Civil Engineering

Overview

The Level 5 International Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering is designed to develop advanced technical knowledge and practical competence for careers within the civil engineering and construction industries.

The programme equips learners with strong analytical skills, engineering awareness, and professional capability to operate effectively in a range of project environments. Learners gain industry-relevant expertise, problem-solving abilities, and workplace-ready competencies that support progression into employment, supervisory roles, or further academic study. This qualification prepares graduates to contribute confidently to infrastructure development, sustainable construction practices, and modern engineering operations in a competitive global market.

Units

1. Construction Technology
2. Surveying, Measuring and Setting-Out
3. Mathematics for Construction
4. Tender and Procurement
5. Science and Materials
6. Construction Practice and Management
7. Construction Information (Drawing, Detailing and Specification)
8. Principles of Structural Design
9. Site Supervision and Operations
10. Further Mathematics for Construction
11. Geotechnics and Soil Mechanics
12. Sustainable Methods of Construction
13. Legal and Statutory Responsibilities in Construction
14. Hydraulics
15. Advanced Structural Design
16. Alternative Methods of Construction
17. Advanced Surveying and Measuring
18. Maintenance and Operations
19. Materials Engineering
20. Principles of Off-Site Construction
21. Digital Applications for Building Information Modelling (BIM)
22. Law and Legal Frameworks in Civil Engineering
23. Contracts and Management
24. Value Engineering and Cost Control

Satellite centres may select from the 24 available units in one of the following formats: 12 modules, 16 modules, or 24 modules. Centres may also propose their own units, subject to awarding body approval. Any decision to introduce new units must be formally approved by the awarding body to ensure compliance and academic quality.

Entry Requirements

These qualifications are designed for learners who are typically aged 18 and above. The entry profile for learners is likely to include at least one of the following:

A relevant Level 3 Diploma or equivalent qualification
GCE Advanced Level in two subjects or an equivalent qualification
Mature learners (aged 21 and above) with relevant industry or management experience

(Applicants should confirm eligibility with the delivery centre prior to registration.)