Welcome to the Department of
Civil Engineering
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About Division
Our Mandate
Together with industry and the community at large, we endeavour to train for the current and future human resource needs of Zimbabwe.
Mission Statement
The Civil Engineering Division is committed to providing excellent technical and vocational education, training and services that will prepare students to face the challenges of employment, entrepreneurship and technical advancement by enhancing individuals with practical skills and growth potential in the Civil Engineering Discipline.
Our Values
We are a highly motivated team which is committed to raising the quality of service we provide to the public by making our programmes customer oriented and accessible to maximise the potential of our valued clients, the students.
We are committed to the creation of an innovative learning environment and new learning opportunities for young people, men and women, employed and unemployment for the betterment of our National Human Resources.
We believe in working closely in consultation with industry, through our Civil sub-advisory committee representative of our stakeholders. We encourage entrepreneurship in individuals and fulfil the requirements in the fields of employment.
Outline of Courses Our Division Offers
# Courses offered both Full – Time (FT) and Part – Time (PT)
## Courses offered Part – Time (PT) only
* Courses do not require Mathematics at Ordinary Level
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Certificate Level

NATIONAL
Certificate Level Courses
Parallel Short Courses

Diploma Level

NATIONAL
Diploma Courses

HND Courses

HIGHER NATIONAL
Diploma Courses
B-Tech Degree

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Certificate Courses

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National Certificate Courses
Entry Requirements
  • A minimum of 5 ‘O’ levels subjects at grade C or better including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject
Course Duration
  • Full time courses 1 to 6 - One Year
  • Part time Courses - Two Years 
  • Course 7 to 9 - 3 years
Courses
  • Urban & Regional Planning
  • Water Resources Engineering #
  • Survey & Geomatics
  • Quantity Surveying #
  • Architectural Technology #
  • Civil Engineering #
  • Valuation & Estate Management #
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Diploma Courses

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National Diploma Courses (HEXCO)
Entry Requirements
  • A relevant national Certificate
Course Duration
  • Students attend two years on full time basis at the Polytechnic and go for a one year industrial attachment i.e.​ 
  • 1st year at Bulawayo Polytechnic
  • 2nd year Industrial Attachment 3rd year at Bulawayo Polytechnic
  • 3rd year at Bulawayo Polytechnic
Courses
  • Civil Engineering #
  • Water Resources Engineering #
  • Survey & Geomatics
  • Quantity Surveying #
  • Architectural Technology #
  • Urban & Regional Planning
  • Valuation & Estate Management
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Higher Diploma Courses

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National Diploma Courses (HEXCO)
Entry Requirements
  • A relevant National Diploma
Course Duration
  • One year plus 6 months Industrial attachment
Courses
  • Water & Resources Engineering #
  • Architectural Technology #
  • Civil Engineering #
  • Quantity Surveying #
  • Survey & Geomatics #
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Parallel Courses

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Parallel Short Courses
Skills Development Courses
  • Introduction to Site Survey
  • Architectural Draughting and Building plan drawing
  • Computer Aided Architectural Drawing
  • Estimation of Building Quantities
  • Pricing & Tendering
  • Construction Project Management
  • Landscape Planning and Designing
  • Introduction to Real Estate
For more info Contact Mr. Chimhamhiwa. +263 773 908008
Alternatively, For All of the Above Courses, The Head of Department Mrs. Sibanda On +263 773 480639 Or Mr. Hlabangana L.I.C. On +263 717 920138
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