COURSE INTRODUCTION
This programme gives non-civil engineers and technical professionals a practical overview of the major branches of civil engineering and their role in society. Participants explore infrastructure, soil and water, environmental and coastal engineering, structures, transport, construction materials and emerging sustainability considerations to improve cross-disciplinary coordination and decision-making. Practical examples and guided discussion help participants connect the subject to decisions and challenges in their own workplace.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of this programme, participants should be able to:
- Explain the core concepts, terminology and working principles related to Civil Engineering for Non Civil Engineers.
- Apply structured methods and industry good practices for Introduction to civil engineering and its role in society, Infrastructure planning, and Soil and water engineering.
- Evaluate relevant facilities & building situations and identify risks, gaps and improvement opportunities.
- Translate the learning into practical workplace actions and sound technical decisions.
COURSE OUTCOME
Upon completion, participants will be better prepared to:
- Assess relevant workplace situations using the concepts and methods covered in Civil Engineering for Non Civil Engineers.
- Select and apply appropriate tools, checks or controls for Introduction to civil engineering and its role in society, Infrastructure planning, and Soil and water engineering.
- Recommend actions that support building performance, safe operations and effective maintenance decisions.
- Communicate findings, improvement opportunities and next steps clearly to relevant stakeholders.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This programme is suitable for engineers and technicians from non-civil disciplines, project and facilities personnel, technical managers and early-career civil engineers who need a broader understanding of civil-engineering practice.
COURSE CONTENT
- Introduction to civil engineering and its role in society
- Infrastructure planning
- Soil and water engineering
- Environmental and coastal engineering
- Structures, earthquakes and embodied-carbon considerations
- Transportation and tunnelling
- Construction materials and methods
- Current trends and the future of civil engineering
