Introduction to Site Development
Credits: 3 PDH
PDH Course Description:
This course introduces you to the concepts of site surveys, including construction surveys, bench marks, datum, and mean sea level. You will learn about earthwork operations, including pioneering, grubbing, stripping, and drainage. You will get an introduction to permits that need to be coordinated with local agencies for construction projects, including utility interruption requests, excavation requests, and road closure requests.Topics:
- Site Survey
- Permits
- Surveying Instruments
- Differential Leveling
- Site/Building Layout
- Classifying Soils
- Soils Testing
- Soil Stabilization
To take this course:
1.) Enroll in Course:Click below to enroll:
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2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:
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3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.
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4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.
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Intended Audience: This course is intended for Civil, Geotechnical, Environmental, Water Resources, Land Planners, and other engineers whose job description requires a basic, introductory knowledge of the principles of site development.
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Intended Audience: This course is intended for Civil, Geotechnical, Environmental, Water Resources, Land Planners, and other engineers whose job description requires a basic, introductory knowledge of the principles of site development.
Donald Parnell, PE