31410302Layout, Foundations and Concrete
Course Information
Description
This course takes students through all that happens below the mudsill. We will locate a building on a lot, form up concrete footings and walls, mix and place concrete slabs, and dive into concrete science.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Locate a building on a lot using the site plan
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Extrapolate from a site plan where a building is located
    Layout the building and mark for excavation

  2. Build footings and wall formwork
    Assessment Strategies
    Drawing, Test, Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Create a hand-drawn plan of the footing forms
    Build concrete footings
    Calculate the wall forms needed to form up a given structure
    Layout and set wall formwork
    Calculations are accurate

  3. Configure, mix, and place concrete flatwork
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration, Self Assessment
    Criteria
    Calculate proportions for and mix concrete to specifications
    Place and finish concrete flatwork
    Assess results using specified guidelines
    Calculations are accurate

  4. Demonstrate the basics of concrete science
    Assessment Strategies
    Test
    Criteria
    Identify components of concrete science and mix design
    Explain how materials/ingredients work together to create strength
    Describe the role of each ingredient
    Estimate concrete needs
    Describe why concrete fails