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SCHOOL OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT(SOBE)

PREAMBLE

The School of the Built-Environment is the sole provider of programmes in Engineering and the Built-Environment at both diploma and degree levels in the country. The school emphasizes nurturing and cultivation of positive attitude towards high productivity and social responsibility. It attracts high quality students and staff and offers foundation programmes to facilitate inclusiveness. The school maintains close links with industry which supports teaching and learning in all its programmes. Additionally, the school prides itself in the hands-on practical skills of the graduands acquired through Workshop Practice and Work Integrated Learning incorporated in all programmes. Furthermore, the multifaceted nature of the school encourages interaction across all disciplines in both teaching and research activities

PROGRAMMES

1. Diploma in Civil Engineering

COSC / LGCSE and equivalent with: 

  • Grade (C) or better in Mathematics (Extended)
  •  Grade (C) or better in Physical Science  
  • Grade (D) or better in English Language

Plus

A candidate must have sat for six (6) subjects at LGCSE, COSC or equivalent.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Architectural Studies, graduates may work in the following areas:

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

 

  • Consulting, Design or Construction Structural Engineering Geotechnical Engineering
  • Concrete Technology
  • Land Surveying
  • Transportation Engineering
  • Urban Engineering
  • Water Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering

ACADEMIC PROGRESSION

Progression opportunities exist in the following disciplines:  

  • Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Degree in Environmental Engineering
  • Degree in Water and Environmental Engineering  
  • Degree in Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
  • Degree in Irrigation Engineering and Management
  • Degree in Science Hydrology and Water Resources Management
  • Honours Degree in Environmental Engineering
  • Post Graduate Diploma(PGD) in Environmental and Water Engineering.

2. Diploma in Construction Management

LCOSC / LGCSE and equivalent with: 

  • Grade (C) or better in Mathematics and Physical Science  
  •  Grade (D) or better in English Language
  • Grade (E) or better in any three (3) subjects

PLUS

A candidate must have sat for six (6) subjects at LGCSE, COSC or equivalent. Indirect entry and/or RPL

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)

Must have a Building Trade Certificate in Bricklaying & Plastering or Carpentry & Joinery or Electrical Installation or Plumbing & Sheetmetal Work or equivalent qualification PLUS LGCSE/COSC with Grade (E) or better in Mathematics, Grade (E) or better in Physical Science and Grade (E) or better in English Language.

OR

Minimum Trade Test B in Bricklaying & Plastering or Carpentry & Joinery or Electrical Installation or Plumbing & Sheetmetal Work or equivalent qualification

PLUS LGCSE & or equivalent COSC with Grade (E) or better in Mathematics, Grade (E) or better in Physical Science and Grade (E) or better in English Language.

OR

Minimum Trade Test B in Bricklaying & Plastering or Carpentry & Joinery or Electrical Installation or Plumbing & Sheetmetal Work or equivalent qualification

PLUS LGCSE & or equivalent COSC with Grade (E) or better in Mathematics, Grade

(E) or better in Physical Science and Grade (E) or better in English Language OR

The applicants who are thirty (30) years and older with five (5) years working experience in construction industry and passed LGCSE & COSC or equivalent with Grade (E) or better in Mathematics, Grade (E) or better in Physical Science and Grade

(E) or better in English Language PLUS Applicants should submit portfolio, reference and will be interviewed by LP.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Upon completion of the Construction Management diploma, graduates may work in the following areas:

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

  • Construction Supervisor
  • Quantity Surveying Technician
  • Junior Foreman
  • Assistant Clerk of Works
  • Building Inspector
  • Junior Estimator

ACADEMIC PROGRESSION

After the qualification has been obtained, the candidate may vertically or horizontally progress into Advanced Diploma or Degree in:

  • Construction Management
  • Facility Management
  • Construction Health and Safety
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Real Estate Management

3. Diploma in Water and Environmental Engineering

COSC / LGCSE and equivalent with: 

  • Grade (C) or better in Mathematics
  • Grade (C) or better in Physical Science
  • Grade (C) or better in Biology 
  • Grade (D) or better in English Language

PLUS

A candidate must have sat for six (6) subjects at LGCSE, COSC or equivalent. Indirect entry and/or RPL

CAREER PROSPECTS

Upon completion of the Diploma in Water and Environmental Engineering graduates may pursue the following career paths:

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

  • Water and Sanitation
  • Water Resources Planning, Development and Management
  • Basic Hydrological Modelling
  • Drainage Engineering
  • Integrated Catchment Management
  • Municipal Waste Management
  • Water Laboratory Technologist
  • Environmental Risk Management
  • Mining
  • Hydrological Operations and Services
  • Ground Water Operations and Services

ACADEMIC PROGRESSION

After the qualification has been obtained, the candidate may vertically or horizontally progress into Advanced Diploma or Degree in:

  •  Degree in Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
  • Degree in Irrigation Engineering and Management
  • Degree in Science Hydrology and Water Resources Management
  • Honours Degree in Environmental Engineering
  • Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Environmental and Water Engineering.
  • Masters in Integrated Water Resources Management/Integrated Catchment Management
  • Building Information Modelling (BIM)
  • Construction Project Management

