Physical Planning and Construction - Civil Engineering Construction
The Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering (B Eng. Tech (Civil)) is specifically designed to build the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities, and skills required towards becoming primarily a competent practicing Civil Engineering Technologist as per the Sydney International Accord or a technician as per the Dublin International Accord. Civil Engineering involves the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure which includes but is not limited to transport (roads, airports, and harbours), water (dams, potable supply, and wastewater treatment) as well as buildings, bridges, and civil structures. This qualification meets the requirements of the Higher Education Qualification Sub Framework (HEQSF) and will develop and transfer cutting edge Civil Engineering knowledge as a foundation for wealth creation and economic sustainability. The qualification (as per ECSA qualifications standards) has a coherent core of mathematics, basic sciences, and fundamental engineering sciences totaling not less than 50% of the total credits providing a viable platform for further studies and lifelong learning.
In the engineering disciplines, the continuous and rapid development of complex technology necessitates higher levels of conceptual understanding required by the broadly defined problem-solving skills needed. Adaptability to new technologies furthermore relies heavily on the understanding and the ability to apply fundamental conceptual knowledge to address modern engineering challenges and to ensure sustainable development. The need for engineering qualifications in South Africa has been documented by various sources. According to the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), South Africa has an engineer to population ratio of 1:3100 compared to Germany (1:200) and Japan, Great Britain, and the United States of America (1:310). This implies that the engineering team requirement for South Africa needs to multiply ten-fold to compete with international economies. By offering this qualification the institution will assist the government in meeting their targets as a result of having 20 years of experience in offering Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering. This qualification will provide crucial skills and add value to existing industries, as well as new business enterprises that are currently preparing themselves for the participation in the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ). The many new developments planned for the Eastern Cape includes Fuel and Manganese refineries, Marine Engineering, a new Nuclear Power Station at Thyspunt and various renewable energy (Wind and Solar) projects in the Eastern and Northern Cape. These projects will require highly skilled Civil Engineering Technicians, Technologists, and Engineers for a number of years to come.
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