Geotechnical Engineering – Part of Modular Certificate in Construction Fundamentals (DECS1)

Students will study the engineering behaviour of soil. The properties of soil, including permeability and earth pressure will be covered in detail. Application of engineering behavior of soil will be used to evaluate slope stability and consolidation of soil, as well as designing basic retaining wall. Students will also be introduced to piled design.

What You'll Learn

Geotechnical Engineering – Part of Modular Certificate in Construction Fundamentals (DECS1) is a 60hrs module.

Minimum Entry Requirement

The following GCE 'O' Level grades and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience:

• English Language (Grade 1-7)
• Mathematics (Grade 1-6)
• Science (Grade 1-6)
• OR NITEC with GPA >= 3.5
• OR NITEC with GPA >= 3.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience
• OR Higher NITEC with GPA >= 2.0
• OR Higher NITEC with GPA >= 1.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience
• OR NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >= 3.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience
• OR Higher NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >=2.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience
• OR relevant Advanced WSQ Certifi cate (or higher) and Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA and Workplace Numeracy SOA and with at least 1 yearof relevant working experience
• OR applicants with at least 2 years of relevant working experience may apply for the course