AutoCAD Civil 3D Training
Learn how to make full use of the powerful Autodesk Civil 3D platform
Learn the basic principles of using Civil 3D and explore some further techniques that can be used to improve the efficiency of producing drawings.
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AutoCAD Civil 3D Training Course Outline
This course is designed to teach delegates the basic principles of using Civil 3D and to explain some further techniques that can be used to improve the efficiency of producing drawings.
Subjects covered include:
- Importing survey data
- Creating surfaces
- Managing surface styles
- Surface labels
- Long sections
- Feature lines
- Grading (earthworks)
- Volume Calculations
- Balancing Volumes
- Alignments
- Proles
- Corridor design (roads)
- Road widening’s
Full details can be found on course contents PDF.
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Course Times
The schedule may be subject to change
9.30am Arrival11.00 - 11.15 Coffee Break1.00 - 2.00 Lunch3.00 - 3.15 Coffee Break5.15 FinishWhat's Included?
Everything you need for a great day's training
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FAQs
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Do I need to bring my own laptop?
We provide all of our delegates with a laptop or desktop computer, depending on where the training is taking place.
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Are food allergies catered for?
If you have a specific food allergy, then please let us know as soon as you book the course so that we can cater to you. If your allergy is severe, we recommend telling your trainer at the start of the course so that they can advise other delegates.
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Can you come to our offices?
Yes – we offer on site training courses. All laptops are provided for training and will be bought to your site with trainer.
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What is the focus of the Civil 3D Essentials course?
This course teaches new users the fundamental elements of AutoCAD Civil 3D, focusing on tools and workflows for civil engineering design and drafting.
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What topics will be covered during the Civil 3D Essentials course?
The course includes importing survey data, creating and managing surfaces, alignments, profiles, grading, volume calculations, corridor design, junctions, pipe networks, catchment areas, and material computations.
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Who should attend the Civil 3D Essentials course?
This course is for individuals with a solid understanding of AutoCAD and civil engineering principles who want to expand their skills in Civil 3D.
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What are the objectives of the AutoCAD Civil 3D course?
Participants will learn how to efficiently use Civil 3D for designing and documenting civil engineering projects such as roads, earthworks, and drainage systems.
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Do I need to bring my own laptop?
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"Very helpful trainers"I attended a 3 day Civils 3D Course with Cadspec at their office in Worcester. Although proficient in CAD we needed more expertise in 3D Civils software. The Course was excellent and very helpful and went above and beyond to help us. The training centre and facilities are excellent and I would fully recommend Cadspec to any company looking for training any CAD package. They will be our first point of contact for any future training.David Williams, Senior Civil Engineer, Mucklow & Harris
What is Civil 3D training?
Autodesk Civil 3D is civil infrastructure design and documentation software used to model, analyse and deliver roads, sites and drainage within a BIM workflow. On this hands-on Essentials course, you’ll build a clean, working model from survey through to drawings: surfaces, alignments, profiles, corridors, grading and pipe networks, with a simple style strategy so outputs are consistent and easy to read. We also show where Civil 3D connects with the wider Autodesk cloud (for collaboration) and GIS context.
What are the benefits of Civil 3D training?
- Model once, publish many. Build coordinated deliverables (plans, profiles, sections and quantities) that update with the design, reducing manual re-work.
- See the project in real-world context. Bring in Esri base maps and ArcGIS layers to make better decisions and communicate options earlier.
- Stay in control of complexity. Use Project Explorer to review, validate, report and edit model data from one hub.
- Work as a team from anywhere. Manage designs and reviews in the cloud with Collaboration for Civil 3D (ACC: Docs + BIM Collaborate Pro) for faster approvals.
- Automate the repetitive. Introduce Dynamo for Civil 3D graphs to standardise tasks and save hours on edits.
How can I tailor my Civil 3D training?
Perfect for technicians and engineers moving to model-based civil design. No prior Civil 3D experience is required (AutoCAD familiarity helps). Choose Virtual Classroom, in-centre, or on-site delivery. We can:
- Use your survey formats, authority standards and title blocks.
- Emphasise your focus area: highways, residential layouts, drainage or earthworks.
- Include extras such as ArcGIS data workflows, ACC collaboration, or Dynamo introductions.
You can speak to one of our consultants to discuss a bespoke course- Pricing is on enquiry. All training includes materials and an Autodesk-authorised certificate of completion.
What’s the outcome of a Civil 3D course?
You will be able to:
- Create and manage surfaces, alignments, profiles, corridors and grading with confidence.
- Produce plans/profiles, cross-sections and quantity/volume reports that stand up to review.
- Build and edit gravity/pressure networks and publish tidy, approval-ready sheets.
You’ll receive your Autodesk certificate and 30 days of post-course support from our technical team.
Why take Civil 3D training with Cadspec?
- Autodesk-accredited application specialists. All instructors are Autodesk Certified. Cadspec is listed by Autodesk as an Authorized Training Centre / Learning Partner, with Autodesk Certified Instructors (ACI) delivering your course.
- Practical and UK-relevant. Small groups, friendly delivery and examples tailored to your sector, so the workflow sticks the very next day.
- Flexible delivery. Virtual Classroom, in-centre or we come to you — with equipment provided if needed.
