Beginner Civil Engineering Course
Establish a strong base in civil engineering tailored for construction tasks. Gain knowledge in site evaluation, load analysis, foundation design, structural frameworks, and basic floor layouts to confidently interpret, plan, and communicate on small-scale building projects in real work settings. Develop practical abilities to contribute effectively from day one on Botswana construction sites.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This introductory course equips you with essential skills to evaluate sites, analyse soil conditions and risks, and select basic structural systems confidently. Master fundamental load paths, shallow foundation concepts, and logical construction sequences from groundwork to completion. Gain hands-on experience in creating practical floor plans, explaining structural arrangements, and applying building codes and references for sound, practical choices.
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Develop skills
- Site evaluation essentials: swiftly interpret weather, soil, and risk information for construction projects.
- Structural framework choices: select economical frames and materials efficiently.
- Foundation expertise: determine sizes for basic footings and verify soil capacity manually.
- Building sequence planning: organise secure and productive operations for modest structures.
- Drawing basics: produce precise floor plans, load diagrams, and structural schematics.
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