Short Course Title

LABOUR-BASED TECHNOLOGY

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.

Learning

Objectives

Participants will be able to construct and maintain earth and gravel roads, stone and cement concrete pavement, drainages, maintain bituminous roads, prepare and fill the Bill of Quantities (BOQ), quality control and quality assurance in roads works, and adhere to safety procedures. In addition, participants will have the capability to establish self-employment opportunities.

Participation Fee

450,000 TZS for Tanzanian and 800 USD for Non

Tanzanian

Date and Region

13rd- April - 30^th April 2026

MUST Mtwara

Contact Details

Email: Lameck.baya@must.ac.tz 

Mobile: +255787 074 223

OR

Email: francis.kisandu@must.ac.tzM 

Mobile: +255744 512 759