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Last Updated: 12 Jan 2026

Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design (2 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: JAE, JIEH, ITE EAE
Course duration: 2 years
Course codes and net aggregates for 2026 JAE:
CollegeCourse code
ELR2B2-C net aggregate
ITE College East
V2323 - 29

Note: Course code for ITE (Final Appeal) is HF2CS and applies to all colleges.

Course codes and net aggregates for 2025 JIE 'H':
CollegeCourse code
ELMAB3 net aggregate
ITE College East
FPCSE5 - 10

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Course details

Field of studyEngineering
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 O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
SubjectGrade
English Language1-8
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics1-7

Any one of the following subjects

  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Combined Science
  • Computing/Computer Studies
  • Design and Technology
  • Electronics/Fundamentals of Electronics
  • Human and Social Biology
  • Integrated Science
  • Physics/Engineering Science
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)/Physical Science
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
1-8
For N(A)-Level students seeking admission through DPP
SubjectGrade
English Language1-4
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics1-4

Any 3 other subjects

    		1-5

    Internship

    Internship duration6 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 Admissions Exercise (JAE)

    You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.

    Joint Intake Exercise 'H' (JIE 'H')

    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.