Ground Investigation (23/24)

Course Overview

The objective of this Ground Investigation course is to introduce you to the aims and methods of ground investigation and develop your understanding of the properties of engineering soils.

What topics are covered?

Topics covered include Estimating quantities of materials. Estimating labour requirements. Estimating plant requirements. Assessment of costs. Method of measurement. Bill of quantities. Schedule of rates. Construction contracts. Cost control and Computer application.

Course Details

Course Type: Part Time Qualification
Campus: Distance Learning (Online)
Duration: Up to 1 Year
Age Group: 19+

Ground Investigation (Online) (2022)

Code

S97GRD4/ECR1B

Duration

Up to 1 Year

Price
Non-Funded

£362.25


Frequently asked questions

The objective of this Ground Investigation course is to introduce you to the aims and methods of ground investigation and develop your understanding of the properties of engineering soils.
This course is aimed at anyone working or planning to work in the Highways industry.
You will learn via distance learning with specialist tutor support and will be given assignments which will be marked.
After this course you can progress to full specialist courses and Highways Professional Diploma.
For further information, please take a look at our Highways Brochure. Any queries, contact us by phone on 01225 328 690 or email highways@bathcollege.ac.uk.
You will gain a Bath College Completion Certificate.