VISION
Provision of sound civil engineering knowledge and solutions to real life problems, both in academics and practical skill exposure in the built environment sphere.
MISSION
To be a leading department in producing knowledgeable construction professionals who are able to duly deliver as expected in the industry in line with the build environment civil and quantity surveying market trends
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
The Department has highly qualified technical staff in three different courses that fall under the Civil Engineering namely Civil Engineering, Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering and Quantity Surveying. The Department fall under the Civil and Construction Division at Mutare Polytechnic and specialises in grooming technicians and technologists who hold the reins of the Design and Construction Industry of Zimbabwe and beyond. The Civil Engineering Course is offered from National Certificate level up to Higher National Diploma level whilst Quantity Surveying and Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering are offered from National Certificate to National Diploma Level.
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
The department offers courses in Civil Engineering, Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering and Quantity Surveying.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Levels with a grade C or better including Mathematics, English and any Science subject. Those with a background of Technical Drawing,‘A’ Level Maths and Sciences have an added advantage.
COURSES ON OFFER
JANUARY AND MAY INTAKES
CIVIL ENGINEERING COURSE
COURSE AIMS
The Civil Engineering course aims to develop the trainee with basic knowledge, skills and attitudes to carry out Civil Engineering works in the community, and also to develop a technician with the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to carry out water, transportation, structural and geotechnical engineering works.
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE
On completion of the course the graduate should be able to:
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draw and interpret civil engineering designs
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design civil engineering works
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manage effectively both office and site works
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assist in research and development work for civil engineering design
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apply information technology systems in designs and site works
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manage financial, human and material resources effectively
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demonstrate patriotism to national issues
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demonstrate a critical, logical and objective approach to problem solving at the work place
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implement safety, health environment and quality regulations in the work place
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
DURATION: 1 YEAR
MODE OF STUDY: FULL TIME
COURSE STRUCTURE
SUBJECTS
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Civil Engineering Drawing and Construction
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Engineering Mathematics 1
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Surveying 1
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Applied Mechanics
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National and Strategic Studies
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Entrepreneurship Skills Development
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Introduction to Computers
8. Technical Communication
9. Geology
NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
DURATION: 3 YEARS
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: National Certificate in Civil Engineering
MODE OF STUDY: FULL TIME
COURSE STRUCTURE
YEAR 1
SUBJECTS
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Soil Mechanics
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Civil Engineering Construction 2
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Computer Aided Design
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Construction Economics 1
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Engineering Mathematics 2
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Fluid Mechanics
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Water Engineering
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Traffic Engineering
YEAR 2
Students will be on industrial attachment
YEAR 3
SUBJECTS
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Civil Engineering Project
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Theory of Structures 1
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Project Management
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Structural Engineering Design
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Engineering Surveying
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
DURATION: 1 YEAR 6MONTHS
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
MODE OF STUDY: PART-TIME AND BLOCK RELEASE
COURSE STRUCTURE
YEAR 1
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Research Methodology
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Geo-technology
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Transportation II
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Structural Engineering Design II
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Theory of Structures II
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Research Project
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Engineering Mathematics III
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Water Engineering II
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Entrepreneurial Skill Development
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National and Strategic Studies
YEAR 2 (6 MONTHS)
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On the Job Education and Training
CAREER PROSPECTS
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Local government i.e. City , Town and District councils
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Real Estate Agents and Valuers
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Non – Governmental Organizations
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Parastatals like ZINWA, ZINARA
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Construction Companies
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Consultancy Companies
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Self-Employment /Part time jobs
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Research Companies and Organizations like SIRDC
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Government Ministries e.g. Public Works, Transport, Water Resources etc.
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Mining Companies
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Telecommunication Companies
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Electricity Supply Authorities
WATER RESOURCES AND IRRIGATION ENGINEERING COURSE
COURSE AIMS
The Irrigation Engineering Course aims to develop an assistant technician with knowledge, skills and attitudes required to carry out water resources engineering works in the community.
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE
On completion of the course the graduate should be able to:
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draw and interpret irrigation engineering designs
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manage effectively both office and site works
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assist in research and development work for irrigation engineering designs
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apply computer skills in carrying out operations in irrigation
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manage financial, human and material resources effectively
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demonstrate patriotism to national issues
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demonstrate a critical , logical and objective approach to problem solving at the work place
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implement safety, health environment and quality regulations in the work place
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apply entrepreneurial/business skills in the field of irrigation engineering
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN IRRIGATION ENGINEERING
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of 5 O’ Levels with a grade C or better including Mathematics, English and Science subject.
