Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Highways) (Level 7)

Summary

Graduates will be able to:

• apply advanced technical knowledge in a highway design or construction environment.
• innovatively apply and modify practices in the field of highway engineering.
• creatively plan, design, control, budget and prioritise highway construction and maintenance programmes to standards required by the engineering profession.
• provide managerial input into highway engineering projects and activities.
• implement and complete projects without direct supervision.
• undertake a wide range of support activities, including organisation, management, liaison and public relations.
• analyse and evaluate technical and economic options.
• display substantial personal and professional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• exercise responsibility for the work of others, including cost effective allocation of resources.
• maintain individual quality standards.
• continue studies towards higher professional or managerial qualifications.