LD 220 – Understanding the Land

Overview

LD 220 introduces the key aspects of sites that determine and constrain land development.

It is designed for those working in land development engineering within a local government context, as well as: consultants working in land development, contractors and asset managers.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

1. Describe how natural hazards affect land development and are managed
2. Determine the physical risks and constraints of a land development site
3. Demonstrate what and how much information about the land is needed for development
4. Identify appropriate tools to understand land characteristics.

Who Should Attend

• Those who are involved with designing land development, or assessing land development proposals
• Anyone interested in land development engineering practice.

Recommended Prior Learning

• LD 101 – Introduction to Land Development Engineering

Outcomes

This course will give you the knowledge to understand the risks, constraints and natural hazards associated with a development site.

Typical Attendees Include

• Council Land Development Engineers
• Council Resource Management Planners
• Council Project Managers / Planning Engineers
• Asset Managers
• Contractors
• Consultants working in Land Development.

Learning Material

• Text, images, video
• Formative assessment
• Activities
• Case studies
• Summative assessment

Course Brochure