Civil Technology

Civil Technology focuses on concepts and principles in the built environment and on the technological process. It embraces practical skills and the application of scientific principles. This subject aims to create and improve the built environment to enhance the quality of life of the individual and society alike and to ensure the sustainable use of the natural environment. The subject focuses on three main areas, namely:

• Civil services: safety, materials, equipment, graphics and communications, terminology, quantities, joining, construction, cold water supply, storm water, hot water supply, roof work, drainage (sewerage) and sanitary fitments

• Construction: safety, materials, equipment, graphics and communications, terminology, quantities, joining, foundations, concrete, formwork, reinforcements, cavity walls, lintels, waterproofing, concrete staircases, roof covering, brickwork, piling, rib and block floors, arches, scaffolding, plaster and screed

• Woodworking: safety, materials, equipment, graphics and communications, terminology, quantities, joining, casement, doors, wall panelling, centering, formwork, shoring, ironmongery, suspended timber floors, ceiling, staircases, roofs, cupboards

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Application

Civil technology encompasses a wide range of technical and artisan careers related to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure and buildings. Here are some examples: carpenter and joiner, bricklayer, tiler, painter, plumber, drain layer, roof specialist, building inspector, quantity surveyor, architect, draughtsman, building surveyor, building technician, civil engineer, and structural engineer.

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