UNISA National Diploma: Engineering: Civil Course, Module and Curriculum

UNISA National Diploma: Engineering: Civil Course, Module and Curriculum

Qualification code: NDECI
NQF level: 6
Total credits: 360
Rules:
Work-integrated learning is a compulsory component towards the completion of this qualification. Students must complete PEC2601 or PEC2602 and PEC301C or PEC3602.Students may do PEC2601and PEC301C sequentially (i.e. PEC301C after PEC2601} or simultaneously by registering for both modules in the same year. A student may only select for PEC2601and PEC301C if s/he has a placement. PEC2602 and PEC3602 are modules which are offered at specific locations which may require the student to relocate for the duration of the project.
This qualification will be presented using both online and distance learning modes.

Who can register?

Successful applicants and re-registering students must register to study through Unisa in 2024. Applicants can only begin the registration process if they have received an official approval of their application from Unisa. Re-registering students can begin the registration process after receiving their registration details from Unisa. Should you wish to change to an alternative qualification, please apply for the alternative qualification during the next application period.

How to choose your modules

Each Unisa qualification is structured in such a way that you need to pass a certain number of modules within a certain amount of time in order to graduate. You must pass a minimum number of credits / modules annually so that you are able to re-register and continue with your qualification:

  • At least 36 NQF credits (3 modules of 12 credits each) in your first year of study;
  • At least 48 NQF credits (4 modules of 12 credits each) in your second or further years of study.

You may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits / modules per semester:

  • At least 60 NQF credits (5 modules of 12 credits each) in a semester;
  • At least 120 NQF credits (10 modules of 12 credits each) per year for year modules.

The maximum number of credits do not include supplementary and/or aegrotat examinations from a previous semester. Modules taken for non-degree/non-diploma purposes also count towards the maximum number of credits allowed.
You must take your available time into consideration when choosing your modules, as this will impact your academic performance. You need approximately:

  • 6 to 8 hours per week for semester modules;
  • 4 to 6 hours per week for year modules.

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Curriculum for this qualification

As you are deciding on the modules you will be registering for, remember to write down the module names and codes so that you have something that you can refer to when completing your registration.
Rules:
Work-integrated learning is a compulsory component towards the completion of this qualification. Students must complete PEC2601 or PEC2602 and PEC301C or PEC3602.Students may do PEC2601and PEC301C sequentially (i.e. PEC301C after PEC2601} or simultaneously by registering for both modules in the same year. A student may only select for PEC2601and PEC301C if s/he has a placement. PEC2602 and PEC3602 are modules which are offered at specific locations which may require the student to relocate for the duration of the project.

First level

Module Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation
Group A. Compulsory
AMC1PRA – Applied Mechanics I (Practical) Co-requisite:PHY1501
DRW1501 – Drawing I
ENN103F – English for Academic Purposes
EUP1501 – Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions
MAT1581 – Mathematics I (Engineering)
PHY1501 – Elementary Mechanics Co-requisite:AMC1PRA (only applicable to NDECI), MCA1PRA (only applicable to NDEEN-MEC, NDEID, NDEMC)
SCV1501 – Surveying

Second level

Module Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation
Group A. Compulsory
CMD1501 – Construction Methods I
CMT1501 – Construction Materials I (Theory) Co-requisite:CMTPRA1 or CMT1PRA
CMTPRA1 – Construction Materials I (Practical) Co-requisite:CMT1501 or CMT101C
DRW2601 – Drawing II Pre-requisite:DRW1501 or DRW111X
MAT2691 – Mathematics II (Engineering) Pre-requisite:MAT1581
MCL1501 – Management: Civil I
SRC2601 – Surveying: Civil II (Theory) Pre-requisite:SRV1501or SRV121Q & SRVPRA1 or SRV1PRA Co: SRCPRA2 or SRV2PRA
SRCPRA2 – Surveying: Civil II (Practical) Pre-requisite:SRV1501or SRV121Q & SRVPRA1 or SRV1PRA
Co-requisite:SRC2601 or SRV211Q
TST2601 – Theory of Structures II (Theory) Pre-requisite:PHY1501 & AMC1PRA
Co-requisite:TSTPRA2 or TST2PRA
TSTPRA2 – Theory of Structures II (Practical) Pre-requisite:PHY1501 & AMC1PRA
Co-requisite:TST2601 or TST271Z

