Civil Engineering
This program provides a comprehensive overview of Civil Engineering, covering the roles of civil engineers, design and drafting concepts, and career opportunities. It includes training on the National Construction Code (NCC), Building Code of Australia (BCA), building classifications, and Australian standards for materials. Participants will learn about building permits and approval systems, construction practices, and shop drawings with hands-on AutoCAD training. The program also introduces Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Revit, focusing on BIM standards, design, construction, and real-world applications, equipping learners with essential skills for the civil engineering and construction industries.
Course Structure
The course covers 10 modules to be run over 12 weeks, and each module is broken down into 4 sections:
- Theoretical Overview
- Technical Applications in AutoCAD, Revit
- Practical Lab Activities
- Interview Questions (Technical plus Behavioral)
Course Modules
Overview of Civil Engineering and its Scope
- Introduction and Discipline of Civil Engineering
- Role and responsibilities of Civil Engineers
- Concept of design and drafting in Civil Engineering
- Identifying the possible jobs in this sector
National Construction Code (NCC) and Building Code of Australia (BCA)
- Introduction and format of NCC
- Components of NCC
- How to use NCC
- NCC clause and numbering system
- About NCC volume one and two
- Components of NCC volume one and two
- Governing requirements for BCA volume one and two
- Classification of Buildings under the BCA category
- Australian Standard for the Design of Steel, timber, concrete, etc.
Building Permit and Approval Systems in Australia
- Development Application (DA)
- Complying Development Certificate (CDC)
- Construction Certificate (CC) and its checklists
- Design compliance and declaration
- Introduction to Design and Building Practitioner Act
Australian Construction Practice, Materials, and Specification
- Introduction to Construction work and code of practice
- Introduction to construction specification
- Types of construction materials, components, and their specification
Introduction to Shop Drawings and AutoCAD for Shop Drawing Preparation
- Introduction to different types of shop drawings, steel, timber, doors/windows, etc.
- Introduction to AutoCAD
- Basic Drawing techniques in AutoCAD
- Drawing Organization and Layer management
- Drafting in AutoCAD – A case study of a real project for Shop Drawing preparation
- Layout, documentation, and print setup
Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Digital Construction Technology
- Introduction to BIM
- Importance and scope of BIM
- Dimensions of BIM
- BIM standards and regulations in Australia
- BIM in Design
- BIM in Construction
- BIM coordination and collaboration
- Concept of Scan to BIM
Revit for BIM Modeling
- Introduction to Revit and setting up a Revit project
- Modeling and modifying basic elements in Revit
- Dimensioning and annotating
- Concept of Revit Families
- BIM modeling in Revit – A case study of real projects
Career Counselling
- Resume, Cover Letter Building
- LinkedIn Profile Optimization
- Job Strategy & Assistance
- Mock Interview Session: Behavioral & Technical
- Interview Preparation
- Assistance with Business and Professional Email Writing
