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Course Duration

3 years

Type of course

Full-time

Campus where course is offered

ITE College East

Course Certification

Higher Nitec

Are you fascinated by how Digitization and Emerging Technologies such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) software, DfMA and 3D Printing have revolutionised the way buildings will be designed, produced and constructed?

Digitization has revolutionized the way our buildings and infrastructure being designed and constructed.

Ride on this digital wave as you will learn to use Building Information Modelling (BIM) to design and create 3D models for buildings, steel structures, and civil engineering works. You will also be producing structural and civil engineering drawings according to specifications and the relevant Codes of Practice.

You'll emerge as a specialist in BIM modelling or CAD designing, among many exciting careers that await you!

This course equips students with the skills and knowledge to prepare structural drawings, reinforced concrete drawings and civil engineering drawings according to designer's sketches and specifications in compliance with architectural drawings and relevant Codes of Practices using CAD software and Building Information Modelling (BIM) software.

What you'll learn

  • Prepare civil and structural layout plans
  • Prepare civil and structural components’ schedule and details such as beams, slabs, columns, foundation, roads, drainage and sewerage
  • Prepare civil and structural detailed drawings
  • Prepare shop drawings for construction
  • Liaise with engineers to resolve discrepancies and site problems

Entry Requirements

Admission to Year 1 of the 3-year curriculum structure:

GCE ‘O’ level grades in any 2 subjects:

  • Grade 1-8

or

GCE ‘N’ level passes in Mathematics or Science* and 2 other subjects:

  • Grade A-D or Grade 1-5

* Mobile Robotics, Smart Electrical Technology, Mechanical Design & Automation, IoT Applications, and Mobile Web Applications subjects can be used in lieu of Science for admission to this Higher Nitec course.

 

Students will be required to purchase a Laptop for the course. This is in addition to the course fees. Financial assistance is available to eligible students under ITE Opportunity Fund subject to terms and conditions. For more details on the minimum laptop specifications, please click here.

Progression Opportunities

Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design graduates may apply for progression to the following Work-Study Diploma courses at ITE:


Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design graduates with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 and above may apply for progression to a Technical Engineer Diploma course at ITE. For more details on progression, please click here.

Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design graduates with a GPA of 2.0 and above may also apply for progression to the first year of a related diploma course at the Polytechnics. For more details on diploma courses for progression, please refer to the Joint Polytechnic Admissions website.

Career Opportunities

Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design graduates are employed by government departments, statutory boards and civil structural consultancy companies in the building and construction sector. They perform a crucial role of ensuring the structural drawings, civil engineering drawings and detailed drawings on structural building are produced to meet the needs of the users such as clients, contractors, authorities, consultants and building occupants, at the different stages of the project. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Civil & Structural Draftsman, Technical Executive, Technical Officer and CAD Designer.