Building Foundations Course
Gain expertise in the Building Foundations Course tailored for construction professionals: interpret drawings accurately, set out sites precisely, analyse soil conditions, design and reinforce strip footings and slabs effectively, maintain rigorous on-site quality controls, and construct reliable, durable foundations with full confidence and precision.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Building Foundations Course offers practical guidance on setting out precise foundations, evaluating soil bearing capacity, selecting appropriate depths and widths, and handling excavation along with ground preparation. Participants will master reading structural drawings, detailing reinforcement, overseeing concrete placement and curing, and implementing on-site quality controls, documentation, and checklists to ensure foundations are safe, long-lasting, and compliant with standards.
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Develop skills
- Master site setting-out: accurately lay out foundations using drawings.
- Optimise soil and footing design: select safe depths and widths for footings.
- Excel in rebar detailing and concrete work: place and cure to exact specifications.
- Handle excavation and preparation: control formations, manage groundwater, ensure trench safety.
- Maintain on-site quality assurance: prepare checklists, diaries, and detailed inspection reports.
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