Diploma In Civil Engineering (Level 7)

Applicants must have a Diploma in Civil Engineering – Level 5 or equivalent knowledge and skills. If English is not their first language and for international students an overall IELTS band score of at least 6.0 is required with no band score lower than 5.5, or evidence must be provided of equivalent English language proficiency.

You can use the English language tests in the table below to meet ICA’s English language requirements. You must satisfy the requirements in one sitting and the results are valid for two years from the date on the test certificate.

You can use the English language tests in the table below to meet the ICA’s English language requirements. You must satisfy the requirements in one sitting, and results are valid for two years from the date on the test certificate.

English Language Requirements

Version one of the Diploma in Civil Engineering is effective from 01 February, 2017. Version one requirements apply to all candidates enrolling for their first DCE Level-7 prescription/course to be delivered and assessed in a term or semester that starts after 09 Feb, 2017.

The following six options are available for achieving the version one maximum of six prescriptions (120 credits) by cross credit/APL:

Policy for six months’ credits

1. Secondary School Certificate+ Higher (Superior). Secondly, School Certificate + 3 Years diploma in Civil or equivalent&nbspOR
2. Secondary School Certificate+ 3 Years diploma in Civil or relevant, with following optionsMarks more than 70 % in all of the following subjects • Mathematics or equivalent• Engineering Surveys or equivalent• Foundation Engineering or equivalent
3. Applicants with a diploma qualification and who have experience of more than or equivalent to 5 years) in respective fields of study can also be• cross credited for six months/ three subjects as per policy) and • RPL of six months/three subjects after APL on a case by case basis Of total program of study

Policy for 12 months cross credits talks about

Applicants have completed their bachelor in engineering and want to study advanced courses in accordance with the needs of the New Zealand market.

This programme aims to provide students with advanced theoretical knowledge, analytical and practical skills, and in-depth understanding of technological principles, techniques and physical procedures required for employment in the civil engineering industry including building and construction. Students will acquire conceptual knowledge and practical skills in research, consultancy, planning, design, development, operation and maintenance founded on scientific principles, upon which civil engineering is based.

Graduates of this programme will also possess the advanced knowledge and skills required to select and apply appropriate qualitative and/or quantitative techniques in order to identify engineering problems, apply an analytical approach to solve those problems to come up with engineering solutions to the various segments of the building and construction industry and service the industry needs. By producing skilled graduates, this will benefit New Zealand in dealing with the increasing demand of more professionals required to design, create and build structures efficiently.

The programme has been designed for students who have already completed a course of study in civil engineering at Level 5, or who have equivalent knowledge and skills, and wish to acquire more specialist knowledge and skills in accordance with industry requirements. It will also benefit individuals who are employed in the civil engineering industry and would like to gain further credentials that will support their career.

Compulsory Papers (Students must complete all of the following):