Basic Road Construction Principles
The purpose of Roads, Storm Water Drainage Construction and Maintenance is to provide the student with both the practical and theoretical knowledge of the practices, procedures and equipment necessary for road construction, required by professional engineers.
Description
This unit provides fundamental knowledge for professional work with road construction and as a pathway to further learning. It will impart cognitive skills to think critically about the selection of materials and the methods used to construct a range of road facilities. The unit will also provide specialised technical and creative skills relevant to current and future professional practice.
The purpose of Roads, Storm Water Drainage Construction and Maintenance is to provide the student with both the practical and theoretical knowledge of the practices, procedures and equipment necessary for road construction, required by professional engineers.
Course Objectives
By attending this ICL training course, delegates will be able to:
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Understand terms and words used in road construction
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Gain knowledge on various aspects of road construction with practical aspects highlighted
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Understand compaction techniques and bulking of materials
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Learn relevant and current application methods
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Gain knowledge on asphalt materials and properties
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Requirements of asphalt used in road construction and general guidelines of asphalt construction
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Gain knowledge on the premix asphalt surfacing process
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Describe the role of road maintenance in the broad context of provision, classification and cost-effective applications
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Understand the importance of adequate drainage and the effects on road maintenance
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Gain knowledge of safe working practices, identification and use of protective clothing and equipment
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Practical applications and preparations to paint road symbols using a spray gun
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Understand the criteria where guardrails are erected and their contribution to safety
How will this Training Course be Presented?
Live-Online
Who is this Training Course for?
This ICL training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit, those who have involvement and responsibility for the construction, upgrade, maintenance and
financing of the road infrastructure.
This ICL training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
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Persons who wish to broaden their knowledge and understanding of aspects of road construction and maintenance
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Municipal workers out of various sections who must start to understand road construction and maintenance
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Civil Consulting Engineers/Technicians
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Contractors
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Construction Inspectors and Supervisors
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Road Maintenance Supervisors
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Relevant Government
The Course Content
SESSION 1: Road Building Fundamentals
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Role players in Civil Projects in South Africa
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Preconditions for Road Building
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Assessments and Valuation
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Design Criteria
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Tender Phase & Documentation
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Contract Basics – from a cidb Best Practice Guide
SESSION 2: Planning & Programming
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Phases of a Contract & Administration
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Establishment and P&G
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Planning
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Programming
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Labour Employment
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Duties of CE, PSC and CLO
SESSION 3: New technology and Sustainability
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What's new out there?
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Latest materials
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Latest methods
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Building more sustainable
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Sustainable ideas
SESSION 4: Technical Aspects of Road Building
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Terminology and Standard Units
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Types of Materials
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Basic Material Mechanics
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Quality Assurance and Testing
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Modern Technology
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Effect of Weather on Roads
SESSION 5: Survey in Construction
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Basic Surveying Methods
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Basic Setting Out and Levelling
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Quantity Surveying
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Soils Surveying
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Equipment Used in Surveying
SESSION 6: The Construction Process – Execution
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Reading from Plans and Drawings
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Visual Assessment
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Clearing and Grubbing
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Earthworks
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Layer Works
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Services
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Confined Areas
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Water Handling
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Subsoil Drains
SESSION 7: Surfacing of Roads
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Types of Surfaces
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Wearing Course
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Surface Defects
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Rehabilitation and Reconstruction
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Pothole Repairs
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Crack Sealing
SESSION 8: Operation of Plant and Equipment
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Small Plant and Tools
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Earthmoving Equipment
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Operators & Drivers
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Safety Specifications
SESSION 9: Road Furnishing and Ancillary works
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Road Signs: Types, Specifications and Installation
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Kerbing and Paving for Sidewalks
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Minor Concrete Structures
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Drainage
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Erosion Protection
SESSION 10: Finances and Economics
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Pricing of Tenders and Quotations
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Productivity and Profit
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Site Costing