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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design (3 years)

This course equips students with the skills and knowledge to prepare structural drawings, reinforced concrete drawings and civil engineering drawings according to designer's sketches and specifications in compliance with architectural drawings and relevant Codes of Practices using CAD software and Building Information Modelling (BIM) software.

ITE College East
Admission type: JIEN , ITE EAE
Course duration : 3 years
Course codes and net aggregates for 2025 JIE 'N':
College Course code
MAS1B3 net aggregate
ITE College East
 HF3CS 2 - 6

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Course details

Field of study Engineering
Certification offered

Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design
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Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

For N-Level students seeking admission through JIE

* Mobile Robotics, Smart Electrical Technology, IoT Applications, Mechanical Design & Automation, and Mobile Web Applications subjects can be used in lieu of Science for admission to this 3-year Higher Nitec course

Subject Grade
Mathematics or Science* A-D or 1-5

Any 2 other subjects
A-D or 1-5

Internship

Internship duration 3+6 months

Career prospects

Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design graduates are employed by government departments, statutory boards and civil structural consultancy companies in the building and construction sector. They perform a crucial role of ensuring the structural drawings, civil engineering drawings and detailed drawings on structural building are produced to meet the needs of the users such as clients, contractors, authorities, consultants and building occupants, at the different stages of the project. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Civil & Structural Draftsman, Technical Executive, Technical Officer and CAD Designer.

How to register

Joint Intake Exercise 'N' (JIE 'N')

You can apply directly to the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) in mid-December. Learn the process and how to apply.

ITE Early Admissions Exercise (ITE EAE)

You may register using the ITE EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.