Road Transportation Engineering

Overview

GradDip(Highways) foundation course:

An Introduction to Road Construction, Project Evaluation and Traffic Engineering

This course is designed to give attendees an adequate level and breadth of knowledge in Road Transportation Engineering sufficient to meet the entry requirements for the NZIHT Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Highways).

Other people working in areas related to transportation engineering may find this course useful to broaden their knowledge at an undergraduate level (i.e. NZQA Level 6 equivalent).

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Length

1 day course.

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Facilitator

Gerhard van der Westhuizen

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Cost

$420 + GST per person

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Topics include

  • Earthworks (Formation) Terminology
  • Subgrade Requirements and Improvement
  • Pavement materials requirements
  • Wearing Surfaces: Types and Requirements
  • Introduction to Project Evaluation and Time value of Money
  • Traffic Surveys
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On completion of this course participants will

On successful completion of this course participants will be able to demonstrate introductory knowledge of the topics listed above.

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Who should attend

Persons who wish to broaden their understanding of aspects of road construction, project evaluation and traffic survey fundamentals, especially those interested in a taster course before committing to further study at Bachelor or Graduate Diploma in Engineering level.

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