Course Overview:
AutoCAD Civil 3D Training Course is a hands-on program designed for professionals in civil engineering, surveying, and land development who wish to streamline project workflows and increase productivity using AutoCAD Civil 3D. Participants will learn the fundamentals and advanced features of the software, including creating surfaces, alignments, profiles, corridors, grading, and quantity takeoffs. Each module is paired with practical case studies that simulate real-world infrastructure projects such as roads, drainage systems, and site development.
Course Duration:
10 Days
Target Audience:
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Civil engineers and designers
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Surveyors and CAD technicians
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Urban planners and infrastructure consultants
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Construction project managers
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Engineering students and graduates entering the design field
Personal Impact:
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Gain industry-relevant CAD design and modeling skills
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Learn to automate civil design tasks and reduce manual work
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Improve employability and technical proficiency
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Enhance ability to contribute to infrastructure projects from start to finish
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Build confidence in handling design, documentation, and visualization in Civil 3D
Organizational Impact:
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Improve accuracy and consistency across civil design projects
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Boost project delivery speed with intelligent design automation
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Increase cost efficiency through accurate quantity takeoffs and error reduction
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Enhance collaboration among engineers, surveyors, and planners
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Ensure design compliance with regulatory and industry standards
Course Level:
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Navigate the Civil 3D interface and project environment
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Create and analyze terrain surfaces using survey data
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Design horizontal and vertical alignments for roads and pipelines
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Generate profiles, cross-sections, and corridor models
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Conduct grading and parcel design for site development
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Automate quantity takeoffs and create construction documentation
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Integrate data and manage civil design projects more efficiently
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Civil 3D and Project Setup
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Understanding Civil 3D interface and workflows
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Setting up drawing templates, styles, and settings
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Managing data with Prospector and Toolspace
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Creating and managing Civil 3D projects
Case Study: Organizing a residential development project with template standards
Module 2: Working with Survey Data and Point Clouds
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Importing and managing survey data
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Using description keys and point groups
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Creating surfaces from survey points and breaklines
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Editing and analyzing surfaces
Project: Building a topographic surface from field survey data for a commercial site
Module 3: Surface Creation and Analysis
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Creating TIN surfaces and surface styles
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Slope, elevation, and contour analysis
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Surface labels and spot elevations
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Volume calculations between surfaces
Case Study: Performing cut-and-fill analysis for road construction
Module 4: Alignments and Horizontal Design
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Creating and editing alignments
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Alignment labels and design criteria checks
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Managing design constraints and tangents
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Integration with centerline control and profiles
Project: Designing a horizontal road alignment for a suburban arterial road
Module 5: Profiles and Vertical Geometry
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Creating surface and layout profiles
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Profile views and vertical curve design
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Adding labels and bands to profile views
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Vertical alignment best practices
Case Study: Designing a drainage system profile for a flood-prone area
Module 6: Assemblies, Subassemblies, and Corridor Modeling
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Understanding corridors and assemblies
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Creating subassemblies from Tool Palettes
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Building and managing corridor models
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Target mapping and corridor region splitting
Project: Corridor modeling for a multilane urban roadway
Module 7: Cross Sections and Material Quantities
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Creating sample lines and section views
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Generating corridor sections and applying codes
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Material quantity takeoff and volume reporting
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Using Quantity Takeoff Manager
Case Study: Estimating earthwork volumes for a rural highway upgrade
Module 8: Grading Design and Site Development
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Feature lines and grading objects
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Creating grading groups and grading surfaces
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Site and parcel management
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Grading criteria and daylighting techniques
Project: Designing a parking lot with retention pond and drainage grading
Module 9: Pipes and Pressure Networks
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Pipe network creation using parts catalog
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Aligning pipe networks with surfaces and profiles
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Analyzing pipe depths, slopes, and structures
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Creating pressure pipe networks and editing fittings
Case Study: Designing a stormwater drainage network for an industrial park
Module 10: Plan Production, Documentation, and Project Sharing
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Creating plan and profile sheets using Sheet Set Manager
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Automating annotations and label styles
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Exporting data and generating reports
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Sharing data with stakeholders and external teams
Capstone Project: Delivering a full civil site design package with documentation for a residential subdivision
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Course Administration Details:
Methodology
These instructor-led training sessions are delivered using a blended learning approach and include presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials are offered in English. Participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
Training Venue
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Accommodation and Airport Transfer
Accommodation and Airport Transfer are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
Tailor-Made
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
Payment
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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