4. Bachelor of Engineering in Irrigation and Drainage

NOTE A

Please note that NMDS only considers students with the following minimum grades for sponsorship:

LQF Level 4 (COSC /  LGCSE and equivalent) with:

●       Grade (C) or better in Mathematics

●       Grade (C) or better in Physical Science

●       Grade (C) or better in English Language

Grade (D) or better in any other TWO subjects

4.1 Entry into First year

LQF Level 4 (COSC / LGCSE and equivalent) with: 

  • Grade (C) or better in Mathematics
  • Grade (C) or better in Physical Science  
  • Grade (D) or better in English Language

4.2 Entry into Second year

LQF Level 5 – (Advanced Level (A Level), International Baccalaureate (IB), Certificate in STEM  and Equivalent):

  •  Grade (D) or better in Mathematics

  • Grade (D) or better in Physical Science

  • Grade (D) or better in English Language

OR

LQF Level 6 (Diploma in other Engineering disciplines)

CAREER PROSPECTS

Candidate who graduate with Bachelor of Engineering in Irrigation and Agricultural Drainage.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

  • Irrigation Engineering

  • Irrigation Consultant

  • Drainage Consultant

  • Agricultural Drainage Engineer

  • Planning, Design, Construction Supervisor

  • Water Resources Manager

  • Soil Conservation Manager

ACADEMIC PROGRESSION

Progression opportunities exist in the following disciplines:  

  • Masters in Irrigation Engineering and Management
  • Masters in Agricultural Engineering
  • Masters in Hydraulic Engineering
  • Masters in Environmental Engineering.
  • Masters in Hydrogeology and Water Resources Management

 

5. Bachelor in Architecture

NOTE A

Please note that NMDS only considers students with the following minimum grades for sponsorship:

LQF Level 4 (COSC /  LGCSE and equivalent) with:

●       Grade (C) or better in Mathematics

●       Grade (C) or better in Physical Science

●       Grade (C) or better in English Language

Grade (D) or better in any other TWO subjects

5.1 Entry into First year

LQF Level 4 (COSC / LGCSE and equivalent) with: 

  • Grade (C) or better in Mathematics
  • Grade (C) or better in Physical Science  
  • Grade (D) or better in English Language

5.2 Entry into Second year

LQF Level 5 – (Advanced Level (A Level), International Baccalaureate (IB), Certificate in STEM  and Equivalent):

  •  Grade (D) or better in Mathematics

  • Grade (D) or better in Physical Science

  • Grade (D) or better in English Language

PLUS

Creative Portfolio

Candidates who meet the minimum academic requirements for admission will be required to submit a Creative Portfolio prior to the interview. The portfolio should demonstrate creativity, basic design ability, and visual thinking, and must consist entirely of the applicant’s original work. The portfolio shall include the following:

  • Write-up
  • Drawings
  • Creative Ability

Interview
The prospective student must book an interview date from the available dates which can be found in the admission letter. Students who meet the minimum requirements during the portfolio submission stage of the application process will be invited to the interview stage.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)

1. Candidates who hold Diploma in Architectural Technology or any corresponding qualification will be enrolled into third year of this programme. In addition, holders of LP’s Architectural Technology Diploma who are admitted into the bachelor programme will be awarded credits from some of the previous modules. Corresponding diplomas acquired from other institutions will be subjected to evaluation by Departmental Selection Committee.

PLUS

Candidates shall submit portfolio of relevant work experience with their application which will be evaluated as per requirements prescribed by the Department.

2. Candidates who have partially completed a corresponding qualification at another institution may be considered for admission, subject to compliance with Lerotholi Polytechnic’s admission requirements. A detailed evaluation of curriculum content and credit accumulation for each completed module will be conducted. In addition to meeting LP’s admission criteria, applicants are required to submit a portfolio of work from their previous studies as part of the application package. The portfolio will be assessed by the Department, and shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview with the Selection Committee, which will include a formal portfolio review. Candidates must have attained a minimum overall average of 50%.

The outcome of the selection process is final, and no discussion or correspondence will be entered into.

CAREER PROSPECTS

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

​Upon completion of the Programme, a Graduate can follow the career paths as outlined below:​

  • Self-employed as Architectural Technologist upon registration with relevant councils
  • ​Work/Employed by Professional Architectural Practitioners as Architectural draughts person
  • Liaise with the Council/Municipality or any institution that require architectural services
  • Clerk of Works or Site Supervisor.
  • Building Controller Officer
  • Interior Designer
  • Urban designer
  • Furniture designer and/or Building Components Fabricator/designer
  • Landscape Designer/Landscape Architectural Technologist
  • Architectural Historian or Researcher
  • Junior Lecturer in Architecture School

ACADEMIC PROGRESSION

Vertical progression opportunities exist in the following disciplines:
​Honors/Masters Degree in Architecture

  • ​Honors/Masters Degree in Urban Design
  • Honors/Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture
  • ​Honors/Masters Degree in City and Regional Planning
  • Honors/Masters Sustainable Urban Practice
  • Honors/Masters Project Management

Horizontal progression opportunities exist in the following disciplines;

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Building Services
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design