The Building and Construction Industry is a dynamic industry with many opportunities for self-motivated and hardworking people. The industry is becoming more technically sophisticated and computerised industry which has resulted in a growing demand for suitably trained professionals. This course deals with the methods, materials and techniques used in the construction industry. Two years of this three-year programme are spent doing full-time study at the university, and one year in industry undergoing experiential learning. Please note: As a limited number of students can be admitted, admission is subject to selection based on academic merit. The selection is undertaken by the Department of Building and Human Settlement Development.

The extended curriculum programme for Diploma studies provides alternative university access to students who have the potential to succeed, but do not meet the minimum admission requirements for the mainstream programme. The purpose of the programme is to integrate additional academic support and skills development with mainstream courses to prepare the student for successful completion of the relevant Diploma.

This programme provides the student with the broad expertise necessary to assume responsibility for effective and efficient planning, organising, implementation and control of the logistics activities, which are required to supply goods and services of the right quality to users within the supply chain at optimum cost.