Third level

Module Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation
Group A. Compulsory
GTE2601 – Geotechnical Engineering II (Theory) Co-requisite:GTE2PRA
GTE2PRA – Geotechnical Engineering II (Practical) Co-requisite:GTE2601 or GTE281Q
MCL2601 – Management: Civil II Pre-requisite:MCL1501 or MCL191S
RCD3601 – Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Design III (Theory) Pre-requisite:TST2601 or TST271Z & TSTPRA2 or TST2PRA
Co-requisite:RCD3602 or RCD3PJT & SAN2601 or SAN271Z
RCD3602 – Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Design III (Project) Pre-requisite:TST2601 or TST271Z & TSTPRA2 or TST2PRA
Co-requisite:RCD3601 or RCD301C & SAN2601or SAN271Z
SAN2601 – Structural Analysis II Co-requisite:TST2601 or TST271Z & TSTPRA2 or TST2PRA
TPE2601 – Transportation Engineering II (Theory) Co-requisite:SRC2601 or SRC211Q & SRCPRA2 or SRC2PRA & TPE2602 or TPE211C
TPE2602 – Transportation Engineering II (Project) Co-requisite:SRC2601or SRC211Q & SRCPRA2 or SRC2PRA & TPE2601 or TPE211C
WEN2601 – Water Engineering II (Theory) Pre-requisite:PHY1501 & AMC1PRA
Co-requisite:WEN2PRA
WEN2PRA – Water Engineering II (Practical) Pre-requisite:PHY1501 & AMC1PRA
Co-requisite:WEN2601 or WEN221R
Group B. Choose 1 from the following
PEC2601 – Engineering Practice: Civil II (Workplace-Based Learning) Co-requisite:Option A: AMC1PRA & DRW1501& ENN103F & EUP1501 & MAT1581 & PHY1501& SRV1501& SRVPRA1 & CMD1501& MCL1501
PEC2602 – Engineering Practise: Civil II (Project – Based) Pre-requisite:10 study unites from level 1 and 2. AMC1PRA, DRW1501, ENN103F, EUC1501, EUP1501, MAT1581, PHY15101,SRV1501, SRVPRA1, CMD1501, CMT1501, CMTPRA1, DRW2601, MAT2691, SRC2601, SRCPRA2, TST2601,TSTPRA2, MCL1501

Fourth level

Module Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation
Group A. Compulsory
DCM3601 – Documentation III (Theory) Co-requisite:DCM3602 or DCM3PJT
DCM3602 – Documentation III (Project) Co-requisite:DCM3601 or DCM371Y
GTE3601 – Geotechnical Engineering III (Theory) Pre-requisite:GTE2601 or GTE281Q & GTE2PRA
Co-requisite:GTEPRA3 or GTE3PRA
GTEPRA3 – Geotechnical Engineering III (Practical) Pre-requisite:GTE2601 or GTE281Q & GTE2PRA
Co-requisite:GTE3601 or GTE331Q
SAN3601 – Structural Analysis III Pre-requisite:SAN2601 or SAN271Z
SSD3601 – Structural Steel and Timber Design III (Theory) Pre-requisite:SAN2601 or SAN271Z
Co-requisite:SSD3602 or SSD3PJT
SSD3602 – Structural Steel and Timber Design III (Project) Pre-requisite:SAN2601 or SAN271Z
Co-requisite:SSD3601 or SSD301C
TPE3601 – Transportation Engineering III (Theory) Pre-requisite:TPE2601 or TPE211C & TPE2602 or TPE2PJT
Co-requisite:TPE3PRA
TPE3PRA – Transportation Engineering III (Practical) Pre-requisite:TPE2601 or TPE211C & TPE2602 or TPE2PJT
Co-requisite:TPE3601 or TPE381V
WEN3601 – Water Engineering III (Theory) Pre-requisite:WEN2601 or WEN221R & WEN2PRA
Co-requisite:WEN3PRA & WEN3PJT
WEN3PJT – Water Engineering III (Project) Pre-requisite:WEN2601 or WEN221R & WEN2PRA
Co-requisite:WEN3601 or WEN361F
WEN3PRA – Water Engineering III (Practical) Pre-requisite:WEN2601 or WEN221R & WEN2PRA
Co-requisite:WEN3601 or WEN361F & WEN3PJT
Group B. Choose 1 from the following
PEC301C – Engineering Practice: Civil III (Workplace-Based Learning ) Co-requisite:Option A: PEC2601 or PEC201C & RCD3601or RCD301C & RCD3602 or RCD3PJT & MCL2601 or MCL221S
PEC3602 – Engineering Practice: Civil III (Project Based) Pre-requisite:AMC1PRA, DRW1501, ENN103F, EUC1501, EUP1501, MAT1581, PHY15101,SRV1501, SRVPRA1, CMD1501, CMT1501, CMTPRA1, DRW2601, MAT2691, SRC2601, SRCPRA2, TST2601,TSTPRA2, MCL1501, GTE2601, GTEPRA, MCL2601, SAN2601, TPE2601, WEN2601, WEN2PRA,SAN2601,SSD3601,SSD3602, TPE3601, TPEPRA, WEN3601, WEN3PJT, WEN3PRA and (PEC2601 or PEC2602)

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