📐 Module I: Foundational Competencies & Site Preparation
“Every structure begins with a solid footing — and every engineer with core site skills.”
| TVET CDACC Unit Code | Unit Title | Duration (Hours) | Credit Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| CON/CU/CEN/BC/01/6/MA | Digital Literacy | 40 | 4.0 |
| CON/CU/CEN/BC/02/6/MA | Communication Skills | 40 | 4.0 |
| CON/CU/CEN/BC/03/6/MA | Work Ethics and Practices | 40 | 5.0 |
| CON/CU/CEN/CC/07/6/MA | Construction Materials Science I | 50 | 5.0 |
| CON/CU/CEN/CR/04/6/MA | Site Survey | 120 | 12.0 |
| CON/CU/CEN/CR/14/6/MA | Civil Engineering Works I | 100 | 10.0 |
🎯 Why This Module Matters
- Strengthens foundational competencies in digital literacy, professional communication, and ethical conduct on site.
- Introduces material behavior and suitability through construction material science — the basis of structural integrity.
- Builds technical capacity in surveying — equipping learners with critical skills in site layout and level interpretation.
- Exposes trainees to basic construction operations in real-world settings, including excavation and concrete placement.
🛠️ Why It’s Relevant to Civil Engineering Trainees
- Module 1 bridges general education with civil engineering practice — preparing learners mentally and technically for fieldwork.
- The units here influence success in future modules like structural design, costing, and road infrastructure.
- It sets the tone for safe, ethical, and well-documented site execution — a core trait in professional civil engineers.
Unit Description
This unit specifies the competencies required to carrying out site survey. It involves undertaking preliminary site survey, setting out civil structures and establishing survey control points.
Unit Description
This unit describes the competencies required in carry out civil works. It involves carrying out site preliminary work, performing civil temporary works, executing substructure works 
- editingTrainer: Nason Mukavi
Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required to apply communication skills. It involves applying communication channels, written, non-verbal, oral, and group communication skills.
UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit describes the competence in applying Construction materials science. It involves identifying essential construction materials and their properties, selecting quality construction materials, testing construction materials and demonstrating knowledge in the handling and use of construction materials.
- editingTrainer: Elizabeth Ndegwa
Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required to demonstrate digital literacy. It involves operating computer devices, solving tasks using the Office suite, managing data and information, performing online communication and collaboration, applying cybersecurity skills and job entry techniques, and performing jobs online.
- editingTrainer: Josephat Musyoka
Unit Description
This unit covers competencies required to demonstrate employability skills. It involves the ability to: conduct self-management, promote ethical work practices and values, promote teamwork, manage workplace conflicts, maintain professional and personal development, apply problem-solving, and promote customer care.
