The course provides specialist knowledge for planning infrastructure and civil engineering projects with Civil 3D. You will learn functions such as the creation of digital terrain models, axis and profile planning and the calculation of volumes and drainage systems. An insight into the use of artificial intelligence in the profession rounds off the course.
  • Certificates: Civil 3D" certificate
  • Examination: Praxisbezogene Projektarbeit mit Abschlusspräsentation
  • Teaching Times: Full-time
    Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
  • Language of Instruction: German
  • Duration: 4 Weeks

Introduction to Civil 3D (approx. 2 days)

User interface

Differences between AutoCAD and Civil 3D

Data management - drawing files, project data and path structures

Dealing with external data and data standards


Terrain modeling (DTM) and axis planning (approx. 4 days)

Basics of the digital terrain model (DTM)

Points and point groups in Civil 3D

Creating and visualizing surfaces

Surface analysis (heights, inclinations, slopes)

Introduction to axes and creating axes

Tangents, circular arcs and transition arcs

Visualization techniques

Real terrain data (e.g. ALKIS or aerial photographs)


Profiles, transverse profiles and volume calculations (approx. 4 days)

Basics of longitudinal and transverse profiles in road construction and civil engineering

Creating elevation profiles along an axis

Design and optimization of elevation profiles

Creating and editing transverse profiles

Standard cross-sections for roads and paths

Use of template profiles

Volume calculation in Civil 3D

Earth movements (excavation, backfill)

Creation of reports for volume quantities


Drainage and water management (approx. 2 days)

Drainage planning and networks

Rainwater retention, sustainability

Drainage and gradients

Integration of surface water in drainage network models


Automation and customization (approx. 2 days)

Dynamic customization of objects

Customization of templates and styles

Integrating symbol libraries and blocks


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process (approx. 2 days)

Presentation of specific AI technologies and possible applications in civil engineering

Use of AI for quantity estimation, terrain forecasting and mass evaluation


Subassembly Composer (approx. 1 day)

Creation of user-defined cross-section elements

Rules, target definition, codes


Project work (approx. 3 days)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results



Changes are possible. The course content is updated regularly.

Knowledge of AutoCAD 3D is required.

After completing the course, you will be able to independently implement typical planning tasks in road construction and civil engineering. You will have mastered important functions such as digital terrain models, axis and profile planning as well as volume and drainage calculations.

The course is aimed at people with a degree in engineering, technicians, technical draughtsmen and planners in the field of civil engineering, draughtsmen and specialists from other sectors with relevant professional experience.

Civil 3D is used as standard in many construction and engineering offices. With your acquired knowledge, you can gain a foothold in positions such as CAD technician, CAD planner or in civil engineering.

Your meaningful certificate provides a detailed insight into the qualifications you have acquired and improves your career prospects.

Didactic concept

Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).

You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.

 

Virtual classroom alfaview®

Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.

 

The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).

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0800 3456-500 Mon. - Fri. from 8 am to 5 pm
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We will gladly advise you free of charge. 0800 3456-500 Mon. - Fri. from 8 am to 5 pm free of charge from all German networks.