CIVIL ENGINEERING AND BUILDING
The Civil Engineering programme prepares the student with the planning, designing, maintenance and management of projects associated with the construction of houses, roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and water supply and sewage systems.
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WHAT SKILLS & ABILITIES MUST I HAVE TO PURSUE IN A CAREER IN CIVIL ENGINEERING?
- Good analytical skills are a must for any Civil Engineer. Civil Engineers have to read and interpret many drawings, complex charts, diagrams, maps and reports;
- Good communication skills. Civil Engineers need to correspond with a wide array of individuals throughout their profession from construction workers to CEOs of large corporations;
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities. The role of a Civil Engineer is not an easy one. There will be problems that arise from time to time which the Civil Engineer will be responsible for solving problems; and
- Advanced skills in Mathematics, including Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus and Statistics are crucial to become a Civil Engineer, who must apply the appropriate mathematical formulas and principles in his design work as well as to problem-solving.
What are the working conditions of a Civil Engineer?
Civil Engineers generally work indoors in offices. However, many spend time outdoors at construction sites so they can monitor operations or solve problems onsite.
If I want to become a Civil Engineer, what do I do before leaving school?
- Visit Civil Engineering companies to gain more knowledge about the field and what it entails
- Go for an aptitude test to determine if you have the ability to become a Civil Engineer.
- Visit or contact Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges to enquire about the entrance requirements to do Civil Engineering courses.
- Attend Career Exhibitions in your area to liaise with Technical Colleges and obtain application forms.
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Good analytical skills are a must for any Civil Engineer. Civil Engineers have to read and interpret many drawings, complex charts, diagrams, maps and reports.