Diploma in Building and Construction Technology

This diploma course covers advanced building construction principles, structural design, construction management, quantity surveying, site engineering, and sustainable building practices.

DIPLOMA IN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY (DBTEC)

DURATION: 3 YEARS

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Term I: January – March

Term II: May – July

Term III: September – November

MODULE I: FOUNDATION UNITS (YEAR 1)

TERM I (JANUARY – MARCH)

DBTEC101 Introduction to Building Construction

DBTEC102 Communication Skills

DBTEC103 Information Communication Technology (ICT)

DBTEC104 Construction Mathematics I

TERM II (MAY – JULY)

DBTEC105 Construction Materials I

DBTEC106 Technical Drawing and CAD

DBTEC107 Basic Masonry and Concreting

DBTEC108 Building Science I

End of Module I Assessments and Examinations

MODULE II: INTERMEDIATE UNITS (YEAR 2)

TERM III (SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER)

DBTEC201 Site Surveying and Setting Out

DBTEC202 Structural Mechanics and Theory of Structures

DBTEC203 Construction Materials II

DBTEC204 Building Services I

TERM IV (JANUARY – MARCH)

DBTEC205 Measurement and Estimating I

DBTEC206 Building Regulations and Standards

DBTEC207 Construction Plant and Equipment

DBTEC208 Carpentry and Joinery

End of Module II Assessments and Examinations

MODULE III: ADVANCED UNITS (YEAR 3)

TERM V (MAY – JULY)

DBTEC301 Construction Management and Contract Administration

DBTEC302 Measurement and Estimating II

DBTEC303 Steel and Reinforced Concrete Structures

DBTEC304 Building Services II

TERM VI (SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER)

DBTEC305 Road Construction and Maintenance

DBTEC306 Sustainable Building Technologies

DBTEC307 Construction Economics and Finance

DBTEC308 Industrial Attachment / Practicum

Final Assessments, Practicum Evaluation and Certification