Construction Plant and Equipment

• • Plant Issues
  • Equipment Economics
  • Plant Operation & Planning
  • Soil & Rock
  • Planning Earthwork Operations
  • Site Clearance & Preparation
  • Scraping & Grading
  • Excavation Part 1
  • Excavation Part 2
  • Hauling
  • Lifting and Loading
  • Ancillary Equipment

• Study resources

  • Instructional methods

    • Discussion forum/Discussion Board
    • Glossary
    • Online Quizzes/Tests
    • Online assignment submission
    • Standard Media
    • Web links

  • Online materials

    • Online Assessment
    • Printable format materials
    • Resources and Links

Others

Note: Level 2 subjects normally assume a moderate level of prior knowledge in the area, eg from completing all Level 1 subjects or relevant experience.

Special requirements

No special requirements

This subject introduces students to types and sizes of plant and equipment used in construction. Students will examine the different processes, capabilities and performance outputs of plant and equipment and analyse the decision factors relating to technical, safety and economic considerations in to a typical construction project.

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• Quiz (30%)
• Case Study (30%)
• Invigilated exam (40%)