The ICTQual AB Level 6 International Diploma in Project Management in Civil is a three-year advanced qualification tailored for those who want to lead, manage, and deliver civil engineering and infrastructure projects. It combines project management theory with civil engineering fundamentals and specialization in construction, site supervision, structural works, environmental and safety considerations. Graduates will be equipped with both the technical knowledge (materials, structural design, surveying, etc.) and the managerial skills (planning, budgeting, risk, leadership) necessary to excel in civil project delivery, under what are often complex regulatory, environmental, and technical constraints.
Course Overview
Year 1 – Foundations
- Introduction to Civil Engineering Projects
- Mathematics for Civil Engineers
- Engineering Mechanics
- Construction Materials & Properties
- Surveying and Levelling
- Environmental Science for Civil Projects
- Technical Drawing & CAD for Civil Projects
- Hydraulics & Fluid Mechanics
- Geology & Soil Mechanics
- Health, Safety & Legal Framework in Civil Engineering
- Construction Methods & Technologies
- Communication & Professional Skills
Year 2 – Applied Civil Project Management
- Structural Analysis & Design
- Geotechnical Engineering & Foundation Works
- Transportation Infrastructure Engineering
- Water Resources Engineering
- Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Civil Projects
- Advanced Surveying & GPS Technologies
- Steel & Concrete Structures
- Sustainable Construction Practices
- Highway Design & Maintenance
- Construction Contracts & Law
- Project Planning, Scheduling & Management
- Engineering Economics & Cost Control
Year 3 – Advanced Leadership & Innovation
- Ethics & Professional Responsibilities in Civil Engineering
- Advanced Structural Engineering Applications
- Bridge Design & Complex Projects
- Foundations for Complex Projects
- Urban Infrastructure Planning & Development
- Earthquake-Resistant Design & Seismic Engineering
- Site Management & Supervision
- Environmental Impact Assessment for Civil Projects
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation in Construction Projects
- Entrepreneurship & Leadership in Civil Engineering
- Smart Cities & Sustainable Infrastructure
- Capstone Project (Professional Practice)
Learning Outcomes for ICTQual AB Level 6 International Diploma in Project Management in Civil
Year 1 Outcomes
- Introduction to Civil Engineering Projects
- Identify major phases and stakeholders in civil engineering project lifecycles.
- Understand project constraints including time, cost, quality, environment.
- Mathematics for Civil Engineers
- Apply advanced mathematical techniques relevant to structural and civil engineering problems.
- Engineering Mechanics
- Analyze forces, moments, and stresses in beams, frames, and simple structures.
- Construction Materials & Properties
- Evaluate properties of common construction materials (concrete, steel, aggregates).
- Surveying and Levelling
- Perform site survey and levelling tasks using standard tools.
- Environmental Science for Civil Projects
- Understand environmental issues: pollution, ecosystems, sustainable design.
- Technical Drawing & CAD for Civil Projects
- Produce and interpret technical drawings; use CAD tools for civil designs.
- Hydraulics & Fluid Mechanics
- Analyze fluid flow behaviour and hydraulic systems relevant to civil works.
- Geology & Soil Mechanics
- Understand soil properties, geology, and their influence on foundation design.
- Health, Safety & Legal Framework in Civil Engineering
- Apply health & safety regulations and understand legal obligations in civil works.
- Construction Methods & Technologies
- Compare construction methods and technologies; assess their suitability.
- Communication & Professional Skills
- Demonstrate effective communication with teams, reporting structures, documentation.
Year 2 Outcomes
- Structural Analysis & Design
- Design structural elements to meet safety, serviceability, and compliance standards.
- Geotechnical Engineering & Foundation Works
- Assess ground conditions; design appropriate foundation solutions.
- Transportation Infrastructure Engineering
- Plan and design road/highway/transport networks with functional and safety criteria.
- Water Resources Engineering
- Design systems for drainage, flood mitigation, water supply.
- Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Civil Projects
- Utilize BIM tools for modelling, coordination, and collaboration.
- Advanced Surveying & GPS Technologies
- Use GPS and advanced surveying techniques for precise site work.
- Steel & Concrete Structures
- Design and analyse concrete and steel structures under various load conditions.
- Sustainable Construction Practices
- Apply principles of sustainability: materials, energy use, waste reduction.
- Highway Design & Maintenance
- Design highway cross-section, alignment; plan for maintenance lifecycle.
- Construction Contracts & Law
- Understand contract types, obligations, legal liabilities in civil projects.
- Project Planning, Scheduling & Management
- Develop project schedules, resource allocation, use Gantt/CPM/PERT tools.
- Engineering Economics & Cost Control
- Estimate project costs; perform cost benefit and life-cycle cost analyses.
Year 3 Outcomes
- Ethics & Professional Responsibilities in Civil Engineering
- Apply ethical decision-making; understand professional codes and responsibilities.
- Advanced Structural Engineering Applications
- Solve complex structural engineering problems; use advanced design methods.
- Bridge Design & Complex Projects
- Design bridges; plan, construct, and manage complex civil structures.
- Foundations for Complex Projects
- Tackle foundation challenges for large/complex structures (deep foundations, piling).
- Urban Infrastructure Planning & Development
- Plan urban infrastructure considering utilities, traffic, environment.
- Earthquake-Resistant Design & Seismic Engineering
- Design structures to withstand seismic loads; apply national/international codes.
- Site Management & Supervision
- Oversee site work, manage teams, ensure quality, safety, schedule compliance.
- Environmental Impact Assessment for Civil Projects
- Conduct EIAs; propose mitigation; integrate environmental requirements into design.
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation in Construction Projects
- Identify risks (technical, financial, safety); plan mitigation strategies.
- Entrepreneurship & Leadership in Civil Engineering
- Develop leadership skills; identify business opportunities; manage stakeholders.
- Smart Cities & Sustainable Infrastructure
- Integrate technology, IoT, smart materials in city infrastructure; sustainable planning.
- Capstone Project (Professional Practice)
- Plan and execute a full civil engineering project; demonstrate cumulative learning; problem solve; deliver documentation and presentation.
Course Benefits of ICTQual AB Level 6 International Diploma in Project Management in Civil
- Gain both technical civil engineering competencies and project management skills.
- Be able to lead civil infrastructure projects from conception to completion.
- Understand legal, environmental, safety, and regulatory frameworks in civil works.
- Use modern tools (CAD, BIM, surveying GPS, etc.).
- Build capacity in sustainable, resilient infrastructure design.
- Develop leadership, communication, cost control, scheduling, risk management skills.
- Strong portfolio via capstone project demonstrating ability to deliver real-world civil works.
- Increased employability in roles such as Site Manager, Project Manager, Structural Engineer, or Contract Manager.
After completing this course, learners can progress in the following ways:
- Senior roles in construction and civil engineering (Project Manager, Site Manager, Structural Design Lead).
- Specializations: Seismic Engineering, Urban Planning, Sustainable Infrastructure, Bridge Engineering.
- Professional memberships (e.g. Institution of Civil Engineers, Chartered Institute of Building).
- Higher academic study: Master’s in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, or Construction Management.
- Certifications in safety, environmental impact assessment, BIM, etc.
