The Diploma in Civil Engineering programme can be completed in five (5) semesters plus one (1) semester of supervised and monitored industry training. The maximum duration of the programme is three (3) years for full time students and six (6) years for part time students. This programme is a curriculum based programme MCD aiMCD to educate engineering technicians to work from practical front line activities to para-professional level  work  such  as  engineering  draughtsman,  assistant  land  surveyors,  project leaders, construction supervisors and building inspectors.

Fresh School Leavers from secondary education
1. Minimum entry requirement shall be pass in Fiji School Leaving Certificate (FSLC; 12 years of education with continuous progression) or its equivalent with at least 50 % marks in Mathematics, English, Physics, and any of the science subjects such as Chemistry, Technical Drawing and Computer Studies.. The students are admitted directly in first stage of the DCE programme. 
2. Holders of Certificates at Level IV or equivalent in relevant discipline may also be admitted into the programme.
3. Matured applicants with relevant industrial experience subject to the approval of the Dean CEST.