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Civil Engineering Materials Testers Course: Soils & Gravels Testing
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Civil Engineering Materials Testers Course: Soils & Gravels Testing
Date:
21 Aug 2023
Price:
R 13333.33

Brief Description
The Soils & Gravels testing course is a component of the Civil Engineering Materials Testers course in relation to TMH5 and SANS 3001. The objective of the Soils & Gravels testing course is to train candidates in the correct test methods as per industry standards. The course will also enable candidates to execute testing procedures pertaining to Soils & Gravels materials to the latest SANS 3001 methods. At the end of the training course, candidates would have learnt about the theoretical and practical aspects of Soils Gravels testing.
 
The Soils & Gravels testing course is one of six modules in the materials tester’s suite of courses. Upon completion of the Soils & Gravels testing course, candidates may be employed in industry as a trainee material tester.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, candidates will be able to:
1. Execute the correct soils and natural gravel test methods as per industry standards.
2. Understand the theory component of the ISO17024 certification
3. Execute testing procedures pertaining to soils & gravels materials to the latest SANS 3001 methods
Course Content
The course program will be as follows:
Day 1
Registration, introduction, ice breaker;
Introduction to soils & gravels
Theory on 1 st method for soils & gravels testing – sample prep & grading
Day 2
Multiple choice test
Safety aspects in laboratories
Theory on 2nd section of soils & gravels testing method – MDD & OMC,
Afternoon practical session
Day 3,4,5
Multiple choice test
Theory on 3rd , 4th , &  5th section of soils & gravels testing method – CBR, grading, Atterberg,
Afternoon practical sessions.
Entry Requirements
Matric Certificate/NQF 4 (with mathematics)

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Course Number:
P007891
Catalogue and Category:
Engineering and Technology Management
Who Should attend:
Laboratory technicians, civil engineers, those working in transport engineering and road construction. Those working with civil materials from apprentice, junior, graduate level.
Delivery Mode:
Contact Sessions
Contact Days:
5

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