Civil Engineering & Building Construction

Engineering, Trades & Technology · Intermediate · 45 hours

Understand how structures are designed and built — materials, structural basics, site work and construction management — aligned to SA building standards.

What you'll learn

• Explain civil engineering and construction basics
• Understand materials and their properties
• Read drawings and set out work
• Apply structural and foundation principles
• Manage site work safely and to SA standards

Course modules

• Module 1: Introduction to Civil Engineering
• Module 2: Construction Materials
• Module 3: Reading Drawings
• Module 4: Setting Out & Surveying
• Module 5: Foundations
• Module 6: Structural Basics
• Module 7: Building Construction Process
• Module 8: Roads & Water Infrastructure
• Module 9: Construction Management
• Module 10: Safety, Standards & Careers
• Module 11: Core Concepts in Depth
• Module 12: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
• Module 13: Tools, Resources & Templates
• Module 14: Standards, Quality & Best Practice
• Module 15: Health, Safety & Ethics
• Module 16: Case Study: A South African Example
• Module 17: Communication & Working with Others
• Module 18: Staying Current & Continuing to Learn
• Module 19: Capstone Project
• Module 20: Review, Assessment & Next Steps

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