Professional Certificate of Competency in Repair of Concrete

Course Duration
Duration
  • 3 Months
Course Study
Study Mode
  • Online
Course Location
Location
  • Online
Course Code
Course Code
CRP
Course Intakes
Intakes
  • 14 January 2025
Course Type
Course Type
  • Professional Certificate
Course Fees
Fees

Course Overview

A concrete structure can include foundations, columns, beams, floor slabs, sidewalks, and infrastructure projects. Various defects can arise during or after concreting due to factors such as aging, corrosion, improper mixing, cracking, honeycombing, porous concrete, carbonation, and human errors. Timely repairs using correct techniques can prevent structural collapse and ensure longer service life.

Over time, many defects may manifest in concrete structures. This program discusses these defects comprehensively, including their causes of failure and remedial methods. Materials play a crucial role in the repair process, and advancements in technology have introduced new repair products. Using these judiciously can achieve the required standard of repair perfection. The right combination of method and material ensures effective repairs and maximizes the lifespan of concrete structures.

Course Benefits

  • Learn to diagnose concrete damage
  • Gain the skills to provide solutions to repair cracks
  • Master the causes of concrete deterioration
  • Gain skills on a variety of concrete repair techniques
  • You may be eligible to claim CPD points through your local engineering association
  • Receive a Certificate of Completion from EIT
  • Learn from well-known faculty and industry experts from around the globe
  • Flexibility of attending anytime from anywhere, even when you are working full-time
  • Interact with industry experts during the webinars and get the latest updates/announcements on the subject
  • Experience global learning with students from various backgrounds and experience which is a great networking opportunity

After completing this course, you will be able to

  • Evaluate the current condition of the concrete.
  • Specify repair methodologies.
  • Identify the proper materials for concrete repair.
  • Salvage defective parts in the structures by considering adjustments or modifications.
  • Remedy the main causes of deterioration

Course Details

The course is composed of 12 modules.

Module 1: Introduction to Concrete
  • What is concrete?
  • Methods of concreting
  • Historical failures in concrete
  • Evaluation of concrete properties
  • Common repair methods
Module 2: Concrete in Construction
  • Fresh properties of concrete
  • Process of concreting
  • Concrete mix design
  • Finishing of concrete
  • Curing of concrete
  • Hardened properties of concrete
  • Applications
Module 3: Inspection of Concrete
  • In situ investigation
  • Testing of concrete samples
  • Problem identification
  • Report making
Module 4: Deterioration of Concrete
  • Indicators of deterioration
  • Causes of deterioration
  • Effects of deterioration
  • Types of deterioration
  • Mechanism of deterioration of concrete
Module 5: Evaluation of Damage in Concrete Structures
  • Types of cracks in concrete
  • Corrosion
  • Water leakage
  • Disintegration of concrete
  • Delamination
  • Scaling and spalling
Module 6: Concrete Repairs in Foundations
  • Common problems in foundations
  • Cracks repairing methods in foundation
  • Foundation spalling repairs
  • Repair: materials and methods
Module 7: Concrete Repairs in Floor Slabs
  • Types of defects in slabs
  • Methods and materials of crack repairs
  • Blow holes repairs
  • Joints repairs
  • Efflorescence, dusting, decolouration repairs
Module 8: Concrete Repairs in Sidewalks
  • Defects in sidewalk concrete
  • Repair of crumbling concrete
  • Repair of broken concrete
  • Repairs of level mismatch
  • Repairs of pitted and chipped sidewalk
Module 9: Concrete Structure Repairs
  • Causes for structure distress
  • Methods of retrofitting concrete in structures
  • Materials used in repairs
  • Case studies on structural repair
Module 10: Typical Concrete Repair Areas and Methods
  • Sunk concrete floor raising
  • Concrete driveway repairs
  • Bridge repairs
  • Grouting
  • Overlay
Module 11: Corrosion
  • What is corrosion in concrete?
  • Causes and effects of corrosion on concrete structures
  • Mechanism of corrosion in concrete
  • Stages of corrosion in reinforced concrete
  • Methods to repair corroded rebar in concrete
Module 12: Methods of Concrete Protection
  • Agents of destruction of concrete
  • Protective coatings
  • Sealing concrete
  • Chemical protection of concrete
  • Waterproofing by use of membranes

The instructor for this course is yet to be determined.

Learn about our instructors.

To obtain a certificate of completion for EIT’s Professional Certificate of Competency, students must achieve a 65% attendance rate at the live, online fortnightly webinars.  Detailed summaries/notes can be submitted in lieu of attendance.  In addition, students must obtain a mark of 60% in the set assignments which could take the form of written assignments and practical assignments. Students must also obtain a mark of 100% in quizzes.  If a student does not achieve the required score, they will be given an opportunity to resubmit the assignment to obtain the required score.

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You are expected to spend approximately 5-8 hours per week learning the course content. This includes attending fortnightly webinars that run for about 90 minutes to facilitate class discussion and allow you to ask questions. This program has a 65% attendance requirement in the live webinars in order to graduate from the program.  If you are unable to attend the live webinars, you have the option of watching the recording of completed webinars and sending a summary of what you have learnt from the webinar to the Learning Support officer.  The summaries go towards your attendance requirement for the program.

This program is run online on an intensive part-time basis and has been designed to fit around full-time work. It will take three months to complete.

We understand that sometimes work commitments and personal circumstances can get in the way of your studies, so if at any point you feel that you are struggling with the pace of the course or finding a particular module challenging, you are encouraged to contact your designated Learning Support Officer for assistance.

Registrations are open for our upcoming intakes. Please ensure you book your place at least one week before the start date of the program.

Hear from our students

  The delivery methodology and the information available in the e-library can’t be beaten. The other important aspect of online education is recorded lectures. You can review the tutorial and lessons on repeat when you need to understand the concept.  
M Masemola, South Africa
  What I liked most about the course and EIT is the flexibility is offered regarding education. It gave me the opportunity to study and work full-time.  
C Groenewald, South Africa
  I enjoyed interacting with students all around the world, and seeing how the principles I have learned applies to them as well.  
S Zeelie, South Africa
  My line of work requires me travel quite often. I could not attend every class due to my remote locations, but still I could recap and stay on top of the study material thanks to the recordings. Also, all the Instructors were world class.  
P Pretorius, South Africa

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