Practical Site Engineering: Science and Techniques

Start Date

06/08/2025

End Date

06/08/2027

Description

This seven-hour live lecture presentation examines the science of soils, stormwater management techniques, earthwork safety, site planning, and site program management.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Site Planning
Water / Stormwater Management

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

7.0

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcome 1:
Learners will be able identify characteristics of soils that impact construction, including soil structure, subsurface soils and the presence of water in soils.

Learning Outcome 2:
Learners will be able to implement best management practices for managing stormwater on construction sites, including sediment traps and basins, buffer zones and drainage control systems.

Learning Outcome 3:
Learners will be able to adopt earthwork safety practices when working on excavations and underground installations.

Learning Outcome 4:
Learners will be able to develop site plans for construction projects, including plans for soil testing, water management, grading, staking and paving.

Instructors

Joseph W. Delaney

Course Codes

P060823PSITEE-2

Provider

HalfMoon Education Inc.

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