Description

The NETD in Civil Engineering is an advanced Diploma programme which targets those seeking a career as a Technician within the Civil Engineering Industry or seeking to transition to the Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree programme.

This programme develops practical knowledge, design skills and improve student’s communication and organisational abilities through team based projects. Students are given an introduction to the world of Civil Engineering through subjects such as Structural Analysis and Design, Environmental Engineering, Construction Technology, Quantity Surveying and Engineering Surveying.

Drawing skills, especially Computer-aided Design (CAD) are applied in a number of subject areas. Team-building, communication and computer applications are integral elements of both first and second-year courses.

Programme Venues

The NETD in Civil Engineering is offered at the following locations:

UTT San Fernando Campus Tarouba Road, San Fernando

UTT John S. Donaldson Port-of-Spain Campus Wrightson Road, Port-of-Spain

Both Campuses are fully equipped with the latest multimedia equipment and Civil Engineering laboratories.

UTT and Accreditation

In December 2017, UTT received Continuing Institutional Accreditation from the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT) for seven (7) years - the maximum period that can be awarded to tertiary institutions.

This accreditation offers speaks to three major areas: "Competence" (assessing the skills and training given to students), "Opportunity" (preparing the students to seize opportunities in the world of work) and "Portability" (ensuring that the students’ qualifications can be recognised outside of Trinidad and Tobago).

Mrs. NADINE RAMPERSAD-ARCHIE

Programme Officer

(868) 642-8888 ext. 25005

nadine.rampersad@utt.edu.tt

Ms. ALANA JOSEPH

Administrative Assistant I

(688) 642 -8888 ext. 26140

alana.joseph@utt.edu.tt

Ms. KELLY BAPTISTE

Administrative Assistant I

(868) 642-8888 ext. 25127

kelly.baptiste@utt.edu.tt

Entry Requirements:

Entry Requirements:

• Passes in a minimum of five (5) subjects at CSEC (CXC O’Level) General Proficiency level in Grades I or II and from 1998 Grade III including Mathematics, English Language and any two (2) from the following group:
• Physics; Chemistry; Integrated Science; Technical Drawing; Information Technology OR
• GCE Ordinary Levels with Grades A, B or C, including Mathematics, English Language and any two (2) from the following group:
• Physics; Chemistry; Integrated Science; Technical Drawing; Information Technology

Mature Student Entry:

An applicant who does not satisfy all the stipulated minimum academic or technical qualifications for admission to the programme may be accepted as a Mature Student. He/she would need to possess the critical elements of the stipulated qualification and would be assessed by the UTT Programme Leader as possessing a combination of qualifications and educational or experiential maturity to enable him/her to successfully participate in the programme. 

Application Deadline:

Description

The Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Civil Engineering Systems prepares students to meet the new and developing challenges of the 21st century, including sustaining the environment and the natural cycles on which all life depends, and providing the necessary framework for human life and civil societies, such as energy, shelter, water and the infrastructure for commerce.

The B.A.Sc. offers three (3) specialisations:

Construction Engineering and Management Specialisation

This option enables synthesis through the application of previously thought content in the areas of the fundamentals of environmental, structural design, planning, constructing and managing construction processes. This objective is achieved by equipping graduates with the appropriate theoretical and practical methods to design, develop, construct, retrofit, commission, operate and maintain civil engineering systems, as well as, knowledge to provide technical skills in disaster management in the built environment. The option further builds on the thread of risk, safety, and ethics in civil engineering.

Environmental Engineering Specialisation

The option enables the synthesis through application of previously thought content in the areas of building elements design, construction engineering and management and environmental engineering processes. This objective is achieved by equipping graduates with the appropriate theoretical and practical methods to develop construction environmental management plans, sustainable and integrated infrastructure designs, recycling, waste treatment and disposal, contaminated land and pollution control. The option further builds on the thread of sustainability in civil engineering.

Structural Engineering Specialisation

The option enables the synthesis through application of previously taught content in the areas of building elements design, construction, environmental, geotechnics and earthquake analysis. This objective is achieved by application of these fundamentals to design earthquake-resistant building structures and remediate problematic ground conditions. The option further builds on the thread of design in civil engineering.

For more information, please contact:

Mrs. NADINE RAMPERSAD-ARCHIE

Programme Officer

(868) 642-8888 ext. 25005

nadine.rampersad@utt.edu.tt

MS. MARISA CHARLES

Administrative Assistant II

(868) 642-8888 ext. 21846

marisa.charles@utt.edu.tt

Entry Requirements:

• Passes in two (2) CAPE subjects (Units 1 and 2) or GCE A' Level subjects including Mathematics and either Physics or Chemistry plus General Paper or Caribbean Studies and Communication Studies
• Applicants must also possess a minimum of five (5) subjects at CSEC (CXC O'Level) General Proficiency in Grades I or II and from 1998, Grade III or equivalent GCE O'Levels including Grades A, B or C in Mathematics, English Language, Chemistry and Physics; OR
• Relevant NEC Technician Diploma; OR
• Relevant NETD/HNC/HND Technician Diploma.

Mature Student Entry:

An applicant who does not satisfy all the stipulated minimum academic or technical qualifications for admission to the programme may be accepted as a Mature Student. He/she would need to possess the critical elements of the stipulated qualification and would be assessed as possessing a combination of qualifications and educational or experiential maturity to enable him/her to successfully participate in the programme.

Application Deadline:

Description

The Master of Philosophy is awarded on completion of a thesis, based on innovative work, demonstrating evidence of mastery in the application of advanced techniques in the solution of a research problem, and the successful completion of a minimum of four (4) mandatory research courses and a minimum of four (4) seminars. There must be an oral defence of the Thesis. 

Taught courses are offered online. Meetings relating to supervisor directed courses are held using communication applications such as Zoom or MS Teams. Special arrangements may be made for laboratory and personal interaction, should the need arise, in keeping with existing health protocols. 

Programme Credits: 12 

Entry Requirements:

• Persons holding a Taught Master’s Degree from an approved university with a B average or equivalent GPA. 
• Persons holding a Bachelor’s degree from an approved university with a B+ average, or Upper Second-Class Honors or equivalent GPA. 
• Persons with other professional qualifications and industrial or business experience deemed to be suitable by the Board of Postgraduate Studies and Research. 

Application Deadline:

Description

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees are awarded on the basis of a Dissertation based on original research, together with successful completion of a minimum of four (4) mandatory research courses and four (4) seminars. The written Dissertation report must provide documentation of a significant original contribution to the body of knowledge in the area of study and an oral defence of the Dissertation. 

Taught courses are offered online. Meetings relating to supervisor directed courses are held using communication applications such as Zoom or MS Teams. Special arrangements may be made for laboratory and personal interaction, should the need arise, in keeping with existing health protocols. 

Programme Credits: 12 

Programme Venue:

Blended learning approach/online classes

Taught courses are offered online. Meetings relating to supervisor directed courses are held using communication applications such as Zoom or MS Teams. Special arrangements may be made for laboratory and personal interaction, should the need arise, in keeping with existing health protocols. 

Entry Requirements:

• Persons holding a Research Master’s degree from an approved university.
• Persons holding a suitable Taught Master’s Degree from an approved university with a “B” average or equivalent GPA with relevant research components.

Application Deadline: