Construction Technology
Construction Technology is a practically orientated diploma program at the post secondary level, rooted in the building industry. The program has a strong tradition of practical orientation in cooperation with the industry. The students´ project work plays a large role in their studies and most of the teachers have a background of practical experience in construction and design.Construction Technicians work in architecture and engineering firms, as inspectors or supervisors in the building industry and as managers on construction sites. The main subjects of study are building construction, computer aided design, strength of materials, structural design, materials science, management and administration.
During the course of the Construction Technology program the students add very considerably to their knowledge and competence. In the last semester they complete a final project wherein they demonstrate practical knowledge and professional competence when dealing with techical solutions relating to design, planning and development.
The Study Program
The diploma program is 90 ECTS credits and is operated solely as distance learning. The planned duration of study is 3 years alongside work, but by concentrating on full study activity the program can be completed in 1,5 years.
Admittance Requirements
It is required that the student has completed a vocational program plus one term at Reykjavik University´s preparatory department or equivalent. Preparatory courses can be taken as distance learning. The Diploma in Construction Technology then gives the right to a master tradesman´s certificate.
A student who graduates with a Diploma in Construction Technology can go on to a 120 ECTS program and graduate after that in Constructing Architecture BS (a total of 210 ECTS). The study program in Constructing Architecture BS is in cooperation with technical colleges in Denmark.
Courses taught in the Construction Technology Program (90 ECTS)
AI BUÞ 1003 Statics and Mechanics
BI TEI 1003 Computer Aided Drawing and Sketching
AI REH 1003 Financial Accounting
BI BUÞ 2013 Strength of Materials and Structural Design
BI BFR 1013 Building Construction and Computer Aided Design
AI STJ 1003 Management, Didactics and Safety
BI BEÐ 1013 Building Physics and Building Technology
BI EFN 1003 Materials Science of Concrete
BI EFN 2003 Material Science of Timber and Metals
BI JTÆ 1003 Geotechnical Engineering and Surveying
AI FRK 1003 Construction and Project Management
BI LAG 1003 Installation Systems
AI VIÐ 1003 Business Law
BI LOK 1006 Final Project
