Construction Methods I - CMD1501
Diploma Semester module NQF level: 5 Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Purpose: Construction methods; construction plant; codes and building regulations; safety.
Construction Materials I (Theory) - CMT1501
Diploma Semester module NQF level: 5 Credits: 9
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: Co-requisite: CMTPRA1 or CMT1PRA
Purpose: Qualifying students will be able to identify and apply the basic parameters to be considered when selecting construction materials and perform simply laboratory experiment according to relevant SANS codes. Students will also be able to discuss the technical aspects of mechanical, thermal, acoustical and chemical properties within the framework of energy and life cycle analysis. The basic environmental issues related to the selection of construction materials are also analyzed. Students will also be able to plan and execute basic management tasks involved in geotechnical work.
Construction Materials I (Practical) - CMTPRA1
Diploma Semester module NQF level: 5 Credits: 3
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: Co-requisite: CMT1501 or CMT101C
Purpose: Qualifying students will be able to identify and apply the basic parameters to be considered when selecting construction materials and perform simply laboratory experiment according to relevant SANS codes. Students will also be able to discuss the technical aspects of mechanical, thermal, acoustical and chemical properties within the framework of energy and life cycle analysis. The basic environmental issues related to the selection of construction materials are also analyzed. Students will also be able to plan and execute basic management tasks involved in geotechnical work.
Drawing I - DRW1501
Diploma Semester module NQF level: 5 Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Purpose: Introduction; drawing equipment; starting to draw; SA standard code of drawing: SABS; lettering (letters, numerals & symbols); sketching or free-hand drawing; practical geometry; basic loci and simple mechanisms; conic sections; orthographic projection; isometric and oblique projection; auxiliary views;
lines of interpenetration; surface development; sectioning; fasteners; detail drawings; assembly drawings.
Management: Civil I - MCL1501
Diploma Semester module NQF level: 5 Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Purpose: To teach civil engineering students the composition of the civil engineering industry; parties involved in the construction business; types of contracts; theory of management; office and site organisation; quality management; elementary economic concepts; basic accounting applications.
Surveying I (Theory) - SRV1501
Diploma Year module NQF level: 5 Credits: 7
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: Co-requisite: SRVPRA1 or SRV1PRA
Purpose: Basic principles; coordinate calculations; levelling; tacheometry; areas and volumes.
Surveying I (Practical) - SRVPRA1
Diploma Year module NQF level: 5 Credits: 5
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: Co-requisite: SRV1501 or SRV121Q
Purpose: This module presumes that you have totally mastered the theory of the Applications and Calculations modules of the subject. During your practical involvement and exposure, up to now, you have acquainted yourself with the different instruments, their handling, operation, how to observe and take readings with them. During the practical week, you have to demonstrate your abilities to carry out production tasks.
Documentation III (Theory) - DCM3601
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 8
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: Co-requisite: DCM3602 or DCM3PJT
Purpose: The aim of this course is to give students a thorough introduction to documentation for construction contracts. The course opens by setting the scene-showing where documentation fits into the overall management of construction projects. Detail then follow: how quantities are measured, described and billed; what specifications are and how they may be written; cost estimation and drawing up a tender; a short summary of computer applications to contract documentation, discussion of general conditions of contract and finally, a chapter on the application of the documents to a construction contract.
Documentation III (Project) - DCM3602
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 4
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: Co-requisite: DCM3601 or DCM371Y
Purpose: The aim of this course is to give students a thorough introduction to documentation for construction contracts. The course opens by setting the scene-showing where documentation fits into the overall management of construction projects. Detail then follow: how quantities are measured, described and billed; what specifications are and how they may be written; cost estimation and drawing up a tender; a short summary of computer applications to contract documentation, discussion of general conditions of contract and finally, a chapter on the application of the documents to a construction contract.
Drawing II - DRW2601
Diploma Semester module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: DRW1501 or DRW111X Co-requisite:
Purpose: Obtain an understanding of and the drawing of structural engineering applications and civil engineering applications.
Geotechnical Engineering II (Theory) - GTE2601
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 9
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: Co-requisite: GTE2PRA
Purpose: Introduction to geology; engineering geology; engineering soils.
Geotechnical Engineering II (Practical) - GTE2PRA
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 3
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: Co-requisite: GTE2601 or GTE281Q
Purpose: Introduction to geology; engineering geology; engineering soils.
