Description:
The Civil Construction Technology Diploma is designed according to the SASCED-P classification (07320401) to meet labor market needs in civil construction. It equips trainees with knowledge and skills in formwork and reinforcement steel, structural drawing, computer-aided drafting, concrete, surveying, soil and material properties, construction management, roads, water and sewage networks, and steel structures. It also covers general skills such as English, computing, mathematics, and communication. Graduates receive an intermediate (associate) diploma in Civil Construction Technology.
General Objective:
To provide trainees with the skills and knowledge needed to work in civil construction technology, and to attain Level 5 (SASCED-L 554) of the National Qualifications Framework.
Program Information:
- Duration: Two and a half years
- Credit Hours: 79
- Training Mode: Blended (in-person / online)
- Training Modules: 19
- Qualification: Accredited Intermediate Diploma
- Accreditation: Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC)
- Classification: 07320401
- Level: SASCED-L 554
Registration Fee: SAR 2,000 upon registration
Training Modules:
- Principles and Techniques of Civil Construction
- Engineering and Structural Drawing Using AutoCAD
- Timber Formwork and Reinforcement Steel Works
- Reinforced Concrete Technology and Works
- Statics and Principles of Structural Analysis
- Engineering Surveying and Use of Surveying Instruments
- Properties and Testing of Building Materials
- Soil Properties, Testing, and Foundation Works
- Quantity Surveying and Technical Specifications
- Construction Project Management and Site Management
- Execution and Handover of Finishing Works
- Road Construction and Maintenance Techniques
- Water, Sewage, and Stormwater Drainage Networks
- Metal Construction and Steel Structures
- Occupational Health and Safety on Work Sites
- Computer Applications in Engineering
- Communication and Teamwork Skills
- Technical English for Engineering
- Practical Training and Field Application in the Workplace
What You Will Be Able to Do After the Program:
- Take over and receive work sites
- Comply with occupational safety procedures
- Draw and read engineering drawings
- Test the quality of civil materials
- Supervise the execution of civil and structural works
- Inspect and receive building finishing works
- Apply and test insulation works
- Understand statics and the principles of structural analysis
- Use surveying instruments for surveying and setting out
- Understand soil properties and conduct laboratory and field tests
- Calculate project quantities and prepare technical specifications
- Understand water, stormwater, and sewage networks
- Prepare horizontal and vertical road alignments
- Understand and design steel structure systems
- Identify traditional and modern structural systems and select the appropriate one
- Deliver projects through shop drawings and technical reports
Technologies and Tools:
- Design and Drafting: AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil 3D, Shop Drawings, Revit
- Engineering Surveying: Total Station, Digital Level, GPS Surveying, surveying and setting-out works
- Project Management: Microsoft Project, scheduling
- Quantity Surveying and Costing: Microsoft Excel (Advanced), BOQ preparation, Cost Estimation, Quantity Take-Off
- Modern Technologies: BIM Fundamentals, digital reporting, AI in engineering project management
Additional Benefits:
- Intermediate diploma accredited by the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation
- Bridging pathway to a bachelor’s degree at Saudi and international universities
- Flexible training hours
- ESI Career graduate membership, including:
- Professional CV preparation
- LinkedIn profile creation and optimization
- Free job interview preparation workshop
- Free workshop on using AI tools
- Priority job nominations
Why ESI:
- Curricula developed to meet labor market needs
- Modern classrooms, labs, and equipment
- Expert trainers and industry professionals
- Hands-on training and real-world projects (Capstone Project)
- Professional exams and simulations
- Cooperative training opportunities with leading companies
- Field visits to projects and companies
- Meetings with experts in the engineering sector
Admission Requirements:
- High school certificate or equivalent
- Graduates of the literary and Sharia high school tracks may bridge through a supplementary semester
- National ID for Saudis, or residence permit (Iqama) for non-Saudis
- Final admission by the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation
