CERTIFICATE IN CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR

CERTIFICATE IN CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR

COURSE STRUCTURE

1. Basics of Civil Engineering

• Introduction to construction industry
• Roles and responsibilities of a construction supervisor
• Types of buildings and structures
• Basic civil engineering terminology

2. Building Materials

• Cement, sand, aggregates
• Bricks, blocks, stones
• Steel and reinforcement bars
• Timber, glass, tiles, paints
• Material testing and quality checks

3. Construction Techniques

• Excavation and foundation work
• RCC work (footings, columns, beams, slabs)
• Brick masonry and block masonry
• Plastering, flooring, and finishing works
• Waterproofing basics

4. Drawing & Site Interpretation

• Reading civil drawings
• Layout marking on site
• Basic plans, elevations, sections
• Bar bending schedule (basic)

5. Estimation & Cost Control

• Quantity estimation (basic)
• Material requirement calculation
• Labor estimation
• Cost control techniques
• Waste reduction on site

6. Site Supervision & Management

• Daily site activities
• Work scheduling
• Contractor and labor management
• Record keeping and site registers
• Coordination with engineers and architects

7. Safety & Quality Control

• Construction site safety rules
• Use of PPE (helmets, gloves, belts, etc.)
• Accident prevention
• Quality control procedures
• IS codes (basic knowledge)

8. Practical Training / Site Work

• On-site supervision practice
• Measurement of work
• Material inspection
• Safety implementation
• Daily progress reporting