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National Diploma: Management of Civil Engineering Construction Processes

 

 

Modern civil engineering professionals often require an extensive understanding of construction management and civil engineering work processes due to the strategic benefits it can bring to both individuals and project teams. Develop much sought-after project management skills in civil construction, reflecting the skills, knowledge and understanding required to be an effective manager in the Civil Engineering Construction Industry, whether in micro, small, medium or large operations. You can further enhance your skills by choosing a specialization for your last semester.

 

 

You can further enhance your skills by choosing a specialization for your last semester.

The two choices include:

 

  • ELEC1Specialization in Road Construction
  • ELEC2Specialization in Building Construction
  • Road Construction Elective Modules
    • Manage labour intensive construction projects
    • Understand and apply geo-technical construction methods
    • Manage drainage construction activities
    • Manage road construction activities
    • Demonstrate an understanding of road construction methods
  • Building Construction Elective Modules
    • Manage labour intensive construction projects
    • Understand and apply geo-technical construction methods
    • Manage drainage construction activities
    • Manage structural construction activities
    • Understand and apply structural construction methods

 

Features and Benefits

  • Additional Short Courses like “Essentials of Project Management” and “PRINCE 2 Foundational” are accredited by PMI (Project Management International) and is added to this course to further employment success.

          

  • Choose between two specializations for you’re your last semester, Road Construction OR Building Construction 

  • In demand skills within the project management industry was added to improve job readiness such as Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more.  

  • We utilise industry leading software including AutoCAD ensuring that you are educated not only in theory but also the industry used CAD software with a student license valid for three years.

 

  • Through our myWay learning methodology, a unique and modern approach to blended learning we deliver our programmes via flexible study method options including class based sessions and blended learning for online student.    
  • For online students, we ensure that you are supported by technology and people throughout your academic journey. We focus on a blended learning approach, combining online Virtual Classrooms, at home exercises, activities and project-based assignments bundled with fully developed video lectures, all managed by our student learning platform.
  • Get a free Office 365 Education A1 license, valid for the duration of your studies. 
  • Job placement assistance through our industry network and online recruitment portal, exclusively available to AIE graduates. Visit www.recruitgraduates.co.za for more.  
 

Admission Requirements

 

Hardware Requirements

Please note that you are required to have your own computer for this qualification. AIE, in partnership with Dell and TripleH committed to supplying every student with a Dell laptop to support our DigitalCampus initiative. Available exclusively to AIE students, devices can now be financed with your tuition fees. We provide three models:

 

 

  • CORECore Spec, Dell Vostro 3510 Series i5, 8GB
  • MEDIUMMedium Spec, Dell Vostro 3510 Series, i5, 16GB
  • HIGHHigh Spec, Dell G15 5511 Series, i5, 32GB

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The laptop that meets all your everyday needs and looks good doing it. 

Dell Vostro 3510, 11th Generation Intel Core i5-1135G7, 15.6" FHD (1920x1080) Wide View AntiGlare, 8GB (1x8GB), 256GB SSD PCIe M.2, Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Wireless & Bluetooth: Dell Wireless 1810 + Bluetooth Mobile Broadband: N/A, Windows 11 (64bit)

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The foundation for intense graphic and processor heavy tasks.

Dell Vostro 3510, 11th Generation Intel Core i5-1135G7, 15.6" FHD (1920x1080) Wide View AntiGlare, 16GB (2x8GB), 256GB SSD PCIe M.2, Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Wireless & Bluetooth: Dell Wireless 1810 + Bluetooth Mobile Broadband: N/A, Windows 11 (64bit)

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Same foundation, more memory...for those who want to get a little more serious.

Dell G15 5511, 11th Generation Intel Core i5-11400H (15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare LED Backlight Non-Touch Narrow Border WVA Display, Power Button without Touch Fingerprint Reader, 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 Non-ECC RAM, WLAN, M.2 512GB PCIe NVMe Class 35 Solid State Drive, Nvidia RTX3050ti w/4GB GDDR6 Graphics Memory, Windows 11 Pro (64 Bit)

Salaries & Skills

 

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  • Pricing & Payment Options

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  • Duration

    Full Time

    • Full Time, Contact (Hybrid) Learning, 24 months, 271 credits
    • Full Time, Online Learning, 24 months, 271 credits
    • Classes conducted from Monday to Friday ± 12 hours/week

    Part-Time

    • Part Time, Flexi Online Learning, 24 months, 257 credits
    • Classes conducted after hours over 2-3 sessions/week (on selected Saturdays)

    * Class structures are subject to change without notification. 

