Civil Construction: An Introduction

About this course

This course is designed for new and existing field employees to help them become familiar with the terminology and basics of civil construction.

Through 24 micro-lessons, participants will learn the basics of construction documents, field math, staking overview, and construction technology. All of these combined will aid in career growth and are essential tools to have in a civil construction career.

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Learning Plan Outline

Plan Reading Basics

3 Lessons

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Lessons found in the course:

Overview

The Engineering Scale

Software and Notes

Construction Math Basics

6 Lessons

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Lessons found in the course:

Introduction to Construction Math

Math Example 1

Math Example 2

Math Example 3

Math Example 4

How to Read a Tape Measure

Staking Basics

7 Lessons

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Lessons found in the course:

Staking Basics

Types of Stakes

Stake Markings

Stationing

Reading a Grade Rod

Transferring Elevations

Checking Grade

Construction Technology Basics

6 Lessons

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Lessons found in the course:

Introduction to Construction Technology

Equipment with GPS

How to Use a Utility Locator

How to Use a Pipe Laser

How to Use a Rotary Laser

How to Use Line Transfer Tool

About these courses

This course is designed for new and existing field employees to help them become familiar with the terminology and basics of civil construction.

Through 24 micro-lessons, participants will learn the basics of construction documents, field math, staking overview, and construction technology. All of these combined will aid in career growth and are essential tools to have in a civil construction career.

Learning Plan Outline

Plan Reading Basics

3 Lessons

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Lessons found in the course:

Overview

The Engineering Scale

Software and Notes

Construction Math Basics

6 Lessons

chevron down black 12x25

Lessons found in the course:

Introduction to Construction Math

Math Example 1

Math Example 2

Math Example 3

Math Example 4

How to Read a Tape Measure

Staking Basics

7 Lessons

chevron down black 12x25

Lessons found in the course:

Staking Basics

Types of Stakes

Stake Markings

Stationing

Reading a Grade Rod

Transferring Elevations

Checking Grade

Construction Technology Basics

6 Lessons

chevron down black 12x25

Lessons found in the course:

Introduction to Construction Technology

Equipment with GPS

How to Use a Utility Locator

How to Use a Pipe Laser

How to Use a Rotary Laser

How to Use Line Transfer Tool

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