Diploma in Civil Engineering
For people with site or technical experience who are new to formal engineering study.
- Structured knowledge of civil engineering
- Comparable in standard to the first year of a degree
TQUK Recognised Centre · London
Regulated qualifications across a range of professional subjects, for adults building their careers. Study around your job, with tutor support throughout.
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Start at the level that matches your experience. The two programmes are designed to sit one above the other.
For people with site or technical experience who are new to formal engineering study.
For people who hold a Level 4 qualification, or equivalent experience, and want to go further.
Not sure which level fits? Tell us your background and we will recommend a starting point.
Who this is for
Entry requirements are confirmed for each learner. These are the people the programmes are built for.
People already in civil engineering, construction or building services who want a formal qualification alongside their experience.
People moving into engineering-related work who need structured knowledge and a recognised qualification, not a full degree.
Teams qualifying technical staff, with study that fits around site work and shift patterns rather than a timetable.
How you will study
You always know what happens next, from your first question to your completed qualification.

Read the course details and check the entry requirements.
Ask us anything the course page does not answer.
We check your background against the entry requirements.
Submit your application with the supporting information we ask for.
Work through the units with tutor support and submit assessments.
Assessments are quality assured and your certificate is claimed from TQUK.
Recognition
We are a TQUK Recognised Centre. Our qualifications are regulated under the Regulated Qualifications Framework.
Training Qualifications UK, an awarding organisation recognised by Ofqual (RN 5355) and part of the AQA group.
Recognised as a TQUK centre since 11 May 2026.
A qualification builds knowledge and evidence. It does not by itself give professional registration or a licence.

About us
Continuing Education delivers regulated engineering qualifications for people who are already doing the work. We focus on clear guidance, honest entry advice and study that respects your time.
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