Diploma in Building Technology (ECP)

Diploma in Building Technology (ECP) is a Diploma program taught at Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science, South Africa. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

The Diploma in Building Technology (ECP) prepares students for technical and professional roles in the construction industry. It focuses on skills such as measuring building elements, interpreting scope and cost of structures, pricing bills of quantities, forecasting costs, managing payments, site surveying, and performing basic construction and project management functions. The program combines full-contact classes in the first and third years with industry-based modules in the second year. Students must also complete 9 to 12 months of Work Integrated Learning in consulting or construction firms. Assessment includes class tests, assignments, presentations, group work, continuous and final examinations. The diploma is designed for students aiming for employment or entrepreneurship in the construction and related industries.

Modules

• Construction Management I
• Construction Technology I

The minimum requirements for admission in Diploma in Building Technology (ECP) at Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science as pre-requiste for admission in Diploma in Building Technology (ECP).

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• National Senior Certificate (NSC) with diploma endorsement
• English at Level 4 (Home Language or First Additional Language)
• Mathematics or Technical Mathematics at Level 3 (not Mathematical Literacy)
• Physical Science or Technical Physical Science at Level 3
• Admission point score of 22
• Extended NSC provision for one subject at level 3 in specified subjects

Please check detail of study units at https://www.wsu.ac.za/en/faculties-wsu/engineering-built-environment-and-it/faculty-departments/department-of-built-environment/programmes/diploma-in-building-technology-ecp

18 fully funded scholarships are listed for South Africa. See South Africa scholarships.