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  • Career Options

    • Construction Project Manager
    • Site Project Manager
    • Building Project Manager
    • Site Foreman
    • Construction Foreman
    • Civil Site Supervisor/Manager
     

  • Study Kit

    Your study kit is included in your fees and will contain:
       
    • Free WIFI (On-Campus only).
    • Autodesk student license valid for 1 year.
    • Stationery kit
    • General Conditions of Contract for Construction Works 3rd Edition, 2015
    • USB 64GB with all required software applications.
    • General Conditions of Contract for Construction Works 3rd Edition, 2015
    • Orientation kit including: Student Card, Welcome Letter, Getting Started Guide.
    • Access to our myAIE student portal and student support team via phone, email and tickets. 
    • VR Goggles  

           

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What you get

This qualification is designed to provide the student with multiple certificates
and qualifications, both locally and internationally recognised by industry for maximum employability  

 

 On completion the student will earn:  
  • • National Diploma: Management of Civil Engineering Construction Processes NQF, SAQA ID: 23683
  • • International Certificate: AutoCAD Essentials
  • • Specialized Certificates: Certified in Project Management from Learnfast

Our Learning Methods

Our learning methods is a technology mediated delivery model, focused on flexibility, accessibility, and academic support to provide the ultimate learning experience without compromising teaching time and quality.

* As per Communique 2 of 2022 from the Council of Higher Education, all programs accredited for contact mode only may be offered in all delivery modes for the 2023 academic year. 

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Full Time, Contact
(Hybrid) Learning

A modern twist on traditional face-to-face, full-time learning. Our contact classes are delivered via Hybrid learning, providing students with the flexibility to attend on campus, virtually, or both.

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Full Time, Online
Learning

Extending our reach with online only, full time learning. Our progressive technology platform and people-supported academic journey giving students access to our classes from anywhere in the world.

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Part Time, Flexi Online
Learning

Designed for the working professional, our part time programmes provide you with the flexibility to manger your own schedule and pace of learning. Sessions are conducted after hours on selected weekdays, and on alternate Saturdays.

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Career Video

Watch this video to understand a day in the life of a Structural Engineer. 

Important Notes

 
Your study fees will include:
  • Prescribed E-Books can be accessed via any browser (via myAIE portal) or/and on any device such as a laptop, phone or tablet.
  • Study Material
  • Courier Fee (We don't post material, we courier it to your doorstep)
  • Access to the student portal
  • Access to dedicated student support 
  • Access to virtual classroom sessions once a week (Correspondence students only)
 
 
It does not include:
  • National examination which is approximately R500-00 per subject
  • Practical modules. This is an optional extra.
 
 
Optional Costing for Level N1-N3:
  • Cost Per Subject: R3 700.00  (Full Time), R3 600  (Part-Time), R3 500.00  (Online), Includes all manuals, courier cost, class access, portal access

 

Disclaimer
Kindly note that we reserve the right to cancel/postpone any Full Time or Part Time subjects should the minimum required student numbers not be met. This will be communicated before the commencement of studies and all effort will be made to find suitable alternatives in such a scenario.
It should further be noted that should we not have a sufficient number of students per subject for our Correspondence course that we reserve the right to provide the students with pre-recorded class videos and not live classes.  Students will however be able to post questions on their student portal for assistance. This will be communicated before the commencement of studies.
 
 

Year 1: 

Semester 1 

  • Mathematics Literacy
  • Computer Literacy
  • Site Surveying and Drawing Theory
  • Structures and Materials
  • Drawing Applications• Construction Administration
  • Resource Management
  • Construction Business

 

 

Year 2: 

Semester 1 

  • Finance in Construction
  • Construction Site Management
  • Managing Construction Processes
  • Geotechnical Construction Methods
  • Managing Drainage Construction Activities
 

 

Semester 2 (Only choose 1) 

Elective 1; Specialization in Road construction 
  • Demonstrate an understanding of road construction methods 
  • Understand and apply railway construction methods 
  • Manage drainage construction activities 
  • Manage geo-technical construction activities 
  • Manage labour intensive construction projects 
  • Manage railway construction activities 
  • Manage road construction activities 

OR 

Elective 2; Specialization in Building construction 
  • Manage structural construction activities 
  • Understand and apply drainage construction methods 
  • Understand and apply geo-technical construction methods 
  • Manage drainage construction activities 
  • Understand and apply structural construction methods 
  • Develop and promote labour intensive construction strategies 
 

 

Workplace Preparation and Portfolio Compilation through a self paced Module

  • Preparing for an interview;
  • Conduct and Behaviour During an Interview;
  • Communication Skills;
  • Understanding Legislation;
  • Preparing the CV that Everybody Wants to See;
  • Using Social Media;
  • Starting the Job seeking Journey
  • Registering on our recruitment portal

 

 

Project Management Fundamental (PMI)Final Integrated Project

  • Plan and execute your project.
  • Produce Data Packs, (drawings, registers, WBS’s)
  • Produce digital prototypes on VR, 3D renders, animations.

 

  • Campus
    Registration Close Date
    Start Date
    Type
  • 13 February 2023
    20 February 2023
    Full Time, Contact
  • 13 February 2023
    20 February 2023
    Full Time, Contact
  • 13 February 2023
    20 February 2023
    Full Time, Online
  • 13 February 2023
    20 February 2023
    Part Time, Online

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