Diploma in Introduction to Building Construction (Free Online Course)

Study the modern practices for structural design and building construction in this free online civil engineering course.

Add technical knowledge to your skill set with this free online course where you will learn the preliminary activities in building construction such as the excavation of footing, centre-line marking, and concrete footing readings. The practical demonstration of the most crucial aspects of building construction will be discussed along with some practical tips for innovative thinking so you can kickstart your career in civil engineering.

What You Will Learn In This Free Course

• Outline the sequence of a construction project
• Identify the software used for architectural drawing, structural design, and modelling in civil engineering
• Summarize the basics of civil engineering
• Differentiate the nominal mix and design mix concrete types
• Describe site-clearing activities and other preliminary processes involved in building construction
• Explain the advanced concepts used in structural design and building technology
• Identify the roles of the structural engineer in building construction

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