This course aims to give a working knowledge of the methods and techniques commonly used in Civil Engineering construction. It covers preliminary works, foundations, soil compaction and stabilisation, asphalt and concrete production and plant, concrete construction and prestressed concrete fundamentals, timber and steel construction, preservation of structures, and dam, road, railway, bridge and airport construction.
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Level7
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Credits15
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EFTS0.125
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Teaching weeks 17 weeks
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Workload Approximately 9 hours per week
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Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying
Requirements
- Skills in report writing required.
- Access required to construction sites.
Textbooks
There is a textbook required for this course. Visit our textbook page for more information.
Computer and internet requirements
To complete this course you will need access to a laptop or desktop computer, reliable broadband internet connection and a data plan able to support online learning such as streaming of videos (including YouTube), downloading content, and writing and submitting online assessments. If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, please contact us before applying to enrol.
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How to enrol
Before enrolling in this course you need to:
- choose the qualification you will study the course under
- check the order that courses in the qualification should be studied in the Qualification Structure table. This is in the Choose courses and apply tab on the qualification page.
Work towards
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