This qualification is primarily industry-oriented with emphasis on general principles and application or technology transfer. It provides learners with a sound knowledge base in a particular field or discipline and the ability to apply their knowledge and skills to particular career or professional contexts while equipping them to undertake more specialised and intensive learning. Modules leading to this qualification have a strong professional or career focus, and learners are prepared to enter a specific niche in the labour market.
This qualification builds the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities and skills required for further learning towards becoming a competent practising Professional Civil Engineering Technician. It prepares learners for careers in Civil Engineering and areas that potentially benefit from Civil Engineering skills, for achieving technical proficiency and to contribute to the economy and national development. The educational base required for registration as a Learner and a Professional Engineering Technician with ECSA.
