Program Description
The Advanced Diploma in Construction Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. CET) is an applied program which provides students with the knowledge, skills and competencies needed for a career in the construction industry. Through the program students develop skills to install, operate, test and maintain processes in a construction environment. Students engage in hands-on experiential learning through the operation of equipment in a state-of-the art laboratory and machine shop environment.
Program Duration:
3 years
Admission Requirements:
1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%, plus two courses: one Mathematics, and one final year Science (Chemistry or Physics is preferred); OR
2. Two–year Construction Engineering Technology Diploma or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
2. Two–year Construction Engineering Technology Diploma or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate; OR
2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
1. A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test; OR
2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and admission priority category.
2025-2026 Study Plan:
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
| AECH1201 | Basic Engineering Calculations | - | - | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| COMM1010 | English Communication I | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| MATH1010 | Algebra & Trigonometry | MA1029 OR AMPII Score of 60% | - | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| PHYS1020 | General Physics | - | PHYS1021 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| PHYS1021 | General Physics (Lab) | - | PHYS1020 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Elective: select 1 of 3 | ||||||
| EFFL1001 | Effective Learning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| EFFL1002 | Applied & Experiential Learning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| EFFL1003 | Experiential Learning & Entrepreneurship | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 1 Total: | 14 | 12 | 7 | |||
| SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
| AECE1200 | Introduction to Construction Engineering, Materials & Methods | - | CHEM1010 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECE1230 | Mechanical & Electrical Systems in Construction | - | AECE1200 & AEEL1100 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECH1100 | Environmental Awareness & Ethics | - | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEEL1100 | Fundamentals of Electricity | MATH1010 OR AMPII Score of 75% | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEEL1200 | Fundamentals of Electricity (Lab) | - | AEEL1100 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| CHEM1010 | General Chemistry I | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| CHEM1011 | General Chemistry I (Lab) | - | - | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| MATH1020 | Pre-Calculus | MATH1010 OR AMPII Score of 75% | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 2 Total: | 18 | 16 | 5 | |||
| SEMESTER 3 | ||||||
| AECE1340 | Basic Construction Safety | AECE1200 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AEMA1312 | Engineering Graphics | AECH1201 | - | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| AEPC1203 | Basic Instrumentation | AEEL1100 & AEEL1200 OR AEEL1101 & AEEL1201 | - | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Semester 3 Total: | 8 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Year 1 Total: | 40 | 32 | 20 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 4 | ||||||
| AECE2100 | Construction Documents & Codes | AECE1200 & AEMA1312 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AECE2110 | Principles of Engineering Economy | MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AECE2120 | Statics | MATH1020 OR AMPII score of 85% | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECE2130 | Principles of Geomatics | AEMA1312 & MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECE2131 | Principles of Geomatics (Lab) | - | AECE2130 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| AECE2140 | Project Drawings & Graphics | AEMA1312 | AECE2100 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| MATH1030 | Calculus I | MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 4 Total: | 15 | 13 | 6 | |||
| SEMESTER 5 | ||||||
| AECE2210 | Engineering Geology | CHEM1010 & PHYS1020 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECE2220 | Construction Equipment & Machineries | AECE1200 | AECE2210 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECE2230 | Strength of Construction Materials | AECE1200 & AECE2120 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECE2231 | Strength of Construction Materials (Lab) | AECE1200 | AECE2230 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| COMM1020 | English Communication II | COMM1010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| MATH2010 | Calculus II | MATH1030 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 5 Total: | 17 | 15 | 5 | |||
| SEMESTER 6 | ||||||
| AECH2103 | Leadership & Management Principles | AECH1100 & COMM1020 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AETN2302 | Applied Programming I | MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% | - | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Semester 6 Total: | 5 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Year 2 Total: | 37 | 31 | 16 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 7 | ||||||
| AECE3100 | Soil Mechanics | AECE2210 & AECE2230 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECE3101 | Soil Mechanics (Lab) | - | AECE3100 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| AECE3120 | Construction Planning & Scheduling | AECE1200 & AECE1230 & AECE2220 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECE3321 | Technology Capstone Project I | AECE2230 | RSST3001 OR RSST3002 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| AEMA3121 | Applied Fluid Mechanics | MATH1030 & PHYS1020 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| AEMA3221 | Applied Fluid Mechanics (Lab) | AECE1340 OR AEMA1102 | AEMA3121 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| RSST3002 | Probability & Statistical Analysis | MATH2010 | - | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Elective - Mathematics & Natural Sciences: select 1 of 3 | ||||||
| BIOL1001 | Inquiry-Based Biology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| BIOL1002 | Introduction to Botany | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| BIOL1003 | Introduction to Ecology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 7 Total: | 16 | 14 | 8 | |||
| SEMESTER 8 | ||||||
| AECE3210 | Construction Cost Estimation | AECE1200 & AECE1230 & AECE2220 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECE3332 | Technology Capstone Project II | AECE3321 | - | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| AECE3220 | Built-Facility Maintenance & Repair | AECE2100 & AECE2230 | AECE3230 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECE3230 | Structural Engineering | AECE2230 & MATH2010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECH2112 | Sustainability & Renewable Energy | AECH1100 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AECH2113 | Quality Assurance | COMM1020 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Semester 8 Total: | 17 | 17 | 9 | |||
| Year 3 Total: | 33 | 31 | 17 | |||
| Program Total | 110 | 94 | 53 | |||
Graduate Future Pathways:
Graduates of the Advanced Diploma in Construction Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. CET) program may choose to continue their studies and complete the Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering (B.Sc. ConE) degree.
Graduate Career Opportunities:
The Advanced Diploma in Construction Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. CET) is an applied three year diploma with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Construction Engineering Technologist
- Construction Supervisor
- Junior Construction Process Designer
- Project Superintendent
- Engineering Asset Officer
- Junior Construction Cost Estimator