Residential Footing Design
Ready to build your confidence in residential footing design? Our Residential Footing Design course offers a practical and focused exploration of AS 2870: Residential Slabs and Footings, tailored specifically for engineers looking to strengthen their design skills.
Rather than getting lost in every detail of the code, this course zeroes in on what truly matters—the critical design principles and practical knowledge you need to confidently design a wide variety of footing systems. From small decks to single-storey homes and duplexes, you’ll gain the tools and understanding required for real-world applications.
Throughout the course, you’ll explore various footing types and design methods. To cap it all off, you'll take part in a hands-on online workshop where you’ll work alongside the instructor to design a footing system for a real single-storey residential project—applying everything you’ve learned in a supportive, step-by-step format.
What you will study
Learn to interpret site-specific Geotechnical data
Comprehensive overview of common residential footing systems
Understand site classification based on AS2870
Design based on AS2870 (Residential footing code)
Typical details for various footing systems
Interactive design of a footing for single-storey house
Course Overview
Code
CSEE0125 (Ver 01)
Duration
3 hr
Next Available Workshop
Course Fee
$450+GST
Location
Online
Kickstart Your Engineering Career with Practical Training That Matters
Are you a student or recent graduate preparing to enter the job market? Or a skilled migrant engineer struggling to gain local experience?
Our hands-on training program - developed in collaboration with top Australian engineering firms - is designed to bridge the gap between your knowledge and industry expectations.
Gain the confidence and skills to deliver real projects, guided by experienced industry professionals. This is not just theory—you’ll learn the practical, job-ready skills needed to design buildings and contribute from day one.
Stop waiting for an opportunity. Build your experience and stand out in the Australian engineering market.
Our Training Workshops
WHY CSEE?
At the Centre for Structural Engineering Education (CSEE), we offer practical, hands-on training workshops designed to bridge the gap between university education and industry expectations. Our programs are tailored for students, recent graduates, and migrant engineers seeking to build confidence, enhance competency, and gain exposure to real-world structural engineering practices in Australia.
Delivered through live, interactive sessions, our workshops focus on Australian standards and practical applications—from footing design and steel detailing to sustainability considerations and industry workflows. Participants walk away with a stronger grasp of engineering principles, the ability to tackle real project scenarios, and a growing portfolio of work to present to potential employers.
Each course is developed and taught by experienced professionals, ensuring the training is industry-relevant and up-to-date. Upon completion, participants receive certificates to validate their commitment to professional development and lifelong learning.
Personalised
Learning Experience
We prioritise quality education by offering live training sessions instead of pre-recorded online videos. This personalised approach ensures that every session is tailored to your learning needs, allowing you to ask questions, receive instant feedback, and progress at your own pace.
Project-based
Learning Experience
While universities typically teach design codes in a theoretical context, we go a step further by integrating these codes into hands-on projects. Students will not only study Australian standards and relevant design tools, but also apply them directly in designing realistic residential and structural projects, bridging the gap between academia and industry.
Mentorship
by Industry Experts
Throughout the workhops, you’ll benefit from one-to-one mentorship by senior structural engineers with extensive industry experience. Their guidance will help you navigate complex design challenges, understand best practices, and gain insights into the professional world of structural engineering.
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