Professional Diploma - PDU

Level 5 Core 

Level 5 

Structure

Advanced level qualifications plus the successful completion of a NARIC approved programme in a Civil Engineering subject. A programme of study that is equivalent to a UK level 4 qualification.

Advanced level qualifications plus the successful completion of a NARIC approved programme in a Civil Engineering subject. A programme of study that is equivalent to a UK level 4 qualification. Offerings: All

English Language requirements: Students are required to have a minimum English language level of Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) English Grade C or above, or a pass in the ICBT Academic English Studies course or recognised equivalent, such as the below: • GCSE/O-Level in English from a UK awarding body grade C • IGCSE English as a First Language grade C • IGCSE English as a Second Language grade C • Internet based TOEFL with an overall score of 72 (UG), 79 (PG) including 17 in Listening, 20 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 18 in Speaking • Pearson Test of English (PTE) • International Baccalaureate (Standard Level Grade 5/Higher Level grade 4 in English) • Cambridge Advanced English Grade C (minimum of “weak” in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing.
In exceptional circumstances, candidates with non-standard qualifications, may qualify for entry to the course on the basis of considerable work experience in the construction industry.

English Language requirements: Students are required to have a minimum English language level of Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) English Grade C or above, or a pass in the ICBT Academic English Studies course or recognised equivalent, such as the below: • GCSE/O-Level in English from a UK awarding body grade C • IGCSE English as a First Language grade C • IGCSE English as a Second Language grade C • Internet based TOEFL with an overall score of 72 (UG), 79 (PG) including 17 in Listening, 20 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 18 in Speaking • Pearson Test of English (PTE) • International Baccalaureate (Standard Level Grade 5/Higher Level grade 4 in English) • Cambridge Advanced English Grade C (minimum of “weak” in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing.
In exceptional circumstances, candidates with non-standard qualifications, may qualify for entry to the course on the basis of considerable work experience in the construction industry. Offerings: All

Have knowledge and critical understanding of the well established principles of civil engineering, and of the way in which those principles have developed.

Have the ability to apply underlying concepts and principles outside the context in which they were first studied, including, where appropriate, the application of those principles in an employment context.

Use a range of established techniques to initiate and undertake critical analysis of information, and to propose solutions to problems arising from that analysis.

Undertake further training, develop existing skills and acquire new competences that will enable them to assume significant responsibility within organisations.

Have an understanding of the limits of their knowledge, and how this influences analysis and interpretations based on that knowledge.

Effectively communicate information, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms to specialist and non-specialist audiences, and deploy key techniques of the discipline effectively.

Have the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision making.

Have knowledge of the main methods of enquiry in civil engineering relevant to the named award, and ability to evaluate critically the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems in civil engineering.

Course Catalogue

Civil Engineering - 36305 - PG Dip