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MODULE 1: Basics of Earthwork in Construction
Purpose of Earthwork
Types of Earth Materials
Understanding Soil Layers
Importance of Site Levels and Benchmarks
MODULE 2: Soil Investigation and Classification
Field Identification Tests
Laboratory Soil Tests
Soil Bearing Capacity Basics
Selecting Suitable Soil for Fill
MODULE 3: Surveying for Earthwork
Setting Out and Alignment
Profile Levels and Cross Sections
Reduced Level Calculations
Measuring Quantities for Cutting and Filling
MODULE 4: Understanding Drawings for Earthwork
Reading Excavation Plans
Identifying Key Elevations
Interpreting Sections and Grids
Understanding Slope Requirements
MODULE 5: Excavation Execution Planning
Preparing the Site
Deciding Excavation Methods (Manual / Machine)
Sequencing Excavation Activities
Managing Working Space and Access Roads
MODULE 6: Excavation Safety and Risk Control
Safe Slopes and Benching
Shoring and Strutting Requirements
Groundwater Control
Safe Movement of Machinery and Workers
MODULE 7: Earthwork Supervision and Quality Checks
Checking Levels During Excavation
Ensuring Proper Compaction of Fill
Monitoring Moisture Content
Lift Thickness and Layer Control
MODULE 8: Coordination and Daily Progress Management
Managing Machinery and Workforce
Planning Daily Output
Handling Unexpected Ground Conditions
Reporting Progress and Delays
MODULE 9: Trench Excavation for Footings and Services
Marking and Alignment
Trench Depth and Width Control
Supporting Trench Walls
Backfilling After Service/Laying
MODULE 10: Bulk Excavation for Basements
Cutting Large Areas
Managing Rehandling of Soil
Basement Dewatering
Achieving Final Bottom Level
MODULE 11: Filling and Embankment Construction
Selection of Fill Material
Layer-wise Placement
Compaction Requirements
Density Testing
MODULE 12: Groundwater and Dewatering Management
Types of Water Table Conditions
Surface Drainage Arrangement
Sump Pumps and Well Points
Daily Monitoring of Water Level
MODULE 13: Machinery Used in Earthwork
Excavators
Dumpers and Tippers
Rollers
Loaders and Graders
MODULE 14: Rate Analysis of Earthwork
Components of Cutting Rates
Components of Filling Rates
Machinery Output Considerations
Site Conditions and Cost Impact
MODULE 15: Documentation and Measurement
Measurement Techniques
Joint Level Records
Daily Log Sheets
Final Measurement Book Entry