Short Course Title

Preparation and Interpretation of Structural Drawings for Construction Works

Description of the Short/Professional Course

The Short Course on Preparation and Interpretation of Structural Drawings is a practical, competency-based training programme designed to equip participants with skills required to prepare, read, interpret and coordinate structural drawings used in construction projects. It integrates structural design principles with structural detailing, enabling participants to translate engineering calculations into accurate construction drawings and interpret structural details during project implementation.

Mode of Delivery

Face-to-face professional training combining guided instruction, practical exercises, demonstrations, case studies and participant application.

Course Contents

• Introduction to structural drawings

• Engineering drawing fundamentals

• Structural design concepts

• Preparation of structural drawings

• Reinforcement detailing

• Interpretation of structural drawings

• Structural drawing software

• Coordination of drawings

• Site application of structural drawings

• Practical exercises

• Professional practice

Target Participants

Civil engineers, structural engineers, graduate engineers, assistant engineers, engineering technicians, construction supervisors, site engineers, resident engineers, quantity surveyors involved in construction, building inspectors, contractors, consulting engineers and final-year civil engineering students.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of civil engineering or construction technology; basic engineering drawing skills; fundamental knowledge of reinforced concrete structures; and basic computer literacy.

Expected Learning Outcomes

• Explain the purpose and importance of structural drawings in construction projects

• Apply engineering drawing standards, symbols, scales and dimensioning techniques

• Prepare structural drawings for reinforced concrete elements

• Develop reinforcement detailing and Bar Bending Schedules

• Interpret structural drawings for construction

• Coordinate structural drawings with architectural drawings

• Detect common drawing discrepancies and detailing errors

• Apply relevant codes, standards and specifications

• Use ArchiCAD and related drafting software

• Support quality control and inspection using structural drawings

Training Methodology

Interactive lectures, demonstrations, hands-on CAD laboratory sessions, practical detailing exercises, case studies, group discussions, site-based examples, individual assignments and a capstone project.

Software and Training Resources

ArchiCAD; Microsoft Excel for Bar Bending Schedules; structural drawing templates; sample structural calculation sheets; and real construction project drawings.

Duration

Five (5) Days Intensive Professional Training – 40 Contact Hours, with a Ten (10) Days Comprehensive option – 80 Contact Hours on request.

Certification

Participants who successfully complete the training and satisfy the applicable course requirements will receive a University Certificate of Completion.

Participation Fee

450,000 TZS for registered MUST students and staff; 800,000 TZS for Tanzanians; 350 USD for Non-Tanzanians.

Venue & Date

Training Date: Mbeya: 12–16 October 2026; Arusha: 26–30 October 2026; Mwanza: 9–13 November 2026. Additional dates may be arranged by cohort.
Venue: MUST Main Campus – Mbeya; and agreed regional venues for Arusha and Mwanza.