Purpose of the Qualification

The purpose of the Diploma in Civil Engineering (Extended Curricula Programme) is to equip underprepared students, who wish to study towards a Diploma: Engineering: Civil qualification. Additional foundational components are therefore introduced at years one and two (S1A and S1B) levels, hence the extended time period for the completion of this qualification. In order to achieve its purpose, the qualification aims to:

• Provide students “at risk” with a viable platform to successfully undertake civil engineering studies at tertiary education level.
• Provide students from disadvantaged educational backgrounds with an adequate level of foundational competence which is based on specific and discipline-related knowledge.
• Improve the retention and throughput of academically disadvantaged students entering the mainstream programme.
• Provide a learning environment where the gap in terms of academically disadvantaged student needs and the student support required are bridged.
• Provide a student who has the potential to succeed with Civil Engineering studies at tertiary level with an opportunity to:
  • Gain a contextualised understanding of the field of Civil Engineering
  • Develop the knowledge and skills to engage in basic Civil Engineering practices effectively
  • Become familiar with the application of basic knowledge and skills in the Civil Engineering discipline.
  • Ensure that the required educational quality standards in teaching and learning are maintained while at the same time achieving the above aims.

(b) Minimum Admission Requirements

The admission requirments for this qualification is the same with the Diploma in Civil Engineering requirements. However, note that applicants whose Mathematics or Physical Science rating is one symbol below the above requirements will be considered.

APS Score

22 [APS determined on WSU classification table (six NSC subjects: English and one other language subject) plus 4 NSC subjects in which the student scored the highest marks excluding life orientation)]

(c) Exit Level Outcomes / Graduate Attributes

The exit level outcomes and graduate attributes of this qualification are the same with the Diploma in Civil Engineering qualification.

(d) Articulation rules

The articulation rules for this qualification is the same with the Diploma in Civil Engineering.