Polytechnics that offer ND/HND Civil Engineering Technology With their Entry Requirements

Polytechnics that offer ND/HND Civil Engineering Technology With their Entry Requirements

National Diploma ProgrammeThe National Diploma Programme in Civil Engineering Technology is aimed at producing technicians for both the public and private sectors of the economy who can also be self-establishing and self-reliant.

On the completion of this programme, the diplomate should be able to:

• Function as a foreman on a construction site
• Produce good Civil Engineering drawings and schedules
• Supervise Civil Engineering processes
• Carry out necessary tests on Engineering materials
• Interpret Civil Engineering drawings
• Interpret surveyor’s measurements
• Setout Civil Engineering project
• Carry out maintenance of Civil Engineering works.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: NATIONAL DIPLOMA

Applicants with any of the following qualifications may be considered for admission into the National Diploma Programme by direct entry:

i. S.S.S.C or its equivalent (Teachers Grade II, NTC, WASC, G.C.E) with passes at credit level in Mathematics, Physics, a Science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Biology, or Agricultural Science), and one other subject and an ordinary pass in English Language at not more than two sittings. In addition credit or ordinary pass in any of the following subjects will be an advantage: Wood Work, Metal Work, Auto-mechanics, Basic Electronics, Basic Electricity, Technical Drawing, Fine Art;

ii. Four passes at credit level in relevant subjects as stated in (i) above obtained at the final examination of an NBTE recognised preliminary ND Programme offered in a Polytechnic or similar post-secondary technical institution provided that students admitted into the Pre-ND have a Pass in English Language.

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMME:

The Higher National Diploma Programme in Civil Engineering Technology is aimed at producing technologists with a good mastery of engineering knowledge and skill in executing civil engineering works.

In addition to the ND objectives, the HND diplomates should be able to:

• Design simple structural elements and prepare detailed drawings of such elements with minimum supervision;
• Carry out supervision and prepare progress reports on Civil Engineering works;
• Maintain comprehensive records of work-in-progress for the parties concerned.
• Carry out accurate interpretation of technical data related to Civil Engineering works;
• Test, analyse and interpret the result of materials tested for Civil Engineering works
• Carry out engineering surveys 
• Design simple transportation schemes and prepare working drawings for their construction;
• Supervise civil engineering construction works.
• Design simple water and waste water schemes and distribution networks;
• Prepare Bill of Engineering Measurements and Evaluation (BEME) and specifications for Civil Engineering works;
• Operate and maintain water works, waste water and solid waste installation and irrigation projects;
• Carry out environmental engineering and pollution control studies;
• Management of Engineering facilities with emphasis on maintenance.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA:

Applicants with all the following qualifications may be considered for admission into the Higher National Diploma programmes by direct entry:

1. The entry requirement for the National Diploma Programme.

2. National Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology with a minimum of lower credit pass; and

3. A minimum of one year Post-National Diploma cognate work experience in the field of Civil Engineering including three months of certified computer training.

Polytechnics that offer ND/HND Civil Engineering Technology are:

1. Auchi Polytechnic 
2. AFIT Kaduna 
3. Abdu Gusau Polytechnic 
4. Akwapoly 
5. ATAPOLY 
6. Abia State polytechnic 
7. Benue State Polytechnic 
8. College of Agriculture Lafia 
9. Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti 
10. Federal Polytechnic Unwana
11. Federal Polytechnic Bali 
12. Federal Polytechnic Bauchi 
13. Federal Polytechnic Bida 
14. Federal Polytechnic Damaturu 
15. Federal Polytechnic Ede 
16. Federal Polytechnic Offa 
17. Federal Polytechnic Idah 
18. Federal Polytechnic Ilaro 
19. Federal Polytechnic Mubi 
20. Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda 
21. Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa 
22. Federal Polytechnic Nekede 
23. Federal Polytechnic Oko 
24. Federal Polytechnic Ile-oluji 
25. Federal Polytechnic Ukana
26. Ibadan Polytechnic 
27. IMT Enugu 
28. Kaduna Polytechnic 
29. Kano State Polytechnic 
30. Katsina Polytechnic 
31. Federal Polytechnic Kazaure 
32. Kogi State polytechnic 
33. Kwara State Polytechnic 
34. NACEST 
35. IMAPOLY LAFIA 
36. Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic 
37. NICT UROMI 
38. NOGAK 
39. OGITECH 
40. MAPOLY 
41. Ogwashi Uku Polytechnic 
42. Oke Ogun Polytechnic
43. Osun State Polytechnic 
44. Osun State College of Technology, Esa Oke 
45. Plateau State Polytechnic 
46. Adamawa State polytechnic 
47. Ramat Polytechnic 
48. RECTEM 
49. Rufus Giwa Polytechnic 
50. KENPOLY 
51. Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic 
52. Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic 
53. Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic 
54. Yabatech 
55. Niger State polytechnic zungeru 

Where Do Civil Engineering Graduates Work? 

Civil engineers are essential to the construction of a city, county or state’s system of roads, tunnels, bridges and buildings. Civil engineers can work in any private sector to oversee construction or repairs or in the public domain where they ensure safety standards and abide by local and federal government regulations. Here are some jobs you can do with your ND/HND certificate:

• Building Engineer 
• Surveyor 
• Urban Planner 
• Water Hygiene Engineer 
• Fire Engineer 
• Transport Planner 
• Construction Manager 
• Construction Monitor 
• Structural Engineer 
• Environmental Engineer 

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