🧭 Module III: Surveying, Structures & Road Works I

“From ground levels to load calculations — this is where field data meets structural precision.”

TVET CDACC Unit Code Unit Title Duration (Hours) Credit Factor
CON/CU/CEN/BC/04/6/MA Entrepreneurial Skills 40 4.0
CON/CU/CEN/CR/05/6/MA Civil Engineering Survey I 80 8.0
CON/CU/CEN/CC/02/6/MA Algebra and Geometry 50 5.0
CON/CU/CEN/CC/12/6/MA Road Construction Works II 60 6.0
CON/CU/CEN/CR/02/6/MA Materials Testing I 60 6.0
CON/CU/CEN/CC/10/6/MA Structural Analysis Principles I 110 11.0

🎯 Why This Module Matters

  • Applies math and geometry to real-world engineering through surveying and structural analysis foundations.
  • Expands on civil surveys with detailed field observation, instrument use, and data recording — essential for layout accuracy.
  • Strengthens understanding of material testing and road construction, elevating field competency and safety standards.
  • Develops entrepreneurship and innovation thinking — to empower engineers as self-starters or future contractors.

🛠️ Why It’s Relevant to Civil Engineering Trainees

  • Surveys and calculations are the foundation of civil layout — mastering them improves field precision and project success.
  • Testing knowledge enhances quality assurance — from soil tests to asphalt mix design.
  • Structural principles learned here directly apply to reinforced concrete, steel design, and multi-storey load evaluation later on.

Algebra and Geometry

Unit Description

This unit describes the competencies required by a technician in order to apply a wide range of mathematical skills in their work; it involves applying algebra,
coordinate geometry and binomial expansions.

Civil Engineering Survey I

Unit Description

This unit specifies the competencies required to carry out civil engineering survey. It involves; Perform Curve Ranging and performing traversing works.

Entrepreneurial Skills

Unit Description:

This unit covers the competencies required to demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship. It involves demonstrating an understanding of financial literacy,
applying entrepreneurial concepts identifying entrepreneurship opportunities, applying business legal aspects, and developing business innovative strategies
and business plans.

Materials Testing I

Unit Description

This unit specifies the competencies required to Conduct Material Testing. It involves performing soils tests and performing concrete Tests.

Road Construction Works II

Unit Description

This unit specifies the competencies required to perform road construction works. It involves Constructing Road drainage and hydraulic structures, constructing
erosion prevention structures and Installing Road furniture

Structural Analysis Principles I

Unit Description

This Unit describes the principles required to perform structural designs. It involves  Computing stresses and strain, describing composite materials, computing shear force and
bending moments, determination of properties of sections and analyzing forces in 2D frame structures.