Advanced Diploma in Construction Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. CET)

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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:

3 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 Science (Chemistry or Physics is preferred); OR

2. Two–year Construction Engineering Technology Diploma or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
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.

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2025-2026 Study Plan:

COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 1
AECH1201 Basic Engineering Calculations - - 1 0 3
COMM1010 English Communication I - - 3 3 0
MATH1010 Algebra & Trigonometry MA1029 OR AMPII Score of 60% - 3 3 1
PHYS1020 General Physics - PHYS1021 3 3 0
PHYS1021 General Physics (Lab) - PHYS1020 1 0 3
Elective: select 1 of 3
EFFL1001 Effective Learning - - 3 3 0
EFFL1002 Applied & Experiential Learning - - 3 3 0
EFFL1003 Experiential Learning & Entrepreneurship - - 3 3 0
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 2
CHEM1010 General Chemistry I - - 3 3 0
CHEM1011 General Chemistry I (Lab) - - 1 0 3
MATH1020 Pre-Calculus MATH1010 OR AMPII Score of 75% - 3 3 0
Semester 2 Total: 18 16 5
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 4
Semester 3 Total: 8 4 8
Year 1 Total: 40 32 20
COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 4
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 AECH1100 & 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
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 MATH1030 & PHYS1020 - 2 2 0
AEMA3221 Applied Fluid Mechanics (Lab) AECE1340 OR AEMA1102 AEMA3121 1 0 2
RSST3002 Probability & Statistical Analysis MATH2010 - 3 3 1
Elective - Mathematics & Natural Sciences: select 1 of 3
BIOL1001 Inquiry-Based Biology - - 3 3 0
BIOL1002 Introduction to Botany - - 3 3 0
BIOL1003 Introduction to Ecology - - 3 3 0
Semester 7 Total: 16 14 8
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 17
Program Total 110 94 53

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

Program Contact:

Khaled Shami
Assistant Dean, CET Student Affairs