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Start your future career in Civil Engineering

Engineering & the Built Environment

FA C U LT Y

Diploma in Civil Engineering Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP)

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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 are innovative, logical, creative, and have strong problem-solving skills

YOU WILL STUDY AT

Bellville Campus

YOU WILL STUDY FOR

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

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HOW TO APPLY Please note: All students are required to apply online, except for qualifications that do not cater for online applications.

ONLINE APPLICATIONS

ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE FREE

Do you qualify to apply online?

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Choose your qualification by consulting this brochure or the CPUT website

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Complete your application online by visiting www.cput.ac.za/study/apply and following the steps

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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

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

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.

CLOSING DATES

30 SEPT

+27 (0)21 959 6767 info@cput.ac.za www.cput.ac.za @cput @wearecput www.facebook.com/cput.ac.za

04/25

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