Civil construction training

This course is designed for new and existing field employees to help them become familiar with the terminology and basics of civil construction.

Through 24 micro-lessons, participants will learn the basics of construction documents, field math, staking overview, and construction technology. All of these combined will aid in career growth and are essential tools to have in a civil construction career.

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Here's a sample of lessons in the Civil Construction courses

Plan Reading Basics
Construction Math Basics
Staking Basics
Construction Technology Basics

Lessons found in the course:

Overview

The Engineering Scale

Software and Notes

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This is just one of 24 lessons available in the Civil Construction courses.

Lessons found in the course:

Introduction to Construction Math

Math Example 1

Math Example 2

Math Example 3

Math Example 4

How to Read a Tape Measure

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This is just one of 24 lessons available in the Civil Construction courses.

Lessons found in the course:

Staking Basics

Types of Stakes

Stake Markings

Stationing

Reading a Grade Rod

Transferring Elevations

Checking Grade

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This is just one of 24 lessons available in the Civil Construction courses.

Lessons found in the course:

Introduction to Construction Technology

Equipment with GPS

How to Use a Utility Locator

How to Use a Pipe Laser

How to Use a Rotary Laser

How to Use Line Transfer Tool

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This is just one of 24 lessons available in the Civil Construction courses.

Plan Reading Basics

Construction Math Basics

Staking Basics

Construction Technology Basics

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What is BuildWitt Training?

Civil Construction courses provide introductory knowledge of the construction industry, resulting in more engaged crew members who are more productive and stick around longer. Every BuildWitt Training Subscription includes this important course.

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Standardize training across your business

Standardize how you train and onboard your crews with dirt-simple software that allows you to distribute training to every new and existing field employee on your team.

DIRT-SPECIFIC TRAINING VIDEOS

Train with dirt veterans

Real, in-the-field experience is vital to learning and passing down lessons. That’s why we have construction veterans teaching every one of our Civil Construction lessons.

Microlearning and recall

Memorable, relatable training

Videos are filmed in the field with real Dirt World experts. Each lesson is only a couple of minutes long, designed to be watched in short chunks to help your crew relate to and remember what they've learned.

Full Training Management System

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Share anything you want with your team. From training topics and safety observations to company updates and shoutouts, create and send videos directly to your team.

Civil construction training