Site supervision for roads in a nutshell. Basic principals is highlighted with example of basic calculations used on construction sites. A comprehensive course that cover the basic aspects of road site supervision.
Roads Academy
Available courses
How to supervise block paving, gabions, guardrails, fencing and road signs on road projects.
Duties of supervisor. Duty and responsibility of Resident Engineer; setting the standard, managing teams, production and quality.
How to supervise installation of culverts on road projects.
Duties of supervisor. Responsibility of Resident Engineer and engineering decisions.
Part 2: Practical on site supervision of structures on road and bridge construction projects; piling, substructures, bridge decks, pre-stressing, balustrades, joints, retaining walls, and basic design calculations and concepts.
Duty of supervisors and responsibility of Resident Engineer, engineering decisions, managing risk, monitoring progress, reporting, advising, and solving technical issues.
Part 2: Practical on site supervision. Duties and responsibility of Resident Engineer on road construction project; making engineering decisions, resolving technical issues, and evaluating programs and claims. Management strategies: win-win or no deal. Preparing variation orders with reports and motivations.
How to supervise patches on road construction projects.
Duties of supervisor and visual inspection. Responsibility of Resident Engineer; making out patches, establish quality control, tips and good practice.
Part 2: Practical on site supervision. Duties of supervisor to check and inspect installation of road studs, line marking, land scaping and access roads. Responsibility of Resident Engineer to compile snag list, complete “As builds” and write completion report.
Part 2: Practical on site supervision. Check and approval of payment certificate; measurement sheets with backup quantities, escalation calculations and material on site validation. Prepare estimates and calculate cost of activities.
How to supervise asphalt on road projects.
Duties of supervisor. Responsibility of Resident Engineer.
Information about design, planning, construction, quality, supervision and management of drainage structures in road construction.
Duties of supervisor. Responsibility of Resident Engineer. Tips and guidelines.
Subjects: Open drains, stone pitching, kerb and channels, concrete side drains and subsoil drains.
Part 2: Practical on site supervision. How to supervise and manage construction of pavement layers on road projects.
Duties of supervisor; visual inspection, cement/lime bag calculation. Responsibility of Resident Engineer, laboratory tests, mix designs, evaluation, approval of layers, tips, advice and guidance with engineering decisions.
How to supervise earthworks. Understanding materials, specifications and tests required in road construction. Basic concepts of borrow pits and crushing of material. Duties of supervisor; visual inspection of roadbed and identify soft spots. Responsibility of Resident Engineer, tips, advice and guidance.
How to supervise concrete works on road construction projects.
Duties of supervisor. Responsibility of Resident Engineer and making engineering decisions.
Dealing with services on road construction projects.
Resident Engineers responsibility: Tips and guidelines.
All you need to know about survey and basic survey checks on road construction projects.
Practical assessment test on survey.
Overview of drainage structures in road construction in South Africa.
How to supervise the construction of drainage structures on road construction projects: visual inspection, checklist, lab tests, approvals and monitoring.
Subjects: Open drains, stone pitching, kerb and channels, concrete side drains and subsoil drains.
How to supervise block paving, gabions, guardrails, fencing and road signs on road projects.
Duties of supervisor. Duty and responsibility of Resident Engineer; setting the standard, managing teams, production and quality.
Overview of asphalt paving in South Africa.
How to supervise construction of asphalt on road projects: visual inspection, checklist, lab tests, approvals and monitoring.
Overview of reinforced concrete used in road construction in South Africa.
How to supervise construction of reinforced concrete on road projects: visual inspection, checklist, lab tests, approvals and monitoring.
Overview of bitumen types and use of seals in South Africa.
How to supervise construction of seals on road projects: visual inspection, checklist, lab tests, approvals and monitoring.
Guidelines and tips for traffic accommodation on road construction projects; half width construction and day/night closures. Duty of supervisions. Responsibility of Resident Engineer, setting and maintaining the standard.
Site safety guidelines, #16 most common safety issued on road and bridge construction projects. Responsibility of Resident Engineer, OHS Act and legal liability.
Congratulations on enrolling for the Road Mentorship Program - Monthly subscription! This is the best value for money to get assistance, gain experience and register with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as Professional Technicians, Technologists, or Engineers, while working on site.
Th Mentorship Program consists of 21 courses and offers great flexibility.
The program focuses on transferring practical knowledge gained over decades in road construction. It equips candidates with the skills required to plan, monitor and manage construction activities while maintaining quality standards and limiting risks and standing time.
The mentorship combines theory and practical application. Candidates are introduced and equipped with recognised industry manuals such as Sabita, SAPEM, COLTO, GCC, and TRH.
Through these manual you will obtain:
1. Basic concepts and terminology used in pavement engineering,
2. Familiarise yourself with technical information and specifications,
3. Familiarise yourself with best practice guidelines
Candidates apply this knowledge through practical assignments guided by a Mentor with 30 years experience. Assignments are based on the work that should be performed on site and is tailored for each project. The course will help you to develop the competence required to make informed engineering decisions and manage road construction projects effectively and to perform their duties with excellence.
Setup and implementing quality control plan; clearly specifying inspection requests, updating and signing inspection register, etc. Investigate failures and report on the testing of materials vs visual inspections.
Certificates for successful completions of all mentorship program modules/courses:
Profile of Evidence Certificate: Level 1 (12 months, project #1)
Competent Road Supervisor Certificate: Level 2 (24 months, projects #2)
Advanced Road Supervisor Certificate: Level 3 (36 months, projects #3)
Master Road Supervisor Certificate: Level 4 (48 months, projects #4)
Specifications and guidelines for setting up site office and laboratory. Setting up communications network and templates for site diary, site instructions, request for information, etc.
Scope of works summary on A3 pages to monitor activities.
Guideline for working with local communities and local leaders.
Role and responsibility of persons on road construction project.
Project specifications and drawings.
How to supervise construction of seals on road projects.
Duties of supervisor. Responsibility of Resident Engineer.