The Colombo School of Construction Technology (CSCT) is proud to announce that their Higher National Diploma (HND) in Construction Management is the first diploma of its kind to be accredited by the Chartered Institute of Builders, UK (CIOB) in Sri Lanka.

CIOB UK has recognized the Colombo School of Construction Technology's (CSCT) Higher National Diploma in Construction Management by the accreditation of its course and placing CSCT on its list of recognized institutions for membership. What this means for students following an HND in Construction Management at CSCT is that on completion, they become eligible to gain membership of the Chartered Institute of Builders (CIOB) as an Incorporated CIOB. This was previously available only to those students who had completed a degree from a CIOB recognized University/ Institution. Now students at CSCT, registered for diploma in Construction Management, have the opportunity to obtain student membership of CIOB, and on completion of their Diploma apply for full membership. The recognition of CIOB is testament to the high quality syllabus being taught at the CSCT campus. CIOB members are amongst the most highly regarded professionals working throughout the international construction industry.

They are drawn from a wide range of professional disciplines working within building and construction supply chains. The membership includes clients, consultants and contractors as well as specialists in regulation, research and education. This provides a pool of specialist knowledge which informs the way in which the industry develops.

On the Accreditation of the HND in Construction Management of CSCT, by the CIOB UK, the International Ambassador for CIOB in Sri Lanka Dr. Keith G Skelton FCIOB FRICS in a congratulatory message has said:-

The Colombo School of Construction Technology (CSCT) is equipped to educate the young professional who wants to start or enhance their career in the Building services industry. Currently the school offers two Higher National Diplomas (HND): one in Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics and the other in Construction management.

The Higher National Diploma offered by CSCT is Edexcel certified 2 year courses with 18 months of taught subjects and a 6 month industry placement. Students obtaining HND from CSCT will be unique from other students as they will obtain a diploma designed with the end result in mind. The course has been specially structured to meet competing demands of the building services industry. The diplomas are taught by the most senior teachers in the field of construction and foremost practitioners in the country.

The great advantage of this diploma is that a student upon completion of the course is ready to go into the workforce or if he/she wants to pursue further study can obtain entry into the 2nd year of a university degree in a similar programme in the UK. If students are unsure of their career path, CSCT advisors provide counselling services for students and advice on the best path to take with future goals in mind.

CSCT also runs short courses in areas such as AutoCAD, computer aided estimating and industry specific courses designed for practitioners. These courses are advertised on their website and print media as and when available. If CSCT doesn't have the short course you want, organizations and groups have the opportunity to provide their specifications to CSCT and they will design a course tailor made to suit your requirements.

Please visit our website for further information at www.csct.edu.lk Or contact student services on 11 - 288 5932, 077 344 2104 and/or contact@csct.edu.lk Places are limited so register for an HND at CSCT today!