Geotechnical Engineering III (Theory) - GTE3601
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 9
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: GTE2601 or GTE281Q & GTE2PRA Co-requisite: GTEPRA3 or GTE3PRA Purpose: To have an understanding of Soil mechanics and site investigation.
Geotechnical Engineering III (Practical) - GTEPRA3
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 3
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: GTE2601 or GTE281Q & GTE2PRA Co-requisite: GTE3601 or GTE331Q
Management: Civil II - MCL2601
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: MCL1501 or MCL191S Co-requisite:
Purpose: To teach civil engineering students contract planning; planning techniques; financial planning and control; computer applications; labour legislation.
Engineering Practice: Civil II (Option A: Workplace-Based Learning or Option B: Project-Based Learning) - PEC2601
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 60
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: Co-requisite: Option A: AMC1PRA & DRW1501& ENN103F
& EUP1501 & MAT1581 & PHY1501& SRV1501& SRVPRA1
& CMD1501& MCL1501 Option B: DCM3601& DCM3602 &
GTE3601& GTEPRA3 & SAN3601& SSD3601& SSD3602 &
TPE3601& TPE3PRA & WEN3601& WEN3PJT & WEN3PRA Purpose: Option A: workplace-based learning: One year experiential training under the supervision of a person who is an EC5A registered Professional Engineer or Technologist in the following fields: planning and construction phases of a project. Option B: project-based learning: An integrated project encompassing various areas of Civil Engineering.
Engineering Practice: Civil III (Option A: Workplace-Based Learning or Option B: Project-Based Learning) - PEC301C
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 60
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: Co-requisite: Option A: PEC2601 or PEC201C &
RCD3601or RCD301C & RCD3602 or RCD3PJT & MCL2601 or MCL221S Option B: DCM3601 & DCM3602 & GTE3601
& GTEPRA3 & SAN3601& SSD3601& SSD3602 & TPE3601 &
TPE3PRA & WEN3601& WEN3PJT & WEN3PRA Purpose: Option A: workplace-based learning: One year experiential training under the supervision of a person who is an EC5A registered Professional Engineer or Technologist in the following fields: design of a project and contract-setting stage of a project. Option B: project-based learning: An integrated project encompassing various areas of Civil Engineering.
Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Design III (Theory) - RCD3601
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 8
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: TST2601 or TST271Z & TSTPRA2 or TST2PRA Co-requisite: RCD3602 or RCD3PJT & SAN2601 or SAN271Z
Purpose: To learn reinforced concrete and unreinforced masonry design.
Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Design III (Project) - RCD3602
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 4
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: TST2601 or TST271Z & TSTPRA2 or TST2PRA Co-requisite: RCD3601 or RCD301C & SAN2601or SAN271Z
Purpose: To learn Rreinforced concrete and unreinforced masonry design.
Structural Analysis II - SAN2601
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: TST2601 or TST271Z & TSTPRA2 or TST2PRA Co-requisite:
Purpose: Analysis of statically determinate structures; axially loaded compression members; combined stresses.
Structural Analysis III - SAN3601
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: SAN2601 or SAN271Z Co-requisite:
Purpose: Analysis of statically indeterminate structures.
Surveying: Civil II (Theory) - SRC2601
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 7
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: SRV1501or SRV121Q & SRVPRA1 or SRV1PRA Co: SRCPRA2 or SRV2PRA
Co-requisite:
Purpose: Levelling; traversing; tacheometry; setting out civil engineering sructures.
Surveying: Civil II (Practical) - SRCPRA2
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 5
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: SRV1501or SRV121Q & SRVPRA1 or SRV1PRA Co-requisite: SRC2601 or SRV211Q
Purpose: This module presumes that you have totally mastered the theory of the Applications and Calculations modules of the subject. During your practical involvement and exposure, up to now, you have acquainted yourself with the different instruments, their handling, operation, how to observe and take readings with them. During the practical week, you have to demonstrate your abilities to carry out production tasks. The purpose is to enable you to demonstrate the outcomes in carrying out every practical part of the module as quickly as possible, within the required accuracies, and presenting the calculated results for assessment complete the calculations and or drawings of the measured data.
Structural Steel and Timber Design III (Theory) - SSD3601
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 8
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: SAN2601 or SAN271Z Co-requisite: SSD3602 or SSD3PJT
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to introduce students to structural loading; timber design and structural steel design.
