The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with a sound knowledge base, abilities and skills required for further learning towards becoming a competent practicing Civil Engineering Technologist or Certificated Engineer. Specifically this qualification is primarily industry oriented and provides learners with:
- The educational base required for registration as a Professional Engineering Technologist and/or Certificated Engineer with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
- An appropriate level of achievement, the ability to enter NQF Level 8 programmes and then to proceed to Master's Programmes.
- The educational base and proficiency required for one to be a Certified Civil Engineer in areas related to mining and occupational health and safety.