DURATION: 1 YEAR
MODE OF STUDY: FULL TIME
COURSE STRUCTURE
SUBJECTS
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Civil Engineering Drawing and Construction
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Fundamentals of Irrigation
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Engineering Mathematics 1
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Surveying 1
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Applied Mechanics
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National and Strategic Studies
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Entrepreneurship Skills Development
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Introduction to Computers
9. Technical Communication
NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN IRRIGATION ENGINEERING
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
National Certificate in Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering
DURATION: 3 YEARS
MODE OF STUDY: FULL TIME
COURSE STRUCTURE
YEAR 1
SUBJECTS
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Statistics
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Soil, Plant and Water Relations
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Construction Technology for Irrigation
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Soil Science
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Computer Aided Design
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Fluid Mechanics
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Soil Mechanics
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Irrigation Systems 1
YEAR 2
On The Job Education and Training
YEAR 3
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Hydrology
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Irrigation Project
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Project Management
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Irrigation Systems 1
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Survey for Irrigation Development
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Theory of Structures
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Water Resources Management
CAREER PROSPECTS
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Ministry of Lands , Agriculture and Rural Resettlement
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Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education
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Ministry of Environment and Tourism
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Non – Governmental Organizations
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Parastatals
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Irrigation Companies
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Self-Employment/Part time jobs
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Ministry of Public Works and Urban Development
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Ministry of Water Resources and Infrastructural Development
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Department of Irrigation
NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
National Certificate in Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering
DURATION: 3 YEARS
MODE OF STUDY: FULL TIME
COURSE STRUCTURE
YEAR 1
SUBJECTS
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Engineering Mathematics 2
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Soil, Plant and Water Relations
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Research Methodology
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Computer Aided Design
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Fluid Mechanics
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Soil Mechanics
YEAR 2
On The Job Education and Training
YEAR 3
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Hydrology
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Design Project
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Project Management
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Irrigation Systems 1
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Theory of Structures
CAREER PROSPECTS
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Ministry of Lands , Agriculture and Rural Resettlement
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Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education
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Ministry of Environment and Tourism
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Non – Governmental Organizations
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Parastatals
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Irrigation Companies
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Self-Employment/Part time jobs
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Ministry of Public Works and Urban Development
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Ministry of Water Resources and Infrastructural Development
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Department of Irrigation
QUANTITY SURVEYING
COURSE AIMS
The Quantity Surveying Course aims to equip an assistant technician with fundamental skills attitudes and knowledge in construction work, estimation, tendering and measurement or taking off quantities.
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE
On completion of the course the graduate should be able to:
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draw and interpret working drawings
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manage effectively both office and site works
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apply computer skills in carrying out operations in Quantity Surveying
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manage financial, human and material resources effectively
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demonstrate patriotism to national issues
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demonstrate a critical , logical and objective approach to problem solving at the work place
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implement safety, health environment and quality regulations in the work place
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apply entrepreneurial/business skills in the field of irrigation engineering
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN QUANTITY SURVEYING
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of 5 O’ Levels with a grade C or better including Mathematics, English and a Science subject.
DURATION : 1YEAR
MODE OF STUDY: FULL-TIME
COURSE STRUCTURE
SUBJECTS
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Construction Materials
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Construction Finance
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Civil Engineering Drawing and Construction
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Measurement of Construction Work 1
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Engineering Mathematics 1
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National and Strategic Studies
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Entrepreneurial Skills and Development
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Introduction To Computers
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Technical Communication
NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN QUANTITY SURVEYING
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
National Certificate in Quantity Surveying
DURATION: 3 YEARS
MODE OF STUDY: FULL-TIME
COURSE STRUCTURE
YEAR 1
SUBJECTS
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Principles of Surveying
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Measurement of Construction Work 2
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Construction Economics 2
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Construction Technology 2
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Contract Administration
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Construction Accounting
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Estimating and Pricing
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Project Management
YEAR 2
On The Job Education and Training
YEAR 3
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Building Services and Equipment
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Statistics
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Soils and Structures
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Quantity Surveying Project
CAREER PROSPECTS
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Ministry of Public works
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Ministry of Housing and Social Amenities
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Local Authorities i.e. City and town council
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Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education
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Non – Governmental Organizations
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Parastatals
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Construction and Consultancy Companies
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Self-Employment/Part time jobs