Diploma in Civil Engineering
(Working Professionals)
Diploma in Civil Engineering
(Working Professionals)
A flexible 3-year part-time diploma programme specially designed for working professionals in the construction and infrastructure sector — gain formal qualifications while continuing your job. Affiliated to AP SBTET, Hyderabad.
Course at a Glance
Programme Overview
Advance Your Career in Civil Engineering (Working Professionals)
The Diploma in Civil Engineering for Working Professionals at HCET, Guntur is a specially designed part-time programme affiliated to AP SBTET. It is tailored for site supervisors, construction workers, masons, and junior site staff who wish to obtain a formal diploma qualification while continuing their current employment.
Classes are conducted on weekends and evenings to accommodate working schedules. The curriculum mirrors the regular diploma content with flexible delivery, enabling professionals to gain government-recognised qualifications, improve career prospects, and qualify for lateral entry to B.Tech. programmes.
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
- Enable working professionals to gain formal civil engineering diploma qualifications.
- Upgrade technical knowledge of practising construction and infrastructure workers.
- Bridge the gap between informal field experience and academic qualification.
- Foster career advancement, salary improvement, and supervisory role eligibility.
- Enable lateral entry to B.Tech. Civil Engineering for deserving candidates.
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Avg. Package (2024 Batch)
What You Will Gain
Programme Outcomes
Structural Knowledge
Formalise understanding of load bearing, RCC design, and structural drawing.
Surveying Skills
Learn and certify in field surveying using modern total station instruments.
Construction Technology
Update skills in modern construction materials, methods, and management.
Estimation & Costing
Prepare formal quantity estimates, rate analysis, and tender documents.
AutoCAD Proficiency
Gain AutoCAD skills for reading, drawing, and modifying civil plans.
Water & Sanitation
Understand water supply, drainage design, and plumbing systems formally.
Site Safety & QC
Apply formal safety protocols and quality control standards at construction sites.
Project Management
Learn project scheduling, resource planning, and construction management basics.
Focus Areas
Core Subjects & Specialisations
The diploma curriculum covers the following core subject streams to build strong technical expertise.
Structural Engineering (Applied)
- RCC Slab, Beam & Column Design
- Steel Structure Connections
- Foundation Types & Selection
- Formwork & Scaffolding Systems
- Structural Drawing Reading
Surveying & Site Management
- Total Station & GPS Usage
- Setting Out of Buildings
- Road Alignment & Profiling
- Land Records & Boundary Survey
- Site Layout Management
Advanced Construction Methods
- High-Rise Construction Techniques
- Precast & Pre-stressed Construction
- Green Building Practices
- Quality Control at Site
- Material Testing at Site
Estimation, Contracts & Tendering
- Detailed Quantity Estimation
- Rate Analysis for AP Schedule of Rates
- Tendering & Contract Types
- BOQ Preparation
- Project Cost Control
AutoCAD & BIM for Professionals
- 2D Civil Drawing in AutoCAD
- Plan, Elevation & Section Drawing
- Introduction to Revit BIM
- As-Built Drawing Preparation
- Digital Submission of Drawings
Construction Safety & Management
- IS Codes for Safety at Sites
- Accident Prevention & First Aid
- Labour Laws for Construction
- Project Scheduling (MS Project / Bar Chart)
- Construction Project Closeout
Career Prospects
Careers & Placements
Our diploma graduates are highly sought after across industries, government organisations, and higher education institutions.
Job Roles
- Licensed Site Supervisor
- Junior Civil Engineer (Formal Qualification)
- Quantity Surveyor
- AutoCAD Draftsman
- Construction Foreman (Promoted)
- PWD / APRDC Contractual Engineer
- Building Inspector
- Project Co-ordinator
Higher Education Options
- Lateral Entry to B.Tech. Civil (2nd Year) — after Diploma
- B.Tech. via ECET (AP / TS)
- AMIE — Associate Member of Institution of Engineers
- APPSC / TSPSC Junior Engineer Exams
- Certification in Project Management (PMP Basics)
- AutoCAD / Revit Professional Certification
- Contractor Licensing (AP Licensing Board)
2024 Placement Highlights
₹8L
Highest Package
₹5L
Average Package
90%
Placed Students
35+
Recruiting Companies
Top Recruiters
Infrastructure
World-Class Labs & Facilities
HCET`s Diploma Civil (WP) Department is equipped with modern infrastructure to support hands-on learning and skill development.
Concrete & Materials Testing Lab
UTM, compressive strength testing machines, concrete mixer, and IS standard testing equipment. Weekend batch timings for working professional access.
Surveying Lab (Field Sessions)
Theodolites, total stations, dumpy levels, and GPS devices available for Saturday morning field survey sessions on HCET campus grounds.
AutoCAD & Drawing Studio
Licensed AutoCAD, Revit, and STAAD Pro workstations available on weekends for working professionals to complete drawing assignments and projects.
Soil Mechanics Lab
Core cutter, Proctor test, direct shear, and triaxial apparatus available for practicals scheduled on Saturdays/Sundays for WP batch students.
Safety & Construction Management Room
Dedicated classroom with safety equipment displays, IS Codes library, AP Schedule of Rates reference, and project management software for WP batch sessions.
Digital Library & Online Resources
Access to NPTEL Civil courses, IS Codes digital library, e-books, and construction management resources with 24x7 online access for working professionals.
Additional Facilities
Campus-wide Wi-Fi Smart Classrooms 3D Printing Lab AR / VR Zone Seminar Hall (500 seating) Project Exhibition Arena Training & Placement Cell Separate HostelsAlready Working in Civil? Get Formally Qualified!
Join the Diploma in Civil Engineering (Working Professionals) at HCET, Guntur — study on weekends, earn a government-recognised qualification, and advance your career.
Apply for Admission 2025–26