The Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) is for prospective South African Civil Engineering students who meet the minimum admission requirements, but may fall short on the admission point score (APS) for the mainstream programme.
Do bridges, large concrete structures and roads fascinate you?
As a Civil Technician, you will be involved in all spheres of the development of bridges, dams, roads, harbours and other structures.
From designing structures to costing material prices, your work will be key to an engineering team.
YOU WILL LIKE THIS IF YOU WILL STUDY AT YOU WILL STUDY FOR
You are innovative, logical, creative, and have strong problem-solving skills
Bellville Campus
Four years, full-time
WHAT YOU NEED
Minimum Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate
• Mathematics (4)
• Physical Science (4)
• English (4)
Matric Certificate (Pre-2009)
• Mathematics HG (E); SG (D)
• Physical Science HG (E); SG (D)
• English HG (E); SG (D)
FET N4
• Mathematics (60%)
• Physical Science (60%)
• English (60%)
The department utilises an Admission Point Score (APS) as selection criteria once your minimum admission requirements are satisfied. You also have to score a minimum of 27–29 on the APS for the ECP, 23–26 should you be wait-listed
Subject to the space availability, consideration will be given for admitting students to the Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) in the Diploma in Civil Engineering only, with: English (4); with one of either Mathematics/ Physical Science (4), and the other (3), with a minimum of 45%, or Technical Maths/ Technical Science (5) and the other (4), with a minimum of 55%.
DISCLAIMER
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Information is subject to change, based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications during 2024/2025. Admission requirements may therefore differ between the existing qualification and the HEQSF aligned qualification. Please consult the CPUT website or Faculty for updated information. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this brochure; however the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.
YOUR SUBJECTS
Year Zero
• Engineering Physics
• Engineering Mathematics
• Engineering Drawing
• Surveying
• Computer Skills
• Applied Mechanics
• Professional and Technical Communication
Year One
• Construction Materials Technology
• Engineering Chemistry
• Theory of Structures
• Engineering Drawing 2
• Engineering Mathematics 2
• Engineering Management
• Introduction to Environmental Engineering
Year Two
• Water Engineering
• Structural Analysis
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Civil Engineering Documentation
Year Three
• Applied Mathematics
• Water Engineering 2
• Engineer in Society
• Engineering Design
• Integrated Computer Project
• Civil Industrial Project (WIL)
Your on-the-job training
Workplace-based learning will provide you with an uninterrupted period of six (6) months where you will obtain practical experience. You will be expected to produce a technical report of your work activities, while being monitored by Work Integrated Learning (WIL) coordinators in the workplace. A log-book of activities will be required, as well as an oral presentation.
YOUR FUTURE SELF Future studies
Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering
Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering
Doctor of Engineering in Civil Engineering
Future industries
Construction industry
Consultant firms
Private organisations
State departments
Municipalities Future career
Civil Technician
Contractor
Consultant
Entrepreneur
creating futures
HOW TO APPLY
Please note: All students are required to apply online, except for qualifications that do not cater for online applications.
ONLINE APPLICATIONS
Do you qualify to apply online?
ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE FREE
Choose your qualification by consulting this brochure or the CPUT website
Gather your documents (i.e. certified copies less than three months old)
View or download the online application guides available on our website at www.cput.ac.za/study/apply under Step 4: Online application for information on how to apply online
Complete your application online by visiting www.cput.ac.za/study/apply and following the steps
Follow-up by getting your admission status and downloading your admission letter via the online application tracking system by visiting www.cput.ac.za/study/track
MANUAL APPLICATIONS
Do you qualify to apply manually?
Please note: No manual posted or over the counter applications will be accepted for any course, other than the listed qualifications that do not cater for online applications.
