E-LEARNING COURSES
Civiltrain offer four courses which can be completed using our e-learning platform.
Efficient Compaction Operators (ECO) | Efficient Compaction Advanced (ECA) | Nuclear Density Meter Users Course (NDMUC) | Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)
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Courses can be purchased as either ‘Full Courses’ which include course manual, or separate modules
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EFFICIENT COMPACTION OPERATORS (ECO)
This course focuses on compaction in the field and industry 'best practice' to achieve a better result. This course has received outstanding feedback over the years and is fast becoming the industry benchmark for road builders and maintenance staff. This course will give your staff the knowledge and confidence to do the job right, first time.
Soil mechanics including: wet and dry density and moisture content. Field techniques for wetting and drying. Field tests for Optimum Water Content (OWC). Layer thickness for construction materials. Primary compaction using vibration. Secondary compaction using weight and/or PTR. How to ‘read’ a roller to know when to stop. Plateau testing.
$45 per student
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Anyone involved in earthworks, pavement construction, pavement repairs and maintenance, stabilising and field work in general. From industry newbie to engineer/manager, everyone gets something from this course.
No. This is an entry level course suited to anyone embarking on a career in civil, to the seasoned engineer and technician.
Yes. We have an open forum to ask questions, or you can talk directly to the tutor via the website
100%. This course is seen as a ‘benchmark’ course for anyone involved in roading and earthworks. It has been peer reviewed and has never received negative feedback.
Yes, the course manual is written around the presentation.
EFFICIENT COMPACTION ADVANCED (ECA)
This is a course that is aimed at engineers, laboratory staff, and advanced practitioners. This course is a must for your technical staff if your business is building quality roads. Want to know more about construction materials and testing? This is the one for you!
Detailed introduction to the importance of understanding compaction. Implications of poor compaction. Design life vs actual life. Causation of some premature failures. Field compaction techniques and how they work. Materials from a geological perspective, including 8 soil types found in subgrades. How understanding geology is useful for civil engineering.
$45 per student
Engineering soil classification. Field identification of different soils, their characteristics and how to fix poor materials. In-depth review of soil mechanics including: density (wet and dry), moisture content (including field tests), air voids, specific gravity/solid density, CBR, shear strength, Atterberg Limits.
$45 per student
Laboratory testing. Proctor/compaction curves and the 3 techniques used to find MDD/OWC. Particle Size Distribution (PSD) and the different gradings (well, poorly and gap grading). Sand equivalent and how to interpret the numbers. Plastic limit, liquid limit and Plasticity Index. Using PI to establish stabilising techniques and binders. CBR testing including soaked CBR. This module will show you how to get clever with the numbers!
$45 per student
Field testing and contracts. We cover Scala penetrometer (DCP), Impact Testers, Shear Vanes, Nuclear Density Meters (NDM’s) and more. We show you the limitations of each device, and what they show you. Detailed Plateau Testing and how to get clever with it. Typical roading contracts pulled apart. Contractor responsibilities and requirements. Areas of ambiguity and how to address.
$45 per studentFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
This is a technical course aimed at under and post-grad engineers and technical staff.
This course is taught well but does cover detailed topics in depth. We suggest course participants to have some sort of tertiary education in civil to get the most out of this course. However this is not a hard and fast rule. If you have done all 4 modules of the Operator course, and are keen to learn more, then come on in! We would also highly recommend doing our Nuclear Density Meter User course as well.
Yes. We have an open forum to ask questions, or you can talk directly to the tutor via the website.
100%. This course fills the void that tertiary institutions leave behind. It also bridges the gap between theory and practical, which is hugely important these days. It has been peer reviewed and has never received negative feedback.
Yes, the course manual is written around the presentation.
NUCLEAR DENSITY METER USERS COURSE (NDMUC)
This course covers all you need to know about NDM's and their place in the industry. NDM's are used all over the world for site testing and the correct operation and understanding of the gauge is absolutely critical. This course will show your staff what it is, how it works, and how to transport and store the device - a must if your business uses NDM's
Technical guidance for density and moisture. How the lab numbers affect the NDM. What numbers need to be programmed into the NDM. Proof of how a NDM measures water content. Implications of NDM moisture measurements and how to correct these issues. Effects of stabilised materials with the NDM and how to fix.
$45 per student
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Anyone using the machine, or anyone who’s job requires an understanding of this very important testing tool.
No. This is a well taught and put together course that anyone can learn from.
Yes. We have an open forum to ask questions, or you can talk directly to the tutor via the website.
100%. Another ‘benchmark’ course by Civiltrain. We are the only providers of proper ‘user’ training that isn’t tainted by the manufacturers. Many companies now stipulate this course as mandatory before you can operate or transport the device. It has been peer reviewed and has never received negative feedback.
Yes, the course manual is written around the presentation
RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER
A single module that covers the Office of Radiation Safety ‘Core of Knowledge’ syllabus for most non-medical applications. It is primarily aimed at RSO’s who need to be appointed by the Managing Entity under the Radiation Safety Act, 2016. This course covers the requirements under C10 (X-Ray) and C12 (Radioactive) of the ORS Codes of Practice. Applicants will be required to complete the online quiz at the end of the presentation, and E- certs will be emailed to you. This course is also recognised as satisfying the requirements for a ‘Use License’ application, or those wishing to expand their knowledge due to Source Licensing and new legislation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Anyone wishing to complete an ORS Approved course for Radiation Safety.
No.
Yes. We have an open forum to ask questions, or you can talk directly to the tutor via the website.
This course has been approved by the Director of The Office of Radiation Safety in 2021.
Civiltrain are approved/registered trainers for The Ministry of Health.
Yes, the course manual is written around the presentation. You will be required to complete and submit a online exam to receive a certificate that satisfies the training requirements of the Core of Knowledge.
Yes absolutely. We have free Radiation Safety Plan (RSP) templates, advice on personal monitoring, wipe testing, pre and post audit assistance and a heap more.