Structural Steel and Timber Design III (Project) - SSD3602
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 4
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: SAN2601 or SAN271Z Co-requisite: SSD3601 or SSD301C
Purpose: To apply structural loading analysis, timber design and structural steel design.
Transportation Engineering II (Theory) - TPE2601
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 9
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: Co-requisite: SRC2601 or SRC211Q & SRCPRA2 or
SRC2PRA & TPE2602 or TPE211C Purpose: To learn and understand transport planning; traffic engineering; geometric design and rail design.
Transportation Engineering II (Project) - TPE2602
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 3
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: Co-requisite: SRC2601or SRC211Q & SRCPRA2 or
SRC2PRA & TPE2601 or TPE211C
Purpose: The Purpose of this module is to expose and familiarize students to designing a simple road network and enable them to draw vertical and horizontal alignments. The students should also be able to generate a cross section as well as long section drawing.
Transportation Engineering III (Theory) - TPE3601
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 9
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: TPE2601 or TPE211C & TPE2602 or TPE2PJT Co-requisite: TPE3PRA Purpose: To learn and understand earthworks design; pavement design and management; drainage and pavement materials.
Transportation Engineering III (Practical) - TPE3PRA
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 4
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: TPE2601 or TPE211C & TPE2602 or TPE2PJT Co-requisite: TPE3601 or TPE381V
Purpose: Students will develop a required level of competence in the laboratory tests/experiments carried out in accordance with TMH-1 Standard methods of testing road construction materials.
Theory of Structures II (Theory) - TST2601
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 9
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: PHY1501 & AMC1PRA Co-requisite: TSTPRA2 or TST2PRA
Purpose: To learn and understand sectional properties; stress and strain; analysis of statically determinate beams; analysis of statically determinate pin-pointed frames; computer applications where applicable.
Theory of Structures II (Practical) - TSTPRA2
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 3
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: PHY1501 & AMC1PRA Co-requisite: TST2601 or TST271Z
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to enable students to apply the theory learnt in Theory of Structures II to the practical environment and be able to compare theoretical results to practical results.
Water Engineering II (Theory) - WEN2601
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 9
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: PHY1501 & AMC1PRA Co-requisite: WEN2PRA
Purpose: To learn and understand the theory, principle and application of topics that has to do with water as encountered in Civil engineering. These topics are, broadly speaking, devoted to hydrostatics (fluid at rest), the flow of water though pies, fitting and pumps, water and wastewater treatment principle and processes.
Water Engineering II (Practical) - WEN2PRA
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 3
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: PHY1501 & AMC1PRA Co-requisite: WEN2601 or WEN221R
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to enable students to apply the theory learnt in Water Engineering II to the practical environment and be able to compare theoretical results to practical results.
Water Engineering III (Theory) - WEN3601
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 6
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: WEN2601 or WEN221R & WEN2PRA Co-requisite: WEN3PRA & WEN3PJT Purpose: To learn and understand hydrology; canals; stormwater; clear water storage and distribution and sewerage reticulation.
Water Engineering III (Project) - WEN3PJT
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 3
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: WEN2601 or WEN221R & WEN2PRA Co-requisite: WEN3601 or WEN361F
Purpose: To develop a comprehensive report of a water scheme; deliverable schedule, cost estimate and quality based on the theory and practical learnt.
Water Engineering III (Practical) - WEN3PRA
Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 3
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: WEN2601 or WEN221R & WEN2PRA Co-requisite: WEN3601 or WEN361F & WEN3PJT Purpose: The purpose of this module is to enable students to apply the theory learnt in Water Engineering III to the practical environment and be able to compare theoretical results to practical results.
Contract Management: Civil IV - CMC4701
Baccalaureus technologiae degree Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 10
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: Co-requisite: CMC4702 or CMC4PJT
Purpose: Contract documentation; contract specifications; pre-tender procedures; tender preparation; tender award; commencement of contract project;
measurement and payment; subcontract work; contractual dispute management; cost control and productivity; quality management.
Contract Management: Civil IV (Project) - CMC4702
Baccalaureus technologiae degree Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 5
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: Co-requisite: CMC4701or CMC401C
Purpose: The aim of this course is to introduce students to the general components of contract management within the civil engineering industry. The module covers the complete project life cycle from project conception up to, and including, project closure. Examples of typical documentation to be used during the various stages of the project are given where relevant and/or appropriate. The module is concluded by chapters covering subjects such as organisational behaviour, cost control, management system control, productivity and decision-tree analysis, and quality management.
