Covadis Training Course

Lesson 1 • Navigating the Covadis Interface

Covers menus, toolbars, and workspace layout. Students gain confidence moving through the interface efficiently.

Lesson 2 • Core GIS Concepts for Covadis Users

Explains coordinate systems, projections, and spatial data types. Provides the conceptual base needed for all mapping tasks.

Lesson 3 • File Formats and Data Management

Teaches supported file formats and project file organisation. Students can import, export, and manage data correctly from the start.

Lesson 1 • Slope and Aspect Analysis

Applies terrain surfaces to compute slope gradients and aspect directions. Results inform site suitability and drainage planning.

Lesson 2 • Importing Survey and Point Cloud Data

Covers methods for loading field survey data and point clouds into Covadis. Connects raw field measurements to digital terrain workflows.

Lesson 3 • Generating Contour Lines

Explains automatic and manual contour generation from TIN surfaces. Students produce publication-ready topographic contour maps.

Lesson 4 • Creating Triangulated Irregular Networks

Teaches TIN construction from point data and breaklines. TINs form the geometric foundation for all terrain analysis in Covadis.

Lesson 1 • Horizontal Alignment Design

Covers tangent, curve, and spiral element creation for road centre lines. Establishes the plan-view geometry for all subsequent profile work.

Lesson 2 • Cross-Section Generation and Templates

Explains automated cross-section extraction and template-based subgrade modelling. Cross-sections feed directly into volume and material calculations.

Lesson 3 • Earthwork Quantities for Road Projects

Computes cut-and-fill volumes along road corridors using cross-section data. Students produce mass haul diagrams and earthwork summary tables.

Lesson 4 • Road Drawing Production and Annotation

Automates plan, profile, and cross-section sheet layout for final deliverables. Students assemble complete road design drawing sets.

Lesson 1 • Stormwater Network Layout

Covers placement of inlets, manholes, and pipe segments in plan view. Students build a connected drainage network topology.

Lesson 2 • Longitudinal Profile of Drainage Networks

Generates pipe invert profiles showing cover depths and gradients. Profiles confirm constructability and regulatory compliance.

Lesson 3 • Catchment Delineation and Runoff Analysis

Uses terrain models to delineate drainage catchments and estimate runoff. Provides the hydrological inputs required for pipe sizing.

Lesson 4 • Pipe Sizing and Hydraulic Calculations

Applies rational method and Manning's equation to size drainage pipes. Students verify capacity against design storm flows.

Lesson 1 • Cadastral Plan Production

Assembles final cadastral plan sheets with title blocks, north arrows, and schedules. Students deliver submission-ready subdivision plans.

Lesson 2 • Cadastral Survey Data Entry

Covers entry of boundary coordinates, bearings, and distances from field surveys. Accurate data entry underpins all subdivision calculations.

Lesson 3 • Area Calculation and Parcel Labelling

Computes parcel areas and assigns attribute labels to each lot. Area tables feed directly into subdivision approval documentation.

Lesson 4 • Subdivision Layout and Road Reserves

Designs internal road reserves, easements, and public open space within subdivisions. Students balance lot yield against infrastructure requirements.

Lesson 1 • Water Supply Network Layout

Covers pipe routing, node placement, and pressure zone definition for water mains. Establishes the supply network geometry for hydraulic analysis.

Lesson 2 • Utility Network Profiles and Sections

Generates longitudinal and cross-sectional views of underground services. Profiles confirm depth, cover, and clearance compliance.

Lesson 3 • Sewer Network Design

Teaches gravity sewer layout with manhole spacing and invert design. Students ensure self-cleansing velocities and adequate cover throughout.

Lesson 4 • Utility Drawing and Data Export

Produces final utility layout drawings and exports network data for asset management. Students deliver coordinated utility design packages.

Lesson 1 • 3D Surface and Model Construction

Builds 3D terrain and infrastructure models by combining TINs with design geometry. Provides the spatial foundation for all visualisation tasks.

Lesson 2 • Spatial Analysis and Overlay Operations

Performs buffer, intersection, and overlay analyses on vector datasets. Students extract decision-relevant spatial information from complex datasets.

Lesson 3 • Viewshed and Visibility Analysis

Computes visible areas from defined observer points on terrain surfaces. Results support environmental impact and safety assessments.

Lesson 4 • Exporting 3D Data to External Platforms

Exports Covadis 3D models to BIM, CAD, and GIS platforms for collaboration. Students ensure data integrity across software environments.

Lesson 1 • Automating Repetitive Tasks with Macros

Records and edits macros to automate repetitive Covadis operations. Automation reduces errors and accelerates production on large projects.

Lesson 2 • Collaborative Data Sharing and Version Control

Manages multi-user access, file locking, and version tracking on shared projects. Students coordinate team contributions without data conflicts.

Lesson 3 • Final Deliverable Packaging and Submission

Assembles drawings, reports, and data files into structured submission packages. Students meet client and regulatory deliverable requirements consistently.

Lesson 4 • Quality Control and Drawing Checking

Applies systematic QC checks to geometry, attributes, and drawing standards. Students catch and correct errors before final submission.