Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including public works such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewerage systems, pipelines, structural components of buildings, and railways.
Engineering has been an aspect of life since the beginnings of human existence. The earliest practice of civil engineering may have commenced between 4000 and 2000 BC in ancient Egypt, the Indus Valley Civilization, and Mesopotamia (ancient Iraq) when humans started to abandon a nomadic existence, creating a need for the construction of shelter. During this time, transportation became increasingly important leading to the development of the wheel and sailing.
Civil engineering is the application of physical and scientific principles for solving the problems of society, and its history is intricately linked to advances in the understanding of physics and mathematics throughout history. Because civil engineering is a broad profession, including several specialized sub-disciplines, its history is linked to knowledge of structures, materials science, geography, geology, soils, hydrology, environmental science, mechanics, project management, and other fields.

Employment Opportunities For Diploma Holders In Civil Engineering

Keeping in view, the present scenario of activities in the field of Civil Engineering, following employment opportunities are visualized for diploma holders in Civil Engineering:

Self-employment opportunities:

i. Small building contractors/Licensed contractors (Class B)
ii. Approved building planner and valuer
iii. Plumbing and water supply fitting contracts
iv. White washing, distempering, repair and maintenance of buildings, renovations, POP work, texture work, false ceiling, specialized flooring etc.Anti – termite treatment Erection job
v. Construction material suppliers/marketing
vi. Preparation of computer aided design and drafting jobs
vii. Estimating and costing jobs/bill maker
viii. Surveyor/loss assessment/valuation of buildings etc
ix. Water proofing of existing and new building
x. A small enterprise like precast elements/hume pipes/water proofing chemicals, RCC pipes, hollow blocks, shuttering etc.
xi. Rain water harvesting system installation
xii. Sanitary Installation

Learning Outcomes Of Diploma Programme In Civil Engineering

At the end of the programme, a diploma holder in Civil Engineering will be able to:

1. Communicate effectively in English with others
2. Apply basic principles of Mathematics and Science to solve engineering problems
3. Prepare computerized reports, presentations using IT tools and computer application software
4. Use cutting tools and tooling for fabrication of jobs by following safe practices during work
5. Use appropriate procedures for preventing environmental pollution and energy conservation
6. Use basic concepts and principles of fluid mechanics as applied to civil engineering practices.
7. Apply concepts of mechanics to solve Engineering problems
8. Carry out various types of surveying like levelling, plane tabling, theodolite surveying, and tachometry and contouring; and use modern surveying techniques like total station, remote sensing, GIS and GPS.
9. Select, Use and carry our testing of construction materials including eco-friendly and advanced materials as per their suitability and availability
10. Supervise various building construction works from substructure to superstructure and their finishing operations.
11. Prepare, read and interpret, component drawing, building drawings and layout
12. Supervise production, placement and quality control of concrete operations.
13. Supervise construction of pre cast elements.
14. Carry out layout plan of water supply, sewerage and sanitary systems and monitor quality of water and waste water
15. Supervise constructional aspects pertaining to irrigation structures
16. Prepare, read and interpret public health and irrigation engineering drawings
17. Analyse and design simple structural elements of R.C.C.
18. Supervise constructional aspects pertaining to highway engineering
19. Prepare, read and interpret R.C.C. drawings
20. Prepare topographical plan of an area
21. Use various computer softwares in the field of Civil Engineering
22. Supervise constructional aspects pertaining to railways, bridges and tunnels
23. Analyse, use and treat various types of soils for foundation purpose
24. Plan and execute given task/projects as a team member/ leader
25. Analyse and design simple structural elements of steel
26. Prepare material estimates as per CSR, Specifications, costing, valuation and tender documents as per given drawings and prepare bill of quantity of construction.
27. Apply basic principles of construction management techniques and accounts in Civil Engineering
28. Carry out repair, maintenance and retrofitting of buildings as per requirement
29. Use various advanced constructional techniques for construction of high rise and earthquake resistant structures keeping safety aspects in mind.
30. Plan and execute activities related to disaster management.
31. Apply the knowledge and skills gained through various courses in solving live problems/projects in the field
32. Demonstrate appropriate values and attitude.