Program Description:
The Advanced Diploma in Construction Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. CET) is an applied program which provides students with the knowledge, skills and competencies needed for a career in the construction industry. Through the program students develop skills to install, operate, test and maintain processes in a construction environment. Students engage in hands-on experiential learning through the operation of equipment in a state-of-the art laboratory and machine shop environment.
Program Duration:
Three years
Admission Requirements:
1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%, plus two courses: one Mathematics, and one final year Physics or Chemistry;
OR
2. Two –year Construction Engineering Technician Diploma from CNA-Q, or equivalent.
1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate;
OR
2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0;
OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
1. A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test; OR
2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and admission priority category.
To see the 2022-2023 Study Plan pages, please CLICK HERE!
2023-2024 Study Plan:
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Req | Co-Req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
|
Semester 1 |
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| AECH1201 | Basic Engineering Calculations | - | - | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| COMM1010 | English Communication I | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| EFFL1002 | Applied & Experiential Learning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| MATH1010 | Algebra & Trigonometry | MA1029 OR AMPI Score of 60% | - | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| PHYS1020 | General Physics | - | PHYS1021 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| PHYS1021 | General Physics (Lab) | - | PHYS1020 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 1 Total: | 14 | 12 | 7 | |||
| Semester 2 | ||||||
| AECE1200 | Introduction to Construction Engineering, Materials & Methods | - | CHEM1010 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECE1230 | Mechanical & Electrical Systems in Construction | - | AECE1200 AEEL1100 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECH1100 | Environmental Awareness & Ethics | - | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEEL1100 | Fundamentals of Electricity | MATH1010 OR AMPII Score of 75% | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEEL1200 | Fundamentals of Electricity (Lab) | - | AEEL1100 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| CHEM1010 | General Chemistry I | - | CHEM1011 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| CHEM1011 | General Chemistry I (Lab) | - | CHEM1010 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| MATH1020 | Pre-Calculus |
MATH1010 OR AMPII Score of 75% |
- | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 2 Total: | 18 | 16 | 6 | |||
| Semester 3 | ||||||
| AECE1340 | Basic Construction Safety | AECE1200 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AEMA1312 | Engineering Graphics | AECH1201 | - | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| AEPC1203 | Basic Instrumentation | (AEEL1100 & AEEL1200) OR (AEEL1101 & AEEL1201) | - | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Semester 3 Total: | 8 | 4 | 9 | |||
| Year 1 Total: | 40 | 32 | 22 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Req | Co-Req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
|
Semester 4 |
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| AECE2100 | Construction Documents & Codes | AECE1200 AEMA1312 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AECE2110 | Principles of Engineering Economy | MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AECE2120 | Statics | MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECE2130 | Principles of Geomatics | AEMA1312 MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECE2131 | Principles of Geomatics (Lab) | - | AECE2130 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| AECE2140 | Project Drawings & Graphics | AEMA1312 | AECE2100 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| MATH1030 | Calculus I |
MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% |
- | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 4 Total: | 15 | 13 | 6 | |||
| Semester 5 | ||||||
| AECE2210 | Engineering Geology | CHEM1010 PHYS1020 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECE2220 | Construction Equipment & Machineries | AECE1200 | AECE2210 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECE2230 | Strength of Construction Materials | AECE1200 AECE2120 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECE2231 | Strength of Construction Materials (Lab) | AECE1200 | AECE2230 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| COMM1020 | English Communication II | COMM1010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| MATH2010 | Calculus II | MATH1030 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 5 Total: | 17 | 15 | 5 | |||
| Semester 6 | ||||||
| AECH2103 | Leadership & Management Principles |
AECH1110 COMM1020 |
- | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AETN2302 | Applied Programming I | MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% | - | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Semester 6 Total: | 5 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Year 2 Total: | 37 | 31 | 16 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Req | Co-Req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
|
Semester 7 |
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| AECE3100 | Soil Mechanics | AECE2210 AECE2230 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECE3101 | Soil Mechanics (Lab) | - | AECE3100 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| AECE3120 | Construction Planning & Scheduling | AECE1200 AECE1230 AECE2220 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECE3321 | Technology Capstone Project I | AECE2230 | RSST3001 OR RSST3002 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| AEMA3121 | Applied Fluid Mechanics | MATH1020 PHYS1020 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEMA3221 | Applied Fluid Mechanics (Lab) | AEMA1102 OR AECE1340 | AEMA3121 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| RSST3002 | Probability & Statistical Analysis | MATH2010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Mathematics & Natural Sciences Elective: Select 1 of 4 | ||||||
| BIOL1001 | Inquiry-Based Biology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| BIOL1002 | Introduction to Botany | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| BIOL1003 | Fundamentals of Ecology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| BIOL1004 | Introduction to Geology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 7 Total: | 16 | 14 | 7 | |||
| Semester 8 | ||||||
| AECE3210 | Construction Cost Estimation | AECE1200 AECE1230 AECE2220 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECE3332 | Technology Capstone Project II | AECE3321 | - | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| AECE3220 | Built-Facility Maintenance & Repair |
AECE2100 AECE2230 |
AECE3230 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECE3230 | Structural Engineering | AECE2230 MATH2010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECH2112 | Sustainability & Renewable Energy | AECH1100 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECH2113 | Quality Assurance | COMM1020 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Semester 8 Total: | 17 | 17 | 9 | |||
| Year 3 Total: | 33 | 31 | 16 | |||
| Adv. Dip. CET Program Total: | 110 | 94 | 54 | |||
Graduate Future Pathways:
Graduates of the Advanced Diploma in Construction Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. CET) program may choose to continue their studies and complete the Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering (B.Sc. ConE) degree.
Graduate Career Opportunities:
The Advanced Diploma in Construction Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. CET) is an applied three year diploma with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Construction Engineering Technologist
- Construction Supervisor
- Junior Construction Process Designer
- Project Superintendent
- Engineering Asset Officer
- Junior Construction Cost Estimator