Construction Materials Technology IV (Theory) - CMT4701
Baccalaureus technologiae degree Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 10
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: Co-requisite: CMT4702 or CMT4PJT
Purpose: The course in Civil Engineering construction material technology IV is intended to provide the student with a broad knowledge of the basic materials used in Civil engineering construction. Only the more widely used materials are covered. Materials such as wood, plastics and other similar materials which are more often used in building construction are not covered in this course although some of them are sometimes used in Civil Engineering construction. Materials which are used in conjunction with other basic materials such as joint sealants for concrete roads, curing compounds, etc. may be mentioned in passing at the relevant chapter in the course but are not discussed in any detail. Each basic material is discussed in much less detail than in the specialist courses such as the courses in ASPHALT or CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY. This course would, however, provide the student with sufficient information to do further self-study on any of those subject.
Construction Materials Technology IV (Project) - CMT4702
Baccalaureus technologiae degree Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 5
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: Co-requisite: CMT4701 or CMT401C
Purpose: The course in Civil Engineering construction material technology IV is intended to provide the student with a broad knowledge of the basic materials used in Civil engineering construction. Only the more widely used materials are covered. Materials such as wood, plastics and other similar materials which are more often used in building construction are not covered in this course although some of them are sometimes used in Civil Engineering construction. Materials which are used in conjunction with other basic materials such as joint sealants for concrete roads, curing compounds, etc. may be mentioned in passing at the relevant chapter in the course but are not discussed in any detail. Each basic material is discussed in much less detail than in the specialist courses such as the courses in ASPHALT or CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY. This course would, however, provide the student with sufficient information to do further self-study on any of those subjects.
Concrete Technology IV (Theory) - CNT4701
Baccalaureus technologiae degree Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 8
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: Co-requisite: CNT4702 or CNT4PJT & CNTPRA4 or
CNT4PRA
Purpose: Properties of concrete and materials used in concrete, production and supply, special applications, testing.
Concrete Technology IV (Project) - CNT4702
Baccalaureus technologiae degree Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 4
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: Co-requisite: CNT4701 or CNT401C & CNTPRA4 or
CNT4PRA
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to enable students develop competencies and skills in general concrete technology.
Concrete Technology IV (Practical) - CNTPRA4
Baccalaureus technologiae degree NQF level: 7 Credits: 3
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: Co-requisite: CNT4701 or CNT401C & CNT4702 or
CNT4PJT
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to enable students to develop competencies and skills in testing concrete and the materials used to produce concrete.
Environmental Engineering: Civil IV (Module A) - EEN4701
Baccalaureus technologiae degree Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 10
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: Co-requisite: EEN4702 or EEN4M2C & EEN4703 or
EEN4PJT & EEN4704 or EEN4PJB
Purpose: Environmental microbiology: Structure and metabolism of cells and micro-organisms; Monitoring methods for pathogens and indicator organisms;
Self-purification; Biodegradation; Biodeterioration; Ecotoxicity. Introduction to ecology: Ecosystems; Population dynamics; Environmental cycles; Human impact on ecosystems.
Environmental Engineering: Civil IV (Module B) - EEN4702
Baccalaureus technologiae degree Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 10
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: Co-requisite: EEN4701 or EEN4M1C & EEN4703 or
EEN4PJT & EEN4704 or EEN4PJB
Purpose: Environmental chemistry: Stoichiometry and concentration; Atomic structure and chemical bonding; Acids; Bases; Salts; Metals; Changes of state;
Solutions and equilibriums; Electrochemistry and corrosion; Organic chemistry; Biochemistry; Mass transfer and material balances. Environmental engineering:
Environmental pollution; Impact of engineering on the environment; Mass energy transfer; Soil transport and erosion; Air quality issues; Water and wastewater treatment; Irrigation; Waste systems; Coastal Engineering; Transportation; Non-renewable resources.
Environmental Engineering: Civil IV (Module A) Project - EEN4703
Baccalaureus technologiae degree Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 5
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: Co-requisite: EEN4701or EEN4M1C & EEN4702 or
Pre-requisite: Co-requisite: EEN4701or EEN4M1C & EEN4702 or