Civil Engineering & Quantity Surveying
About our programmes
The Department of Civil Engineering & Quantity Surveying offers three distinct programmes; Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Management and Quantity Surveying.
Professionals in these areas help to meet the everyday needs of people by developing and improving homes, hospitals, airports, roads, railways, dams, energy, clean water, towers, tunnels, bridges and megastructures. In providing such infrastructure, they not only have a direct impact on public life, but also on the development and economic success of a nation.
On each of these programmes, students will undertake practical training in parallel with their academic studies. Extensive hands-on training will not only ensure that students can successfully meet TNA competency requirements, it will provide valuable insight into the trades that they will work with after graduating from MTC.
Accreditation
MTC’s Advanced Diploma/DipHE programmes in Civil Engineering and Construction Engineering Management are accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), comprising the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation, the Institute of Highway Engineers and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council UK as:
- fully satisfying the educational base for an Engineering Technician (EngTech)
- partially satisfying the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng)
BEng programmes in Civil Engineering and Construction Engineering Management are accredited by the JBM on behalf of the Engineering Council UK as:
- fully satisfying the educational base for an Incorporated Engineering (IEng)
MTC’s BSc in Quantity Surveying programme is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) as fully satisfying the educational base for Chartered Surveyors.
Awards
Students are awarded an Advanced Diploma on successful completion of Level 7 of the Oman Qualifications Framework (OQF) and a Bachelor’s Degree with Honours on successful completion of Level 8.
Students are also awarded a Diploma of Higher Education and/or Bachelor’s Degree with Honours from the University of Portsmouth on completion of the equivalent Levels 3, 4 and 5 (DipHE) and Level 6 (Bachelor’s Degree) of the UK Framework of Higher Education Qualifications (UK FHEQ).
Students also receive a Certificate of Completion of Training Needs Analysis on successful completion of all TNA requirements.
Delivery and Assessment
Courses are delivered through a variety of methods on- and off-campus, including lectures, tutorials, demonstrations and simulations, case studies, practical work (fieldwork, workshop, laboratory activities) and project development. Students are expected to work individually, in groups and to undertake self-study.
Course assessment is structured around reports, essays, portfolios, presentations and examinations.
A key element of each programme is the development and assessment of Training Needs Analysis (TNA) competencies. TNA training may be delivered and assessed in academic modules, individual modules or during Department Specific Activities (DSA).
Graduate Destinations
MTC, in coordination with the beneficiaries, ensures that its graduates have career opportunities after graduation in accordance with the accepted programme and the regulations
Civil Engineering & Quantity Surveying Foundation Year
The Civil Engineering & Quantity Surveying Foundation Year offers a broad introduction to core engineering principles and concepts. In addition to developing a sound knowledge of engineering mathematics and science, Foundation Year students also enjoy a multidisciplinary focus through additional modules in conceptual design, building services, surveying and hydraulics. Students also receive additional support in developing their English language skills.
Academic study will take place via lectures, tutorials and laboratory work and will be complemented by practical skills development in specialised workshops that are designed to help students meet the TNA-defined competencies required at this level.
Civil Engineering
Civil engineering professionals are responsible for shaping the built environment, which includes roads, tunnels, bridges, airports, offices and hospitals, as well as systems for sewage treatment, water management and power supply. All of these are vital infrastructures that impact on quality of life, the economy, sustainability and overall societal wellbeing. In Oman, civil engineering has contributed to the country’s rapid development, with the creation of many jobs and opportunities for business growth. Civil engineers and technicians engage in preparing and reviewing project plans, supervising work sites, and completing reports to document the progress of a project. It is their job to ensure that approved designs are built to a high standard and in a timely manner.
On the Civil Engineering programme students will:
- gain technical expertise across subjects ranging from engineering mathematics to advanced 3D modelling and structural design
- develop skills in analytical and critical thinking, problem solving, and management
- benefit from practical, on the job training both on campus and on project sites that will help you to transition from an academic to a professional environment
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Construction Engineering Management
Construction engineering technicians and managers are essential team members with responsibility for building projects. To do this, they must be knowledgeable in building materials, design fundamentals and project planning. They must apply a broad range of other skills to ensure projects are completed successfully on time, on budget and to the required quality. While the main focus of civil engineers is to plan and design a project, specialists in construction engineering management focus on its practical implementation – on the construction methods, procedures and management of the project.
On the Construction Engineering Management programme students will:
- gain fundamental knowledge of construction materials, design and technology
- learn about important issues in contract administration and management
- spend a significant proportion of your time on a building site where you will be able to apply what you learn in the classroom to an authentic work environment
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Quantity Surveying
Quantity surveyors manage the costs and contracts associated with projects in the built environment and are essential contributors to the construction industry, where the potential for cost overrun and subsequent delays is not uncommon. QS professionals prepare comprehensive estimates from the commencement of a project and manage them throughout, without compromising on the required end result or on matters related to health and safety regulations. They may also be responsible for contract documentation, progress reports, risk control and evaluating work that is taking place. As quantity surveyors are key to planning the budget for the project, they must be capable of making accurate projections and dealing with any cost fluctuations.
On the Quantity Surveying programme students will:
- develop a broad base of knowledge and skills relevant to measurement, materials, costs and contracts
- undergo specialised practical training which will prepare you to work in a professional quantity surveying environment
- benefit from studying the only QS programme in Oman which has been accredited by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
The Department of Civil Engineering and Quantity Surveying offers a unique opportunity to join the BSc in Quantity Surveying directing after completing the Engineering Foundation Year, depending on service unit requirements. Students are notified in Semester 2 of the Engineering Foundation Year if they are eligible.
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