HND · Engineering
HND Civil Engineering Technology
- Qualification
- HND
- Duration
- 3 years
- Region
- Northern
Overview
You gain practical civil engineering skills for infrastructure that supports homes, businesses, transport and public services in northern Ghana and internationally. The programme is valuable because it prepares you to help deliver safe, cost-effective and climate-aware projects in growing communities.
What you will study
You study surveying, construction materials, structural technology, soil mechanics, hydraulics, transportation engineering, water and sanitation, technical drawing and project management. You develop hands-on abilities in setting out, materials testing, estimating, computer-aided design, site supervision, documentation and safety.
Career prospects
You can become a civil engineering technician, site supervisor, roads technician, materials laboratory technician, works inspector or construction project assistant. Employers may include road and building contractors, metropolitan and district assemblies, Ghana Highway Authority projects, water initiatives and international development organisations.
Who this programme may suit
You will thrive if you are comfortable with mathematics, fieldwork and practical problem-solving. Patience, accuracy, physical readiness, teamwork and a strong interest in improving infrastructure will serve you well.