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Public Works Inspection PUBW 4550

Public Works Course

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International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

This course covers the duties and legal responsibilities involved in public works inspection; examines inspection techniques, reports and data collection; and examines relevant clauses of MMCD general specifications for Public Works construction. Inspection requirements and quality control for soil placement, asphalt cement, Portland cement concrete and underground utilities are discussed.

Prerequisite(s)

  • No prerequisites are required for this course.

Credits

3.0

Domestic fees

$948.10

Course offerings

Winter 2024

Below is one offering of PUBW 4550 for the Winter 2024 term.

CRN 89619

Duration

Mon Mar 11 - Fri Mar 15 (5 days)

  • 5 days
  • CRN 89619
  • Domestic fees $948.10
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Mar 11 - Mar 15 Mon - Fri 08:30 - 16:30 Burnaby SW03 Rm. 1750
Instructor

Ken Zeleschuk

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$948.10

Important information
  1. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  2. Field trip: TBA.
Status

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • List and describe the duties and responsibilities of a public works inspector.
  • Describe and use appropriate inspection techniques.
  • Collect required data and prepare an inspection report.
  • Discuss relevant clauses of MMCD general specifications for construction.
  • Classify soils and identify required material tests.
  • Demonstrate compaction and field density tests.
  • Recognize simple water-related problems in soil and recommend remedial solutions.
  • Identify asphalt cements and monitor the asphalt manufacturing and paving process.
  • Identify and assist in quality control tests and inspection on Portland cement concrete.
  • Monitor forming, curing and finishing of concrete.
  • Ensure proper material handling and installation and testing of water, sewer, and underground wiring facilities.
  • Monitor location and construction of roads.
  • Execute performance evaluation on existing pavement structures.

Effective as of Winter 2011

Related Programs

Public Works Inspection (PUBW 4550) is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Construction and the Environment

  1. Civil Technology
    Associate Certificate Part-time
  2. Civil Technology
    Certificate Part-time
  3. Public Works Supervision
    Associate Certificate Part-time

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