COURSE DESCRIPTION

Labour based technology is an infrastructure development

approach that emphasizes the optimal utilization of locally available labour complemented by the use of appropriae tools , equipments, so as to achieve cost effective, sustainable and technically sound contsruction and maintenance works. The short course is offered by the university as the part of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) aimed at strenghening capacity in sustainable infrastrucutre development.

 COURSE CONTENTS

1. An introduction to labour-based technology.

2. Community Based Organization (CBO).

3. Earth and gravel roads construction.

4. Earth and gravel road maintenance.

5. Construction and maintenance of road drainage system.

6. Maintenance of bituminous roads.

7. Stone pitching/construction.

8. Cement concrete pavement construction.

9. Road side development and arboriculture.

10. Preparation and fill the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) for road works.

11. Introduction to safety practices and Practical and Site visit.

Target group

Individuals engaged in road construction activities, and laborers from construction industry including:

1. Practising Civil and Highway Engineers.

2. Engineering technicians and supervisors.

3. Local government and road authority staff.

4. Contractors, Consultants and foremen.

 Learning objectives Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

1. Construct and maintain earth and gravel roads, stone and cement concrete pavement, drainages, maintain bituminous roads.

2. Prepare and fill the Bill of Quantities (BOQ).

3. Plan and design labour-based road construction and maintenance activities.

4. Supervise and manage labour-based projects effectivelly.

5. Apply quality control, adhere to health and safety procedures in labour-based works.

5. Inaddition,participants  will have the capability to