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Diploma in Building Technology (ECP) at Walter Sisulu University

Walter Sisulu University, South Africa

Programme overview

The extended curriculum version of the Diploma in Building Technology prepares graduates for the construction industry and carries the same 360 SAQA credits and exit level outcomes as the mainstream diploma, with extra foundation modules in the first year. It includes compulsory Work Integrated Learning of 9-12 months.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology  |  Department: Department of Built Environment  |  Location: Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

First-year ECP modules include Construction Technology I, Construction Management I, Computer Applications I and Communications I, followed by Quantity Surveying, Applied Building Science, Site Surveying, Work Integrated Learning, Analysis of Pricing and Estimating, Construction Accounting and Structures and Concrete.

Career pathways

Construction site (building) surveyor; quantity surveying and estimating; construction and project management functions; entrepreneurship in construction.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 22. National Senior Certificate (NSC): A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a diploma endorsement and achievement in the subjects as follows: English at Level 4 [as a Home Language or First Additional Language level] Mathematics or Technical Mathematics at Level 3 (not Mathematical Literacy) Physical Science or Technical Physical Science at Level 3 Admission point score of 22 Note: Extended – NSC As for mainstream with provision that applicants who have an NSC achievement rating of 3 (one level below the required levels as mentioned above), i.e. in ONE of the three subjects (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics; Physical Science or Technical Science; English as a Home Language or First Additional Language) mentioned above will be considered for admission into extended programme.

Applications for the 2027 academic year open on 1 June 2026. International applications close on 30 September 2026 and general applications close on 31 October 2026. The application fee is R100 (non-refundable); applications are made online only.

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