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Engineering
Civil Engineer
Plan, design and help deliver buildings, roads, water systems and other infrastructure.
A practical study route
- +2 Science with Physics and Mathematics
- BE Civil Engineering or Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Field experience and professional development
Eligibility: Physics and mathematics are standard for engineering routes; verify the latest institution notice.
Likely entrance steps
- Engineering entrance examination
- Institution-specific selection
Skills to build early
- Mathematics
- AutoCAD or design tools
- Site communication
- Safety awareness
Where this can lead
Site engineerDesign engineerEstimatorProject coordinator
Portfolio and experience ideas
- Prepare a small site-plan case study
- Learn CAD through a documented drawing set
- Join an approved field visit or competition