Beginner Civil Engineering Course
Establish a strong base in civil engineering tailored for construction tasks. Gain knowledge in site evaluation, load analysis, foundations, structural frameworks, and basic floor layouts to confidently interpret, plan, and converse about small-scale building projects in real work settings. This beginner programme ensures you contribute effectively from day one on South African job sites.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This introductory civil engineering course equips you with hands-on skills to evaluate sites, analyse soil and risks, and select basic structural systems confidently. Master fundamental load paths, shallow foundation concepts, and logical construction sequences from groundwork to completion. You'll also gain practice in drawing practical floor plans, explaining structural arrangements, and applying building codes and references for sound, practical choices.
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Develop skills
- Site evaluation fundamentals: swiftly interpret weather, soil, and risk info for construction.
- Structural framework choices: select budget-friendly frames and materials efficiently.
- Foundation expertise: calculate basic footings and verify soil capacity manually.
- Build sequencing: organise secure, streamlined operations for modest structures.
- Drawing basics: produce precise floor plans, load diagrams, and structural sketches.
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