn completion of the module, students should be able to apply and integrate the technical, social and methodological competencies in carrying out a project related to their field of study.

Life Skills ModulesLife skills in broad terms are the foundation skills and personal qualities that an individual can transfer from one job setting to another to manage and adapt to changes in technology and work environments.

COURSE STRUCTUREModule Title Module Code Credits

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.

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Electives (Course Specific)Elementary QuantitiesOn completion of the module, students should be able to calculate and prepare the bill of quantities for simple building work in accordance with Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement Code.

Model MakingOn completion of the module, students should be able to construct a scaled model of a structural frame.

3D Structural CADOn completion of the module, students should be able to generate and modify 3D model using 3D modelling and animation software.

Land Surveying On completion of the module, students should be able to perform simple levelling work, set out horizontal angles and calculate reduced levels from field bookings.

Electives (Inter-disciplinary)Project ManagementOn completion of the elective, students should be able to plan, track and monitor projects using project management software.

EntrepreneurshipOn completion of the module, students should be able to apply the knowledge and skills acquired to identify a business opportunity and to develop a business plan for launching and operating a small enterprise. The training also covers market and competitor analysis, and fundamentals of business finance.

Electives (General)As reflected on page 22.