Road Construction and Maintenance Course


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The inadequacies of training or experience amongst contracting staff that would be directly responsible for contract supervision has been identified. It has, therefore, been established that the range of training modules need to be availed to the building’ supervision staff for enhancing the skills level in construction management to improve their performance.

It is against this background that the course has been developed. The course provides qualified Labour based Road Supervisors /overseers who will apply the skills acquired through this programme and other related disciplines.

Programme Purpose

The purpose of the programme is to equip the trainee with knowledge, skills and attitudes required in supervising road construction and maintenance operations.

Programme Outcomes

On completion of the programme the trainee will be able to;

  • Apply fundamentals of road construction.
  • Effective and efficiently manage construction operations.
  • Apply Computer skills
  • Communicate effectively and efficiently in the workplace
  • Undertake paved and unpaved road construction and maintenance
  • Apply Entrepreneurial skills
  • Interpret Construction drawings

Programme Structure

The course runs for the total of 18 weeks of which 8 weeks of theory encompass road works operations, contract management and business management and 10 weeks’ practical phase include road works operations, spot improvement, gravelling and drainage structures maintenance and construction.

Entry Requirements

  • Grade 12 full certificate; with passes in Mathematics and English;
  • Any formal training in a construction related course is an added advantage; and
  • two years field working experience with employer recommendation
Accommodation

NCC offers hostel accommodation and meals on a first come first served basis. 

Contact

Head Office

Plot 1609/1625, Off Sheki Sheki Road,

Light Industrial Area,

P.O Box 39548

Lusaka, Zambia.


Tel:+260 1 247185/240386

Fax:+260 1 243115/247264

ncc@ncc.org.zm


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