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Building

This Diploma course aims to produce graduates who have a sound foundation in the field of building construction, building services, construction management, building materials as well as to provide basic appreciation of building law, contracts and measurement. Students would also have acquired sufficient knowledge in management to be engaged in a supervisory position. Students from this course are also given a solid knowledge base in building to pursue higher qualifications in the built environment.
 
   Academic and Professional Progression
   
The standard of the Diploma in Technology (Building) is equivalent to the 1st year of a relevant Bachelor Degree. Graduates can further their studies to:
a)
Advanced Diploma in Technology (Building) at TAR College.
b)
Relevant Bachelor (Honours) Degree courses at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) or other universities on advanced standing / credit transfer.

   Professional Accreditation / Exemption

Please refer to the 'Professional Accreditation / Exemption'.

   Career Prospects

Diploma graduates may be employed in a wide variety of positions leading to assistant site managers, assistant project managers, contract administrators or facilities managers.

   Minimum Entry Requirements

I Admission to Semester 1
 
  		• Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) as follows:-
        (i) 5 credit which must include Mathematics
        (ii) Pass in English Language
       
      OR
       
     
  		• Certificate in Technology (Building) from TAR College.
       
    II Admission on advanced standing to Semester 4
     
    Students with the following qualifications will be accorded credit transfer/advanced standing to enable them to complete the Diploma in 1 year.

    Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)/A Levels with 2 Principal passes in mathematics/science/technical subjects.

    Pengajian Am/Ekonomi/Perakaunan/Computing may be considered as a relevant Principal pass.

    Plus

    Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) as follows:-
      (i) 3 credits which must include Mathematics
      (ii) Pass in English Language
       
     
    A principal or subsidiary pass at STPM level is acceptable in lieu of a credit for the corresponding SPM subject.

    Applicants who only have a pass in SPM Bahasa Malaysia will be required to obtain a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaysia or equivalent before the award of Diploma.

    A pass in the English Language (1119 Level) course conducted by the Extra-Mural Studies Department (EMSD) is recognised as satisfying the English Language requirement for admission to the Diploma course
       
       Course Schedule

    Course Schedule
    Diploma in Technology (Building)
    Unit Code Unit Title Credit
    AELE1023 English Language
    3
    AEMS2022 Hubungan Etnik
    2
    ATBD1204 Technical Drawing & CADD
    4
    ATGB1023 Computer Studies
    3
    ATGB1603 Mathematics I
    3
    ATGB1034 Building Construction I
    4
    AELE2163 English for Communication
    3
    ATBD1533 Site Supervision
    3
    ATGB1613 Mathematics II
    3
    ATGB1053 Building Materials
    3
    ATGB1064 Building Construction II
    4
    ATGB1163 Building Services I
    3
    AEMS2012 Bahasa Malaysia Lanjutan
    2
    AEMS1412 Tamadun Islam dan Asia
    2
    ATBD2043 Science for Building
    3
    AELE2183* English Communication Skills
    3
    ATBD2014 Building Construction III
    4
    ATGB2633 Principles of Construction Economics
    3
    ATGB2643 Legal Studies
    3
    ATGB2333 Structural Analysis
    3
    ATGB2513 Basic Soil Mechanics
    3
    ATGB2163 Building Services II
    3
    AELE3193 English for Engineering
    3
    ATGB3674 Estimating
    4
    ATBR3563 Architectural Practices
    3
    ATGB3663 Building Acts & Contracts
    3
    ATBD3514 Measurement
    4
    ATGB3683 Principles of Management
    3
    ATBD3073 Structural Design
    3
    ATBD3533 Health & Safety
    3
    ATBD3054 Site Surveying
    4
      Co-curricular units
    2

      * For students with STPM/A Level qualification.