HND in Civil Engineering

1. The objective of the training
The Higher National Diploma Programme in Civil Engineering Technology is aimed
at producing technologists with a good mastery of engineering knowledge and skill
in executing civil engineering works.
2. Expected skills
Generic Skills – Work independently, collaborate as a team; – Analysis and synthesis of professional documents (French, English); – Oral, written and corporate communication skills within and without (French, English); – Participate /engage in the management of the project; – Know and make use of professional networks and institutions of the real estate maintenance sectors; – Maintain comprehensive records of work-in-progress for the parties concerned; – Carry out engineering surveys; – Carry out supervision and prepare progress reports on Civil Engineering works.

Specific Skills – Design simple structural elements and prepare detailed drawings of such
elements with minimum supervision; – Carry out accurate interpretation of technical data related to Civil
Engineering works; – Test, analyse and interpret the result of materials tested for Civil Engineering
works; – Design simple transportation schemes and prepare working drawings for their
construction; – Supervise civil engineering construction works; – Design simple water and waste water schemes and distribution networks; – Prepare Bill of Engineering Measurements and Evaluation (BEME) and specifications for Civil Engineering works; – Operate and maintain water works, waste water and solid waste installation and irrigation projects; – Carry out environmental engineering and pollution control studies.
3. Career opportunities – Site manager; – Work leader; – Drafting designer of public works structures; – Price manager; – In charge of general affairs etc

Specializations 

• Civil Engineering Technology
• Topography
• Geotechnics 
• Urban Planning

Entry Qualifications

General Certificate of Education (GCE): Advanced level or Baccalaureate.

General Certificate of Education (GCE): Advanced level or Baccalaureate.

B.Sc in Civil Engineering ( 1 Year Top-up)

The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Civil Engineering is a one-year programme. It is designed to train personnel’s to provide the needed supervisory role to link theory and practice in the Civil Engineering Industry. The programme is structured for HND or Diploma graduates in the field of structures, transportation and highway, water and sanitation, environmental and survey in civil engineering.

The programme consists of two-semesters industrial training in a civil engineering firm or in a company that specializes in any of the civil engineering areas. Graduates acquire skills and knowledge in the creation and improvement of transportation systems, design of structures, bridges, railway lines, airports, water supply systems, dams for hydroelectric power generation, irrigation, habour and other civil engineered construction in the country.

NB The degree is awarded by the University of Bamenda